Specifications
Recording format
Video Format -
HD : MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (AVCHD)
SD : MPEG-2 PS
Audio Format -
HD : Dolby Digital 2ch, 16bit, 48kHz
SD : Dolby Digital 2ch, 16bit, 48kHz

Recording frame rate -
AVCHD FX (24Mbps) 1920 x 1080/50i/16:9
AVCHD FH (17Mbps) 1920 x 1080/50i/16:9
AVCHD HQ (9Mbps) 1440 x 1080/50i/16:9
AVCHD LP (5Mbps) 1440 x 1080/50i/16:9
NTSC, PAL, SECAM, 480/60i, 576/50i, 480/60p,576/50p, 720/60p, 720/50p, 1080/60i, MPEG2 SD HQ (9Mbps) 720 x 576/50i /16:9, 4:3

Recording/Playback time :
175 min (2h 55m) with 32GB Memory Stick PRO-HX Duo FX (24Mbps) Dolby Digital 2ch recording
Zoom ratio : Sony G Lens, 12x (optical), 160x Digital Zoom
Focal length :
f = 2.9 to 34.8 mm (equivalent to f = 29.8 to 357.6 mm at 16:9 mode, f = 27.4 to 328.8 mm at 4:3 mode on 35 mm lens) "MOVIE" position only
Focus : Full range auto/Manual
Image stabilizer : ON/OFF selectable
Filter diameter : 37mm

Camera
Imaging device :
1/4-inch type Exmor R(tm) CMOS with ClearVid pixel array
Pixel Gross - Approx.4200K, Video Actual - Approx.2650K (16:9)
Minimum illumination : 3 lx (Low LUX mode, 1/30 shutter)
Shutter speed : 1/6 - 1/10000 (Manual Shutter Speed Control)
Iris : F1.8 - F3.4
Slow and Quick Motion function : 200 fps (fixed) as Smooth Slow Rec - The picture quality is degraded. (fps : Field per Sec.)
White balance : Auto, outdoor (5800K), indoor (3200K), One-push (Touch panel)

Inputs/Outputs
Mic input : Stereo mini jack (x 1) 3.5mm
A/V Output : Pin Jack
Component Video Output : Pin Jack
Remote Conector : Stereo mini-minijack (2.5mm)
USB : USB device, Mini-AB/Hi-Speed (x 1)
Headphone output : Stereo mini jack (x 1) 3.5mm
HDMI output : HDMI connector (x 1)

Monitoring
Viewfinder : 0.2 inch-type approx. 201 600dots (300x224x3 [RGB]), 4:3 aspect ratio
Built-in LCD monitor : 2.7 ClearPhoto LCD, approx. 230 400dots(960 x 240), 16:9 aspect ratio

Microphone : 2ch Stereo microphone

Recording Media
Internal Memory : 64GB
Type :
Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark2), Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX
SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card
Recommended capacity :
more than 1GB for AVCHD shooting
Standard Definition Model / Capacity - more than 512MB

General
Weight :
2.7kg (5 lb 15 oz) (w/Hood, w/Eye Cup)
2.9kg (6 lb 6 oz) (w/Hood, w/Eye Cup, w/ Battery, w/Microphone, w/ Recording Media)
Dimensions :
255x232x456mm (10 1/8x9 1/4x18 inch) (w/Hood, w/Eye Cup)
255x234x464mm (10 1/8x9 1/4x18 3/8 inch) (w/Hood, w/Eye Cup, w/ Battery, w/Microphone, w/ Recording Media)
Power Requirements (AC adaptor / Battery) : 8.4V/7.2V
Power consumption -
viewfinder - normal brightness (HD / SD) : 3.4W/2.6W
LCD - normal brightness (HD / SD) : 3.4W/2.6W
Operating temperature : 0 to +40 deg C (+32 to +104 deg F)
Storage temperature : -20 to +60 deg C (-4 to +140 deg F)
Battery operating time : Continuous recording time - Approx. 280 min (FH, LCD, NP-F570: fully charged battery)
In the Box
AC-L100C AC Adaptor/Charger
NP-F570 Rechargeable Battery Pack
Power cord
ECM-PS1 Microphone (Stereo)
Wind Screen
Eyecup
Lens hood
Lens cap
Composite cable (RCA x3)
USB cable (mini-B)
VMC-UAM1 USB Adaptor cable (for external HDD)
PMB Application Software (CD-ROM)
Sony HXR-MC2000 Manual