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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.

Download Sony HDR-CX500V Specifications Sheet

KEY FEATURES

1920 x 1080 high definition video recording
12 megapixel still image capture
1/2.88" "Exmor R" CMOS sensor for superb low-light video
Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization w/ Active Mode
1080/60p playback via HDMI™ and compatible HDTV
32GB embedded Flash memory
Professional-quality 37mm Sony® G Lens
Geotagging with built-in GPS receiver
Face Detection w/ Face Touch Priority technology
Smile Shutter™ technology for still and dual capture
Easily burn DVDs with DVDirect® Express burner (sold separately)
3-Way Shake-Canceling for shake and roll stability
3.0” wide touch panel Clear Photo Plus LCD™ display (230k)
Power On by opening the LCD display
Highlight Playback with Highlight Scenario playback
12X Optical / 150X Digital Zoom
Dolby® Digital 5.1ch recording with Built-in Zoom Mic
Active Interface Shoe for advanced accessories
HDMI™ Connection Output
USB 2.0 interface
Dual Record with 8.3MP still image capture
Includes Sony® PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software
Smooth Slow Record for capturing slow motion video
Assignable Dial for customizable control
Built-in Intelligent Flash
x.v. Color™ technology for superior color
BIONZ™ Image Processor
Dynamic Range Optimizer
Playback: Date, Map, Film Roll, and Face Index
Hybrid Recording to embedded Flash or Memory Stick Duo™ media (sold separately)
Record and zoom controls on LCD touch screen
BRAVIA® Sync technology
Auto Lens Cover

Audio

Recording Format : Dolby® Digital 5.1
Microphone : Built-in Zoom Microphone

Convenience

Face Detection : Yes
Image Stabilization : Optical SteadyShot™ w/ Active Mode and 3-way Shake Cancellation
Smile Shutter™ technology : Yes
Dynamic Range Optimizer : Yes
Quick On : Power on by LCD
Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility : Yes
Dual Record : 8.3 megapixel
Still Image Mode(s) : JPEG
Hybrid : Yes
Scene Mode(s) : Auto, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Beach, Snow
Accessory Shoe : Yes (Active Interface Shoe)

Convenience Features

Low Light Capability : NightShot
x.v.Color™ : Yes
Face Index : Yes
Film Roll Index : Yes
Digital Picture Effect(s) : No
Fader Effect(s) : Black, White
Picture Effect(s) : No
Photo Capture from Movie : Yes
PictBridge Compatible : No
Easy Operation : No
Multiple Language Display : Yes
Slide Show Mode : Yes
BRAVIA® Sync™ : Yes

Display

LCD Screen : 3.0" wide touch panel Clear Photo Plus LCD display (230k pixels)

General

Imaging Device : 1/2.88" "Exmor R" CMOS sensor
Processor : BIONZ™ image processor
Pixel Gross : 6631K
Video Actual : 4150K Pixels (16:9), 3110K Pixels (4:3)
Video Resolution : 1920 x 1080
Still Actual : 4500K Pixels (16:9), 6000K Pixels (4:3)
Still Picture Resolution : 12 megapixel
Recording Media : 32GB Non-Removable Flash memory; Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (Sold Separately)
Recording and Playback Times : 32GB Flash: High Definition (5.1ch): FH = up to 225 min., HQ = up to 455 min. SP = up to 575 min., LP = up to 740 min. Standard Definition (5.1ch): HQ = up to 460 min., SP = up to 680 min., LP = up to 1300 min.

Hardware

Assignable Dial : Yes
Light/Flash : Yes
Manual / Auto Lens Cover : Auto
Memory Stick slot : Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
S/S & Zoom button on LCD : Yesv

Inputs and Outputs

Audio/Video Remote Terminal : Video / S Video / Audio / Component Out / Remote
Analog Audio/Video Output(s) : Included (via A/V Remote Terminal)
Digital Audio/Video Output(s) : HDMI™
USB Port(s) : Hi-speed (2.0 compliant)
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s) : Supplied (via A/V Remote jack)
HDMI™ Connection Output(s) : Yes (mini)
Headphone Jack : No
Microphone Input : No
S-Video Output(s) : Sold separately (via A/V Remote jack)
Active Interface Shoe : Yes

Optics/Lens

Lens Type : G Lens
35mm Equivalent : 43 - 516mm (16:9), 52 - 624mm (4:3)
Aperture : F1.8-3.4
Digital Zoom : 150x
Filter Diameter : 37mm
Focal Distance : 5.5 - 66.0mm
Focus : Full range Auto / Manual (Touch Panel)
Shutter Speed : Scene Selection, 1/8-1/725; STD, 1/60-1/725
Minimum Illumination : STD, 11 lux (1/60 Shutter Speed); LOW LUX, 3 lux (Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed)
Optical Zoom : 12x
Exposure : Yes (Touch Panel)
Resolution : 12 megapixel still

Power

Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-FH60)
Power Requirements : 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
Power Consumption (in Operation) : 3.6W

Service and Warranty Information

Limited Warranty Term : Limited Warranty --- 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor

Software

Supplied Software : PMB Ver.4.2.14 Supported by Windows® 2000 Professional Service Pack4 (SP4), Windows XP Service Pack3 (SP3)(32bit) Windows Vista® Service Pack1 (SP1)(32bit). Not supported by Mac OS.

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