Sony HDR-CX550V - High Definition Flash Memory Handycam Camcorder Specifications

HDR-CX550V
High Defi nition Flash Memory Handycam
Capture stunning 1920 x 1080 high-defi nition video
images with the HDR-CX550V, which employs an "Exmor R" CMOS sensor for
superior low-light performance and 64GB
SteadyShot image stabilization with Active Mode and 3-way Shake
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Canceling enables you to capture remarkably smooth video from wide
angle to full telephoto shooting.
Full HD Recording with 60p
playback
Record amazing HD video at full 1920x1080
resolution and enjoy 60p playback via HDMI
cable and compatible HDTV. Additionally, you
can record your video at 24 Mbps, the highest
possible bit-rate for AVCHD, and enjoy near
Blu-ray Disc quality video reproduction
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1/2.88" "Exmor R" CMOS Sensor
Delivers bright, vivid, spectacularly detailed
video footage, as well as 12 Megapixel still
images. Additionally, it provides stunning
low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity
and drastically reduced grain whether you're
in video or still photo mode.
Optical SteadyShot image
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stabilization w/ Active Mode
( Wide to Tele )
Compensates for greater degrees of camera
shake to deliver stunningly smooth video from
wide angle to full telephoto shooting.
Wide Angle G-Lens ( 26.3mm
10x Optical Zoom
Engineered for superior optical performance,
the Sony G lens delivers brilliant, accurate
color reproduction and sharp, amazingly
detailed images. In addition, the 26.3mm
focal length in Photo Mode and 29.8mm
Video Mode offers a broader perspective for
enhanced wide-angle shooting.
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and 12 Megapixel still
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of embedded fl ash memory. Optical
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Quick Autofocus
An improved autofocus ( AF ) system now lets
you take crisp images even faster. In fact, this
new Quick AF feature focuses twice as fast
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when compared to previous Sony camcorder
models.
3.5" Xtra Fine LCD
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w/TruBlack technology
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TruBlack technology brings remarkably higher
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contrast and brightness to the camcorder's
3.5" Xtra Fine LCD display
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natural, realistic colors and easier viewing in
bright conditions by reducing glare.
Geotagging with built-in GPS
receiver & NAVTEQ
Lets you view your current location on the LCD
map display, as well as "tag" your shooting
locations. Tagged videos and still images can
be reviewed and played back using the Map
Index function on the camcorder.
Face Detection Technology w/
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Face Priority
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With Face Priority, your camcorder optimizes
focus, color, exposure, and Smile Shutter
technology for the face you prioritize. Just
touch the preferred face on the LCD display
and the camcorder will not only prioritize it for
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you, but will remember your prioritized face
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until the camera is turned off.
Camcorder
Assignable Dial
Allows for control of focus, exposure, white
balance, iris, and shutter speed. Adjusting the
iris lets you control depth of fi eld, while shutter
speed allows you to control motion blur.

Intelligent Auto Mode

display ( 921K )
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Analyzes your shot and then automatically
selects the appropriate settings from 10
distinct scene modes: Landscape, Backlight,
Twilight, Spotlight, Low light, Macro, Portrait,
, delivering more
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Baby, Tripod, Walk Detection. Lets you
get extra creative with 90 possible scene
combinations.
Golf Shot
maps
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Captures a few seconds of motion as a
sequence of up to 22 still images, which
can be viewed/printed individually or as a
composite "sequence shot" image, perfect for
analyzing the nuances of a golf swing, tennis
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serve, and other fast action.

Additional Features:

• Active Interface Shoe
• Dolby
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Zoom Mic
• Sony
• Smooth Slow Record
* 35mm equivalent
® Digital 5.1ch recording with Built-in
PMB ( Picture Motion Browser ) software
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