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JVC BN-VF808US 730-mAh Rechargeable Data Battery for JVC MiniDV and Everio Camcorders Original equipment replacement battery for many JVC Mini DV camcorders / 730 mAh / Up to 1.5 hours of power per charge

Sony DCR-SR220 4MP 60GB Hard Drive Handycam Camcorder with 15x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom With a ClearVid CMOS sensor with Exmor technology and BIONZ image processor, the DCR-SR220 Handycam(R) camcorder captures vibrant, high-resolution video and still images that please the senses. Its dual record mode even lets you take 4-Megapixel photos while recording video directly to your choice of either the built-in 60GB hard disk or removable Memory Stick(R) Duo or Memory Stick(R) PRO Duo media. Sony’s CMOS image sensor with delivers bright, vivid, and spectacularly detailed 2.3-Megapixel video, as well as 4-Megapixel still images, all with prolonged battery life. Exmor technology captures images with high resolution and high sensitivity. In addition, the advanced Sony BIONZ image processor improves camera response time and screens out noise so the signal from each pixel is as pure as possible. Face Detection technology recognizes up to 8 faces anywhere in the frame and automatically controls focus, exposure, and color to help capture smiling faces brightly and clearly. Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lenses are designed specifically for compact camcorders, and utilize precision ground optics to maintain the sharpness and contrast found with larger lenses. Aperture - F1.8-2.6 Filter Diameter - 30mm Focal Distance - 3.1 - 46.5mm Shutter Speed - Auto, 1/30 - 1/250 (Scene Selection Mode) Minimum Illumination - 8lux (Auto Slow Shutter ON, Shutter Speed 1/30) Video Signal System - NTSC color, EIA standards Format Supported - SD (MPEG2) O.I.S. SteadyShot(R) Image Stabilization White Balance - Auto, Outdoor, Indoor, and One-push (touch panel) Recording Media - 60GB Non-Removable Hard Disk Drive, Memory Stick(R) Duo Media, and Memory Stick(R) PRO Duo Media Dimensions - 3 1/4 x 3 x 5 1/8 (81×76x129mm) Weight - 1 pounds 3 ounces (560 grams) with Battery
Customer Review: Great for video-ok for photos
I actually returned the sony DCRDVD 308 and purchased this camera instead. I wanted a camera that worked decently in low light conditions. For the price and without having the camera look like I’m from the local news station, I’m very pleased. I was having problems with the 308 not being able re-focus after zooming in and zooming out in low light conditions…. but don’t seem to have that problem with this camera. I don’t use the night vison feature because that shoots pretty much almost in black and white-but very clear. The color in the regular setting even in lower light is pretty darn good (for a camera that isn’t a 3cc). I usually shoot with a tabletop tripod but don’t always have the opportunity to use one- and find that the built in stabalization has worked wonders. If you read the manual, you have a lot of options for different settings, too. I agree with the last reviewer, though. I did purchase an extra battery and highly recommend doing so.
I film bands (mostly my husband’s) and purchased the extra microphone with the stereo surround sound. It is worth the price! The sound quality is phenomenal! With the 308 I was having problems with lower frequency sounds (bass rhythms or deeper voices)picking up a hissing sound, but don’t have that with the 220 even without the extra microphone.
My only disappointment is with the picture taking function in lower lighting conditons-but I’m still working with that and plan to call sony to see if I can work a little more with the settings. But in daylight it takes decent photos. I programmed the camera so the photos go to the memory stick and the video records right to the hard drive. But I bought the camera for the video capabilities, which I have been very pleased with. I have had no problem downloading what I have recorded quickly right to my computer and then right onto a disc to view on my television.The camera is also very small, easy to handle and carry and very user friendly.