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sort Type |
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Consumer
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Consumer
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sort Form factor |
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Sensor toggle |
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sort Sensor type |
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sort Image sensor size |
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sort Minimum illumination |
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Video format toggle |
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sort Native resolution |
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1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, Other (1280 x 960)
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1280 x 720
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sort Framerates supported (max resolution) |
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sort Video codec support |
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sort 3D support |
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sort Lens type |
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Shooting toggle |
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sort Focus |
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Autofocus
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sort Autofocus features |
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sort Shutter speed |
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Imaging toggle |
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sort White balance modes |
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Automatic
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sort Exposure modes |
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sort Exposure metering |
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Still photography toggle |
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sort Still image support |
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sort Resolution (effective) |
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sort Image format support |
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JPEG
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Flash toggle |
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Other features toggle |
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sort In-camera editing |
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sort Remote control |
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sort Screen transitions |
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sort Speaker |
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sort Tripod mount |
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sort Water resistant |
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sort Location Support |
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Media toggle |
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Memory card
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sort Memory card support |
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sort Recording time |
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6 hours at lowest quality
4 hours at highest quality |
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Viewfinder toggle |
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sort Viewfinder type |
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LCD
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sort Screen size |
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sort Screen resolution |
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sort Screen type |
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sort Touchscreen |
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sort Articulating display |
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Optics toggle |
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Audio and microphone toggle |
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sort Microphone type |
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sort Microphone inputs |
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Connections toggle |
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sort Video outputs |
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HDMI
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HDMI
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sort Video inputs |
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sort USB |
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sort FireWire / 1394 |
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sort WiFi |
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sort WiFi encryption |
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sort WiFi type |
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Power toggle |
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sort Battery size |
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Rechargeable
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sort Battery type |
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Li-ion (1100 mAh capacity)
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Li-polymer (100 mAh capacity)
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sort Recording time |
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Size and Weight toggle |
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sort Height |
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4.92 inches
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sort Width |
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sort Depth |
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sort Weight |
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Pricing and Availability toggle |
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sort Availability |
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Pre-release
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sort Discontinued (US) |
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sort Released (US) |
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October 24, 2011
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October, 2010
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sort Announced (US) |
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October 24, 2011
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September 16, 2010
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January 5, 2011
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April 2, 2012
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sort Original price |
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$299.99 USD
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$299 USD
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Colors toggle |
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sort Colors |
Black
White |
Silver
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White
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Black
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General Info toggle |
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sort Mfr. warranty |
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Environmental toggle |
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sort Energy Star compliant |
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sort RoHS compliant |
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