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Sony HDR-CX700 review
Manual Control (Iris/Shutter/Exposure/White Balance) Get the most out of
your camcorder with enhanced manual controls. The assignable dial allows
for control of focus, exposure, white balance, iris, and shutter speed.
Wide Angle G lens to capture everything 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. In addition, the
26.3mm focal length offers a broader perspective for enhanced wide angle
shooting.
14x Extended Zoom to get even closer to the action Extended Zoom works in
conjunction with 10x optical zoom to get even closer to the action while
maintaining HD image quality.
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 and have the focus follow the selected object.
Expanded recording/monitoring with mic/headphone jack Features dedicated
mic and headphone inputs for expanded audio recording options and
convenient monitoring of audio with headphones (external microphones and
headphones sold separately).
Highlight Playback creates movies with transitions for you Why spend hours
editing your movies when you can let your camcorder do it for you?
Highlight Playback identifies and compiles key scenes into a short,
entertaining movie complete with music and transitions. You can even
pinpoint the exact scene you want to include in the highlight reel.
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 or as a composite
“sequence shot” image, perfect for analyzing the nuances of a golf
swing, tennis serve, and other fast action.
CinemaTone presets and 24p recording for cinematic quality video For extra
control over image expression, CinemaTone technology is used to deepen the
color and recreate film-like color tones. Combined with 24p recording,
you’ll have some of the tools you need to fulfill your need for cinematic
expression.
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. Designed for compact cameras and camcorders, the
"Exmor R" sensor relocates the photo diodes above the support
circuitry, maximizing the light gathering area per pixel so you can shoot
with better results in lower lighting conditions.
3.0” touch-screen Xtra Fine LCD™ display (921K) w/TruBlack™
technology The 3.0” (16:9) Xtra Fine LCD™ screen (921K) displays sharp,
bright, vivid images, letting you compose a shot more easily — even
outdoors, while enabling you to change settings to best represent the
scene. TruBlack™ technology brings remarkably higher contrast delivering
more natural, realistic colors and easier viewing in bright conditions by
reducing glare.
5.1ch Surround mic for vivid and dynamic surround sound. 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.
Active Interface Shoe to attach intelligent accessories The Active
Interface Shoe lets you mount Intelligent Accessories, such as external
lights and microphones, which can help extend the capabilities of your
camcorder.
Clear Phase stereo speakers for true and 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.
Built-in USB cable for easy file transfer/charge The high-speed, built-in
USB 2.0 cable allows for easy connection to your computer for charging or
file transfer without having to remember separate cables. It also fits
conveniently into the hand strap so it’s out of the way until you need
it.
Built-in Flash The built-in flash will help you shed light on your subjects
when shooting still images, giving you more flexibility when capturing
memories.
96GB embedded Flash Memory for up to 40 hours of recording 1 The built-in
96GB 1 embedded Flash memory can record and store up to 40 hours of high
definition video footage (HD LP mode).
Advanced controls with expanded focus, zebra, and peaking The HDR-CX700V
provides advanced capture and control features that are often considered
the domain of professional cameras including expanded focus for precise
manual focus control, zebra and peaking for precision focus and exposure
adjustments.
Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization w/ 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. In addition, innovative 3-Way Shake-Canceling
adds electronic roll stability for even smoother video capture.
Color EVF (0.27” 201K) crisp clear video monitoring A color EVF
(electronic view finder) provides clear crisp representation of your video
allowing for proper framing, battery conservation, and increased stability.
Wind noise reduction for clear voice recording Wind Reduction reduces noise
and interference that is produced when wind passes over the microphone,
giving you a clearer and more enjoyable sound experience.
Event Browse groups photos/videos for you for easy reference 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. When used with the Highlight Playback feature,
making and sharing a highlight reel from your event is easy and fun.
Intelligent Auto (90 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 (90 different combinations possible): Landscape, Backlight,
Twilight, Spotlight, Low light, Macro, Portait, Baby, Walk, Tripod.
Direct Copy to external HDD without PC Store your memories in a whole new
way with the ability to copy videos from your camcorder directly to an
external hard disk drive 13 (sold separately), all without a computer. Your
camcorder can also access videos stored on the external hard drive for
playback on your HDTV4, allowing you to utilize the camcorder’s handy
playback features.
1920x1080 Full HD 60p Recording w/12MP still image capture The Sony ®
HDR-CX700V offers 1920 x 1080 high definition resolution letting you record
your memories in exceptional Full High Definition quality. Capable of 60p
recording and playback via HDMI ® and compatible HDTV 4 providing stunning
clarity and incredibly detailed and smoother playback of your memories.
Geotagging with built-in GPS receiver & NAVTEQ® maps A built-in GPS
receiver makes the HDR-CX700V 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. Tagged videos and still
images can be reviewed and played back using the Map Index function 7 on
the camcorder or once downloaded to your PC using the supplied PMB (Picture
Motion Browser) software 9 . Additionally, the receiver automatically
adjusts your camcorder’s clock to the proper time zone.
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