Sony HDR-AX2000/H High-Definition AVCHD Handycam® Camcorder

The HDR-AX2000 Handycam® camcorder delivers HD broadcast-quality moving images with the convenience of a non-linear Recording format. The camera has the ability to capture HD and SD Video in AVCHD and MPEG-2 formats - and save it to Solid state media. It can record full HD video 1920 x 1080 at 60i, 30p and 24p. The footage is saved to either Memory Stick® PRO Duo or SD/SDHC cards, then easily downloaded to Computer for Editing via USB 2.0 interface. This camcorder is the perfect camcorder for documentaries, indie features, Music videos and other applications where image quality won't be sacrificed for mobility and budget.

Film-like Progressive Recording 24p/30p - offers a 1080/24p and 1080/30p Progressive Scan mode that enables shooting with film-like results

Up to 24Mbps AVCHD Video - can capture video at up to 24Mbps for amazing clarity and detail

3x 1/3" ClearVid CMOS Sensors w/ Exmor Technology - features three 1/3" ClearVid CMOS Sensors, each having 1,120K total pixels

Superior Low-light (1.5 LUX) Shooting Capabilities - allows you to capture sharp detail and brilliant colors even in less than perfect lighting

Dual XLR Professional Audio Inputs - Featuring dual XLR 3-pin audio jacks, you will be able to provide +48V phantom power to external microphones

Wide Angle G-Lens: 29.5mm to 590mm (20x) - is equipped with a 29.5mm wide-angle "G" Lens made from an advanced 10-group, 15-element lens including extra-low dispersion glass

3x Manual Rings for Zoom, Focus, and Iris - has three independent manual rings (zoom, focus, and iris) for superior control and flexibility while filming, which make it easier to promptly make adjustments to meet shooting needs

Dual Media Slots - MS PRO DUO and SD/SDHC

Specifications

Video Signal: NTSC color, EIA standards

Image Device: 1/3" ClearVid 3CMOS with Exmor Technology, 1.04 MP each

Lens: 20x G-Lens 29.5-590mm (35mm Equivalent), f/1.6-3.4, 72mm Filter Thread

Video Resolution: Full HD 1920x1080

Minimum Illumination: 1.5 lux

LCD Screen: 3.2" Wide Xtra Fine Touch Panel LCD display (921k pixels)

Viewfinder: 0.45" Xtra Fine (16:9) Wide LCD (1,227k pixels) B/W or Color

Memory Card Slot: MemoryStick PRO Duo, SD/SDHC

Video Formats: HD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (AVCHD); SD: MPEG-2 PS

Recording Times: up to HD 180 min (32GB FX Mode), 435 min (32GB HQ Mode); SD: 475 min (32GB HQ Mode)

Audio Format: HD: Dolby Digital 2ch, 16bit, 48kHz / SD: Dolby Digital 2ch, 16bit, 48kHz

I/O Connectors: Component: Mini-D Jack (x1 Output); Composite/S-Video/Audio: Multi AV Jack (x1 Output); HDMI (x1 Output); USB (x1 Input/Output); Audio L/R Input: XLR 3-Pin Female (x2 Input) Headphone: Stereo Mini Jack; Remote: LANC (x1 Input)

Operating Temperature: 32-104°F (0-40°C)

Power: Battery Pack: 7.2VDC; AC Adapter 8.4VDC

Dimensions (WxHxD): 6.9 x 7.4 x 13.5 inches (17.3 x 18.7 x 34.2cm)

Weight: 5 pounds (2.1kg)