| Image device: | 1/3-inch ClearVID CMOS sensor |
| Total pixels: | 2100K pixels |
| Effective pixels: | 3000K pixels (still), 1990K pixels (video) |
| Recording media: | 8-centimeter DVD (DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+RW) |
| Memory Stick PRO media compatibility: | Up to 2 GB media capacity (high speed transfer function/access control security function not supported) |
| Recording/playback time: | 20 minutes (HQ), 30 minutes (SP), 60 minutes (LP) |
| Video recording system: | DVD-Video/DVD-VR/DVD+RW Video |
| Video signal: | NTSC color, EIA standards |
| Analog-to-digital converter: | Yes (signal convert) |
| Still file format: | JPEG |
| SteadyShot image stabilization: | Yes (super, electronic) |
| Minimum illumination: | 3 Lux (0 Lux with Super NightShot Plus infrared system) |
| Lens type: | Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T |
| Focal length: | 5.1 to 51 millimeters, equivalent to 41.3 to 485 millimeters (16:9 camera mode), 37.9 to 445 millimeters (4:3 camera mode), 40.4 to 404 millimeters (16:9 memory mode), 37 to 370 millimeters (4:3 memory mode) on 35-millimeter camera |
| Aperture: | f1.8 to f2.9 |
| White balance: | Auto, indoor, one-push, outdoor |
| Exposure: | Touch panel (24 steps) |
| Filter diameter: | 30 millimeters |
| Focus: | Full range auto, manual (touch panel) |
| Shutter speed: | Auto, 1/4 to 1/500 second (AE mode) |
| Zoom: | 10x optical zoom, 120x digital zoom |
| Interface: | Analog AV input (multi AV), analog AV output (multi AV), digital AV input (via USB), digital AV output (via USB), USB (2.0 compliant), microphone input (thru active interface shoe), remote jack (mini plug), S-video input (optional accessory), S-video output (optional accessory) |
| LCD: | 3.5-inch wide 16:9 touch panel SwivelScreen LCD display, resolution 211K pixels, clear photo LCD plus |
| Viewfinder: | Color (123K pixels) |
| Microphone: | Built-in, 5.1 channel |
| Accessory shoe: | Active interface shoe |
| Power supply: | NP-FP60 battery pack (included), AC adapter (included) |
| Power consumption: | 4.2 W, 4.5 W with viewfinder/LCD |
| Software: | Picture Package ver. 1.8, Nero Express 6 (conversion software) |
| OS compatibility: | Windows 2000 Professional, XP Home/Professional |
| Dimensions (W x H x D): | 2.99 x 3.62 x 5.87 inches / 76 x 92 x 149 millimeters |
| Weight: | 1 pounds 6 ounces / 630 grams with disc and battery |
| What's in the Box: | DCR-DVD505 DVD camcorder, AC-L200 power adapter/in-camera charger, NP-FP60 rechargeable battery, RMT-835 remote control, stereo AV cable, Picture Package Software ver. 1.8, Nero Express 6 (conversion software), USB cable, cleaning cloth |
| Released: |
2006 |
