Sony HDRPJ580V Specification Guide

The high-contrast projector built-in to the LCD panel gives you the freedom to share your favorite

memories virtually anywhere. Powerful enough to project up to a 100" diagonal screen, this

small mobile theater packs a powerful punch. Combined with advanced Clear Phase stereo

speakers, your memories will come alive for you and those you're sharing with.

32GB embedded Flash Memory for up to 11 hours of recording

The built-in 32GB

embedded Flash memory can record and store up to 11 hours of high definition

video footage (HD LP mode).

Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization w/ Active Mode

Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization with Active Mode compensates for greater degrees of

camera shake to deliver stunningly smooth video from wide angle to full telephoto shooting. In

addition, innovative 3-Way Shake-Canceling adds electronic roll stability for even smoother video

capture.

CinemaTone presets and 24p recording for cinematic quality video

For extra control over image expression, CinemaTone technology is used to deepen the color

and recreate film-like color tones. Combined with 24p recording, you'll have some of the tools

you need to fulfill your need for cinematic expression.

Advanced controls with expanded focus, zebra, and peaking

The HDR-PJ580V provides advanced capture and control features that are often considered the

domain of professional cameras including expanded focus for precise manual focus control,

zebra and peaking for precision focus and exposure adjustments.

Wide Angle G lens to capture more of what you want

Experience the pinnacle of Sony

lens technology with the professional-quality G Lens.

Engineered for superior optical performance, Sony G lenses deliver brilliant, accurate color

reproduction and sharp, amazingly detailed images. In addition, the 26.8mm focal length in

Photo and Video Modes offers a broader perspective for enhanced wide angle shooting.

Back-illuminated Exmor R

CMOS sensor for superb low-light video

Experience stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced

grain with Sony’s back-illuminated Exmor R

CMOS sensor. Designed for compact cameras and

camcorders, the Exmor R

CMOS 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.

20x Extended Zoom to get even closer to the action

Extended Zoom works in conjunction with 12x optical zoom to get even closer to the action while

maintaining HD image quality.

3.0" touch-screen Xtra Fine LCD™ display (921K) w/TruBlack™ technology

The 3.0" (16:9) Xtra Fine LCD™ screen (921K) displays sharp, bright, vivid images, letting you

compose a shot more easily -- even outdoors, while enabling you to change settings to best

represent the scene. TruBlack™ technology brings remarkably higher contrast delivering more

natural, realistic colors and easier viewing in bright conditions by reducing glare.

Tracking Focus follows selected subjects in/out of the frame

Tracking Focus works as an extension of Face Detection to allow you to select an object with a

touch of the LCD and have the focus follow the selected object, even if it leaves the frame and

returns.

5.1ch Surround mic for vivid and dynamic surround sound.

Dolby

Digital 5.1 channel recording captures active sounds coming from all directions, so you

can experience your home movies the way you experienced them while recording.

Wind noise reduction for clear voice recording

Wind Reduction reduces noise and interference that is produced when wind passes over the

microphone, giving you a clearer and more enjoyable sound experience.

Expanded recording/monitoring with mic/headphone jack