When switched to still camera mode, the DVD908 can capture 6.1 Megapixel still images. This is realized by the Enhanced Imaging Processor, which Pocesses the huge amounts of pixel data retrieved from the improved ClearVid CMOS Sensor at high speed. The Dual Recording function makes it possible to record high-precision still images equivalent to 4.6 Megapixel even while shooting video.
Technical Specifications of Sony DCR 908E DVD Handycam
Sensor Type 1/2.9" (6.3mm) 2848H ClearVid CMOS Sensor
No. of Pixels (Gross) Approx. 3200K pixels
No. of Pixels "MOVIE" Rec (Effective): Approx. 2280K pixels (16:9)
No. of Pixels "STILL" Rec (Effective) Approx. 3040K pixels (4:3)
Zoom 10x Optical 2x / 20x Digital
F 1.8-2.9
f (Focal Distance): 5.4 - 54mm
f (35mm Conversion) in "MOVIE" Rec position 40 - 400mm (16:9)
f (35mm Conversion) in "STILL" Rec position 40 - 400mm (16:9)
Filter Diameter 37mm
Viewfinder Colour
Size/Dots 0.69cm / 123,300 dots
LCD Size 2.7" Wide (16:9)
LCD: No. of Pixels 211,200 dots (960 x 220)
Hybrid LCD Monitor Yes
Touch Screen Panel Yes
Focus System Full range auto/Manual
Spot Focus Yes (Touch Panel)
Minimum Illumination 1.5 lux (Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/25 Shutter Speed )
White Balance Auto / outdoor / indoor / Onepush (Touch Panel)
One-push Auto Yes (Touch Panel)
Shutter Speed 1/2-1/500 (Scene Selection)
NightShot Super Nightshot
Colour Slow Shutter Yes
Lens Type Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T*
Program AE modes Auto, Spotlight, Portrait, Landscape, Twilight, Twilight Portrait (still images only), Candle, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Beach, Snow
14-Bit DXP Yes
Exposure Controls Yes (Touch Panel) (Max. 24 steps)
Fader Functions Black / White
Picture Effects Monotone, Sepia, Pastel
Digital Picture Effects Old Movie
16:9 Wide Yes (High Quality)
Steady Shot Super Steady Shot
Easy Handycam Function Yes
Tele Macro Yes
Recording Dolby Digital 5.1ch, Dolby 2ch (with optional mic )
Playback: Linear PCM Digital Stereo, Dolby Digital 2ch, Dolby 2ch DownMix Playback
Still Image Memory Stick REC in "MOVIE" Rec Yes
Still Image Recording Media Memory Stick Only
Image Size 4:3 6.1M (2848 x 2136) 3.1M (2048 x 1536) VGA (640 x 480) 16:9 4.6M (2848 x 1602)
Compression JPEG
PictBridge Yes
Playback Zoom Yes (x1.1-5)(TouchPanel + Zoom Lever)
Slide Show Yes (Touch Panel)
Built-in Flash Yes
Weight 510g (w/o tape or battery)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 70x87x142mm
