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Sony HDR-XR500V 120GB HDD High Definition Camcorder w/12x Optical Zoom
- 1920 x 1080 high-definition resolution
- 12.1-megapixel still image capture
- Built-in 120 GB hard disk drive can record and store up to 48 hours of high definition video footage (HD LP mode)
- Bionz image processor; Face Detection
- 3.2-inch widescreen, touch-panel Xtra Fine LCD display and color viewfinder.
Product DescriptionPreserve your memories in stunning, incredibly detailed 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution. The Sony Handycam HDR-XR500V even allows you your videos and photos with family and friends on your compatible HDTV share. Boasting a massive, built-in 120GB hard drive (HDD), you can register and stores up to 48 hours high-definition video (HD LP mode) or up to 84 hours Standard Definition recording (SD LP mode). You may also sit back with HDD Smart. . . More>>
Sony HDR-XR500V 120GB HDD High Definition Camcorder w/12x Optical Zoom

about 2 years ago
This camcorder has excellent image quality even at very low light. It even has an infrared light for night shooting. The audio quality is gut.Alle media files (video, photos) are equipped with GPS has lat / long but can not make sense, before the camera and the included software can dieEs is very compact, not very heavy, and fits in my hand. The hard disk of 120 GB is plenty, and the memory stick can be used if you want more space benötigen.Die Play with component cable at 1080i and the quality is good. The remote functionality is good enough to play, but leaves much to be desired, if you where to record möchten.Das use menu system needs a lot of time getting used to. The battery that comes with the camera, has less than 90 minutes of recording time. I am planning for the Sony NPF-H70 battery, which allegedly delivered a lengthy Lebensdauer.Die software with the camcorder is a very limited Funktionalität.Manuelle control only one function at any time limited (focus, exposure, etc.). I use primarily for the exposure for backlit Themen.Ovearall particular, I am very happy with this camcorder. Rating: 4 / 5
about 2 years ago
This camera is awesome. Great video quality! Two drawbacks: 1 – Images are taken in the night awful! You can not rely on this camera if you go at night or in low light conditions make planning, some pictures. However, the video quality on the night rather gut.2. – GPS functionality. . . No feature at all! I travel a lot in South America, and the camera is with No Maps for this region! I tried to update the maps lost in the week trying to figure out how to do it, and at the end of the response from Sony support was that “the user can update, or download a map for this camera. So what in terms of a GPS without a map? Even if you are in the house, even on a patio or near a windows, is this thing not in a position to verify your position. This is a feature that shoud have been developed, much more, before the markets and you for it! Rating: 4 / 5
about 2 years ago
I’ve had this camera for a few months and have not really put it to a hard test, but so far I’ve very much. I’m a total idiot, if it is child’s play to learning how to run things like this, but this camera is. Sony instruction manual is very clear and easy to follow and the camera is intelligently designed. I can not believe how small and easy it is! The picture is beautiful and it uploads to have access to my Mac via iMovie really easy. I had to do was to upgrade to Snow Leopard, however, but that’s something I did not need. I’m going through it to serious use in a few weeks, and if my opinion changes about them, I will come back and review my aktualisieren.Ich would also like to mention, I had a Sony camcorder before this one, and it was great and lasted for 10 years , although I fell on the floor a few times. I loved it, and it still works, but I wanted to upgrade to HD. I’ve had good luck with Sony products. Rating: 5 / 5
about 2 years ago
I can not ask for a better camera. The picture quality is exceptional and there is absolutely no shaky recording with this camera. The price was strong, but you get what you are bezahlen.Eine thing that I do not like the fact that you have the camera on the memory card. It could be somewhere else, where I do not have to turn on the camera. This is no big deal, but I thought I’d mention es.Auch battery sucks, but it is no worse than comparable products because draußen.Insgesamt this is an excellent product. I love it. Rating: 5 / 5
about 2 years ago
It is easy to use and offers a lot of good results and 120GB of HD recording time. LCD display is excellent and breathtaking. I wish Sony would make high-quality software such as flip to have – so easy on a cold stock. A real gem! Rating: 5 / 5