Sony Handycam HDR-XR550V
Manufacturer: Sony Part number: HDR-XR550V
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- The Sony Handycam HDR-XR550V fares well compared with the competition, though its video could be a bit sharper and the interface less cumbersome. Unless you absolutely need to store a lot of video on the camcorder--which I don't suggest--or have large hands and therefore could benefit from the extra grip the hard drive provides, the cheaper and nearly identical flash-based CX550V is a better deal.
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Sony Handycam HDR-XR550V price range: $1,867.95 - $2,184.73
- Reviewed by: Lori Grunin
- Reviewed on: 05/25/2010
- Released on: 03/15/2010
The good: Full manual feature set for video; geotagging for video is fun, if not very practical; autofocus system performs very well.
The bad: Annoying menu system; no wind filter or meaningful audio controls; relatively big and heavy; expensive; defaults to low resolution, not-full-HD video quality; cumbersome touch-screen interface.
The bottom line: The Sony Handycam HDR-XR550V fares well compared with the competition, though its video could be a bit sharper and the interface less cumbersome. Unless you absolutely need to store a lot of video on the camcorder--which I don't suggest--or have large hands and therefore could benefit from the extra grip the hard drive provides, the cheaper and nearly identical flash-based CX550V is a better deal.
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2 stars
Stopped working properly after 20 hours of use
by edriejk on November 29, 2011
Pros: Nice small size, great picture.
Cons: Main one is it will turn off by itself after 15 minutes of use, with DATA ERROR on the screen, then restart after a few seconds. After that, it turns off after fewer and fewer minutes, whether using battery or plugged into wall, with drop sensor off.
Summary: Paid $1300 for a camera I can't use.
Summary: Paid $1300 for a camera I can't use.
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10 stars
Great HD Handycam
by darksidekiller on August 17, 2010
Pros: 24 Mbps bit rate, manual control, iAuto, 240 Gb, Full HD, wide angle, excellent steady
Cons: no 24 fps but is ok.
Summary: I like this camera. I has a great colors and a great details. Now I need an external mic for this camera but the rest is awesome. I take artists ...
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Summary: I like this camera. I has a great colors and a great details. Now I need an external mic for this camera but the rest is awesome. I take artists with it for a internet program called El Teatro Esta de Moda. You can wath my last videos on YouTube taken with my Sony HDR-XR550v and edited with a laptop Sony Vaio Z with Adobe Premiere CS5. Edited on HD. http://www.youtube.com/ElTeatroEstadeModaPR
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10 stars
This camcorder is amazing.
by awoods0705 on May 3, 2010
Pros: Tons and tons.
Cons: Absolutely none.
Summary: Great camcorder.
Summary: Great camcorder.
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- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part number: HDR-XR550V
- Description: Capture stunning 1920 x 1080 high-definition video and 12 Megapixel still images with the HDR-XR550V, which employs an "Exmor R" CMOS sensor for superior low-light performance and a 240GB internal hard disk drive. Optical SteadyShot image stabilization with Active Mode and 3-way Shake Canceling enables you to capture remarkably smooth video from wide angle to full telephoto shooting.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Camcorder - 1080i
- Enclosure Color Trublack
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 6.631 megapixels
- Effective Video Resolution 4.15 megapixels
- Digital Zoom 120 x
- Effective Photo Resolution 6 megapixels
- Camcorder Interpolated Photo Resolution 12 megapixels
- Total Pixels 12.0 megapixels
- Camcorder Media Type Hard disk drive,
Flash card - Optical Sensor Size 1/2.88"
- Optical Sensor Type Exmor R CMOS
- Min Illumination 3 lux
- Analog video format NTSC
- Digital Video Format H.264,
MPEG-2,
AVCHD - Image Stabilizer Optical (Steady Shot with Active Mode)
- Digital Scene Transition White fader,
Black fader - Min Shutter Speed 1/8 sec
- Image Processor BIONZ
- Max Shutter Speed 1/1000 sec
- Shooting modes Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Snow,
Beach,
Twilight mode,
Sunset,
Spotlight,
Fireworks,
Sunrise,
Portrait mode,
Landscape - White Balance Automatic,
Presets,
Custom - White Balance Presets Outdoor,
Indoor - Exposure Modes Program,
Automatic - Camera Flash Built-in flash
- Image Recording Format JPEG
- Widescreen Video Capture Yes
- AV Interfaces S-Video,
HDMI,
Composite video/audio Lens System
- Type 10 x x Zoom lens - 3.8 mm - 38 mm - F/1.8-3.4
- Lens aperture F/1.8-3.4
- Features Built-in lens shield
- Optical Zoom 10 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 3.8 mm
- Max focal length 38 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Filter Size 37 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual,
Automatic - Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- Built-in Light Yes
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Additional Features Exif Print support,
Golf Shot function,
Built-in GPS ,
Accessories hot shoe ,
Face detection,
Built-in speaker,
Backlight compensation,
Digital noise reduction,
Touch-screen control,
Dynamic Range Optimizer,
Takes photos while movie recording,
PictBridge support,
Smile Detection technology,
USB 2.0 compatibility,
Dolby Digital 5.1 channel recording,
Direct print,
Face-priority AF function - Remote control Remote control - Infrared
- Software Drivers & Utilities,
Sony Picture Motion Browser - Included Accessories IR remote control,
Component video cable,
USB cable,
Power adapter,
Audio / video cable Camera Flash
- Effective Flash Range 1 ft - 6.6 ft
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type LCD
- Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.2 in
- Viewfinder Resolution 201,600 pixels
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
Display
- Type 3.5 in LCD display
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio output,
1 x USB,
1 x Component video output,
1 x HDMI output,
1 x S-Video output,
1 x Remote control,
1 x Headphones,
1 x Microphone Microphone
- Microphone Features Zoom
Memory / Storage
- Media type Hard disk drive ,
Flash card - Memory Card Slot SD card,
Memory Stick PRO Duo card - Supported Memory Cards SD Memory Card
- Internal Storage 240 GB Hard disk drive
- Included Memory Card Flash - Memory Stick
- Image Storage JPEG 4000 x 3000,
JPEG 4000 x 2250,
JPEG 640 x 480 - Video Recording Modes HQ,
LP,
SP,
FH,
FX
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows XP,
MS Windows 7,
MS Windows Vista - Peripheral Devices USB port,
CD-ROM drive Battery
- Supported Battery Sony NP-FV50
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Surround
- Microphone technology Electret condenser
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts - 1 year,
Limited warranty - Labor - 90 days Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
Power
- Battery type - Lithium ion
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Features Rotating
- Resolution 921,000 pixels
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
Physical Characteristics
- Width 2.8 in
- Depth 5.6 in
- Height 2.9 in
- Weight 1.1 lbs
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