Sony HDR-XR520E PAL 240GB HDD HD Handycam® Camcorder

Records up to 92 hours of high definition video / Capture 1920 x 1080 HD video and 12.1 megapixel still images / GPS / USA Warranty not included
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Records up to 92 hours of high definition video / Capture 1920 x 1080 HD video and 12.1 megapixel still images / GPS / USA Warranty not included

Sony's 240GB HDD High Definition Handycam® Camcorder records up to 92 hours of high definition (HD) Video in HD LP mode. And is also equipped with an advanced ClearVid CMOS sensor with Exmor-R technology, you can capture stunning 1920 x 1080 HD video and 12.1 Megapixel still images. There is also a built-in GPS Receiver that helps you keep track of your current location and even remembers where you shot your videos while the Sony G Lens delivers superior Optical performance.
  • 1920 x 1080 high definition video recording
  • 12.1 megapixel still image capture
  • Built-in 240GB hard Disk drive can record and store up to 101 hours of high definition video footage in long play mode (HD LP, 2ch Dolby mode)
  • 1/2.88" Exmor R CMOS sensor delivers bright, vivid, spectacularly detailed video footage, as well as 12.1
  • Low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and reduced grain with the 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
  • Map Index uses the geotagging capabilities of the built-in GPS receiver to "tag" your shot locations on a map in the camcorder
  • Face Detection technology recognizes up to 8 faces anywhere in the frame and by selecting the most prominent, automatically controls focus, Exposure and color
  • Smile Shutter technology lets the camcorder automatically take still photos when your subject smiles, even while shooting high definition video
  • Optical SteadyShot® Image stabilization with Active Mode
  • 3.2" wide (16:9) touch panel Xtra Fine LCD display renders sharp, bright, photo-quality images
  • G Lens delivers superior optical performance
  • 12x Optical, 150x Digital Zoom
  • MIC and Headphone inputs
  • Dolby Digital 5.1ch recording with Built-in Zoom Mic
  • Active Interface Shoe
  • Capture 8.3MP still images while shooting high definition video
  • Built-in Intelligent Flash, for added clarity and detail when taking pictures in low-light situations
  • Format HD: MPEG4 AVC/H.264; SD- MPEG2
  • Video Signal HD: 1920 x 1080/60i; SD- PAL color, CCIR Standards
  • Memory Stick PRO Duo Media slot
  • Battery Type: InfoLithium® with AccuPower™ Meter System
  • Scene Mode: Auto, Twilight, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Beach, Snow
  • SteadyShot Image Stabilization: Optical SteadyShot® image stabilization w/ Active mode
  • White Balance: Auto / outdoor / indoor / Onepush (Touch Panel)
  • 35mm Equivalent: 43 - 516mm (16:9), 52 - 624mm (4:3)
  • Aperture: F1.8-3.4
  • Focus Full range Auto/Manual (Touch Panel)
  • 3.2" wide touch panel LCD display (921k pixels)
  • HDMI Connection Outputs
  • 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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    Light Built-in
    Still Image Capability Yes
    Video Compatibility PAL
    Recording Format Hard Drive
    Definition High Definition
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    Light Built-in Optional External Light Required - Optional External Light Required Optional External Light Required
    Still Image Capability Yes Stores still images on memory card Stores still images on memory card Yes Yes
    Video Compatibility PAL NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC
    Recording Format Hard Drive - Hard Drive - Memory Stick Hard Drive - SD Flash Memory with SDHC slot
    Definition High Definition High Definition High Definition High Definition High Definition
    Video Transfer Connect - HDMI HDMI Mini HDMI Mini HDMI Mini
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