Sony HDRXR155EB High Definition Handycam Camcorder With Built-In 120GB Hard Disc Drive - Black

Manufacturer's description
The HDR-XR155E is an easy-to-use, lightweight, compact and stylish camcorder that lets you capture high quality Full HD imaging. With a large 120GB internal hard drive you can shoot up to 50 hours of Full HD video footage - perfect for filming holidays or long events like a wedding weekend in brilliant detail.

Incorporating the latest technology and advanced optics from Sony, this camcorder has a Carl Zeiss lens with 25x optical zoom for incredible close-ups, whilst the SteadyShot Active Mode means you can shoot without the worry of picture shake, even when you're shooting on the move. iAUTO mode in combination with the acclaimed Exmor R™ CMOS sensor means you'll get brilliantly detailed results in any conditions - even in low light.

120GB hard drive for hours of video
A large capacity 120GB internal Hard Disk Drive means you can shoot up to 50.5 hours of video action [HD LP mode] so you need never worry about changing discs or tapes - or running out of space to record precious moments. Perfect for shooting hours of holiday memories or filming long events like a friend's wedding celebrations, you can add even more recording capacity on an optional memory card.

Easy to use touch screen
The camera comes with an easy-to-navigate 2.7-inch (6.7cm) touch screen which is a breeze to use. It lets you compose your scenes easily and shoot like a professional. And because it's a touch screen, menus and settings are just one tap away. As the screen is big enough to be viewed by more than one person you can also share what you've shot right there and then.

The revolutionary Exmor R™ CMOS sensor boosts sensitivity while reducing image noise for brilliant, detail-packed pictures even in low-light. View larger

Capture amazing detail in any light
Need to shoot at night or in low light situations? The super-sensitive new Exmor R™ CMOS Sensor captures detail-packed video and still images with reduced image noise, especially in low light. It's backed up by the Sony-exclusive BIONZ imaging processor which powers smart shooting features like Face Detection. The result is bright, vivid and detailed video footage, as well as 3.1 Megapixel still images, in any light.

Shoot without shake
Shooting without a tripod? With the HDR-XR155 you needn't worry about wobbly looking results. Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization with Active Mode and 3-way Shake Cancelling lets you capture smooth handheld video from wide angle to full telephoto shooting - even when you're walking.

Get great results with iAUTO mode
iAUTO recognises your surroundings and automatically adjusts settings for the best filming results. iAUTO selects from 90 possible settings then uses clever technologies to optimise for faces, smiles, low-light levels, different scenes (beach, snow, sports, etc.) or anti-shake adjustment.

Recording in Full 1080HD delivers five times more detail, or 'resolution', than ordinary standard definition footage. View larger

Catch every moment in high definition
Everything you shoot on the HDR-XR155 will look sharp and clear. That's because it uses AVCHD (Audio Video Compression for HD), a new high definition movie recording format. It lets you shoot videos which capture five times the detail of a standard definition camcorder in Full HD 1920 x 1080 at a maximum bit rate of 24MBps for even greater clarity.

Have more fun with your video collection
It's easy to manage your video clips and photos with Picture Motion Browser for your PC. The software is included free with your camcorder. Sort, search and browse through all your clips and photos in an instant. Then burn them to disc, email to friends or upload to your favourite social networking sites with a few clicks.

Ready to shoot in seconds
You can start up the XR155 in a matter of moments so you'll never miss spotaneous action. Just flip open the screen and you're ready to shoot. With the new and improved autofocus (AF) system, Quick AF, the focusing speed is also twice as fast compared to previous models. Quick AF ensures fast, accurate, and consistent focus lock, so you can shoot in a wide range of scenes without missing any action, even at night.

• Sony Handycam HDR-XR155E - camcorder - hard disc drive
• Product Type: Camcorder - 1080i - Widescreen Video Capture
• Dimensions (WxDxH): 5.7 cm x 10.6 cm x 6.7 cm
• Weight: 300 g
• Colour: Black
• Media Type: Hard disc drive
• Hard Drive: Hard disc drive - built-in - 120 GB
• Analogue Video Format: PAL
• Sensor Resolution: 4.2 Mpix
• Effective Sensor Resolution: Video: 1.35 Mpix - Still: 1.57 Mpix
• Shooting Modes: Digital photo mode
• Lens System: 25 x zoom lens - 2.5 mm - 62.5 mm - f/1.8-2.2
• Focus Adjustment: Automatic, manual
• Digital Zoom: 300 x
• Image Stabiliser: Electronic (Steady Shot)
• Microphone: Microphone - built-in - electret condenser - stereo
• Display: LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7" - colour
• Supported Battery: 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( included )