Sony HDR-CX500V Features:
- 1920 x 1080 high definition video recording.
- 12 megapixel still image capture.
- 32GB embedded Flash memory > record and store up to 24 hours of high definition video footage (HD LP mode), or up to 42 hours of standard definition footage (SD LP mode).
- 1/2.88” “Exmor R” CMOS image sensor with ClearVid™ array > improved image clarity and reduced grain in low-light conditions.
- Geotagging with built-in GPS receiver > view your current location & “tag” your shooting locations on the LCD map display.
- Smile Shutter™ technology for still and dual capture > automatically takes still photos when your subject smiles, even while shooting high definition video.
- Face Detection technology for Video Footage and Digital Still Photos > recognizes up to 8 faces anywhere in the frame.
- 3.0” wide (16:9) touch panel Clear Photo Plus LCD display (230K pixels).
- Optical SteadyShot image stabilization with Active Mode and 3-Way Shake Canceling.
- Professional-quality Sony G Lens.
- 12X Optical / 150X Digital Zoom.
- Power On by opening LCD display.
- Dolby Digital 5.1 channel recording with Built-in Zoom Mic.
- PC & Mac Compatibility >
- Mac: HD AVCHD files view/edit it within iMovie software (sold separately);
- PC: Sony Picture Motion Browser software ( included) > transfer, sort, and view your video and still images.
- Highlight Playback uses several criteria – including Face Index, Smile Shutter technology, Dual Capture and time range – to identify and compile key scenes into a short, entertaining movie complete with music and transitions.
- The Smooth Slow Record mode increases the record rate from 60 frames per second (fps) to 240 fps, allowing you to capture 3 seconds of fast motion and play the video back in 12 seconds.
- Dual Record with 8.3MP still image capture ( while shooting high definition video).
- Built-in Intelligent Flash.
- x.v. Color technology for superior color > capture nearly twice (1.8x) as many viewable colors as the standard RGB color range.
- An assignable dial on the front of the camcorder can be programmed to control a variety of settings, including focus, exposure, AE (Auto Exposure) Shift, and WB (White Balance) Shift.
- Hybrid Recording to embedded Flash memory or Memory Stick Duo media.
- Burn Direct to DVDirect express DVD burner (sold separately).
- Easy Playback Options > Film Roll Index, Face Index, Map Index, Date Indexing.
- Record and zoom controls on LCD touch screen.
- BIONZ Image Processor.
- One Touch Disc Burn with the supplied PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software.
BRAVIA Sync technology > easy to control compatible Sony products connected via an HDMI™ connection. - Auto Lens Cover.
- The D-Range (Dynamic Range) Optimizer function adjusts the exposure and contrast of an image to counter the effects of high-contrast shooting condition, allowing for a great shot every time.
- USB 2.0 interface.
- The Active Interface Shoe lets you mount Intelligent Accessories, such as external lights and microphones, which can help extend the capabilities of your camcorder.
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User Reviews Summary
Sony HDR-CX500V User Opinions Summary:
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Sony HDR-CX500V 32GB HD Handycam Camcorder is big on low light performance and image stabilization. It also is compact and lightweight, has a good battery life, takes good stills and features a powerful flash.
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I hooked the camera to the HDMI of my 720P TV and was just FLOORED with the quality of the images and video! This is the feeling I hoped to have when I first watched the video from the Panasonic that I never had.
OK, so it is around 7pm, still light out but no direct sun in the house. I have big windows so this presents a tricky backlighting issue for most cameras. The video and picture from this Sony were just a true as life. The camera handled the tricky lighting automatically with no manual backlighting adjustments. I couldn’t wait for dark to test the low light but I was really confident that I had a winner here.
While waiting for dark I test the still pics in both video mode and normal camera mode. The pics were FAR superior to the other camera. I just bought a Nikon D5000 SLR, so I have pretty high standards for my pics now, and this camera takes very good pics in either mode. I am not sure if it has a faster shutter mode (probably is) because the pics were a little subject to blurring from movement, but over all they were as good or better then my old Cannon S45 5 MP camera that took some darn good pics.
So now we come to the true test that I have to believe is very important to most average consumers that want to take family video, Low Light.
I was beginning to wonder what the reviewers meant by low light in their reviews. They had all types of fancy tests and terms which I am sure are good BUT please just tell me how the video in my living room at night will look with normal lighting!
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I was impressed by the quality of the video, including the various HD options. Of course Standard Mode didn’t look good on my HDTV, but it’s nice to know that one can capture movies in lower quality if one is running low on memory. A min-HDMI cable can be used to view footage directly on a HDTV.
- There doesn’t appear to be any distortion around the edges of the video footage.
- Low-light performance is spectacularly good, beating my expectations.
- The 12MP shots look crisp and even the 8.3MP pictures while shooting video look quite good. The flash is more powerful than most camcorders I considered.
- I would like to get a wide-screen lens but I’m unsure of which one to pick. Sony VCL-HGA07, Sony VCL-HGE07, or something else. Any recommendations?
- The zoom microphone is good and sensitive enough for home use.
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