Sony HDR-XR520VE | Sony HDR-XR520VE Digital Camcorder

The stunning new Sony HDR-XR520VE digital camcorder with 12 megapixel resolution will make your photos look as good as those from a top of the range digital camera. The HDR-XR520 Smile Shutter automatically shoots every smile giving you precious memories to look back on. With the HDR-XR520VE Digital Camcorder Sony has achieved a world first by introducing GPS technology to a number of digital camcorders. Stills and video footage enrich your viewing experience letting you relive your memories as interactive online maps. The Sony HDR-XR520VE HD Camcorder combines high class performance with clever features giving you exceptional image quality and its pairing of the Sony G Lens and Exmor R CMOS sensor takes you to a new level of creative filming possibilities. The HDR-XR520VE has a massive built in 240GB hard disk drive which releases you to record up to 101 hours of full HD1080 footage. Auto functions on the HDR-XR520V such as the Optical SteadyShot Active Mode and Face Detection give you great results every time.

The *HDR XR520 features:
- Full HD 1920 x 1080 video recording at high bit-rate using AVCHD format
- Up to 101 hours HD recording on 240GB hard drive plus HYBRID recording on optional Memory Stick
- Exmor™ R CMOS sensor with approx. 2x increase in sensitivity for brilliant picture quality even in low-light conditions
- BIONZ high-speed image processor
- Premium Sony G Lens with 12x optical zoom. Optimized for superior optical performance with advanced Handycam® imaging features
- Optical SteadyShot with Active Mode for up to 10x wider image stabilizing area: assures stable images even while walking
- x.v.Colour mode for vivid, lifelike colours with compatible TV
- Face Detection automatically gives clearer, natural looking faces. Smile Shutter automatically captures photos of smiles even during video shooting
- D-Range Optimiser with Auto Backlight Correction adjusts exposure and contrast for evenly-exposed backlit shots
- 12 megapixel still photo recording onto internal HDD or removable Memory Stick™
- Advanced Dual Rec (simultaneous movie and 8.3 megapixel still image recording)
- Face Index and Film Roll Index for quick, easy searches
- Highlight Playback automatically creates fun summary of movie highlights with music soundtrack and transition
- Photo-quality 3.2” Wide Xtra Fine LCD with easy to use touchscreen
- 0.27" (123k dot) Wide Colour Viewfinder
- Power on by LCD: quick start-up from standby with ultra-low power consumption in sleep mode
- 5.1 surround sound recording with zoom mic for clearer dialogue and sound of foreground subjects
- HDMI™/component connector for enjoying HD video on HD ready TV
- BRAVIA Sync via HDMI™ connection for playback control via compatible BRAVIA TV remote control
- Up to 6 hours STAMINA continuous shooting time (with optional battery)
- One Touch Disc Burn and Easy PC back up via USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connection
- Assignable Dial for manual focus and iris control
- Fun, easy to use Picture Motion Browser PC software for managing and uploading video and photos in calendar view

*HDR = High Dynamic Range