Sony HDR-TG5 Specification Guide

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HDR-TG5V
HD Flash Memory Handycam® Camcorder
 
 
 
  
Record brilliant, 1920 x 1080 high definition video2 on the go with the ultra-portable Sony® HDR-TG5V 
Handycam® camcorder. With a strong and lightweight pure titanium body and a built-in GPS 
receiver7 that maps where you shot your videos and photos and can display your current location, 
the HDR-TG5V makes an ideal travel companion.
 
 
1920x1080 high definition video 
recording
1920 x1080 high definition resolution lets 
you record your memories in 
exceptional Sony® Full High Definition 
quality .
16GB embedded memory
16GB of embedded flash memory 
gives you the ability to record up to 
two hours of high definition video at the 
highest quality settings.

Geotagging with built-in GPS receiver
A built-in GPS receiver makes the HDR-
TG5V 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 .
Slim, light and durable pure titanium 
body
The slim, sleek Sony® HDR-TG5V 
Handycam® camcorder is constructed 
of pure titanium. This remarkably 
durable and lightweight metal makes 
the HDR-TG5V an ideal travel 
companion that can be carried with 
ease and slipped into a pocket or 
purse reducing the risk of nicks and 
scratches.
4 megapixel still image capture
4 megapixel still image capture lets 
you take high resolution digital photos.
Built-in Intelligent Flash
For added clarity and detail when 
taking pictures in low-light situations, 
the built-in flash reduces shadows and 
improves pictures.
Face Detection technology for Video 
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 
image. With variable bit allocation, the 
HDR-TG5V 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. 
You can also set the sensitivity and 
choose child, adult, or auto priority.
Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens with 
SteadyShot® image stabilization
The HDR-TG5V features a professional-
quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens 
designed specifically for compact 
camcorders. Precision ground optics 
help maintain the sharpness and 
contrast of larger lenses, and 
SteadyShot® image stabilization helps 
reduce blur caused by camera shake.
2.7” (diag.) wide touch panel Clear 
Photo LCD Plus™  display 
2.7” (diag.) wide (16:9) touch panel 
Clear Photo LCD Plus™  display 
provides excellent viewing clarity with 
improved resolution (211K pixels). The 
display rotates up to 270 degrees for 
multiple viewing angles, as well as 
provides sharp, detailed images for 
monitoring or playback. The 
convenient touch panel allows easy 
access to menus and additional 
functionality such as spot focus and 
spot metering.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Power On by opening LCD display
10X Optical / 120X Digital Zoom
1/5” Exmor™  CMOS image sensor with 
ClearVid™  array 
BIONZ™  Image Processor 
Highlight Playback
Dolby® Digital 2ch stereo recording 
with Built-in Zoom Mic
Auto Lens Cover
Dual Record with simultaneous still 
image and video capture
Hybrid Recording to 16GB memory or 
optional Memory Stick® media
Includes Sony® PMB (Picture Motion 
Browser) software
Smooth Slow Record
x.v.Color™  technology for superior 
color
BRAVIA® Sync™  technology  
HDMI™  connection output via included 
cradle
USB 2.0 interface
Map Index
Film Roll Index
Face Index
Dynamic Range Optimizer