Sony HDR-CX240E - PAL - Full HD Handycam Camcorder, 1/5.8" Exmor R CMOS Sensor, ZEISS Vario-Tessar Lens Type, 27x Optical & 320x Digital Zoom

The Sony HDR-CX240E Full HD Handycam PAL Camcorder is a Full HD 1920 x 1080 camcorder designed for European Video standards and features an 1/5.8" Exmor R CMOS sensor and a wide-angle Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar zoom lens with 27x optical zoom plus 54x Clear Image digital zoom. The CX240E captures Full HD 1920x1080 video at 50p and 9.2MP still images. SteadyShot image stabilization with Active Mode delivers smooth video and 3-Way-Shake-Canceling adds electronic roll stability for even smoother results.

Users can monitor and playback footage via the 2.7" Clear Photo LCD display with 230K dot resolution. Dual recording lets you simultaneously capture both high-quality AVCHD and web-optimized MP4 files. The Intelligent Auto mode analyzes your shot and automatically selects the appropriate settings from ten distinct scene modes, with 60 different possible combinations. A built-in USB 2.0 cable provides a connection to your computer for charging or file transfer and fits conveniently into the hand strap, so it's out of the way until you need it. A rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack, USB AC adapter, HDMI Micro cable and a USB connection support cable come included.

Give your movies the detail they deserve
Capture life exactly the way you see it. The CX240E Handycam features a powerful BIONZ X image processor, an Exmor R CMOS sensor and a wide-angle ZEISS lens.

Finer, faster shooting
The new BIONZ X image processor is fast, powerful and reduces noise levels across the image. It works in tandem with a detailed Exmor R CMOS sensor to faithfully reproduce every aspect of the scene in precise, natural detail.

Fill your frame with a ZEISS lens
Whether close-up or panned out, capture the scene with extraordinary precision and clarity. A 29.8mm wide-angle Vario-Tessar lens by ZEISS delivers the whole picture, just as you remember it.

Pull yourself closer
Need to get closer to the action That's no problem with the CX240E. A 27x optical and 54x Clear Image Zoom lets you get in close for those priceless moments without losing sharpness.

Shoot over two hours at a time
A Type x battery lets you enjoy up to 130 minutes of uninterrupted recording time. So you'll never miss a moment.

Shake-free movies with image stabilization
Shoot on the fly without shakes and bumps. SteadyShot uses motion sensors to compensate for movement while recording. The result is smooth, steady footage.

Keep track of the action
Take the guesswork out of shooting. A 6.8cm (2.7") 230k Clear Photo LCD monitor provides clear, bright images with excellent contrast and a wide viewing angle.

Two movies in one
Dual Video Recording records in two formats at the same time. Film in AVCHD for high-quality footage and MP4 for easy sharing online.