Sony HDR-XR550V 240GB High Definition HDD Handycam Camcorder

March 11, 2010 by SmartReview
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**New for 2010** Sony’s latest HDD hard disk based high definition camcorder with a huge 240gb hard drive. Features a new wide angle G-Lens (26.3mm) with 10x Optical zoom. High end Optical SteadyShot image stabilization w/ Active Mode (compensates for greater degrees of camera shake to deliver smoother video). Compact size. Other features: 12 megapixel still images, Larger 3.5 inch Xtra Fine LCD display (921K pixels), built-in GPS to geotag your video or pictures or view your current location on the LCD map display. The HDR-XR550V has a Large 1/2.88-inch back-illuminated “Exmor R” CMOS sensor for better low light performance. Bionz image processor improves the speed and quality, as well as improving battery life. HDD Smart Protection protects the built in hard drive should you accidently drop your camcorder. Full HD (1920 x 1080) video capture.

The XR550V uses the AVCHD compression format (up to 24Mbps) to record high definition video. Professional Carl Zeiss lens with Steadyshot 10x optical image stabilization. Hookup to an HDTV through Component or HDMI. Dolby Digital 5.1 capable. Built-in Flash. USB 2.0 interface. Dedicated microphone and headphone inputs. Active interface accessory shoe for external microphones and lights. The built-in 240GB HDD will record approximately 22 hours of video at maximum HD quality. Face Detection, Smile Shutter, manual shutter control, Memory slot can take either Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media or SDHC cards, Viewfinder : (color 201K pixels) .

Dimensions: 2 7/8″ x 3″ x 5 3/4″ (20 oz).

Smart-Review Commentary: For 2010, Sony has introduced its best HDD camcorder. The HDR-XR550V has an enormous 240GB HDD drive. This camcorder has been designed for low light conditions using its large 1/2.88 Exmor CMOS imager. Reviews have confirmed that this camcorder performs well in low light. In addition you can take up to 12 megapixel still images and has been upgraded in 2010 with a much larger 3.5 inch (high resolution) LCD. This camcorder has the latest optical image stabilization technology to remove blurring during handheld use. Also new are dedicated microphone and headphone jacks. Built in GPS can tag your video so you know where you were (exactly) when it was shot. This camcorder also uses the highest possible quality (24mbps) when recording. Another important upgrade for this model is a wide angle lens, important when taking group shots, panoramas, and indoor shots. The new memory card slot can now accomodate SDHC cards as well as Memory Stick Pro Duo cards. Some great upgrades on this new model. This model is one of Smart-Review’s top consumer HDD camcorders for 2010.

Sony HDR-XR550V	HDR-XR550V 240GB HDD	HDR-CX550V 64GB Dual Flash
Camcorder Features *New 2010 Model Full HD Recording 10x Optical Zoom 240GB HDD GPS to Geotag 3.5 inch LCD HDMI Terminal for HDTV 12 megapixel Pics Optical Image Stabilization Large 1/2.88 inch imager 26mm Wide Angle Lens	Is this the best price?	Is this the best price?