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Sony HDR-GW77V

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$698.00 - $699.99

Summary: A high-definition camcorder from Sony with an MicroSD memory-card slot, 10x optical zoom, and an image stabilizer.

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About - Sony HDR-GW77V
The HDR-GW77V is a 5.02-megapixel camcorder with 10x optical zoom and has a 35mm-equivalent focal length range of 29.8mm-298mm. It has a live-view 3-inch LCD. The camcorder has a maximum aperture of f/1.8. The camcorder allows manual setting of focus and white balance. The HDR-GW77V stores video and photos on MicroSD memory cards and has 12GB of on-board storage. It captures video as no files at a top resolution of 1920x1080 and 20.4-megapixel resolution stills as JPG files. The image stabilization system for this camcorder is optical and electronic. The HDR-GW77V measures 2.875 inches wide by 4.25 inches high by 1.375 inches in length, and weighs 0.5 pounds.

About - Sony HDR-GW77V

The HDR-GW77V is a 5.02-megapixel camcorder with 10x optical zoom and has a 35mm-equivalent focal length range of 29.8mm-298mm. It has a live-view 3-inch LCD.

The camcorder has a maximum aperture of f/1.8. The camcorder allows manual setting of focus and white balance.

The HDR-GW77V stores video and photos on MicroSD memory cards and has 12GB of on-board storage. It captures video as no files at a top resolution of 1920x1080 and 20.4-megapixel resolution stills as JPG files.

The image stabilization system for this camcorder is optical and electronic.

The HDR-GW77V measures 2.875 inches wide by 4.25 inches high by 1.375 inches in length, and weighs 0.5 pounds.

About This Brand
Sony is the leading camcorder brand and offers the largest selection of high-definition models, some that have recently topped our Ratings. It offers several inexpensive Bloggie pocket camcorders that record to flash memory, and has more recently introduced several sports-oriented Action Cams. It also offers an extensive line of high-definition Handycam models that record to internal flash memory and Memory Stick and SD/SDHC memory cards. Sony offers a high-end 3D-capable model and several models with an integrated projector.
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About This Brand

Sony is the leading camcorder brand and offers the largest selection of high-definition models, some that have recently topped our Ratings. It offers several inexpensive Bloggie pocket camcorders that record to flash memory, and has more recently introduced several sports-oriented Action Cams. It also offers an extensive line of high-definition Handycam models that record to internal flash memory and Memory Stick and SD/SDHC memory cards. Sony offers a high-end 3D-capable model and several models with an integrated projector.

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Features & Specs - Sony HDR-GW77V
Format Format is based on the type of recording media that the camcorder uses. There are at least two formats: hard-disk drive and flash memory. The key difference between these formats is size of camcorder. Flash memory types can be very compact.Hard Disk Drive.Records onto a built-in non-removable hard-drive. You either play the recordings from the camcorder, or download them to a computer or video recorder Flash Memory. Records onto solid-state memory cards similar to the ones used by digital still cameras. Memory may be built-in or an add-on card or both. Format	MicroSD
Weight (lbs.) Weight is measured in pounds and includes the battery and recording media. Weight (lbs.)	0.5
Size While camcorders are generally getting smaller, they do range in size, from the smallest pocket size through the mini-palm, and palm sizes. Overall, camcorders are typically much more compact than those from years ago. Instead of recording to tape or DVD, camcorders nowadays use either a compact hard-disk drive or flash memory. The smallest models on the market use flash memory. Size	Compact
Optical zoom Optical zoom Allows the camcorder to fill the frame with far-away objects at the touch of a button. An optical zoom rated at 10x means the camcorder can magnify the image up to 10 times the normal size. Optical zoom	10X
LCD size (in.) This is the size of the image displayed on the LCD. Measured diagonally, it typically ranges from approximately 2 to 3 inches. With some models, the image does not fill the whole screen when recording. For these models, this number is smaller than the physical size of the screen. LCD size (in.)	3
Built-in light Built-in light provides illumination for close-ups when the image would otherwise be too dark, but it's no substitute for a well-lit room. Many camcorders have an automatic setting for turning the light on. Built-in light	No
HDMI output Has High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) output for direct digital-audio and video connection -- via a single cable -- to digital TVs with HDMI input. Can output 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, and for some models, 1080p video signals. Standard-definition video is referred to 480i; progressive-scan or "enhanced definition" is 480p; high-definition consists of the 720p and 1080i signals, where 1080i also may be referred to as "full HD". 1080p is a progressive-scan HD format, found on some HD camcorders and on all Blu-ray players. HDMI output	Yes
AV Input Lets the camcorder record analog audio and video from other devices, such as a VCR or another camcorder. AV Input	No
Microphone input Microphone input is a jack for an external microphone to improve sound quality and prevent picking up noise from the camcorder. It is an alternative to using the built-in mike. Microphone input	No
Digital still capable Digital still capable means the camcorder can take snapshots, much like a digital camera (though not necessarily of the same quality). The camcorder can then be plugged into a computer and the images downloaded from the memory. Using a removable memory card (such as MemoryStick or SD Card) you can transfer stills to a computer without having to connect the camcorder, but you need proper card-reader hardware. Digital still capable	No
Headphone out An output for connecting a pair of headphones to the camcorder. Headphone out	No
Remote A remote control is handy for operating the camcorder from a distance (say, to allow the user to be in the picture). It's also useful in playback mode since all the buttons are easily at hand. Remote	No
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General Information
Manufacturer	Sony Corporation
Manufacturer Website Address	www.sony.com
Product Line	Handycam
Product Model	HDR-GW77V
Product Name	Waterproof Full HD Camcorder
Product Type	Digital Camcorder

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