Sony's New Handycams

Nepa Hima Trade Link Pvt Ltd, authorized dealer of Sony products for Nepal, has launched a new range of High Definition (HD) and Standard Definition (SD) handycam camcorders. These include three new HD models, which use hard drive as storage, and other SD models that use either hard drives or memory sticks.

According to a statement issued by Nepa Hima, the new camcorders feature new and improved digital imaging technologies, such as the ´Exmor R´ image sensor and Optical SteadyShot (Active Mode). “The latest handycam camcorders combine enhanced recording flexibility with exceptional image performance,” it states.

The ´Exmor R´ sensor enables the user to capture clear high resolution images with reduced noise and smooth movement even in low light conditions like night scenes or dimly lit rooms.

“Combined with the BIONZ image processor, the new Exmor R CMOS Sensor delivers higher resolution still image recording and dual recording, as well as enhanced smooth slow recording,” Murari Gautam of Nepa Hima said.

The products start from Rs 49,999 and go as high as Rs 139,999. Nepal Hima is also offering free gifts with every purchase. These include free DVD burners, which can be attached to the cameras to transfer the image or video directly to DVDs, to 4GB memory cards. Also on offer are starter kits (with the HDR-XR100E). Ten 12cm DVDs are offered with the DVD burners, while a DV Tape is offered with the DCR-HC series products.

HDR-XR500E

Price: Rs 139,999 (4 GB Memory card free)

Still Image sensor: 12 megapixel

Zoom Movie Optical: 12x

Digital: 150x

Still Optical: 12x

Storage: 120GB

Recording Media: Hard disk drive, Memory Stick Duo

Stamina: Approx. 5 hours (when using optional NP-FH or viewfinder)

DR-XR100E

Price: Rs 94,999 (Starter Kit free)

Zoom Movie Optical: 10x

Digital: 120x

Still Optical: 10x

Storage: 80GB hard disk drive

Recording Media: Hard disk drive, Memory Stick Duo

Stamina: Approx. 6 hours (when using viewfinder only and optional NP-FH100 InfoLITHIUM battery, when Panel Backlight ON)

DCR-SX40E

Price: Rs 34,999 (4 GB Memory card free)

Zoom Movie Optical: 60x

Digital: 120x

Still Optical: 60x

Recording Media: Internal Memory (4GB), Memory Stick

DCR-SR47E

Price: Rs 49,999 (DVD Burner and 10 pcs 12cmDVD free)

Zoom Movie: Optical: 60x

Digital: 120x

Still Optical: 60x

Storage: 60GB hard disk drive

Recording Media: Hard disk drive, Memory Stick Duo

Stamina: Approx. 11 hours (when using optional NP-FH100 InfoLITHIUM battery)