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Capture stunning 1920 x 1080 high-definition video and 12 Megapixel still images with the Sony HDR-XR550V, which employs an "Exmor R" CMOS sensor for superior low-light performance and a 240GB internal hard disk drive. Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization with Active Mode and 3-way Shake Canceling enables you to capture remarkably smooth video from wide angle to full telephoto shooting.

KEY FEATURES

1920x1080 Full HD Recording w/12MP still image
240GB Hard Disk Drive
1/2.88" 6MP back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS sensor
Back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS sensor for stunning low-light performance
Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization w/ Active Mode
Wide Angle G-Lens (26.3mm) with 10x Optical zoom
1080/60p playback via HDMI™ and compatible HDTV
3.5” Xtra Fine LCD™ display (921K)3 w/TruBlack™ technology
Geotagging with built-in GPS receiver & NAVTEQ® maps
Quick AF
Assignable Dial (Iris/Shutter/Exposure/WB/Focus)
Mic/Headphone jack, 5.1ch Surround with Zoom mic
Intelligent Auto (10 iAuto modes)
Face Detection technology w/ Face Priority
Direct Copy to external HDD w/o PC
Up to 24Mbps AVCHD video
Golf Shot
10X Optical / 120X Digital Zoom
Face Detection technology for video and still images
Smile Shutter™ technology for still and dual capture
Power On by opening the LCD display
Personalized "My Menu" System
Map Index function
Highlight Playback
Film Roll Index
Face Index
Adjustable .27” 3 Color Viewfinder (201k)
Hybrid Recording to HDD or Memory Stick Duo™ media (sold separately)
Dual Record with 8.3MP still image capture
Includes Sony® PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software
One Touch Disc Burn for quick, easy archiving
Smooth Slow Record slows down fast action
x.v. Color™ technology for superior color
BIONZ™ Image Processor
Record and zoom controls on LCD frame
BRAVIA® Sync™ technology
Dynamic Range Optimizer
Active Interface Shoe
Built-in Intelligent Flash
Auto Lens Cover
HDMI™ Connection Output
Card slot for optional Memory Stick Duo™ media and SD media
USB 2.0 interface

Sony HDR-XR550V Specifications

Audio

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

Convenience

Face Detection : Yes
Image Stabilization : Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization w/ Active Mode (Wide to Tele)
Low Light Capability : Yes
Smile Shutter™ technology : Yes
Dynamic Range Optimizer : Yes
Embedded GPS : Yes
Quick On : Power On by LCD
x.v.Color™ : Yes
Memory Stick® Pro Media Compatibility : Memory Stick PRO Duo™ MARK2 Media and SD/SDHC(Class 4) media (Sold Separately)
Dual Record : 8.3 megapixel
Face Index : Yes
Film Roll Index : Yes
Still Image Mode(s) : JPEG
Hybrid : Yes
Fader Effect(s) : Black, White
Exposure : Yes (Touch Panel)
Scene Mode(s) : Auto, Twilight, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Beach, Snow
Photo Capture from Movie : Yes
Slide Show Mode : Yes
Accessory Shoe : Yes (Active Interface Shoe)
Direct Copy : Yes
Golf Shot : Yes
Intelligent Auto : Yes (Landscape, Backlight, Twilight, Spotlight, Low light, Macro, Portrait, Baby, Walk, Tripod)
Memory Stick® Pro Duo Media Compatibility : Tested to support up to 32GB media capacity; does not support high speed transfer function; does not support Access Control security function.
White Balance : Auto, Outdoor, Indoor, One Push (via Touch panel)

Convenience Features

Multiple Language Display : Yes
BRAVIA® Sync™ : Yes

Display

LCD Screen : 3.5” Xtra Fine™ TruBlack LCD (921K) display
Viewfinder : Wide (color 201k)

General

Imaging Device : 1/2.88" back-illuminated "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 : 240GB Non-Removeable Hard Disk Drive Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media and SD/SDHC(Class 4) media (Sold Separately)
Recording and Playback Times : 240GB HDD: High Definition: FX = up to 1370 min., FH = up to 1750 min., HQ = up to 3560 min., LP = up to 5770 min. Standard Definition: HQ = up to 3560 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 : Yes

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 : Yes
Microphone Input : Yes
S-Video Output(s) : Sold separately (via A/V Remote jack)
Active Interface Shoe : Yes

Optics/Lens

Lens Type : G Lens™
35mm Equivalent : Video:29.8 - 298mm (16:9), 36.5 - 365mm (4:3) Photo: 28.7 - 287mm(16:9), 26.3 - 263mm (4:3)
Aperture : F1.8-3.4
Digital Zoom : 120x
Filter Diameter : 37mm
Focal Distance : 3.8 - 38.0mm
Focus : Full range Auto / Manual (Touch Panel)
Shutter Speed : Scene Selection, 1/8-1/725; STD, 1/60-1/725; LOW LUX, 1/30-1/725; Smooth Slow Rec., 1/240-1/1000
Minimum Illumination : STD, 11 lux (1/60 Shutter Speed); LOW LUX, 3 lux (Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed)
Optical Zoom : 10x
Resolution : 12 megapixel

Power

Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-FV50)
Power Requirements : 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
Power Consumption (in Operation) : 3.8W

Service and Warranty Information

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

Software

Supplied Software : PMB Ver.5.00 Supports Windows XP Service Pack3 (SP3)(32bit), Windows Vista Service Pack2 (SP2)(32bit/64bit), Windows 7. Not supported by Mac OS.
Operating System Compatibility : "Windows XP SP3 * /Windows Vista SP2 ** /Windows7 * 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported.The Windows Image Mastering API(IMAPI)Ver.2.0 or later is required to use the function for creating discs. ** Starter (Edition) are not supported. Standard installation is required. Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment.

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