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Sony HDR-XR500E PAL 120GB HDD HD Handycam® Camcorder

Record 1920 x 1080 HD video & 12.1 megapixel still images / 1/3.15" ClearVid CMOS image sensor with Exmor-R technology / USA Warranty not included
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Record 1920 x 1080 HD video & 12.1 megapixel still images / 1/3.15" ClearVid CMOS image sensor with Exmor-R technology / USA Warranty not included

Sony's 120GB HDD HD Handycam® Camcorder is ideal for capturing the moment in High Definition (HD). Record 1920 x 1080 HD Video and 12.1 Megapixel still images directly to the internal 120GB hard drive. Also, the Sony G Lens features a large 1/3.15" ClearVid CMOS image sensor with Exmor-R technology, which delivers excellent low-light performance.
  • 1920 x 1080 high definition video recording
  • 12.1 megapixel still image capture
  • Built-in 120GB hard Disk drive can record and store up to 48 hours of high definition video footage (HD LP mode), or up to 84 hours of standard definition footage (SD LP mode)
  • 1/2.88" Exmor R CMOS image sensor delivers bright, vivid, spectacularly detailed video footage, as well as 12.1
  • Low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and reduced grain with back-illuminated "Exmor R" sensor
  • GPS Receiver gives you the ability to view your current location on the LCD map display, as well as "tag" your shooting locations
  • Face Detection technology for Video Footage and Digital Still Photos
  • Smile Shutter technology for still and dual capture
  • 3.2" wide (16:9) touch panel Xtra Fine LCD display
  • G Lens delivers superior Optical performance
  • 12x Optical / 150x Digital Zoom
  • Dedicated MIC and Headphone inputs
  • Dolby Digital 5.1ch recording with Built-in Zoom Mic
  • Active Interface Shoe
  • Dual record capability lets you capture 8.3MP still images while shooting high definition video
  • Smooth Slow Record mode increases the record rate from 60 frames per second (fps) to 240 fps
  • Built-in Intelligent Flash
  • Format HD: MPEG4 AVC/H.264; SD- MPEG2
  • Video Signal HD: 1920x1080/60i; SD- PAL color, CCIR Standards
  • Memory Stick PRO Duo Media slot
  • Battery Type: InfoLithium® with AccuPower™ Meter System
  • Scene Modes: Auto, Twilight, Candle, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Beach, and Snow
  • SteadyShot Image Stabilization: Optical SteadyShot® image stabilization
  • White Balance: Auto / outdoor / indoor / Onepush (Touch Panel)
  • 35mm Equivalent: 43 - 516mm (16:9), 52 - 624mm (4:3)
  • Aperture: F1.8-3.4
  • Focal Distance: 5.5 - 66.0mm
  • Focus: Full range Auto / Manual (Touch Panel)
  • Shutter Speed: Scene Selection, 1/8-1/800; STD, 1/60-1/800
  • Analog Audio/Video Outputs: Included (via A/V Remote Terminal)
  • Audio/Video Remote Terminal: Video / S Video / Audio / Component Out / Remote
  • Digital Audio/Video Output: HDMI
  • HDMI Connection Output: mini
  • USB 2.0 port
  • Unit Dimensions: 2-7/8 x 3 x 5-1/2 inches; Weight: 1 lbs.
  • Designed for marketing in Europe & those areas where PAL TV Broadcasting is available
  • Product may include a Sony International Warranty, but does not include a USA warranty coverage
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    Still Image Capability Yes
    Video Compatibility PAL
    Recording Format Hard Drive
    Definition High Definition
    Video Transfer Connect HDMI Mini
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    Still Image Capability Yes Yes Stores still images on memory card Stores still images on memory card Stores still images on memory card
    Video Compatibility PAL NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC
    Recording Format Hard Drive MiniDV Hard Drive - Memory Stick Hard Drive - Memory Stick Flash Memory with SDHC slot
    Definition High Definition High Definition High Definition High Definition High Definition
    Video Transfer Connect HDMI Mini HDMI Mini HDMI Mini HDMI Mini HDMI Mini
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