Sony HDR-CX520V

• Manufacturer: Sony
• Part number: HDR-CX520V
• Description: Capture stunning 1920 x 1080 high-definition video and 12.0 mega-pixel still images. The HDR-CX520V Handycam camcorder is outfitted with a professional-quality Sony G lens and a larger Exmor R CMOS image sensor for superior low-light performance. This fully-loaded camcorder also features GPS capabilities, Face detection with face touch and smile shutter technology. Plus, Optical SteadyShot image stabilization with active mode compensates for greater degrees of camera shake and provides a stunning level of image smoothness while 3-way shake-canceling ads electronic roll stability for even smoother video capture.

• General

• Product Type Camcorder - 1080i
• Digital Zoom 150 x
• Effective Sensor Resolution 12 megapixels
• Optical Sensor Size 1/2.88"
• Optical Sensor Type Exmor R CMOS
• Min Illumination 3 lux
• Analog Video Format NTSC
• Digital Video Format AVCHD,  MPEG-2
• Image Stabilizer Optical (Steady Shot)
• Digital Scene Transition Black fader, White fader
• Min Shutter Speed 1/8 sec
• Max Shutter Speed 1/725 sec
• Camcorder Slow Shutter Modes 1/30 sec
• Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
• Shooting Programs Snow, Beach, Sunset, Sunrise, Fireworks, Landscape, Spotlight, Portrait mode, Twilight mode, Twilight portrait
• White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
• White Balance Presets Indoor, Outdoor
• Exposure Modes Program,  Automatic
• Camera Flash Built-in flash
• Flash Modes Auto mode
• Widescreen Video Capture Yes

• Main Features

• Camcorder Sensor Resolution 6.631 megapixels
• Camcorder Effective Video Resolution 4.15 megapixels
• Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 6 megapixels
• Camcorder Interpolated Still Resolution 12 megapixels
• Color Support Color
• Face Detection Yes
• Still Image Format JPEG
• Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
• TV Tuner None

• Memory / Storage

• Flash Memory 64 GB Flash - Integrated (soldered memory - 64 GB )
• Floppy Drive None
• Media Type Flash card
• Recording Speed FH, HQ, LP, SP

• Lens System

• Type Zoom lens - 5.5 mm - 60 mm - F/1.8-3.4
• Focal Length 5.5 mm - 60 mm
• Lens Aperture F/1.8-3.4
• Optical Zoom 12 x
• Lens system type Zoom lens
• Min focal length 5.5 mm
• Max focal length 60 mm
• Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
• Features Built-in lens shield
• Filter Size 37 mm
• 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 Built-in GPS,  Face detection,  Built-in speaker,  Accessories hot shoe,  Touch-screen control,  USB 2.0 compatibility,  Backlight compensation,  Dynamic Range Optimizer,  Smile Detection technology, Takes photos while movie recording,  Dolby Digital 5.1 channel recording
• Remote control Remote control - Infrared
• Software Drivers & Utilities, Sony Picture Motion Browser
• Included Accessories AC adaptor, Rechargable battery, Remote Commander, Component AV cable, A/V Cable, USB cable

• Viewfinder

• Viewfinder Type None

• Display

• Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3 in - Color

• Digital Player (Recorder)

• Type None

• Microphone

• Type Microphone - Built-in
• Microphone Features Zoom

• 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
• Expansion Slot(s) 1 x Memory Stick PRO Duo

• Audio Input

• Audio input type Microphone
• Microphone type Built-in
• Microphone Operation Mode Surround
• Microphone Technology Electret condenser

• System Requirements for PC Connection

• Operating System Support MS Windows XP, MS Windows Vista, MS Windows 2000 Professional SP4
• Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive

• Miscellaneous

• Cables Included 1, 1 x A/V cable, USB cable

• Power

• Power Device Power adapter - External
• Battery type - Lithium ion

• Battery

• Supported Battery Sony NP-FH60
• Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year

• Viewfinder / Display

• Display Form Factor Rotating
• Display Format 230,000 pixels

• Physical Characteristics

• Width 2.6 in
• Depth 5.2 in
• Height 2.6 in
• Weight 13 oz

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• Website: http://www.sonystyle.com
• Address:

  16765 W. Bernardo Dr., San Diego, CA 92127

• Phone: 1-877-865-SONY
• Email: contact@sel.sony.com
• Fax: 941-768-7790

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