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Sony HDR-XR550V 240GB High Definition HDD Handycam Camcorder | 
| Brand: Sony
Category: Photography
List Price: $1,399.00
Buy New: $1,079.00
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Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 508
Color: Silver
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Optical Zoom: 10
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.8
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 6 x 4.5
MPN: HDR-XR550V
Model: HDR-XR550V
UPC: 027242788749
EAN: 0027242788749
ASIN: B0031RGL1Q
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| Features:
| • | 1920x1080 Full HD Recording w/12MP still image | | • | 240GB Hard Disk Drive | | • | 1/2.88" 6MP back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS sensor | | • | Optical SteadyShot image stabilization w/ Active Mode | | • | Wide Angle G-Lens (26.3mm) with 10x Optical zoom |
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Product Description
Create beautiful 1920 x 1080 high-definition videos with the HDR-XR550V Handycam camcorder. Record your memories and snap 12.1-megapixel photos directly to the massive 240GB hard disk drive (HDD). An "Exmor R" CMOS sensor delivers superior low-light shooting performance while Optical SteadyShot image stabilization with Active Mode and 3-way Shake Canceling enables you to capture remarkably smooth video from wide angle to full telephoto shooting. A professional-quality Sony G Lens provides brilliant, accurate color reproduction and sharp, amazingly detailed images. And with Direct Copy, you can copy videos directly to an external hard disk drive (sold separately), all without a computer.
FEATURES: - 1920x1080 Full HD Recording - 1920 x 1080 high definition resolution lets you record your memories in exceptional Sony Full High Definition quality. Capable of 1080/60p playback via HDMI and compatible HDTV4 providing stunning clarity and incredibly detailed playback of your memories.
- 1/2.88" back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS sensor - A 1/2.88 "Exmor R" CMOS image sensor delivers bright, vivid, spectacularly detailed video footage, as well as 12 Megapixel still images. With 6 Megapixel (effective) video resolution, the image sensor actually captures video at four times the density of high definition resolution resulting in a sharper and more detailed 1920 x 1080 HD picture.
- Wide Angle G-Lens (26.3mm) - 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, a short, 26.3mm focal length offers a broader perspective for enhanced wide angle shooting in photo mode and 29.8mm in video mode. The six bladed iris allows for superb shallow depth of field ph
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| Customer Reviews:
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 Wonderful camera August 24, 2010
Claudius
I've had this camera for three months now and highly recommend it. The HD video quality (I only use the FX 24 Mbps mode) is stunning. I sometimes think the video is even more realistic looking than the actual scene being shot. I have added a Rode Stereo Video Mic and Vortex Warm Cards to good effect.
I would like to have more independent manual control over focusing, exposure, white balance, etc. It is possible to manually adjust these settings but there is only a small multipurpose rotary knob for this purpose. Also, you can't simultaneously adjust both aperture and shutter speed. A larger lens would be nice, native progressive mode framing, and XLR microphone inputs. In order to get these features, you would have to spend a few thousand dollars more.
I do have a quibble about the "12 Megapixel" still photos this camera is supposed to be able to shoot. Something is missing in them. The stills even lack the depth and vibrancy of the HD video the same camera produces. My wife's 3.3 megapixel camera (a Sony) produces much better stills. It wouldn't bother me a bit if Sony had simply not included a still photo option.
Fantastic Camcorder August 6, 2010
ALY (San Diego, CA USA)
XR550V is a fantastic camcorder. The quality of video is outstanding, ergonomics are top notch and having to almost never think about running out of tape/storage is great. However, the best attribute of this camcorder is the GREAT lens. It is one feature that makes this unit so handy for a typical family - no more moving left or right, forward of back - this lens is WIDE enough to capture it all, even in a LOW light. I am very happy with the HDR-XR550V and highly recommend it.
Great camera for the price, hard drive is awesome June 8, 2010
W. Savoy (Lafayette, Louisiana)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this camera to accompany my other Sony Z1U which shoots HD on HDV tapes using the HDV compression. This camera records the newer AVCHD compression onto a 240 GB hard drive, which is absolutely awesome. Even at the highest quality setting, I could record over 1900 minutes before having to delete anything. And when you're ready to capture, simply hook it up with USB, and your computer recognizes it as a disc. To edit the footage, you will need to convert the footage into Apple ProRes or Apple Intermediate Codec (if using a Mac, of course). Macintosh can not, at the time of writing this, edit the AVCHD footage NATIVELY (i.e. without converting it). I hear the new Final Cut 8 which is coming out soon should be able to do it. For the Windows users, I have a friend who edits ACVHD using a Pinnacle System and he doesn't need to convert.
The quality is GREAT- actually is sharper and looks better than my Sony Z1U, which cost $5000 when I bought it 4 years ago. Go figure. I definitely recommend this camera. I bought it to experiment with the new codec and planned to return it, now I think I'm going to keep it as a second cam. I love not having to record to tape all the time. It's so easy to capture! Get one!
Good, but could use improvement May 19, 2010
Rick
7 out of 9 found this review helpful
Pros:
* High quality video
* High quality still photos
* Internal hard disk drive, means no switching tapes
* Can use MemoryStick Pro Duo or SD memory cards
* Manual focus knob
* Small size
Cons:
* LCD touch screen still could use improvement
* I don't like that it turns on the moment you open the LCD panel
* No Firewire port, USB is much slower than Firewire for data transfer
* The GPS geotagging is limited to working only with the Sony software, which does NOT work with Macintosh. Geotagged photos are NOT recognized by iPhoto's "places" feature. Sony should have used real geotagging technology, instead of their proprietary geotagging which requires their proprietary software!
* The stupid thing is Sony took the time to include a Mac version of the Product Registration but NOT the software on the disk included with this camera.
* Doesn't include an HTMI cable, these things are cheap enough to supply one of Sony wanted to. I can buy an HTMI cable online for around $2-$3.
Overall, the video quality is good, but it leaves room for improvement.
Wonderful Camera May 14, 2010
Gary Woods
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
This camera has great balance of Automatic and Manual featues that integrate well. The My Menu setting lets you put all your most important manual features up front so when the Intelligent Automatic feature needs tweaking their fix is right at your fingertips.
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