Sony HDR-UX5 Specification Guide
HDR-UX5
High Definition Camcorder
NEW
View every detail through a Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T* Lens with a 2 Megapixel ClearVid™ CMOS
Sensor that allows you to capture still images up to 4.0 Megapixel. Images and video are recorded
directly to a 3” (8cm) DVD (sold separately) for fast and easy sharing. You can burn to DVD-R/-
RW/+RW/+R DL.
Sensor that allows you to capture still images up to 4.0 Megapixel. Images and video are recorded
directly to a 3” (8cm) DVD (sold separately) for fast and easy sharing. You can burn to DVD-R/-
RW/+RW/+R DL.
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2.1 Megapixel (Gross) ClearVid™
CMOS Sensor
1/3" ClearVid CMOS Sensor provides
stunning detail and clarity with
exceptional video (1080 lines of
resolution - HD Mode or 530 lines of
horizontal resolution - SD Mode) and
still image performance (4.0
Megapixel). Unlike traditional CCD
Imagers, CMOS Sensors require less
power, providing better battery
performance.
CMOS Sensor
1/3" ClearVid CMOS Sensor provides
stunning detail and clarity with
exceptional video (1080 lines of
resolution - HD Mode or 530 lines of
horizontal resolution - SD Mode) and
still image performance (4.0
Megapixel). Unlike traditional CCD
Imagers, CMOS Sensors require less
power, providing better battery
performance.
Switchable HD/SD FormatRecording
The HDR-UX5 is capable of recording
and playing back both High Definition
(HD) and Standard Definition (SD)
video recorded on standard 3" (8cm)
DVD media.
The HDR-UX5 is capable of recording
and playing back both High Definition
(HD) and Standard Definition (SD)
video recorded on standard 3" (8cm)
DVD media.
x.v. Color
x.v.Color™ can capture or display
nearly twice as many (1.8x) viewable
colors than currently possible. This
provides a more accurate and vivid
color range, for a more natural, lifelike
overall experience.
x.v.Color™ can capture or display
nearly twice as many (1.8x) viewable
colors than currently possible. This
provides a more accurate and vivid
color range, for a more natural, lifelike
overall experience.
DVD Format Video Recording
The DVD recording format, in both
MPEG2 (SD) and AVCHD delivers
digital picture and sound quality
comparable to that of MiniDV and
High Definition, but on DVD. Playback
of these DVDs couldn't be simpler
(depending upon the playbackdevice
used). After finalizing the disc in the
camcorder, the disc can play back in
most DVD Players (SD), computers, Blu-
Ray Disc™ players and even
PlayStation® 3 video game consoles.
The DVD recording format, in both
MPEG2 (SD) and AVCHD delivers
digital picture and sound quality
comparable to that of MiniDV and
High Definition, but on DVD. Playback
of these DVDs couldn't be simpler
(depending upon the playbackdevice
used). After finalizing the disc in the
camcorder, the disc can play back in
most DVD Players (SD), computers, Blu-
Ray Disc™ players and even
PlayStation® 3 video game consoles.
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DVD-R/-RW/+RW and +R DL (Dual
Layer) Compatible
The HDR-UX5 is compatible with a
variety of DVD formats allowing the
easy of use and simplicity found in DVD
Media. With DVD+RW media there is not
a need to finalize the disc (minimum
recording required). Simply remove the
finalized disc and insert the media into
a compatible Blu-Ray™ Disc Player.
Layer) Compatible
The HDR-UX5 is compatible with a
variety of DVD formats allowing the
easy of use and simplicity found in DVD
Media. With DVD+RW media there is not
a need to finalize the disc (minimum
recording required). Simply remove the
finalized disc and insert the media into
a compatible Blu-Ray™ Disc Player.
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10X Optical / 80X Digital Zoom
The optical zoom helps to bring the
action close up from far away. In
addition, the Digital Zoom
Interpolation means that extreme
digital zooming is clearer, with less
distortion than previous types of digital
zoom.
The optical zoom helps to bring the
action close up from far away. In
addition, the Digital Zoom
Interpolation means that extreme
digital zooming is clearer, with less
distortion than previous types of digital
zoom.
Professional Quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-
Sonnar® T Lens
Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced
optical multi-layer coating that offers
less glare and flare with increased
contrast. This results in vivid image
brilliance, true-to-life color saturation
and perfectg renditions of subtle tones.
The additional T coating on the lens
further reduces unwanted glare and
flare.
Sonnar® T Lens
Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced
optical multi-layer coating that offers
less glare and flare with increased
contrast. This results in vivid image
brilliance, true-to-life color saturation
and perfectg renditions of subtle tones.
The additional T coating on the lens
further reduces unwanted glare and
flare.
2.7" Wide (16:9) Hybrid Touch Panel
Clear Photo plus™ LCD Display (211K
Pixels)
The 2.7" Wide (16:9) LCD screen
provides excellent viewing clarity with
imporoved resoltuion. The 211K pixel
LCD screen rotates up to 270 degrees for
multiple viewing angles providing
sharp, detailed images for monitoring
or playback, and the widescreen
format makes shooting in 16:9 mode
and composing shots even easier.
Clear Photo plus™ LCD Display (211K
Pixels)
The 2.7" Wide (16:9) LCD screen
provides excellent viewing clarity with
imporoved resoltuion. The 211K pixel
LCD screen rotates up to 270 degrees for
multiple viewing angles providing
sharp, detailed images for monitoring
or playback, and the widescreen
format makes shooting in 16:9 mode
and composing shots even easier.
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Smooth Slow Record
By increasing the record rate from 60
fields per second (fps) to 240 fps for 3
seconds allowing you to capture 3
seconds of fast motion and play the
video back in 12 seconds. This is great
for analyzing a golf swing or a viewing
a bird in flight. In addition, record an
audio track to narrate what is being
seen in the video.
By increasing the record rate from 60
fields per second (fps) to 240 fps for 3
seconds allowing you to capture 3
seconds of fast motion and play the
video back in 12 seconds. This is great
for analyzing a golf swing or a viewing
a bird in flight. In addition, record an
audio track to narrate what is being
seen in the video.
Memory Stick Duo™ Media Slot
Capture still images up to 2304x1728
resolution, directly onto Memory Stick
Duo™ Media for easy trasfer to PCs for
emailing, printing or shairing with other
compatible Memory Stick® media
devices.
Capture still images up to 2304x1728
resolution, directly onto Memory Stick
Duo™ Media for easy trasfer to PCs for
emailing, printing or shairing with other
compatible Memory Stick® media
devices.
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Dual Record
While recording video in High Definition
you have the ability to capture a 2.3
Megapixel still image directly to
Memory Stick Duo™ media.
While recording video in High Definition
you have the ability to capture a 2.3
Megapixel still image directly to
Memory Stick Duo™ media.
Super SteadyShot® Image Stabilization
System
Picture stabilization system that uses
motion sensors to detect and
compensate for camera "shake"
without compromising picture quality
like some other digital stabilization
systems.
System
Picture stabilization system that uses
motion sensors to detect and
compensate for camera "shake"
without compromising picture quality
like some other digital stabilization
systems.
Tele Macro Function
Useful for shooting close up shots, but
without having the camcorder casting
a shadow on the subject. Images shot
in the Tele Macro Mode will have the
subject properly focused with the
background unfocussed so that the
subject stands out.
Useful for shooting close up shots, but
without having the camcorder casting
a shadow on the subject. Images shot
in the Tele Macro Mode will have the
subject properly focused with the
background unfocussed so that the
subject stands out.
Active Interface Shoe
Provides a location directly on the
camcorder on which to add optional
accessories while providing power and
two-way communication to those
accessories.
Provides a location directly on the
camcorder on which to add optional
accessories while providing power and
two-way communication to those
accessories.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Built-in Intelligent Flash
Super NightShot® Infrared System
Scene Selection Modes
Fader Effect(s)
Picture Effects
InfoLITHIUM® Battery with AccuPower™
Meter System
Meter System
One Touch Wide Angle Shooting
Easy Handycam
On Screen Zoom and Record Buttons
Manual Focus
Multi-Language Menu
Stamina® Battery Power Management
System
System