Sony HDR-XR260E Full HD - PAL - Camcorder, 30x Optical Zoom, 8.9 Megapixel, 1920x1080 / 60p Recording, 3.0" Touch Screen Display, Black
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About Sony HDR-XR260E
Equipped with a 160GB hard disk drive, the Sony HDR-XR260E High Definition Handycam Camcorder (Black) can record up to 63 hours. It shoots Full HD 1920 x 1080 video and can also take 8.9 megapixels still images. It features a back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor that's ideal for low-light situations. Plus, it features a wide angle Sony G Lens that supports 30x optical zoom and 55x extended zoom. There's also a 3.0" touch screen Clear Photo LCD display for easy recording and instant playback.
The HDR-XR260E comes outfitted with several video enhancing features. It has Golf Shot for frame by frame slow motion video analyzing. There's also a Tracking Focus function that follows selected subjects as you record. The microphone features 5.1 channel surround sound for dynamic and vivid surround audio. The camcorder also has Intelligent Auto, which supports 180 different scene combinations. There's even a wind noise reduction function that provides clear voice recording and Geotagging with a built-in GPS receiver and NAVTEQ maps. For professional shooting, the camcorder has a headphone jack for monitoring and a microphone jack for using external mics. The camcorder supports Clear Phase stereo speakers as well.
Sony added a few playback and connection conveniences as well. The HDR-XR260E features Event Browse, which groups video and stills by each particular recording session automatically. It also has a Highlight Playback function that creates movies with transitions a nd soundtracks for you automatically. With the HDR-XR260E, you can use the Direct Copy feature to transfer your HD footage directly to a hard drive without even using a PC. However, if you do want to upload videos onto Facebook and YouTube, the camcorder comes with a built-in USB cable, as well as editing and application software.
Sony HDR-XR260E Features
- Full HD 1920 x 1080 / 60p Recording & 8.9 Megapixel Still Image Capture: The HDR-XR260V offers 1920 x 1080 high definition resolution letting you record your adventures and memories in exceptional Full HD quality. The camcorder is capable of 60p recording and 60p playback via HDMI
- 160GB Hard Disk Drive: A built-in 160GB hard disk drive can record and store up to 63 hours of high definition video footage using the HD LP mode
- Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization with Active Mode: Optical SteadyShot image stabilization with Active Mode compensates for greater degrees of camera shake to deliver stunningly smooth video from wide angle to full telephoto shooting
- 30x Optical Zoom & 55x Extended Zoom: The camera's 55x extended zoom works in conjunction with 30x optical zoom to get you even closer to the action while maintaining a fair distance and high definition image quality
- Back-Illuminated Exmor R CMOS Sensor for Superb Low-Light Video: Experience stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced grain with Sony's back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor
- Wide Angle G Lens to Capture More of What You Want: Experience the pinnacle of Sony lens technology with the professional-quality G Lens. Engineered for superior optical performance, Sony G lenses deliver brilliant, accurate color reproduction and sharp, amazingly detailed images
- Clear Photo 3.0" Touch Screen LCD Display (230K): The 3.0" Clear Photo LCD touch screen panel displays sharp, bright and vivid images that let you compose a shot more easily - even outdoors. It also enables you to change settings to best represent the scene
- Built-In USB Cable for Easy File Transfers & Charging: The high-speed, built-in USB 2.0 cable allows for easy connection to your computer for charging/file transfer without having to remember any separate cables. It also fits conveniently into the hand strap so it's out of the way until you need it
- Intelligent Auto (180 Different Scene Combinations Possible): Intelligent Auto mode goes a step beyond traditional auto modes by analyzing your shot and then automatically selecting the appropriate settings from ten distinct scene modes and wind noise reduction
- Tracking Focus Follows Selected Subjects: Tracking Focus works as an extension of Face Detection to allow you to select an object with a touch of the LCD panel and have the focus follow the selected object, even if it leaves the frame and returns
- Dolby Digital 5.1 Channel Surround Microphone: The Dolby Digital 5.1 channel recordings capture active sounds coming from all directions, so you can experience your home movies the way you experienced them while recording
- Expanded Recording / Monitoring with Mic & Headphone Jacks: The camera features dedicated mic and headphone inputs for expanded audio recording options and convenient monitoring of audio with headphones (external microphones and headphones sold separately)
- Event Browse for Grouping Photos & Videos Automatically: Event Browse conveniently groups your images and videos together for easier viewing. The date range that Event Browse groups your pictures and videos is easily adjusted to suit your needs
- Highlight Playback Creates Movies with Transitions for You: Highlight Playback identifies and compiles key scenes into a short, entertaining movie complete with music and transitions. You can even pin-point the exact scene you want to include in the highlight reel
- Geotagging with Built-In GPS Receiver & NAVTEQ Maps: A built-in GPS receiver makes the HDR-PJ260V an ideal choice for travelers. The receiver gives you the ability to view your current location on the LCD map display, as well as "tag" your shooting locations
- Direct Copy to External HDD without a PC: Store your home movies by copying videos from your camcorder directly to an external hard disk drive (sold separately), all without a computer
- Clear Phase Stereo Speakers for True & Dynamic Sound: Bring your video alive with Clear Phase stereo speakers. Drawing on Sony's high-end audio expertise, renown S-Master digital amplifier technology is utilized to produce more true-to-life sound
- Golf Shot: Building on the slow-motion capture capabilities of Smooth Slow Record, Golf Shot captures a few seconds of motion as a sequence of up to 22 still images, which can be viewed/printed individually, perfect for analyzing the nuances of a golf swing, tennis serve and other fast action