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Sony HDR-XR160 review
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
29.8mm focal length offers a broader perspective for enhanced wide angle
shooting.
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.
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.
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.
Direct Copy to external HDD without PC 13 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 HDTV 4 , allowing you to utilize the camcorder’s handy
playback features.
1920x1080 Full HD 60p Recording w/3MP still image 1920 x 1080 high
definition resolution lets you record your memories in exceptional Sony ®
Full High Definition quality. Capable of 1080/60p recording and playback
via HDMI ® and compatible HDTV 4 providing stunning clarity and incredibly
detailed playback of your memories.
42x Extended Zoom to get even closer to the action Extended Zoom works in
conjunction with 30x optical zoom to get even closer to the action while
maintaining HD image quality.
3.0” touch-screen Clear Photo LCD Plus™ display (230K) The 3.0” Clear
Photo LCD Plus™ screen 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.
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.
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.
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.
160GB 1 Hard Disk Drive A built-in 160GB hard disk drive can record and
store up to 54 hours of high definition video footage (HD LP mode) 1 . 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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