Sony HDR-XR500V Camcoder

**Team Leader** · 14-05-2009

As a leader in the high-definition camcorder category, Sony is introduced hard disk drive Handycam camcorder with high-performance optics, large storage capacity and advanced technologies. Its is Sony HDR-XR500VPreserve your memories in stunning, incredibly detailed 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution.The XR500V has gloss black and charcoal gray finishes, which exude a competent, high-tech vibe like the HF S10. It measures 2.9 x 3 x 5.5, and weighs 20 ounces with the battery. Helping tip the scales is the 120GB hard drive on the right side, near the comfortable strap.

HDR-XR500V has 12.1 megapixel camera, and is the one of the amazing feature of tihs camcoder.The new 15X zoom lens on the camcorder also offers increased optical stabilization coverage area for better compensation while walking, in an optional Active Mode. It's optional because the larger coverage area results in some resolution degradation around the edges of the images.

It even allows you to share your videos and photos with family and friends on your compatible HDTV. Boasting a massive, built-in 120 GB hard disk drive (HDD), you 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.

It has a huge flip-out 3.2-inch touch screen LCD rated at 921K pixels, which is about as good as they get right now. You’ll tap on the screen to cruise through the various menu options and make your picks. A built-in GPS receiver7 makes the HDR-XR500V an ideal choice for travelers. In addition to automatically adjusting your camcorder's clock to the proper time zone, the GPS receiver also gives you the ability to view your current location on the LCD map display, as well as "tag" your shooting locations.

Sony HDR-XR500V Specification:-

Video

Format : HD: MPEG4 AVC/H.264; SD: MPEG2
Video Signal : HD: 1920x1080/60i; SD: NTSC color, EIA standards

Weights and Measurements

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

Hardware

Assignable Dial
Light/Flash
Manual / Auto Lens Cover
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
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 : 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 2150 min., LP = up to 2870 min. Standard Definition: HQ = up to 1770 min., SP = up to 2620 min., LP = up to 5020 min.

Audio

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

Optics/Lens

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, 1/8-1/800; STD, 1/60-1/800
Minimum Illumination : STD, 11 lux (1/60 Shutter Speed); LOW LUX, 3 lux
Optical Zoom : 12x
Exposure : Yes (Touch Panel)
Resolution : 12 megapixel still

Display

LCD Screen : 3.2" wide touch panel3 LCD display (921k pixels)

Inputs and Outputs

Audio/Video Remote Terminal : Video / S Video / Audio / Component Out / Remote
Analog Audio/Video Output(s) : Included (via A/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

**Team Leader** · 14-05-2009

With Sony HDR-XR500V Camcoder, you’ll tap on the screen to cruise through the various menu options and make your picks. The icons are fairly straightforward, and simple to navigate.Equipped with an advanced 1/2.88" Exmor R CMOS sensor, you can capture stunning 1920 x 1080 HD video and 12.1-megapixel still images.Designed for compact cameras and camcorders, the Exmor R CMOS sensor is designed to let you shoot video in lower lighting conditions with better results. The 120GB Sony HDR-XR500V is available for $1,300.

Sony HDR-XR500V Handycam Camcorder Features:-

Full 1920x1080 high-definition video recording and 12 megapixel still image capture
Large capacity 120GB hard drive holds up to 46 hours of HD video (LP mode)
Smile Shutter automatically takes photos when subject smiles, even in HD
12.1-megapixel still image capture
Face detection technology recognizes up to eight faces and corrects focus, exposure and color
3.2-inch widescreen, touch-panel Xtra Fine LCD display
New back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor improves sensitivity in low light conditions
Records in Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound with built-in microphone.

**Steinbach** · 14-05-2009

Its really a great handycam. its Exmor R technology captures images with high resolution and high sensitivity, while the advanced Sony BIONZ image processor improves camera response time and screens out noise to help ensure that the signal from each pixel is as pure as possible. Only the thing bother is its expensive cost.

**O'Brian** · 14-05-2009

I have one for me.There’s also switch to enable and disable GPS, and another to pick your options for low-light shooting: standard, low lux and NightShot. That setting is designed for recording still subjects in almost total darkness. On AVCHD models, the camcorder allocates encoding bits on detected face areas prior to encoding other parts of the picture, making them sharper and clearer.