The Digital-8 format uses the same video compression system as DV - delivering up to 500 lines of horizontal resolution. It records digital video and audio on a standard 8mm or Hi-8 tape, producing a richer and more accurate picture quality than the analog 8mm or Hi-8 format. Take great digital still photos and easily transfer them to your computer by using the optional Memory Stick Media or the built-in USB connection. With the USB Streaming function, you can stream live and recorded moving images to PC via USB port. 

The main benefit of this camcorder is Digital image quality with PCM Digital Sound and i.Link (Fire Wire) IEEE-1394 connection. 

Features:

• Digital8 (Analogue Playback Compatible) 
• 990x / 49.5x Selectable Digital zoom (20x Optical zoom) 
• Memory Stick PRO compatible 
• MPEG MOVIE EX on Memory Stick 
• USB Streaming 
• Built-in Video Light 
• Analog / Digital Signal Conversion 
• Digital Program Editing (Tape & MS) 
• Electronic Super SteadyShot 
• Night Shot Plus (0 Lux minimum illumination) 
• Colour Slow Shutter 
• Automatic / Manual Focus 
• New Picture Package Software 
• Easy Handycam button for beginners 
• Preset and Custom Title 
• Digital Noise Reduction 
• Photo mode (Interlace) 
• Built-in Microphone (Stereo) 
• Built in Speaker 
• SP / LP Recording 
• Interval & Frame Recording 
• Arabic and Farsi Menu 
• Playback Zoom (x5 variable) 
• NTSC Playback on PAL TV 
• Battery Info 
• Zoom: 990x / 49.5x Digital, 20x Optical 
• F: 1.6 - 2.4 
• f: (Focal Distance): 2.5 - 50 mm 
• f: (35mm Conversion): 42 - 840mm 
• CCD: 1/6" Interlace Gross 500,000 pixel, Actual 350,000 pixel 
• Filter Diameter: 37mm 
• Minimum Illumination: 4 lux (0 Lux with NightShot) 
• Shutter Speed: 1/2 - 1/4000 (via Program AE) 

20X Optical/990X Digital Zoom
The optical zoom helps to bring the action up close from far away. In addition, the digital zoom interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, Best Price at bombayelectronics.com with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms. 

Backward Compatibility
Sony DCR-TRV460 is capable of playing back 8mm, Hi8 and Digital8 video tapes for maximum convenience for those who have an existing library of analog cassettes. 

2.5" SwivelScreen™ Touch Panel LCD Display (123K Pixels)
Provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution. The high-resolution 123K pixel LCD rotates up to 270-degrees for multiple viewing angles providing sharp detailed images for monitoring or playback. 

InfoLithium® Battery with AccuPower™ Meter System
Charge the battery at any time because unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) batteries, Sony’s rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries are not subjected to a life shortening “memory effect”. Sony’s exclusive AccuPower™ meter displays the battery time remaining in minutes in the viewfinder or the LCD screen. 

Digital Still Memory Mode Capable with Memory Stick® Media
Digital Still Memory Mode captures high-quality still images at 640 x 480 resolution directly to Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO™ Media. Images are stored in the JPEG format providing easy transfer to PCs for emailing, printing or sharing with friends and family. 

Analog-to-Digital Conversion with Pass Through
Convert and/or record any analog NTSC video source to digital video via the analog inputs. Analog NTSC video can also be passed through the Digital Handycam® camcorder directly into a PC via the i.LINK® interface in real-time for easy PC editing of your analog footage. 

Easy Dubbing
Connect the Handycam camcorder to a VCR deck to make VHS copies of your home videos quickly and easily. The camcorder will control up to 59 brands of VCRs. 

Stamina® Battery Power Management System
Using the optional NP-QM91D InfoLithium® battery the DCR-TRV460 can continuously record up to 10 hours on one complete charge, providing extra long battery life. 

Program AE (Auto Exposure) Modes
Program AE modes make recording easy even when filming in challenging situations. Choose from Portrait, Beach & Ski, Sports Lesson, Landscape, Spotlight, Sunset & Moon modes. 

Picture Effects
Get creative when recording or playing back videos with Sony’s Picture Effect modes. Effects available in Camera mode: Negative Art, Sepia, Monotone, Solarize, Pastel and Mosaic. Effects available in Playback mode: Negative Art, Sepia, Black & White and Solarize. 

End Search
Advances the video tape to the last 5 seconds of the recorded scene. This prevents accidentally recording over previous recorded videos. 

Fader Effects
Enhance your personal videos by adding professional looking fader effects. Choose from Black, Mosaic, White, Bounce, Overlap, Wipe, Monotone and Random Dot. 

Additional features than DCR-TRV265E:

• Backwards Compatibility 8mm/Hi-8 Playback
• Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory Stick Media Card 
• MPEG Movie EX Mode 
• Analog To Digital Conversion with Pass Through 

• Sony InfoLithium Rechargeable Battery NP-FM30 
• AC Adaptor and Battery Charger AC-L15 
• AV Cable (Stereo) 
• Wireless Remote RMT-814 
• Shoulder Belt 
• Lens Cap 
• USB Cable 
• CD-ROM