Sony Handycam HDR-TG5V

Manufacturer: Sony Part number: HDR-TG5V

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Description:: Record brilliant, 1920 x 1080 high definition video on the go with the ultra-portable Sony HDR-TG5V Handycam camcorder, with a strong and lightweight pure titanium body and a built-in GPS receiver that maps where you shot your videos and photos and can display your current location, the HDR-TG5V makes an ideal travel companion.

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Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: HDR-TG5V
Description: Record brilliant, 1920 x 1080 high definition video on the go with the ultra-portable Sony HDR-TG5V Handycam camcorder, with a strong and lightweight pure titanium body and a built-in GPS receiver that maps where you shot your videos and photos and can display your current location, the HDR-TG5V makes an ideal travel companion.

General
Product Type Camcorder - 1080i
Digital Zoom 120
Total Pixels 23.6 megapixels
Optical Sensor Size 1/5"
Optical Sensor Type CMOS
Min Illumination 5 lux
Analog Video Format NTSC
Digital Video Format MPEG-2
Special Effects Sepia, Pastel, Old Movie, Monotone
Image Stabilizer Electronic (Super Steady Shot)
Digital Scene Transition Black fader, White fader
Min Shutter Speed 1/2 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/1000 sec
Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
Shooting Programs Snow, Beach, Candle, Sunset, Sunrise, Fireworks, Landscape, Spotlight, Portrait mode, Twilight mode, Twilight portrait
White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
White Balance Presets Indoor, Outdoor
Exposure Modes Automatic, Program
Camera Flash Built-in
Flash Modes Auto mode
Widescreen Video Capture Yes
Main Features
Camcorder Sensor Resolution 2.36 megapixels
Camcorder Effective Video Resolution 1.43 megapixels
Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 2 megapixels
Camcorder Interpolated Still Resolution 4 megapixels
Color Support Color
Face Detection Yes
Still Image Format JPEG
TV Tuner None
Memory / Storage
Flash Memory 16 GB Flash - Integrated (soldered memory - 16 GB )
Floppy Drive None
Media Type Flash card
Recording Speed LP, SP
Lens System
Type Zoom lens - 3.2 mm - 32 mm - F/1.8-2.3
Focal Length 3.2 mm - 32 mm
Lens Aperture F/1.8-2.3
Optical Zoom 10 x
Lens system type Zoom lens
Min focal length 3.2 mm
Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
Max focal length 32 mm
Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
Features Built-in lens shield
Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
Digital Still Camera Function Yes
Search Modes Index search, Map index search, Face index search
Additional Features Face index, Built-in GPS, Face detection, Date/time stamp, Built-in speaker, Touch-screen control, USB 2.0 compatibility, Backlight compensation, Dynamic Range Optimizer, Progressive shutter system, Smile Detection technology, Takes photos while movie recording, Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel) recording
Software Drivers & Utilities, Sony Picture Motion Browser
Included Accessories Wrist strap, Docking station
Display
Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color
Digital Player (Recorder)
Type None
Microphone
Type Microphone - Built-in
Microphone Features Zoom

Connections
Connector Type 1 x HDMI output, 1 x Component video output, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x USB, 1 x DC power input
Expansion Slot(s) 1 x Memory Stick PRO Duo
Audio Input
Audio input type Microphone
Microphone type Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
Microphone Technology Electret condenser
System Requirements for PC Connection
Operating System Support MS Windows XP, MS Windows Vista, MS Windows 2000 Professional
Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive
Miscellaneous
Cables Included 1, 1 x A/V cable, 1 x USB cable, 1 x Component video cable, HDMI cable
Power
Power Device Power adapter - External
Battery type - Lithium ion
Battery
Supported Battery Sony NP-FH50
Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Viewfinder / Display
Display Form Factor Rotating
Display Format 211,200 pixels
Physical Characteristics
Width 1.2 in
Depth 2.4 in
Height 4.6 in
Weight 10.2 oz
Body Material Titanium silver

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