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Sony HDR-XR520V: Full HD Camcorder with 240GB Storage and GPS
Sony released its new ultimate Full HD Camcorder, the HDR-XR520V featuring back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS Sensor with high speed BIONZ image processor. This Camcorder can shoot videos in Full HD resolution and records them in AVCHD and stores them in the in-built 240 GB Hard Drive capable of storing up to 101hrs of HD video.
Extra storage can be added to the camcorder via the memory stick slot that supports the Sony’s new 16GB PRO-HG Duo HX memory sticks.
Also, there is a GPS module in the camcorder that will be helpful to find the location or to geo-tag the videos.
Apart from the high-end HDR-XR520V, two other models HDR-XR200V and HDR-XR100 have been introduced as well. These two models can also shoot the videos in Full HD (1920×1080) resolution and 12MP still image capture. But they have slightly less storage.
Price: 1500$ for the High-end Sony HDR-XR520V model.
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SONY ADDS BREAKTHROUGH TECHNOLOGIES TO HD CAMCORDER LINE
New Models Combine Exmor R CMOS sensor, Sony G Lens and BIONZ Processor For Unparalleled Imaging Quality
LAS VEGAS (CES BOOTH #14200), Jan. 7, 2009 – As a leader in the high-definition camcorder category, Sony is introducing four hard disk drive Handycam® camcorders with high-performance optics, large storage capacity and advanced technologies.
The HDR-XR520V, HDR-XR500V, HDR-XR200V and HDR-XR100 camcorder models preserve content in high resolution with 1920×1080 high-definition video recording and up to 12-megapixel still image capture.
The flagship model includes a 240GB hard drive that holds up to 101 hours of HD video (LP mode), embedded GPS, a back-illuminated Exmor R™ CMOS sensor, and improved optical image stabilization.
“Sony will continue to lead the high-definition camcorder segment with our strong new lineup,” said Kelly Davis, director of camcorder marketing at Sony Electronics. “These models represent Sony’s top of the line camcorders, delivering innovative features and advanced optics for unprecedented picture quality.”
High-Performance Optics
Offering a refined level of optical performance, the new Sony high definition camcorders combine an Exmor R CMOS sensor, the Sony G Lens and a BIONZ processor.
The HDR-XR520V and HDR-XR500V models are the first camcorders to use a back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor. Because the wire circuitry is placed behind the sensor’s photo detectors, the camcorders provide stunning low light performance with approximately twice the sensitivity compared to Sony’s existing front-illuminated CMOS sensor at F2.0. This results in brilliant image clarity and reduced grain.
These two camcorders feature a Sony G lens that incorporates advanced optics and low-dispersion aspheric glass elements for accurate color production and sharp, detailed images. A six-blade iris produces circular “bokeh” defocus effects for creative shooting possibilities.
A high-speed BIONZ imaging processor handles massive amounts of high resolution data from the Exmor R CMOS sensor for quick response and extraordinary picture quality.
The models also have an improved Optical Steady Shot™ feature with Active Mode, which allows a moveable lens element to shift with a greater range of motion during camera shake. This results in dramatically smoother video footage and photos.
Large Storage Capacity
The HDR-XR520V, HDR-XR500V, HDR-XR200V and HDR-XR100 camcorders offer extremely long recording times with hard drive capacity of 240GB, 120GB, 120GB and 80GB, respectively. In addition to a built-in hard drive, the models can also record content to optional Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media.
Sony’s new 16GB PRO-HG Duo HX Memory Stick® media (model MS-HX16G) offers extremely quick data transfer rates with the ability to transfer approximately one hour of high definition video from the camcorder to the PC in about six minutes.
...New Sony Camcorders at CES
Sony has announced several new camcorders at CES.
All of the new camcorders, at least the ones I'll talk about here, shoot to an internal hard drive and all record HD at 1920 x 1080i/6oi, in the MPEG4 AVC/H.264 format.
The HDR-XR520V - ($1,499.99) has a 240GB hard drive and 12.1 still image capture with a 1/3.15" ClearVid™ CMOS sensor. With the 240 GB hard drive, you can record up to 92 hours of HD footage.
The DriveHDR-XR500V - ($1,299.99) has a 120GB Hard Drive and 12.1 still image capture with a 1/3.15" ClearVid™ CMOS sensor. With the 120 GB hard drive, you can record up to 48 hours of HD footage.
The HDR-XR200V - ($999.99) has a 80GB Hard Drive and 4.0 MP still image capture with a 1/5" Exmor™ CMOS sensor. With the 80 GB Hard Drive, you can record up to 30 hours of HD footage.
The HDR-XR100 - ($749.99) has a 60GB Hard Drive and 4 MP still image capture with a 1/5" ClearVid™ CMOS sensor. With the 60GB Hard Drive, you can record up to 23 hours of HD footage.
All of these camcorders can be seen here.
The Sony Hard Drive Camcorders, since the release of the HDR-SR1, have definately become very popular among underwater videographers. In the past there have only been a handful of housing manufacturers that supported them, but Sony hasn't announced any new tape-based camcorders, so maybe that will drive the rest of the housing manufacturers to start making housings for these.
I would personally like to see one of these in a Gates housing similar to the current Gates HC9 housing.
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