When Sony first unveiled its H3 digital camera to the market, it staged none of the glitz or fireworks that many expected. The event was held in a small theater inside a Tokyo Sony office and was nothing but a minor launch.
Although many don't think of Sony as a digital camera maker, the company is number 1 in digital camcorders and holds well over 40% of the market. Sony is a leader in many other electronic and computer/laptop industries as
well and the camera sector just ads the icing to the cake.
The Sony HDV is the top of the line camcorder from Sony that records and playsback in full high definition video with a 1080 progressive resolution at 23.98 or 24, 25, 29.97, or 30 frames per second. It can also play back 50 or 60 fields per second at 1080 interlaced.
The camera also offers a memory stick setup system that memorizes various parameters and enables instant recall. Once you set the camera up for the first
time, it will remember the settings then go right back to the previous parameters at the touch of a button.
A simple switch enable
s, automatic adjustment and black set, black balance, and even white balance. It offers easy shift of colors with the video camera, making it easier to use than most other high definition video camera brands.
The HDW 900 from Sony comes standard with HD zoom lens, a tripod, AC power supply, and 3 Anton Bauer Hytron 100 batteries. With all its features and ease of use the HDW 900 is truly a great high definition digital camcorder.
