Sony PJ740VE Full HD Flash Memory camcorder

Sony PJ740VE Full HD Flash Memory camcorder

Up to 11hr Full HD on 32GB memory, 10x optical zoom/26mm wide angle, 24.1MP photo, 7.5cm/3" LCD, EVF, GPS

Manufacturer
Sony
SKU
HDR-PJ740VE
09-02-2012
Full HD camcorder with exceptional image quality and built-in projector


Built-in projector: Let everyone enjoy your videos straight after shooting: project image onto a screen, wall, ceiling or any flat surface.

Full HD 1920x1080 50p recording: Full HD recording at very high bit rate with 50p progressive shooting mode for highest image quality and smoothness.

25p progressive recording mode: Shoots Full HD images at 25 frames per second to achieve cinematic feel with your video footage.

CinemaTone Gamma™ & CinemaTone Color™: Adjusts image quality in conjunction with 25p shooting mode to create footage with warm, filmic quality.

32GB internal memory: Records on internal 32GB memory plus additional recording on optional memory card (Memory Stick Pro Duo™ or SD/SDHC).

Carl Zeiss lens with 10x optical zoom/17x extended zoom: High performance Vario-Sonnar T* lens with 26mm wide angle (video and photo), ideal for group shots, landscapes and more.

Lens hood: Supplied lens hood cuts glare from direct sunlight.

Balanced Optical SteadyShot: Powerful anti-shake system for up to 13x more stable images; effective at all zoom settings from wide to tele.

Super sensitive 1/2.88 type Exmor R™ CMOS Sensor: Highly efficient, large sensor captures detail-packed video and still images with reduced image noise, especially in low light.

BIONZ processor: High-speed image processor for enhanced image quality and responsive performance.

Up to 24.1 Megapixel still photo: By Pixel Super Resolution Technology ensures extremely detailed, high quality still images.

7.5cm/3" Xtra Fine LCD and electronic viewfinder: 921k dot wide touchscreen with TruBlack technology for high-contrast images, plus electronic viewfinder for advanced viewing.

Electronic Viewfinder: Clear, detail-packed viewfinder lets you frame shots with confidence, even when you're shooting in bright sunlight.

Connect and quick charge with built-in USB cable: USB cable stows neatly in camcorder's hand strap. Connect Handycam® to your computer and transfer videos or recharge battery.

Easy interface with Event Browse: Intuitive playback solution groups your camcorder footage and still photos by events: allows easy searching to favourites.

Highlight Playback: Automatically edits together movie highlights and still photos with music and transitions: burn the results to DVD or share online.

Enhanced Manual Control: Enjoy greater control over composing shots: with pro-style zebra/peaking display and expanded focus view for fine focus adjustment.

Intelligent AUTO (iAUTO) mode: Recognizes up to 180 combinations of Face Detection, scene settings and handheld/tripod shooting: adjusts for best results.

Tracking focus: Select an object on the touchscreen and keep autofocus locked on moving subjects, even if they're not people: ideal for pets.

Quick AF: Autofocus locks onto subject at high speed for clear, sharply-focused images, even in low-light conditions.

GPS Inside / Map Index: Automatic geotagging of clips and photos by GPS: see where video clips were shot with built-in map on LCD.

High Quality 5.1ch surround sound: Sensitive new microphone design captures dialogue and surround sound with superb clarity.

Wind noise reduction: Advanced processing reduces wind noise for clearer outdoor sountracks; automatically adjusts processing to match wind strength.

Closer Voice for clearer dialogue and speech: Boosts microphone directionality and optimises processing to reduce noise and background sounds when faces are detected.

Stereo speaker with S-Master amplifer technology: High quality linear phase speaker system delivers clear, natural stereo sound when playing back your clips.

Face Detection and Smile Shutter: Capture clear, natural portraits: automatically shoot still photos of smiling faces during video recording.

Direct Copy: Transfer video footage direct to an external hard disk drive without PC: playback with fun camcorder features.

DVDirect Express compatibility: PC-free burning to AVCHD or Standard Definition DVD discs with compatible Sony DVDirect Express writer.

HDMI® output: Connect camcorder for viewing any HD Ready TV.

BRAVIA Sync: Directly control camcorder playback functions via remote of connected BRAVIA® television.

Golf Shot: Automatically captures a high-speed burst of images to freeze fast-moving action at exactly the right moment.

PlayMemories Home: Built-in software allows easy transfers to PC for editing, printing, disc burning, emailing and web uploads.

Storage

Internal storage capacity 
32 GB
Camcorder media type 
Memory card

Video

Full HD 
Y
Maximum video resolution 
1920 x 1080 pixels
Video resolutions 
720 x 576, 1440 x 1080, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Video formats supported 
AVCHD, H.264, MPEG2, MPEG4
Supported video modes 
1080p
Bitrate at maximum video resolution
28 Mbit/s

Technical details

Colour of product 
Black
Built-in speaker(s) 
Y
Back light compensation
Y
Built-in display 
Y
Weight 
580g
Focal length range (f-f) 
3.8 - 38 mm
Audio system 
Dolby Digital 5.1
AV output
1
Camera shutter speed 
1/8 - 1/10000s
Compatible memory cards 
MS PRO Duo Mark 2, MS Pro-HG Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Display 
LCD
Dual shot (video & photo)
Y
Face detection
Y
Optical sensor size 
1/0.113 mm (1/2.88")
Optical zoom 
10x
Scene modes 
Beach, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Snow, Spotlight, Sunrise, Sunset
Sensor type 
CMOS
Total megapixels 
6.65 MP
Viewfinder type 
N
White balance 
Auto

Ports & interfaces

HDMI 
Y
S-Video out 
N
Built-in microphone 
Y
Composite video out 
1
DV port 
N
Headphone outputs 
1
Microphone in 
Y

Power

Battery type 
NP-FV50

Display

Display resolution (numeric) 
921000 pixels

Technical details

Display diagonal 
7.62 cm (3")

Image sensor

Effective megapixels (movie)
6.14 MP

Lens system

Interchangeable lens 
N
Image stabilizer type
optical
Focus adjustment
Manual
Digital zoom 
120x
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
26 - 260 mm
Image stabilizer 
Y
Maximum aperture number 
3.4
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv) 
31.8 cm
Minimum aperture number 
1.8
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv) 
2.6 cm

Camera

Camera playback
Highlights
Camcorder type 
Handheld camcorder
Minimum illumination 
3 lx
Progressive scan 
Y
3D compatibility 
N

White balance

Indoor white balance
Y
Onepush white balance
Y
Outdoor white balance
Y

Flash

Built-in flash 
Y
Built-in light 
N

Projector

Built-in projector 
Y
Contrast ratio (typical) 
1500:1
Minimum projection distance
0.5m
Native resolution 
640 x 360
Projector brightness
20 ANSI lumens

Battery

Battery voltage 
6.8V

Packaging content

Battery technology 
Lithium
Cables included
AC, HDMI, USB
Handheld remote control 
Y
AC adapter included
Y
Batteries included
Y
Quick start guide 
Y

Picture quality

Maximum image resolution 
6544 x 3680 pixels
Image formats supported 
JPG
Still image resolution(s) 
4912 x 3680

Weight & dimensions

Filter size 
5.2 cm
Width 
7.15 cm
Depth 
13.75 cm
Height 
7.35 cm

Other features

USB 2.0 ports quantity 
1
Effective megapixels (image)
6.14 MP
Night mode
Y
Projection time
100 min
Twilight
Y

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