Sony HDR-XR500V Specification Guide
HDR-XR500V
120GB HDD High Definition Camcorder
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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.
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.
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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 .
recording:
1920 x 1080 high definition resolution
lets you record your memories in
exceptional Sony® Full High Definition
quality .
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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
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.
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.
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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
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.
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.
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 .
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 .
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Map Index function:
Map Index uses the geotagging
capabilities of the built-in GPS receiver
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.
to easily search and find a desired
scene by location or view where a
scene was captured.
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ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Face Detection technology for Video
Footage and Digital Still Photos:
Footage and Digital Still Photos:
Smile Shutter™ technology for still and
dual capture:
dual capture:
Optical SteadyShot™ image
stabilization with Active Mode:
stabilization with Active Mode:
3.2” wide touch panel Xtra Fine LCD™
display (921K pixels):
display (921K pixels):
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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:
Built-in Zoom Mic:
Active Interface Shoe:
Dual Record with 8.3MP still image
capture:
capture:
Includes Sony® PMB (Picture Motion
Browser) software:
Browser) software:
Smooth Slow Record:
Assignable Dial:
Adjustable .27” Color Viewfinder :
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Built-in Intelligent Flash:
x.v. Color™ technology for superior
color:
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:
Stick Duo™ media:
One Touch Disc Burn:
Record and zoom controls on LCD
frame:
frame:
BRAVIA® Sync™ technology:
Auto Lens Cover:
Dynamic Range Optimizer: