Sony xr520v
The top-of-the-line HDR-XR520V 240GB High Definition Handycam Camcorder from Sony packs true 1920 x 1080 HD recording, hybrid capture options, excellent optics, and more into a consumer priced camera. You'll be hard pressed to run out of recording space with the 240GB HDD that captures 101 hours of HD footage and the option to store additional video and stills to Memory Stick PRO Duo media.
- Hybrid Recording to HDD or Memory Stick Duo Media
- 1/2.88" ClearVid Exmor R CMOS Sensor with Back-Illumination
- Sony G Lens
- 3.2" Wide Touch Panel Xtra Fine LCD
- 12.1MP Digital Stills
- Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization
- Built-In GPS Receiver
- Map Index Function
- Face Detection: Adjusts focus, exposure, and color on up to 8 faces
- Smile Shutter: automatically takes a still photo when subject smiles
- Mic and headphone inputs
- Power on the camera by opening the LCD
- HDMI output for connection to digital A/V devices
- Film Roll and Face Index for easily finding footage
- x.v. Color technology for natural, true-to-life images
- Built-in zoom microphone for recording crisp, clean audio
- Smooth Slow Record: allows for slow motion playback of video
- One touch disk burn when connected to PC using the included PMB software
- Active Interface Shoe: mount Intelligent Accessories - lights and microphones
- BRAVIA Sync for control of compatible Sony BRAVIA HDTVs via BRAVIA TV remote
- Dynamic Range Optimizer: balances out scenes in high-contrast shooting conditions
- Sony PMB (Picture Motion Browser) Software for one-touch upload to social media sites
- Highlight Playback: uses Face Detection, Smile Shutter, Dual Capture & time range to compile scenes into short movies with music
| video | Format: HD: MPEG4 AVC/H.264; SD: MPEG2. Video Signal: HD: 1920 x 1080/60i; SD: NTSC color, EIA standards. |
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| hardware | Assignable Dial: Yes. Flash: Yes. Manual / Auto Lens Cover: Auto. Memory Stick slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media1. S/S & Zoom button on LCD: Yes. Viewfinder: Wide (color 124k). |
| power | Battery Type: InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-FH60). Power Consumption: 4.4W. Power Requirements: 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor). |
| general | Imaging Device: 1/2.88'' Exmor R™ CMOS sensor. Pixel Gross: 6631K. Processor: BIONZ™ image processor. Recording Media: 240GB Non-Removeable Hard Disk Drive Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (purchased separately). Recording and Playback Times: 240GB HDD: High Definition: FH = up to 1750 min., HQ = up to 3560 min. SP = up to 4330 min., LP = up to 5770 min. Standard Definition: HQ = up to 3560 min., SP = up to 5270 min., LP = up to 10100 min. When using 16GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (purchased separately): High Definition: FH = up to 110 min., HQ = up to 230 min. SP = up to 280 min., LP = up to 375 min. Standard Definition: HQ = up to 230 min., SP = up to 340 min., LP = up to 655 min. Still Actual: 4500K Pixels (16:9), 6000K Pixels (4:3). Still Picture Resolution: 12 megapixel. Video Actual: 4150K Pixels (16:9), 3110K Pixels (4:3). Video Resolution: 1920 x 1080. |
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| audio | Microphone: Built-in Zoom Microphone. Recording Format: Dolby® Digital 5.1. |
| convenience | Accessory Shoe: Yes (Active Interface Shoe). Dual Record: 8.3 megapixel. Face Detection: Yes. Hybrid: Yes.Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility: Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (purchased separately). Quick On: Power On by LCD. Smile Shutter: Yes. Still Image Mode(s): JPEG. BRAVIA® Sync™: Yes. Dynamic Range Optimizer: Yes. Easy Operation: Yes. Face Index: Yes. Fader Effect(s): Black, White. Film Roll Index: Yes. Low Light Capability: NightShot. Multiple Language Display: Yes. Photo Capture from Movie: Yes. Scene Mode(s): Auto, Twilight, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Beach, Snow. Slide Show Mode: Yes. SteadyShot® Image Stabilization: Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization with Active mode. White Balance: Auto / outdoor / indoor / Onepush (Touch Panel). x.v.Color™: Yes. |
| optics/lens | 35mm Equivalent: 43 - 516mm (16:9), 52 - 624mm (4:3). Aperture: F1.8-3.4. Digital Zoom: 150x. Exposure: Yes (Touch Panel). Filter Diameter: 37mm. Focal Distance: 5.5 - 66.0mm. Focus: Full range Auto / Manual (Touch Panel). Lens Type: G Lens™. Minimum Illumination: STD, 11 lux (1/60 Shutter Speed); LOW LUX, 3 lux (Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed). Optical Zoom: 12x. Resolution: 12 megapixel. Shutter Speed: Scene Selection, 1/8-1/800; STD, 1/60-1/800; LOW LUX, 1/30-1/800; Smooth Slow Rec., 1/240-1/1000. |
| display | LCD Screen: 3.2'' wide touch panel3 LCD display (921k pixels). |
| inputs and outputs | Active Interface Shoe: Yes. Analog Audio/Video Output(s): Included (via A/V Remote Terminal). Audio/Video Remote Terminal: Video / S Video / Audio / Component Out / Remote. Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s): Supplied (via A/V Remote jack). Digital Audio/Video Output(s): HDMI. HDMI™ Connection Output(s): Yes (mini). Headphone Jack: Yes. Microphone Input: Yes. S-Video Output(s): purchased separately (via A/V Remote jack). USB Port(s): Hi-speed (2.0 compliant). |
| software | Supplied Software: PMB Ver.4.2.00 Supports Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack4 (SP4), Windows XP Service Pack3 (SP3)(32bit) Windows Vista Service Pack1 (SP1)(32bit/64bit). Not supported by Mac OS. |
| weights and measurements | Dimensions (Approx.): 2 7/8 x 3 x 5 1/2 inch (71 x 75 x 137mm). Sony HDR-XR520V 240GB HD Camcorder Weight (Approx.): without battery: 1lb 1oz (510g), w battery 1lb 4oz (590g. |