Take your home recording to the next level with this Full HD Handycam. It's got a pro-quality G Lens, dual memory card slots (plus built-in 240GB of built-in memory), and a 3.5-inch diagonal touch screen. Plus it's got awesome extras like Intelligent Auto modes, Golf Shot mode, and My Menu custom menu system. You'll love it. Sony HDR-XR550V
Lost? Not any more . . .
With the Sony HDR-XR550V, you'll never be lost again. This smart camcorder has a built-in GPS receiver, so you can view your location on the 3.5" (diagonal) touchscreen. And since this screen, unlike that of most camcorders, has about 920,000 dots, clarity won't be an issue in reading your map. Not only can you use it as a personal locator, though, this camera allows you to "tag" your location so that you can view where your footage was taken once it's uploaded to the computer, or even to find all the clips taken at a certain location! Sony HDR-XR550V
Forget your memory!
So you went to the play almost an hour early to get a good vantage point for filming. You set up the tripod to ensure that you capture every line with an inhumanly-steady hand. You charged the battery to ensure you'd capture everything from the moment the curtain lifts to the final bows. You're really excited to show your friends and family the footage once the play is over. The auditorium quiets, the lights dim, and a single spotlight shines on the curtain. You press record, and . . . no tape inserted. Well, there goes your whole plan. Luckily with this Sony Handycam, that's not a problem. This brilliant recorder has a built-in 240GB hard drive, so you never have to bother with remembering a recording medium. This massive hard drive can hold over 20 hours of the highest-quality Full HD video, or up to more than 95 hours of HD video on a lower quality setting. In other words, if you forget your memory card at home, you're never out of luck. You can simply record to the video camera's hard drive, then transfer the video to your computer. If you're worried that the memory on the hard drive might not be enough, or prefer the convenience of memory cards, remember that this camera possesses dual Memory Stick PRO Duo and SD/SDHC card slots, so that's always an option, too. Two words: Disaster. Averted.
G whiz!
When shopping for a camcorder, it's easy to get caught up in all the fancy features the different models have. But while things like the shooting modes it has, zoom power, and extra features like touch screens are all important, some of the basic features, which are also very important, get overlooked. For example, no matter how amazing a camcorder is, if its lens isn't up to par, the footage it shoots won't be either. That's why Sony is proud to proclaim the use of their professional-quality, wide-angle G-Lens in their HDR-XR550V camcorder. This lens is one very important piece of a great shot. Sony HDR-XR550V
Don't miss out!
If you're a professional videographer, it's important to have a camera that gives you creative control over every aspect of every shot you take. But if you're not under the employ of one S. Spielberg, that kind of control can actually be a hindrance. Monkeying with a plethora of settings gets to be a bother when you're just trying to shoot some footage of the family vacation. While you're adjusting the camera, you're missing out on all the action, and by the time you're ready to roll tape, chances are that the action you wanted to record is over. Instead, you want a camera that's easy to use, automatically adjusting the settings for your shot, so you can capture on the go without missing out. And this Handycam delivers. For starters, it's got an impressive set of pre-configured modes. Simply choose the type of shot you're filming and you're ready to record! But sometimes life happens too fast even for scene modes. That's why the HDR-XR550V comes with an Intelligent Auto mode that can analyze your shot and choose the right settings at a moment's notice. Combine Intelligent Auto with the option to power on when you open the LCD, and you're always ready to capture the action — without missing out on the fun.
Fore!
Looking for a competitive edge in your favorite game? Before resorting to drastic measures like steroids, give the HDR-XR550V a shot. This clever camcorder has a mode aptly named "Golf Shot" which captures up to 22 still images over the space of a few seconds. This lets you easily view or even print the pictures individually to view them in a sequence and analyze areas where your swing could use some work. Oh, and while it's called "Golf Shot", it also works great for other sports like tennis, or any fast action. Sony HDR-XR550V
Hold still
Most camcorders these days have still image abilities, and in that aspect, the HDR-XR550V doesn't come up short. But unlike most video cameras, this device's photo capabilities aren't limited to the same resolution as the video it shoots. In fact, this camcorder will take full 12-megapixel photos, a resolution as great as most dedicated digital cameras. You can even take 8.3-megapixel stills while you're recording video. Still not impressed? What if we told you you can capture photos from video you've already taken? Just press the photo capture button while playing your footage to save a snapshot to your memory. It's just that easy! Sony HDR-XR550V
Face it, that's cool
The HDR-XR550V has automatic face detection. This allows it to recognize up to eight faces in your shot and optimize the settings so the people in your clips look like, well, themselves. But in addition to getting natural-looking characters in your video, this camera "gets to know" your subjects, so that it can remember people throughout various takes. That way, when you want to find all the shots with a certain someone in them, it's simple! But this camcorder is so smart that when you're shooting still photos, it even detects when your subject is smiling and snaps the picture, so you get a great view of that person's pearly whites every time you photograph them. Sony HDR-XR550V
That's My Menu!
Nearly all camcorders today use some form of menu system to allow you to access the assorted controls and modes the camera is capable of. And most camcorder menu systems are fairly easy to navigate. But Sony took the menu idea one step further on their HDR-XR550V camcorder. This camcorder has what Sony calls "My Menu". My Menu lets you create your own menu screen with the actions you use most often so you can access your favorite functions of this Handycam faster and easier than ever before.
Welcome to the future . . . of video
Just because you're not filming the next Avatar doesn't mean HD is a waste. After all, you watch wacky reality shows in HD, so why should your family videos be less important? When people watch your next home production, are they going to say "Wow!" or will they ask when it was filmed? The 90's are over, so ditch the grainy look. With the Handycam HDR-XR550V, you can get video up to Full HD 1920 x 1080, the best video resolution that's commercially available. And since it will play at a 60p framerate, footage from this camera will look much smoother than other Full HD cams. Don't think audio was neglected, though. The zoom microphone adds two-channel Dolby Digital sound to your home production. Get with the times; go HD. Sony HDR-XR550V
Steady now
Since camcorders have been invented, there has always been an unavoidable flaw — they require an inhumanly-steady hand to get good footage. So you have the choice of carrying a tripod with you for ALL filming, or sending viewers on a nauseating journey while they watch your footage. Until now, that is. This High Definition Handycam has Sony's Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, so you don't have to worry about the minor, unavoidable movements of your arm when you film without a base. But, the HDR-XR550V has an Active Mode to correct even greater, or worse rather, shakes of the camera.
Comparison Specifications
•Zoom power: 10x optical; 120x digital
•Capture system: 1/2.88" back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS sensor
•3.5" Xtra Fine TruBlack LCD touch-panel viewscreen (Approximately 921,000 dots)
•Outputs: Composite A/V, component video, HDMI mini, USB v2.0 Hi-speed
•Optical SteadyShot image stabilization with Active mode
•Intelligent Auto shooting modes: Landscape, Backlight, Twilight, Spotlight, Low light, Macro, Portrait, Baby, Walk, Tripod
•Minimum illumination: 11 lux (Standard; 1/60 shutter speed); 3 lux (Auto Slow Shutter on, 1/30 shutter speed)
•12-megapixel still image capture; 8.3-megapixel dual capture; Photo capture from movie available
Additional Specifications
•Full HD video resolution
•240GB internal hard drive
•Face detection
•Dual Memory Stick PRO Duo and SD/SDHC card slots
•Dynamic Range Optimizer
•Direct Copy function
•White balance: Auto, Outdoor, Indoor, One Push
•Built-in zoom microphone with Dolby Digital 5.1-channel recording
•BRAVIA Sync
•Includes PictureMediaBrowser software for Windows
Manufacturer Specifications
•Slide Show Mode
•Scene modes: Auto, Twilight, Candle, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Beach, Snow
•x.v.Color
•Smile Shutter technology
•Pro-quality G Lens
•Optical SteadyShot with Active Mode
•Face Indexing
•Golf Shot mode
•My Menu system
•Built-in GPS receiver for footage geotagging
Dimensional Specifications
•Dimensions: 2.88" W x 3.00" H x 5.75" D
•Weight: 20 ounces (with supplied battery)
Sony HDR-XR550V Warranty Details
Limited manufacturers' warranty: 1 year parts, 90 days labor
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