Sony HDR-CX520V
Manufacturer: Sony Part number: HDR-CX520V
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- The geotagging capability remains mostly a novelty, but the top-notch video quality of the Sony Handycam HDR-CX500V and HDR-CX520V make them worthy options. Because internal memory is overpriced, the HDR-XR500V is the better deal of the two, though you may want to opt for a 2010 model that supports SD cards rather than Sony's Memory Stick.
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Sony HDR-CX520V price range: $1,055.30 - $1,856.75
- Reviewed by: Lori Grunin
- Reviewed on: 02/24/2010
- Released on: 09/01/2009
The good: Compact design; first-rate video quality and performance; geotagging videos is fun, if limited.
The bad: No SD card support; awkward control layout; no wind filter; no manual shutter speed, iris, or audio controls; expensive.
The bottom line: The geotagging capability remains mostly a novelty, but the top-notch video quality of the Sony Handycam HDR-CX500V and HDR-CX520V make them worthy options. Because internal memory is overpriced, the HDR-XR500V is the better deal of the two, though you may want to opt for a 2010 model that supports SD cards rather than Sony's Memory Stick.
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8 stars
Highly Recommended
by gtaylor12 on December 7, 2009
Pros: Low light, ease of use
Cons: no mic input, no mini HDMI cable provided
Summary: Overall excellent camcorder. Researched for a long time before deciding on Sony HDR CX500V. Main reason was low light. most of our shooting is indoor of kids. Took some video ...
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Summary: Overall excellent camcorder. Researched for a long time before deciding on Sony HDR CX500V. Main reason was low light. most of our shooting is indoor of kids. Took some video in tv room with only overhead lights on and looked brighter on TV than in real life. Very little grain if any. Menu structure simple enough. Camcorder is VERY small. Fits my 7 year old better than me. but I have found ways to hold it and operate that are fine. Picture on new plasma are incredible in high def. DOES NOT COME WITH HDMI CABLE, that was a disapointment. Actually comes with red, white and rellow rca cables and composite cables. Had to buy HDMI mini to HDMI full cable.
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10 stars
This camera is an upgrade from my Sony CX7
by avery267 on October 28, 2009
Pros: Excellent shake sensor for walking during use, cant do that on CX7. The low light is good less grain in low light conditions but still there but again its better than CX7.. Amazing HD quality video, still cant see the diffrence with CX7. Great Cam...
Cons: Still have little grain on video in low light. Gets hot in long use not like my CX7 cant feel anything.
Summary: This is really an upgrade for me on my previous camcorder the CX7. Great Shake sensor, this is really important coz when you are campturing a HD footage it makes ...
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Summary: This is really an upgrade for me on my previous camcorder the CX7. Great Shake sensor, this is really important coz when you are campturing a HD footage it makes you dizzy when your moving alot. Low light conditions improved compared with CX7.
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- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part number: HDR-CX520V
- Description: The HDR-CX520V employs an advanced "Exmor R" CMOS sensor for excellent low light, 1920 x 1080 high definition video and 12 megapixel still images all to 64GB of internal flash memory. In addition, a built-in GPS receiver Geo-tags your videos and photos.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Camcorder - 1080i
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 6.631 megapixels
- Effective Video Resolution 4.15 megapixels
- Digital Zoom 150 x
- Effective Photo Resolution 6 megapixels
- Camcorder Interpolated Photo Resolution 12
- Effective Sensor Resolution 12
- Camcorder Media Type 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 MPEG-2,
AVCHD - Image Stabilizer Optical (Steady Shot)
- Digital Scene Transition White fader,
Black fader - Min Shutter Speed 1/8 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/725 sec
- Slow shutter modes 1/30 sec
- Shooting modes Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Snow,
Beach,
Twilight portrait,
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
- Flash Modes Auto mode
- Widescreen Video Capture Yes
- AV Interfaces S-Video,
HDMI,
Composite video/audio Lens System
- Type 12 x x Zoom lens - 5.5 mm - 60 mm - F/1.8-3.4
- Lens aperture F/1.8-3.4
- Features Built-in lens shield
- 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
- Filter Size 37 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual,
Automatic - Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Additional Features Built-in GPS ,
Accessories hot shoe ,
Built-in speaker,
Backlight compensation,
Touch-screen control,
Dynamic Range Optimizer,
Takes photos while movie recording,
Smile Detection technology,
USB 2.0 compatibility,
Dolby Digital 5.1 channel recording - Remote control Remote control - Infrared
- Software Drivers & Utilities,
Sony Picture Motion Browser - Included Accessories IR remote control,
USB cable,
Power adapter,
Audio / video cable Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type None
Display
- Type 3 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 Microphone
- Microphone Features Zoom
Memory / Storage
- Media type Flash card
- Memory Card Slot Memory Stick PRO Duo card
- Internal Storage 64 GB Flash
- Included Memory Card 64 GB
- Video Recording Modes HQ,
LP,
SP,
FH
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows XP,
MS Windows 2000 Professional SP4,
MS Windows Vista - Peripheral Devices USB port,
CD-ROM drive Battery
- Supported Battery Sony NP-FH60
- 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 - 1 year
Power
- Battery type - Lithium ion
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Features Rotating
- Resolution 230,000 pixels
Physical Characteristics
- Width 2.6 in
- Depth 5.2 in
- Height 2.6 in
- Weight 13 oz
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Sony HDR-CX500V
$1,039.90 - $1,502.48
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Exmor R CMOS,
12 megapixels,
Built-in flash,
13 oz,
5.2 in,
2.6 in,
12 x x Zoom lens - 5.5 mm - 66 mm - F/1.8-3.4,
Sony Handycam HDR-CX500V - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card,
2.4 in
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Sony HDR-CX520V
$1,055.30 - $1,856.75
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Exmor R CMOS,
12,
Built-in flash,
13 oz,
5.2 in,
2.6 in,
12 x x Zoom lens - 5.5 mm - 60 mm - F/1.8-3.4,
Sony Handycam HDR-CX520V - Camcorder - Consumer - Flash card
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