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Reviews for the Sony HDR-XR500V 120GB High Definition Camcorder

Sony’s HDR-XR500V 120GB High Definition Camcorder features a built in GPS, 12.1 MP still image capture, 1920 x 1080 high definition video recording, a 3.2-in wide touch panel LCD display, and more!
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Features

Video

* Format : HD: MPEG4 AVC/H.264; SD: MPEG2
* Video Signal : HD: 1920×1080/60i; SD: NTSC color, EIA standards

Weights and Measurements

* Dimensions (Approx.) : 2 7/8 x 3 x 5 1/2 inch (71 x 75 x 137mm)
* Weight (Approx.) : w/o battery: 1lb 1oz (500g), w battery: 1lb 4oz (580g)

Hardware

* Assignable Dial : Yes
* Light/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 123k)

General

* Imaging Device : 1/2.88″ “Exmor R” CMOS sensor
* Pixel Gross : 6631K
* Processor : BIONZ image processor
* Recording Media : 120GB Non-Removeable Hard Disk Drive Memory Stick PRO Duo Media (Sold Separately)
* Recording and Playback Times : 120GB HDD: High Definition: FH = up to 870 min., HQ = up to 1770 min. SP = up to 210 min., LP = up to 2870 min. Standard Definition: HQ = up to 1770 min., SP = up to 2620 min., LP = up to 5020 min. When using 16GB Memory Stick PRO Duo Media (sold 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

Power

* Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM with AccuPower Meter System (NP-FH60)
* Power Consumption : 4.4W
* Power Requirements : 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)

Video Features

* PhotoTV HD : Yes

Audio

* Microphone : Built-in Zoom Microphone
* Recording Format : Dolby® Digital 5.1

Service and Warranty Information

* Limited Warranty Term : Limited Warranty — 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor

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 (Sold Separately)
* Quick On : Power on by LCD
* Smile Shutter : Yes
* Still Image Mode(s) : JPEG

Convenience Features

* 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, Candle, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Beach, Snow
* Slide Show Mode : Yes
* SteadyShot® Image Stabilization : Optical SteadyShot image stabilization
* 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 still
* Shutter Speed : Scene Selection, 1/8-1/800; STD, 1/60-1/800

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) : Sold separately (via A/V Remote jack)
* USB Port(s) : Hi-speed (2.0 compliant)

Software

* Supplied Software : PMB Ver.4.2.00 Supported bt Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack4 (SP4), Windows XP Service Pack3 (SP3)(32bit) Windows Vista Service Pack1 (SP1)(32bit/64bit). Not supported by Mac OS.