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HDR-XR500V

120GB HDD High Definition Camcorder

 

 

 

  

The HDR-XR500V employs an advanced "Exmor R" CMOS sensor to capture stunning, 1920 x 1080 high definition 
video and 12 megapixel still images to its internal 120GB hard disk drive. In addition, a built-in GPS receiver Geo-
tags your videos and photos.

 

 

1920 x 1080 high definition video 
recording:

1920 x 1080 high definition resolution 
lets you record your memories in 
exceptional Sony® Full High Definition 
quality .

12 megapixel still image capture:

12 megapixel still image capture lets 
you take stunning, high resolution 
digital photos

120GB hard disk drive:

A 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). In addition, 
“HDD Smart Protection” gives you 
peace of mind by helping to prevent 
any recorded video and images from 
being lost if the camcorder is 
accidentally dropped.

1/2.88” "Exmor R" CMOS image sensor 
with ClearVid™  array: 

A 1/2.88” Exmor R™  CMOS image 
sensor delivers bright, vivid, 
spectacularly detailed video footage, 
as well as 12 megapixel still images. 
With 6 megapixel (effective) video 
resolution, the image sensor actually 
captures video at four times the density 
of high definition resolution resulting in 
a sharper and more detailed 1920 x 
1080 HD picture. In addition, "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.

Back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS 
sensor:

Experience stunning low-light sensitivity 
with improved image clarity and 
drastically reduced grain with the newly 
developed, back-illuminated "Exmor R" 
sensor. Designed for compact cameras 
and camcorders, the "Exmor R" sensor 
relocates the photo diodes above the 
support circuitry, maximizing the light-
gathering area per pixel so you can 
shoot with better results in lower lighting 
conditions. Approx. 2x increase in 
sensitivity compared to Sony's existing 
front-illuminated CMOS sensors at F2.0.

Geotagging with built-in GPS receiver: 

A built-in GPS receiver 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. 
Tagged videos and still images can be 
reviewed and played back using the 
Map Index function on the camcorder 
or once downloaded to your PC using 
the supplied PMB (Picture Motion 
Browser) software .

Map Index function:

Map Index uses the geotagging 
capabilities of the built-in GPS receiver

to "tag" your shot locations on a map 

in the camcorder, offering a new way 
to easily search and find a desired 
scene by location or view where a 
scene was captured.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Face Detection technology for Video 
Footage and Digital Still Photos:

Smile Shutter™  technology for still and 
dual capture:

Optical SteadyShot™  image 
stabilization with Active Mode:

3.2” wide touch panel Xtra Fine LCD™  
display (921K pixels):

Power On by opening LCD display:

Highlight Playback:

Professional-quality Sony® G Lens:

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 with 8.3MP still image 
capture:

Includes Sony® PMB (Picture Motion 
Browser) software:

Smooth Slow Record:

Assignable Dial:

Adjustable .27” Color Viewfinder : 

Built-in Intelligent Flash:

x.v. Color™  technology for superior 
color:

HDMI™  connection: 

USB 2.0 interface:

BIONZ™  Image Processor: 

Film Roll Index:

Face Index function:

Hybrid Recording to HDD or Memory 
Stick Duo™  media: 

One Touch Disc Burn:

Record and zoom controls on LCD 
frame:

BRAVIA® Sync™  technology: 

Auto Lens Cover:

Dynamic Range Optimizer:

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