Overview
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* Full HD 1920 x 1080 video recording at high bit-rate using AVCHD format
* Up to 26 hr HD recording on internal 64GB memory plus HYBRID recording on optional Memory Stick™ (CX520VE)
* Exmor R™ CMOS Sensor with approx. 2x increase in sensitivity for brilliant picture quality and reduced image noise, even in low-light conditions
* BIONZ high-speed image processor for enhanced image quality and responsive performance
* Premium Sony G Lens with 12x optical zoom
* Optical SteadyShot Active Mode with 3-Way Shake-Cancelling: assures stablest ever images
* Enhanced Face Detection with Face Touch priority selection for clearer, natural looking faces
* D-Range Optimizer with Auto Backlight Correction adjusts exposure and contrast for evenly-exposed backlit shots
* 12 Megapixel still photo recording
* Automatic geotagging by GPS with Map Index to see where videos were shot
* Face Index and Film Roll Index for quick, easy searches
* High quality 3 Wide Clear Photo LCD Plus with easy to use touchscreen
* Power on by LCD: quick start-up from standby with ultra-low power consumption in sleep mode
* 5.1 surround sound recording with zoom mic for clearer dialogue
* HDMI™/component connector for enjoying HD video on HD ready TV
* Up to 9.4 hrs STAMINA continuous shooting time, with optional battery
* One Touch PC back up / Disc Burn via USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connection
Technical Specifications
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Audio = Dolby Digital 5.1ch
Built in Microphone = 3ch, zoom microphone
Built in Speaker = yes
Surround Recording = YES
Image Device: Size = 1/2.9" Exmor™ R CMOS Sensor
ClearVid arrey technology = YES
Exmor technology = YES
Image Processor = BIONZ
x.v.Colour = YES
Number of Pixels Gross (K) = 6631
Number of Pixels Act Camera mode (K) = 16:9 Mode . 4150 / 4:3 Mode . 3110
Number of Pixels Act Memory mode (K) = 16:9 Mode . 4500 / 4:3 Mode . 6000
Focus: Full Range Auto = YES
Focus: Manual = YES
Manual Focus Key = Panel / Dial
Spot Focus (Touch Panel) = YES
Spot Meter = YES
Minimum Illumination (lux) = STD; 11 (1/60 Shutter Speed) / Low Lux mode; 3 (1/30 Shutter Speed)
Minimum Illumination with NightShot (lux) = 0
SteadyShot (Image Stabilisation) = Optical
Optical SteadyShot Active Mode = YES
Face Detection = YES
Smile Shutter = YES
D-range Optimiser = YES
Night Shot = YES
Camera Noise Reduction = YES
Shutter Speed = 1/6-1/1000 (including Scene Selection)
White Balance = Auto / Outdoor / Indoor / One-push
Scene Selection = Twilight / Twilight Portrait (Still only) / Sunrise & Sunset / Fireworks / Landscape / Portrait / Spotlight / Beach / Snow
Auto Slow Shutter = YES
Colour Slow Shutter = YES
Backlight Compensation = YES
Smooth Slow Rec = YES
Fader = Black / White
Telemacro = YES
Dimensions = Depth 125 / Height 65 / Width 62 mm
Weight without Tape/Battery = 370 g
Flash / Light = YES
Audio Output = YES
Video Output = YES
S-Video Output = YES
USB 2.0 Input = YES
USB 2.0 Output = YES
Component Video Output = YES
HDMI™ Output = YES
Lens / Zoom = G Lens
F = 1.8-3.4
f (Focal Distance) = 5.5-60 mm
f (35mm conversion): Camera mode = 16:9 Mode . 43-516 / 4:3 Mode . 52-624 mm
f (35mm conversion): Memory mode = 16:9 Mode . 41-492 / 4:3 Mode . 38-456 mm
Filter Diameter = 37 mm
Zoom Ratio (Optical) = 12
Zoom Ratio (Digital) = 150
Precision Digital Zoom = YES
Zoom Key = Lever & Button on LCD frame
Compression of still image = JPEG
Recording Media = 64GB (520) or 32GB (505) Internal Memory & Memory Stick™ DUO
Memory Stick PRO Compatibility = YES
Image Size: Max = 16:9 Mode . 4000 x 2250 (9M) / 4:3 Mode . 4000 x 3000 (12M)
Image Size: VGA = 640 x 480
Index Playback = YES
PictBridge compatibility = YES
Still Recording during Movie (Dual Rec) = YES (8.3 M, unlimited)
Quick ON = YES
Start / Stop Rec button on LCD = YES
Zoom button on LCD = YES
Automatic Geotagging by GPS = YES
BRAVIA Sync = YES
Full HD Progressive Playback = YES
Accessory Shoe = YES
Battery Info = YES
Demonstration Mode = YES
InfoLITHUM System = YES
Power Consumption : LCD = 3.4 W
Continuous Recording Time with Supplied Battery and LCD backlight off = 125 min
Max. Continuous Recording Time with Optional Battery and LCD backlight off = 455 min
Easy Handycam = YES
LCD Type = Clear Photo LCD Plus
Hybrid LCD Screen = YES
LCD: Size = 3 inch / 7.62 cm
LCD: Pixels = 230400 dots
Touch Panel = YES
High Definition, AVCHD (1920 x 1080, 1440 x 1080) / Standard Definition, MPEG2
Recording Media = 64GB Internal Memory & Memory Stick™
Movie Quality = HD ; FH (1920x1080i, 16Mbps) / HQ (9Mbps) / SP (7Mbps) / LP (5Mbps) , SD ; HQ (9Mbps) / SP (6Mbps) / LP (3Mbps)
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2:54Sony CX520VE │360°by halo2pc983 views
I have been to a shop yesterday, where I had the chance to try out all brands of camcorders.
First I was a fan of Canon's HF200 or HS10, but after I had them in my hands, I was disappointed about how cheap it really feels.
Also the handling was not as good.
The last camcorder I tried out was the Sony HDR-CX505VE, and I have to say that you not only feel the high quality of the material, it's also very comfortable to hold.
That might be because of the very compact size.
It's really tiny !
halo2pc 2 years ago
Playing around with it was a great pleasure too and now I actually consider to buy soon.
If you look up online tests about this camcorder, you will find the negatives to be a missing headphone jack and insufficient wide angle, but what I find more important is the way it feels in my hands and how the performance appears to me in real life instead of relying on some specifications on paper.
Contrary to some info on the web, the model I held in my hands had a microphone jack at the front.
halo2pc 2 years ago