the Pope with the Sony HD camcorder has become sort of a ‘image speaker' since Japanese prime minister Taro Aso stopped by the Vatican and gave Pope Benedict what Sony Insider speculates is the HDR-XR500V in Italy for the G8 summit last year.
People are pretty hard impressed by the super cool model with a 120GB hard drive, 6-megapixel CMOS imager and GPS map tagging since the handycam released in March, 2009. It's tough, big, and bulky and certainly not cheap, at $1,299. It's definitely not something you'll pop in your pocket for some casual videos.
Offering all of the latest advancements in Handycam camcorder technology, the HDR-XR500V camcorder is ideal for capturing the moment in high definition (HD). Record breathtaking 1920x1080 HD video and 12.1 megapixel still images directly to the internal 120GB hard drive. In addition to a professional-quality Sony G lens, this camcorder features a new, larger 1/2.88" Exmor R CMOS sensor, which delivers superior low-light performance. Additional features include Face Detection and Smile Shutter technology, a built-in GPS receiver, stunning image stabilization and flexible playback and transfer options.
A built-in 120GB hard disk drive can record and store up to 48 hours of high definition video footage (HD LP mode), or up to 84 hours of standard definition footage (SD LP mode). In addition, "HDD Smart Protection" gives you peace of mind by helping to prevent any recorded video and images from being lost if the camcorder is accidentally dropped.
Pros:
-120GB storage
-New 6-megapixel CMOS sensor
-3.2-inch touch control LCD and EVF
-5.1-channel surround
-12x stabilized zoom
Cons:
-17 Mbps compression, versus 24 Mbps of competitors
-Heavy, expensive
-Can't control compression in easy mode
-No LED light
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