Sony HDR-XR520VE

HDR-XR520VE - 12x opt., 1/2.9" CMOS, 8.128 cm (3.2 ") LCD, 4000 x 3000, MS, MS Duo, MS Pro

Manufacturer
Sony
SKU
HDRXR520VE
23-01-2009
- 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)
- Automatic geotagging by GPS with Map Index: see where video clips were shot on the Map on LCD
- 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.

Storage

Internal storage capacity 
240 GB
Camcorder tape type 
HDD

Video

Video formats supported 
AVCHD, MPEG2

Technical details

Colour of product 
Black
Built-in speaker(s) 
Y
Aperture range (F-F) 
1.8 - 3.4
Focal length range (f-f) 
5.5 - 60 mm
Camera shutter speed 
1/2 - 1/800s
Compatible memory cards 
MS Pro
Optical sensor size 
1/0.114 mm (1/2.9")
Optical zoom 
12x
PictBridge 
Y
Sensor type 
CMOS
Total megapixels 
6.631 MP

Ports & interfaces

HDMI 
Y
S-Video out 
Y
Built-in microphone 
Y
S-Video outputs quantity 
1

Performance

Auto focus 
Y
Manual focus
Y

Technical details

Display diagonal 
8.13 cm (3.2")

Lens system

Digital zoom 
150x
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
43 - 516 mm

Camera

Minimum illumination 
3 lx

White balance

Indoor white balance
Y
Onepush white balance
Y
Outdoor white balance
Y

Flash

Built-in flash 
Y

Picture quality

Image formats supported 
JPEG
Still image resolution(s) 
4000 x 3000

Weight & dimensions

Filter size 
3.7 cm
Width 
7.1 cm
Depth 
13.4 cm
Height 
7.5 cm

Other features

Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out 
1
Video out
1
USB 2.0 ports quantity 
2
HDMI ports quantity 
1
Audio output 
1
Spotlight
Y
Twilight
Y