Used Sony HDR-CX500V 32GB Flash Memory Handycam Camcorder with 12x Optical Zoom, 150x Digital Zoom and 3.0" Touch Panel LCD Screen

SKU: US1428639

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2010-11-09T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

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What I Like: The Stabilizer is very effective. The memory is enough to record 4 hours full HD. The slow motion option is very useful, but is recorded at lower quality, and only for 3 seconds. It has Manual WB and focus. It records Full HD BUT is very compressed. The low light performance is good, BUT the camera use up to 18 db Gain automatically. The camera has no moving parts and will last forever. It has night shot. What I dislike: The Manual exposure is a mixture between auto Iris, auto SS and auto Gain. It is not really Manual exposure. I feel that the camera is missing an optical ND filter. If you register this camera on the Sony SA website, you will not find this camera in the list. AVCHD is very compressed. Too expensive. What I want: Manual Iris Manual SS Manual gain Kelvin control for WB A Long life battery as standard. A higher bit rate with more memory. Manual sound Gain and mic input. Switchable modes between PAL and NTSC. A Wider lens. Why did I buy this Camera? I want to use it on a 35mm adapter. I though that is had Manual Iris, SS and gain. It will last forever. I got R 1000 discount because it was the last one.

Rainerfilm

2010-08-05T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

AMAZING piece of Technology!!

I bought this camera on Ebay brand new and have had for 5 months now. SOOOO nice! I had someone record my wedding in BLU RAY format and can watch it right on my Playstation 3! I also took it to Hawaii on my Honeymoon and the video quality is AMAZING! also, the 12MP picture quality is like nothing I have ever seen before. The focus sometimes was a littly screwy but if you auto focus a couple times and have some patience you will get an amazing quality shot EVERYTIME! I LOVE Sony and every product they release. I swear by Sony. I will recommend them til I am in my grave! Here is a sample pic of what the camera can do in low lit situations...its a pic of a duck nested next to a building in a nearby town where I live in NY. Buy this camera.....you wont need another for YEARS to come!

DJDubYa

2010-04-17T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excelent camera

This thing is just awesome, video rec. and playback are superb in low light, even on your tv. You know your shooting in HD, pic quality is the best I've ever seen. I have pleanty assories which make it the ultimate camera. you will be amazed at all the features and quality of this camera. Maybe the last one you'll ever need at least for 7 or 8 years till they think something else up.

stereo949

2010-01-20T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Work in progress

I bought this one after I another Sony HD which was a disaster under low light. On this one, the vedio looks good on playback mode on the LCD, when I hooked it up to HD TV. the lowlight problem came up. I adjusted the TV color etc ... still not satisfied. I do not think people who make these things understand why I wanted to buy the produst. It is to record my childern's growth at HOME. Make it work in low light.

Jagger

2010-01-03T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Top of the line and the best camcorder out there!

This is THE best camcorder you can buy right now. It is first off compact and easy to handle and the picture is unreal. Crystal clear HD images and numerous gadgets on this thing make it the best. The only camcorder with nightvision and GPS and it is simply awesome! Hook this up to an HD TV or download images to a computer or the Sony HD Recorder and is is a snap. And yes it works great on iMovie on Imac.

mattliptak

2009-12-27T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Almost perfect....

Hopefully a firmware upgrade would be made for these better cams from Sony. Perhaps a better menu system could be pushed out in this manner soon???

clr4tkf

2009-12-21T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome Camcorder

I am so happy with this camera. Awesome purchase! This camcorder fits perfectly in your hand. It is so light and with better quality image than its predecessors. My previous camera was a Sony HDR-SR11, here is a comparison The CX500V is: -Smaller and less bulky. It is easy to carry when going on vacation. This means less missed memories due to not carrying the camera due to the size. -Picture quality is improved. Big difference in low light condition. -Less noisy -It is easier to turn on. Just flip open. -Faster response when turned on since there is no hard drive. -HDR was more fragile because of the memory card and not a hard drive. -Bigger LCD Here are the cons: The only thing I really miss is the adaptor that made the connection with the computer so easily. Now I have to plug the AC adaptor and the USB cable separately. If you can afford it, go ahead. Make it yours!!!

Karlthereviewer

2009-12-08T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Very nice camcorder

This is the first camcorder I've ever had in my life. I bought this camcorder from Sony Style to take movies of my grandchildren and family, my reef fish tank and my guitar playing. I want to post them on You Tube. I have not been disappointed so far. By the way the Sony Style store matches the prices of any Camera store or big store like Best Buy, Compusa, Walmart etc, not online only stores that don't have a brick and morter building which is fair. It took a little detective work but I found a 2 stores in NYC that are on the web, B&H and J&R, Sony will match their prices just bring in a printout. I will admit I've only have the camcorder one week so far so I've been taking my time reading the manual which I got online at retrevo.com so it's easier to read. The manual is a little tricky because it bounces around but after a while I'm getting there. The sound on the cx500v is very good. The indoor movies are great and I haven't made any adjustments since I don't know better anyway. I will say that by going to avsforum.com for many weeks in advance it helped prepare me a lot. One little thing is the start/stop button for recording is tough to touch without shaking the camcorder. Sony added another way by having a red box on the left corner of the LCD to push without shaking the cam. Also I noticed the zoom in and out is also on the screen and zooms at a nicer pace to keep the focusing in tack. I bought an external hard drive for storage and I bought the Sony Vegas software for editing that I haven't received yet. Adjusting to your finger grip takes a while to get used to because the cam is so small. I was considering the XR500V because of that reason but with the ability to start and stop recording and the zoom right there it makes it a snap. Also when holding the LCD with your left hand you steady the cam better. So far so good, very impressive. A five star camcorder in my eyes.

Marlinman

2009-10-26T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Light, low power consumption, no earphone jack.

Flash memory camcordia is more reliable than hard disk recorder, as the storage system is more resistant to shock!

andremac

2009-10-03T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Video Camera

This camera is small compact, and feature packed. There will be people who will claim that there isn't enough internal memory for filming. Unless you don't download or create the DVD video of what you are filming, then there is never enough memory. Easy to use, and the image stability is awesome. Full zoom on people and objects keeps image very stable. Great job Sony.

DVSD3873

2009-09-11T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent camera! Better than top of line Canon!

Outstanding low light performance and amazing shake reduction technology. If you need a high-end flash camcorder, this is the one! I returned my Canon Vixia HFS100 because this Sony is much better quality and value for the money!

VicI

2009-08-29T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Wow!

Sony has outdone themselves - this camcorder solves the 2 biggest issues - low light and stable image. You can walk around with this camera and it is like you are on roller skates - panning also seems much smoother - not jumpy. Low light is unreal - blacks are black - not washed out gray with noise. There is literally no noise with this thing. Smileshutter is cool but not always dead on. Size and weight ideal - fits in pocket but not so small and light that you lose control - no moving parts. Lens is tack sharp - bokeh is much improved over the older aperture blade configurations. Best new purchase in a long time - nothing ruins videos more than shaky hands and low light and this solves it. Kudos to Sony!

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Sony HDR-CX500V 32GB Flash Memory Handycam Camcorder - SKU#1428639 Specifications

  • Video Format

    HD: MPEG4 AVC/H.264; SD: MPEG2

  • Video Signal

    HD: 1920x1080/60i; SD: NTSC color, EIA standards

  • Assignable Dial

    Yes

  • Light/Flash

    Yes

  • Manual / Auto Lens Cover

    Auto

  • Memory Stick slot

    Memory Stick PRO Duo Media

  • S/S & Zoom button on LCD

    Yes

  • Imaging Device

    1/2.88" "Exmor R" CMOS sensor

  • Processor

    BIONZimage processor

  • Pixel Gross

    6631K

  • LCD Screen

    3.0" wide touch panel Clear Photo Plus LCD display (230k pixels)

  • Video Actual

    4150K Pixels (16:9), 3110K Pixels (4:3)

  • Video Resolution

    1920 x 1080

  • Still Actual

    4500K Pixels (16:9), 6000K Pixels (4:3)

  • Still Picture Resolution

    12 megapixel

  • Recording Media

    32GB Non-Removable Flash memory; Memory Stick PRO DuoMedia (Sold Separately)

  • Recording and Playback Times

    32GB Flash: High Definition (5.1ch): FH = up to 225 min., HQ = up to 455 min. SP = up to 575 min., LP = up to 740 min. Standard Definition (5.1ch): HQ = up to 460 min., SP = up to 680 min., LP = up to 1300 min.

  • Battery Type

    InfoLITHIUM with AccuPowerMeter System (NP-FH60)

  • Power Requirements

    7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)

  • Power Consumption (in Operation)

    3.6W

  • PhotoTV HD

    Yes

  • Recording Format

    Dolby Digital 5.1

  • Microphone

    Built-in Zoom Microphone

  • Face Detection

    Yes

  • Image Stabilization

    Optical SteadyShotw/ Active Mode and 3-way Shake Cancellation

  • Smile Shutter technology

    Yes

  • Dynamic Range Optimizer

    Yes

  • Quick On

    Power on by LCD

  • Memory Stick PROMedia Compatibility

    Yes

  • Dual Record

    8.3 megapixel

  • Still Image Mode(s)

    JPEG

  • Hybrid

    Yes

  • Scene Mode(s)

    Auto, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Beach, Snow

  • Audio/Video Remote Terminal

    Video / S Video / Audio / Component Out / Remote

  • Analog Audio/Video Output(s)

    Included (via A/V Remote Terminal)

  • Digital Audio/Video Output(s)

    HDMI

  • USB Port(s)

    Hi-speed (2.0 compliant)

  • Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s)

    Supplied (via A/V Remote jack)

  • HDMIConnection Output(s)

    Yes (mini)

  • Headphone Jack

    No

  • Microphone Input

    No

  • S-Video Output(s)

    Sold separately (via A/V Remote jack)

  • Active Interface Shoe

    Yes

  • Lens Type

    G Lens

  • 35mm Equivalent

    43 - 516mm (16:9), 52 - 624mm (4:3)

  • Aperture

    F1.8-3.4

  • Digital Zoom

    150x

  • Filter Diameter

    37mm

  • Focal Distance

    5.5 - 66.0mm

  • Focus

    Full range Auto / Manual (Touch Panel)

  • Shutter Speed

    Scene Selection, 1/8-1/725; STD, 1/60-1/725

  • Minimum Illumination

    STD, 11 lux (1/60 Shutter Speed); LOW LUX, 3 lux (Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed)

  • Optical Zoom

    12x

  • Exposure

    Yes (Touch Panel)

  • Resolution

    12 megapixel still

  • Low Light Capability

    NightShot

  • x.v.Color

    Yes

  • Face Index

    Yes

  • Film Roll Index

    Yes

  • Digital Picture Effect(s)

    No

  • Fader Effect(s)

    Black, White

  • Picture Effect(s)

    No

  • Photo Capture from Movie

    Yes

  • PictBridge Compatible

    No

  • Easy Operation

    No

  • Multiple Language Display

    Yes

  • Slide Show Mode

    Yes

  • BRAVIA Sync

    Yes

  • Weight (Approx.)

    w/o battery: 13oz (370g), w/ battery: 1lb 0oz (450g)

  • Dimensions (Approx.)

    2 1/2 x 2 5/8 x 5 3/8 inch (62 x 65 x 133mm)

  • Accessory Shoe

    Yes (Active Interface Shoe)

  • Supplied Software

    PMB Ver.4.2.14 Supported by Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack4 (SP4), Windows XP Service Pack3 (SP3)(32bit) Windows Vista Service Pack1 (SP1)(32bit). Not supported by Mac OS

  • Warranty

    Sony 1 year parts & 90 days labor limited warranty

About Sony HDR-CX500V 32GB Flash Memory Handycam Camcorder - SKU#1428639

The Sony HDR-CX500V 32GB Handycam Camcorder allows to shoot gorgeous 1920 x 1080 high-definition video and 12.0 megapixel still images. Boasting 32GB of embedded flash memory, the HDR-CX500V Handycam camcorder is outfitted with a professional-quality Sony G lens and a new, larger Exmor RCMOS image sensor for superior low-light performance.

This fully-loaded camcorder also features GPS capabilities, Face Detection with Face Touch and Smile Shutter technology. Plus, Optical SteadyShot image stabilization with Active Mode compensates for greater degrees of camera shake and provides a stunning level of image smoothness while 3-Way Shake-Canceling adds electronic roll stability for even smoother video capture

Sony HDR-CX500V 32GB Flash Memory Handycam Camcorder - SKU#1428639 Features

  • 1920 x 1080 high definition video recording:1920 x 1080 high definition resolution lets you record your memories in exceptional Sony Full High Definition quality
  • 12 megapixel still image capture: 12 megapixel still image capture lets you take stunning, high resolution digital photos
  • 32GB Flash memory: The built-in 32GB embedded Flash Memory can record and store up to 24 hours of high definition video footage (HD LP mode), or up to 42 hours of standard definition footage (SD LP mode).
  • 1/2.88" "Exmor R" CMOS image sensor with ClearVid array: A 1/2.88" Exmor R CMOS image sensor delivers bright, vivid, spectacularly detailed video footage, also 12 megapixel still images.With 6MP video resolution, the image sensor captures video at 4 times the density of high definition resolution.
  • Back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS sensor: Experience stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced grain with the newly developed, back-illuminated "Exmor R" sensor. The "Exmor R" sensor relocates the photo diodes above the support circuitry
  • Map Index function: Map Index uses the geotagging capabilities of the built-in GPS receiver to "tag" your shot locations on a map in the camcorder, offering a new way to easily search and find a desired scene by location or view where a scene was captured.
  • Smile Shutter technology for still and dual capture: Smile Shutter technology lets the camcorder automatically take still photos when your subject smiles, even while shooting high definition video. You can also set the sensitivity and choose child, adult, or auto priority.
  • Face Detection technology for Video Footage and Digital Still Photos: Made possible by the BIONZ image processing engine, Face Detection technology recognizes up to 8 faces anywhere in the frame and by selecting the most prominent.
  • 3.0" wide touch panel Clear Photo Plus LCD display (230K pixels):The 3.0" wide (16:9) touch panel Clear Photo Plus LCD display renders sharp, bright, photo-quality images, letting you compose and share video and still images more easily -- even outdoors.
  • Power On by opening LCD display: Power on your camcorder by simply opening the LCD display.
  • Highlight Playback: Why spend hours editing your movies when you can let your camcorder do it for you? Highlight Playback uses several criteria - including Face Index, Smile Shutter technology, Dual Capture and time range.
  • 12X Optical / 150X Digital Zoom: 12X optical zoom helps to bring the action close up from far away. In addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation means that digital zooming (up to 150X) is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zoom.
  • Dolby Digital 5.1ch recording with Built-in Zoom Mic:Dolby Digital 5.1 channel recording captures active sounds coming from all directions, so you can experience your home movies the way you experienced them while recording. The Built-In Zoom Mic focuses audio recording on your subjects in sync.
  • Active Interface Shoe: The Active Interface Shoe lets you mount Intelligent Accessories, such as external lights and microphones, which can help extend the capabilities of your camcorder.
  • Dual Record with 8.3MP still image capture: Dual record capability lets you capture 8.3MP still images while shooting high definition video, so you can capture those special moments without having to switch recording modes.
  • Smooth Slow Record: The Smooth Slow Record mode increases the record rate from 60 frames per second (fps) to 240 fps, allowing you to capture 3 seconds of fast motion and play the video back in 12 seconds. This is a great tool for analyzing a golf swing or a viewing a bird in flight.
  • Assignable Dial: An assignable dial on the front of the camcorder can be programmed to control a variety of settings, including focus, exposure, AE (Auto Exposure) Shift and WB (White Balance) Shift.
  • Built-in Intelligent Flash: For added clarity and detail when taking pictures in low-light situations, the built-in flash improves pictures and reduces shadows.
  • x.v. Color technology for superior color:x.v. Color technology enables the HDR-CX500V to capture nearly twice (1.8x) as many viewable colors as the standard RGB color range, resulting in more natural, life-like images.
  • USB 2.0 interface: A USB 2.0 interface provides an easy way to connect your camcorder to a compatible PC for fast transfer of video and still images for editing.
  • HDMI connection: The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is a compact audio/video connector interface for transmitting uncompressed digital streams.
  • BIONZ Image Processor: The BIONZ Image Processor works in conjunction with the "Exmor R" CMOS sensor with ClearVid array for pristine imaging. The BIONZ image processor provides Data Noise Reduction, Faster Image processing and Data compression to preserve videos and images.
  • Film Roll Index: Like chapters in a book, Film Roll Index helps you easily find desired scenes in video footage. When using this feature, the camcorder previews the beginning of scenes and can create scene indexes set at specified display intervals (3, 6, or 12 seconds and 1 or 5 minutes).
  • Face Index function: Face Index makes it easier than ever to find and play back the right video scene. Using Face Detection technology, Face Index indexes your video footage according to the faces detected in each scene.
  • Burn Direct to DVDirect express DVD burner (sold separately): The HDR-CX500V supports a direct connection to the VRD-P1 DVDirect DVD burner (sold separately). The camcorder down converts HD to SD automatically when connected to the P1

What's in the box:

  • Sony HDR-CX500V 32GB Handycam Camcorder
  • AC Adaptor (AC-L200)
  • Battery Pack NP-FH60
  • Sony HVL-HL1 3-Watt Video Light
  • USB Cable