1920 x 1080 HD video recording, 12.0 MP still image capture, 64GB embedded memory, Face Detection and Smile Shutter technology, 3.0" touch panel, 12XOptical/150X Digital Zoom, Optical SteadyShot image stabilization. Shoot gorgeous 1920 x 1080 high-definition video and 12.0 megapixel still images. Boasting 64GB of embedded flash memory, the HDR-CX520V Handycam camcorder is outfitted with a professional-quality Sony G lens and a new, larger Exmor R™CMOS image sensor for superior low-light performance. This fully-loaded camcorder also featuresGPS capabilities, Face Detection with Face Touch and Smile Shutter technology. Plus, Optical SteadyShot image stabilization with Active Mode compensates for greater degrees of camera shake and provides a stunning level of image smoothness while 3-Way Shake-Canceling adds electronic roll stability for even smoother video capture.
» Features
Features: *1920 x 1080 high definition video recording: 1920x 1080 high definition resolution lets you recordyour memories in exceptional Sony Full High Definition quality. * 12 megapixel still image capture: 12 megapixel still image capture lets you take stunning, high resolution digital photos * 64GB Flash memory: The built-in 64GB embedded Flash Memory can record and store up to 25 hours of high definition video footage (HD LP mode), or up to 44 hours of standard definition footage (SD LP mode). * 1/2.88” "Exmor R" CMOS image sensor with ClearVid array: A 1/2.88” Exmor R CMOS image sensor delivers bright, vivid, spectacularly detailed video footage, as well as 12 megapixel still images. With 6 megapixel (effective) video resolution, the image sensor actually captures video at four times the density of high definition resolution resultingin a sharper and more detailed 1920 x 1080 HD picture. * Back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS sensor: Experience stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced grain with the newly developed, back-illuminated "Exmor R" sensor. * Geotagging with built-in GPS receiver: A built-in GPS receiver7 makes the HDR-CX500Van ideal choice for travelers. The receiver givesyou the ability to view your current location on the LCD map display, as well as "tag" your shooting locations. * Map Index function: Map Index uses the geotagging capabilities of the built-in GPSreceiver7 to "tag" your shot locations on a map in the camcorder, offering a new way to easily search and find a desired scene by location or view where a scene was captured. * Face Detection technology for Video Footage and Digital Still Photos: Made possible by the BIONZ image processing engine, Face Detection technology recognizes up to 8 faces anywhere in the frame and by selecting the mostprominent, automatically controls focus, exposure, and color to help capture smiling faces brightlyand clearly. * Smile Shutter technology for still and dual capture: Smile Shutter technology lets the camcorder automatically take still photos when your subject smiles, even while shooting high definition video. You can also set the sensitivity and choose child, adult, or auto priority. * Optical SteadyShot image stabilization with Active Mode: Optical SteadyShot image stabilization with Active Mode represents the next step forward in Sonyimage stabilization technology. Active Mode improves on existing Optical SteadyShot image stabilization by allowing the camera lens to shift over a greater range of motion. * 3.0” wide touch panelClear Photo Plus LCD display3 (230K pixels): The 3.0” wide3 (16:9) touch panel Clear Photo Plus LCDdisplay renders sharp, bright, photo-quality images, letting you compose and share video and still images more easily -- even outdoors. The convenient touch panel allows easy access to menus and additional functionality such as spot focus and spot metering.
» Specifications
Specifications: Format : HD: MPEG4AVC/H.264; SD: MPEG2 Video Signal : HD: 1920x1080/60i; SD: NTSC color, EIA standards AssignableDial Light/Flash Manual / Auto Lens Cover : Auto Memory Stick slot : Memory Stick PRO Duo Media S/S & Zoom button on LCD Imaging Device : 1/2.88" "Exmor R" CMOS sensor Processor : BIONZ image processor Pixel Gross : 6631K Video Actual : 4150K Pixels (16:9), 3110K Pixels (4:3) Video Resolution : 1920 x 1080 Still Actual : 4500K Pixels (16:9), 6000K Pixels (4:3) Still Picture Resolution : 12 megapixel Recording Media : 64GBNon-Removable Flash memory; Memory Stick PRO Duo Media (Sold Separately) Recording and Playback Times : 32GB1 Flash: High Definition (5.1ch): FH = up to 225 min., HQ = up to 455 min. SP = up to 575min., LP = up to 740 min. Standard Definition (5.1ch): HQ = up to 460 min., SP = up to 680 min., LP= up to 1300 min. Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM with AccuPower Meter System (NP-FH60) Power Requirements : 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor) Power Consumption (in Operation) : 3.6W PhotoTV HD Recording Format : Dolby Digital 5.1 Microphone : Built-in Zoom Microphone Face Detection Image Stabilization : Optical SteadyShot w/ Active Mode and 3-way Shake Cancellation Smile Shutter technology Dynamic Range Optimizer Quick On : Power on by LCD Memory Stick PRO Media Compatibility Dual Record : 8.3 megapixel Still ImageMode(s) : JPEG Hybrid Scene Mode(s) : Auto, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Beach, Snow Accessory Shoe (Active Interface Shoe) Low Light Capability : NightShot x.v.Color Face Index; Film Roll Index Fader Effect(s) : Black, White Photo Capture from Movie Multiple Language Display Slide Show Mode BRAVIA Sync Lens Type: G Lens; 35mm Equivalent : 43 - 516mm (16:9), 52- 624mm (4:3) Aperture : F1.8-3.4; Digital Zoom: 150x; Filter Diameter : 37mm Focal Distance :5.5 - 66.0mm; Focus : Full range Auto / Manual (Touch Panel) Shutter Speed : Scene Selection, 1/8-1/725; STD, 1/60-1/725 Minimum Illumination : STD, 11 lux (1/60 Shutter Speed); LOW LUX, 3 lux (Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed) OpticalZoom : 12x Exposure (Touch Panel) Resolution : 12 megapixel still LCD Screen : 3.0" wide touch panel Clear Photo Plus LCD display (230k pixels) Inputs and Outputs: Audio/Video Remote Terminal : Video / S Video / Audio / Component Out / Remote Analog Audio/Video Output(s) : Included (viaA/V Remote Terminal) Digital Audio/Video Output(s) : HDMI USB Port(s) : Hi-speed (2.0 compliant) Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s) : Supplied(via A/V Remote jack) HDMI Connection Output(s)(mini) Active Interface Shoe Supplied Software : PMB Ver.4.2.14 Supported by Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack4 (SP4), Windows XP Service Pack3 (SP3)(32bit) Windows Vista Service Pack1 (SP1)(32bit). Not supported by Mac OS. Accessories Supplied: AC adaptor (AC-L200); Rechargable Battery Pack (NP-FH60); Remote Commander (RMT-835); Component A/V Cable; A/V Connecting Cable; LithiumBattery (CR2025); Application Software / USB Driver / (CD-ROM); USB Cable Available on or around August 24, 2009