120 GB High-Definition Handycam Camcorder
Offering all of the latest advancements in Handycam® camcorder technology, the HDR-XR500V camcorder is ideal for capturing the moment in high definition. Record breathtaking 1920 x 1080 HD video and 12.1 megapixel still images directly to the internal 120 GB hard drive.
In addition to a professional-quality Sony® G lens, this camcorder features a new, larger 1/2.88-inch Exmor R CMOS sensor, which delivers superior low-light performance. Additional features include Face Detection and Smile Shutter™ technologies, a built-in GPS receiver, stunning image stabilization, and flexible playback and transfer options.
Features
Full HD recording to preserve your memories in stunning, incredibly detailed resolution
12.1 megapixel still image capture allows you to carry only one camera
120 GB hard disk drive allows you to record and store up to 48 hours of high-definition video footage, or up to 84 hours of standard-definition footage
Back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor has stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced grain
Record in Dolby® Digital 5.1-channel surround sound using the built-in zoom mic for playback that will sound as realistic as possible
Geotagging with the built-in GPS receiver lets you "tag" your shooting locations
Visit the Sony website for more details on the Sony HDR-XR500V Handycam camcorder.
Record High-Quality Soundtracks Like A Pro
Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator lets you capture and relive your experiences with "you are there" clarity and realism. Watching a home movie becomes a cinematic event, particularly when played over a 5.1-channel home theater system. By providing many of the same tools that professionals use, Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator helps you achieve more professional results.
In addition to bringing high quality to consumer content, Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator saves valuable storage space on all recordable media. For example, a 5.1-channel Dolby Digital soundtrack takes up significantly less space than a two-channel PCM track, while a stereo Dolby Digital soundtrack uses even less. This frees up valuable space for more content and/or sharper picture quality.
Benefits
Record and master high-quality soundtracks like a pro, opening up a new world of creativity
Capture everything from the chatter of a street market in Paris to the roar of Niagara Falls in vivid 5.1 surround sound
Add a running commentary as you shoot simply by speaking naturally. Your voice—along with ambient sound information—will be picked up by the rear channels, while the front channels continue to capture what's happening in front of you
Save valuable storage space with Dolby Digital audio, freeing up room for longer recording times or sharper picture quality
Record multichannel audio at nearly one-third of the bandwidth of two-channel PCM audio
Find out more about Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator.