Sony HDR-CX500V Specification Guide
HDR-CX500V
32GB Flash High Definition Camcorder
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The HDR-CX500V employs an advanced "Exmor R" CMOS sensor for excellent low light, 1920 x 1080
high definition video and 12 megapixel still images all to 32GB of internal flash memory. In addition,
a built-in GPS receiver Geo-tags your videos and photos.
high definition video and 12 megapixel still images all to 32GB of internal flash memory. In addition,
a built-in GPS receiver Geo-tags your videos and photos.
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1920 x 1080 high definition video
recording
recording
1920 x 1080 high definition resolution
lets you record your memories in
exceptional Sony® Full High Definition
quality . The high definition, AVCHD,
video produced captured with the HDR-
CX500V can be used with the provided
Picture Motion Browser software for PC,
lets you record your memories in
exceptional Sony® Full High Definition
quality . The high definition, AVCHD,
video produced captured with the HDR-
CX500V can be used with the provided
Picture Motion Browser software for PC,
but is also fully compatible with
iMovie® (sold separately) for Mac
users.
iMovie® (sold separately) for Mac
users.
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12 megapixel still image capture
12 megapixel still image capture lets
you take stunning, high resolution
digital photos
12 megapixel still image capture lets
you take stunning, high resolution
digital photos
32GB Flash memory
The built-in 32GB embedded Flash
Memory can record and store up to 24
hours of high definition video footage
The built-in 32GB embedded Flash
Memory can 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).
standard definition footage (SD LP
mode).
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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
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
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
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
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
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.
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-
CX500V an ideal choice for travelers.
The receiver 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
A built-in GPS receiver makes the HDR-
CX500V an ideal choice for travelers.
The receiver 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 . Additionally, the receiver
automatically adjusts your
camcorder's clock to the proper time
zone.
downloaded to your PC using the
supplied PMB (Picture Motion Browser)
software . Additionally, the receiver
automatically adjusts your
camcorder's clock to the proper time
zone.
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Face Detection technology for Video
Footage and Digital Still Photos
Made possible by the BIONZ™ image
Footage and Digital Still Photos
Made possible by the BIONZ™ image
processing engine, Face Detection
technology recognizes up to 8 faces
anywhere in the frame and by selecting
the most prominent, automatically
controls focus, exposure, and color to
help capture smiling faces brightly and
clearly. Face Detection technology also
helps make skin tones look natural
without affecting other colors in the
technology recognizes up to 8 faces
anywhere in the frame and by selecting
the most prominent, automatically
controls focus, exposure, and color to
help capture smiling faces brightly and
clearly. Face Detection technology also
helps make skin tones look natural
without affecting other colors in the
image. 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. In still picture
mode, Face Detection technology sets
the flash level to optimize picture
clarity.
Smile Shutter™ technology for still and
dual capture
Smile Shutter™ technology lets the
camcorder allocates encoding bits on
detected face areas prior to encoding
other parts of the picture, making them
sharper and clearer. In still picture
mode, Face Detection technology sets
the flash level to optimize picture
clarity.
Smile Shutter™ technology for still and
dual capture
Smile Shutter™ technology lets the
camcorder automatically take still
photos when your subject smiles, even
while shooting high definition video.
photos when your subject smiles, even
while shooting high definition video.
You can also set the sensitivity and
choose child, adult, or auto priority.
choose child, adult, or auto priority.
Optical SteadyShot™ image
stabilization with Active Mode and 3-
stabilization with Active Mode and 3-
Way Shake Canceling
Optical SteadyShot™ image
stabilization with Active Mode
represents the next step forward in
Sony® image stabilization technology.
Active Mode improves on existing
Optical SteadyShot™ image
stabilization by allowing the camera
lens to shift over a greater range of
Optical SteadyShot™ image
stabilization with Active Mode
represents the next step forward in
Sony® image stabilization technology.
Active Mode improves on existing
Optical SteadyShot™ image
stabilization by allowing the camera
lens to shift over a greater range of
motion. This allows the HDR-CX500V to
compensate for greater degrees of
camera shake and deliver a stunning
level of image smoothness. Taking it a
step further, 3-Way Shake-Canceling
improves on the highly effective Vertical
and Horizontal optical image
stabilization by
adding electronic roll stability for even
compensate for greater degrees of
camera shake and deliver a stunning
level of image smoothness. Taking it a
step further, 3-Way Shake-Canceling
improves on the highly effective Vertical
and Horizontal optical image
stabilization by
adding electronic roll stability for even
smoother video capture.
Professional-quality Sony® G Lens
Professional-quality Sony® G Lens
Designed specifically to complement
the "Exmor R" CMOS sensor with
ClearVid™ array, the professional-
quality Sony® G Lens delivers superior
optical performance. Extra-low
Dispersion (ED) glass reduces
chromatic aberration for more accurate
color reproduction with less “fringing”,
and precision ground optics offer
the "Exmor R" CMOS sensor with
ClearVid™ array, the professional-
quality Sony® G Lens delivers superior
optical performance. Extra-low
Dispersion (ED) glass reduces
chromatic aberration for more accurate
color reproduction with less “fringing”,
and precision ground optics offer
stunning resolving power to bring you
sharp, amazingly detailed images.
sharp, amazingly detailed images.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
3.0” wide touch panel Clear Photo Plus
LCD™ display (230K pixels)
LCD™ display (230K pixels)
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Power On by opening LCD display
Highlight Playback
12X Optical / 150X Digital Zoom
Dolby® Digital 5.1ch recording with
Built-in Zoom Mic
Dual Record with 8.3MP still image
capture
PC & Mac Compatibility
Assignable Dial:
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:
Burn Direct to DVDirect® express DVD
burner (sold separately)
One Touch Disc Burn:
Record and zoom controls on LCD
Highlight Playback
12X Optical / 150X Digital Zoom
Dolby® Digital 5.1ch recording with
Built-in Zoom Mic
Dual Record with 8.3MP still image
capture
PC & Mac Compatibility
Assignable Dial:
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:
Burn Direct to DVDirect® express DVD
burner (sold separately)
One Touch Disc Burn:
Record and zoom controls on LCD
frame:
BRAVIA® Sync™ technology:
Auto Lens Cover:
Dynamic Range Optimizer:
BRAVIA® Sync™ technology:
Auto Lens Cover:
Dynamic Range Optimizer: