Sony HDRXR520VE High Definition Handycam Camcorder With Built-In 240GB Hard Disc Drive (101hrs)

The XR520 combines serious performance with smart features to deliver exceptional picture quality. Its pairing of the advanced Sony G Lens and sensitive Exmor R CMOS sensor brings a new level of creative possibility to your filming. A massive built–in 240GB hard disk drive sets you free to record up to 101 hours of full HD1080 footage, while auto functions like Optical SteadyShot Active Mode and Face Detection help make sure the results look great every time. The same goes for stills. A 12 megapixel resolution your photos will look as good as those from a high–quality digital camera. And with Smile Shutter automatically snapping every smile, you’ve got more memories to look back on. Sony has achieved a world first by introducing GPS technology to a select number of camcorders, including the XR520. Geotagged stills and videos enrich your viewing experience, letting you retrace your memories as interactive online maps.

Increased creative possibilities
The XR520 packs a real punch with its pairing of the new Sony G Lens and the Exmor R CMOS sensor. The advanced optical design of the lens includes low–dispersion aspheric glass elements for crisp, clear images. Noise on those images is reduced by the Exmor R CMOS sensor, which increases the amount of light reaching the photo detector. Complementing lens and sensor is the powerful BIONZ processor, which supports high–speed shooting. Together, these three features mean you’ll get great results, even in dimly lit interiors or at dusk. Add to this an optical zoom that extends to 12x magnification and you have the capability to shoot with amazing detail even when the subject is at a distance.

See the exact location of your clips and still images with GPS mapping View larger

Mapping your memories
The sensitive GPS receiver inside the XR520 makes it perfect for taking on your travels. If you’re on the move it’ll track your position and geotag all your clips and still photos. Then when you finish shooting, you can see the exact locations of your videos and stills with maps on the LCD screen. Back home, PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software means you can retrace your memories across online maps and find all your favourite places again.

Keeping the picture steady
When you’re zooming in on close details, handshake can ruin what was otherwise a great shot. Optical SteadyShot Active Mode is always on, boosting anti–shake performance by up to ten times compared to conventional optical stabilisation systems. So you get beautifully composed images, even if you’re filming on the move.

Longest ever full HD recording time
The XR520 comes with a built–in 240GB hard disk drive which offers you an incredible 101 hours of HD recording time. No need now to worry about running out of space, or to stop and change discs or tapes, just flip open the LCD screen and start recording. If you’ve got a long holiday planned, why not pack an optional Memory Stick for even more recording time, or extra storage? With the optional DVD burner you can transfer videos straight from camcorder to DVD with one touch disc burn. Or save your footage to PC with super–fast USB 2.0 connection.

The large touchscreen puts menus, settings and clips at your fingertips View larger

A real wide screen
At 3.2", the XR520’s Xtra Fine LCD touchscreen offers a generous viewing area for composition, settings selection and playback. Framing and focusing are that bit easier thanks to its high resolution and increased contrasts. The same goes for playback, with videos appearing clearer and more lifelike than ever. Because it’s a touchscreen.

Colour and sound taken care of
The detail delivered by recording in full HD is enhanced by x.v.Colour technology, which almost doubles the range of colours that can be accurately reproduced on screen. Playback on any HD ready TV or PC, and you’ll see how closely your clips match real life. That goes for sound, too: 5.1 surround sound recording with zoom microphone captures crisp, clear audio, adding an extra dimension of realism to your videos.

Smart automatic functions
Now you can make sure that even the trickiest scenes look great in playback, thanks to auto functions taking the guesswork out of matching settings to subject. Take sun–drenched backlit scenes: the D–range Optimiser adjusts exposure and contrast to counter the effects of high–contrast conditions, so you can clearly see faces in the foreground. And when faces are your focus, Face Detection will help make sure everyone looks their best, adjusting the camera’s settings to deliver clear, natural skin tones.

Smile Shutter automatically shoots still photos whenever your subjects smile, without interrupting your recording View larger

Long–lasting power
Great action can come and go in a moment. QuickStart means you’re ready to begin filming within seconds of flipping open the LCD screen. You can record continuously for up to 6 hours on one charge of the optional InfoLithium battery. Then, when you’re in standby mode, power consumption is ultra–low, so you’re all set to catch that memorable moment.

Menus and settings are just a tap away, while innovative technologies arrange your clips as thumbnails, for easy search. Film Roll Index splits long scenes into chapters, so it’s quicker to locate that particular moment you’re after. And Face Index means you can track down close ups of family and friends without having to sit through masses of footage.

Highlight Playback automatically extracts scene highlights and adds a soundtrack, so you can enjoy a mini–movie of your special moments View larger

Effortless movie editing
With Highlight Playback, you can get all your favourite clips edited together automatically. Enter a range of dates and a series of stand–out shots will be joined together, with a choice of musical soundtracks and transition effects. The end result is a mini–movie featuring all your special moments.

Easy sharing and quality viewing
Managing your growing video collection is hugely simplified by PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software included with the XR520. Just install it on your PC and it provides a perfect archive for your videos which are all just a click or two away. You can arrange them by date, by person, and search through them quickly. From here you can burn them to disc, send them to friends or upload them to sites.

If you connect your XR520 or computer directly to an HD Ready TV you can view your video in spectacular HD on the big screen. If your TV is a BRAVIA which supports PhotoTV HD, you’ll be able to experience even more lifelike HD images, bursting with detail and colours. And with BRAVIA Sync you’ll be able to use the TV remote to navigate through all the clips and photos stored on your XR520.

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• Sony XR520 HD Handycam Camcorder
• AC Adaptor (AC-L200)
• AV Cable (Multi - No S-cable)
• Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP-FH60)
• USB Cable
• USB Driver
• Editing Software (Picture Motion Browser)
• Wireless Remote Commander (RMT-835)