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Sony HDR-XR150 review
Capture stunning 1920 x 1080 high-definition video and 3-megapixel still
images with the HDR-XR150 Handycam® camcorder. Equipped with an
"Exmor R" CMOS sensor for superior low-light performance, you can
also record and store your memories to the 120GB internal hard disk drive.
Go handheld and capture remarkably smooth video thanks to integrated
SteadyShot™ image stabilization with Active Mode. Capturing smiling faces
has never been easier thanks to Face Detection and Smile Shutter™
technologies. Plus, the vibrant 2.7" display is ideal for viewing and
composing your shots.
120GB 1 hard disk drive: A built-in 120GB 1 hard disk drive can record and
store up to 50 hours of high definition video footage (HD LP mode), or up
to 30 hours of standard definition footage (SD HQ mode). 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.
1080/60p playback via HDMI™ and compatible HDTV 4 1080/60p playback via
HDMI™ and compatible HDTV 4 providing stunning clarity and incredibly
detailed playback of your memories.
Face Detection w/ Face Priority With Face Priority, your camcorder
optimizes focus, color, exposure, and Smile Shutter™ technology for the
face you prioritize. Just touch the preferred face on the LCD display and
the camcorder will assign it priority, even if it leaves and returns to the
frame
Highlight Playback with Highlight Scenario playback FPO - 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 - to identify and
compile key scenes into a short, entertaining movie complete with music and
transitions.
SteadyShot® image stabilization with Active Mode: SteadyShot® image
stabilization with Active Mode represents the next step forward in Sony®
image stabilization technology. Active Mode improves on existing SteadyShot
image stabilization by allowing the camera lens to shift over a greater
range of motion. This allows the HDR-XR150 to compensate for greater
degrees of camera shake and deliver a stunning level of image smoothness.
Power On by opening LCD display: Power on your camcorder by simply opening
the LCD display.
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).
BIONZ™ Image Processor: The BIONZ™ Image Processor works in conjunction
with the "Exmor R" CMOS sensor for pristine imaging. The BIONZ
image processor also provides Data Noise Reduction, Faster Image
processing, and Data compression to preserve videos and images. In
addition, the BIONZ™ image processor enables Face Detection technology
and Sony’s Dynamic Range Optimizer for both video and still image
capture. The higher processing speed also allows Dual Recording to capture
still images while recording video.
One Touch Disc Burn: Easily burn a DVD copy of your footage using the
supplied PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software 9 . Simply connect the
camcorder to your compatible PC via a USB cable and press the One Touch
Disc Burn Button (DVD media sold separately) 12 .
HDMI™ connection output: The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
is a compact audio/video connector interface for transmitting uncompressed
digital streams. HDMI connects digital audio/video sources such as a
compatible camcorder, Blu-ray Disc™ player, a personal computer, a video
game console, or an AV receiver to a compatible digital audio device and/or
video monitor such as a digital television (DTV).
1920x1080 high definition video recording: 1920 x 1080 high definition
resolution lets you record your memories in exceptional Sony® Full High
Definition quality 2 . Capable of 1080/60p playback via HDMI™ and
compatible HDTV 4 providing stunning clarity and incredibly detailed
playback of your memories.
1/4" back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS sensor A 1/4”
"Exmor R" CMOS image sensor delivers bright, vivid, spectacularly
detailed video footage, as well as 3 megapixel still images.
2x faster Quick AF With the new and improved autofocus (AF) system, Quick
AF, the focusing speed is twice as fast compared to previous models.
Whether in bright daylight or in dimly lit environment, Quick AF ensures
fast, accurate, and consistent focus lock, enabling users to shoot in a
wide range of scenes without missing any important moment. Especially when
shooting night scenes where conventional AF might struggle to focus, thanks
to the much improved AF algorithm in Quick AF, users can now capture crisp
images, fast.
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.
2.7” Clear Photo™ LCD (230 K) display 3 The 2.7” Clear Photo™ LCD
(230 K) display 3 provides excellent viewing clarity with improved
resolution (211K pixels). The display rotates up to 270 degrees for
multiple viewing angles, as well as provides sharp, detailed images for
monitoring or playback. The convenient touch panel allows easy access to
menus and additional functionality such as spot focus and spot metering.
25X Optical / 300X Digital Zoom: 25X optical zoom helps to bring the action
close up from far away. In addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation means that
digital zooming (up to 300X) is clearer, with less distortion than previous
types of digital zoom.
Personalized Menu System New user friendly interface uses touch screen
technology to allow users to scroll through menus quickly and easily and
even create a personalized “My Menu” to bring together the functions
they use most. Users can spend more time recording memories and less time
in menus.
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. In
addition, you record an audio track to narrate the video footage.
Dynamic Range Optimizer: The D-Range (Dynamic Range) Optimizer function
adjusts the exposure and contrast of an image to counter the effects of
high-contrast shooting condition, allowing for a great shot. The D-Range
Optimizer suppresses “blackout” in dark areas such as shadows and
“whiteout” in bright areas such as skies. As a result, the captured
image appears as natural as the original scene.
Record and zoom controls on LCD frame: The HDR-XR150V features an
additional set of record and zoom buttons on the frame of the LCD screen,
give you more control and flexibility when holding the camcorder,
especially in overhead or low angle shots.
Media Card Slot For convenient storage and sharing of your images and
videos, the camera accepts Memory Stick Duo™ / Memory Stick PRO Duo™ /
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ media (sold separately) and SD/SDHC/SDXC media
(Class 4).
3 megapixel still image capture: 3 megapixel still image capture lets you
take high resolution digital photos.
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. 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.
Professional-quality Carl Zeiss™ Vario-Tessar lens: The
professional-quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens designed specifically
for compact camcorders. Precision ground optics help maintain the sharpness
and contrast of larger lenses, and SteadyShot™ image stabilization helps
reduce blur caused by camera shake.
Direct Copy to external HDD w/o 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, allowing you to utilize the camcorder’s handy
playback features.
Intelligent Auto (9 iAUTO modes) IIntelligent Auto mode goes a step beyond
traditional auto modes by analyzing your shot and then automatically
selecting the appropriate settings from nine distinct scene modes (60
different combinations possible): Portrait Mode, Smile Shutter, Backlight
Control, Scenery, Night Scenery Mode, High Sensitivity Mode, Macro Mode,
Baby Mode, Tripod, and Low Light Mode.
Includes Sony® PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software: Sony Picture Motion
Browser software offers a simple, intuitive way to transfer, sort, and view
your video and still images on your compatible PC. In addition, multiple
output options let you burn your memories to DVD, AVCHD, and Blu-ray
Disc™ media (sold separately), as well as take advantage of one click
upload to a number of popular video and photo sharing sites (compatible PC
and internet connection required) 9 .
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.
When it’s time to play back video, simply search for what you want by
selecting from among the detected faces displayed in the index.
x.v. Color™ technology for superior color: x.v. Color™ technology
enables the HDR-XR200V to capture nearly twice (1.8x) as many viewable
colors as the standard RGB color range, resulting in more natural,
life-like images. You can even experience this expanded color range on the
big screen when you connect your camcorder to x.v. Color capable displays,
including a wide range of Sony® BRAVIA® HDTVs.
Hybrid Recording to HDD or Removable flash media: Hybrid recording
technology delivers a new level of flexibility of capturing and
transferring your video footage and digital photos from the camcorder to
compatible viewing devices. Record to 120GB 1 hard disk drive or choose
instead to record to removable flash media (sold separately). You can even
select from various dubbing functions to easily copy video or still images
from the HDD to the removable flash media — without using a PC.
BRAVIA® Sync™ technology: BRAVIA® Sync™ technology 5 offers greater
ease of use in controlling compatible Sony products connected via an
HDMI™ (CEC) connection. HDMI connectivity provides a simple; high-quality
video and audio connection, with the ability to transmit HD video and up to
5.1 channel audio directly from the camcorder to compatible HDTVs via a
single HDMI cable, sold separately. With BRAVIA Sync (CEC) technology, the
HDMI connection also delivers the ability to control both the camcorder and
HDTV using a single BRAVIA® TV remote 5 and displays the camcorder’s
playback menu on screen for easier navigation.
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.
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