Sony Handycam HDR-XR500E 

120GB Hard Disk Drive Full HD Camcorder

Featuring "Exmor R" CMOS sensor, 120GB hard disk drive and 12.1 Mega Pixels still image capture with professional-quality Sony G Lens. Additional features include Face Detection, Smile Shutter, and image stabilization.

"Exmor R" CMOS sensor

• Featuring a back-illuminated design that maximise and efficiently utlises the amount of light received. The result is reduced noise, smoother action sequences, and higher image quality, especially in low-light conditions.

Optical SteadyShot (Active)

• Optical SteadyShot (Active) mode uses a 10x wider camera shake correction angle than conventional image stabalizers to reduce camera shake. Now you can shoot smoother movie footage while chasing children or strolling around sightseeing.

Dolby® Digital 5.1 Creator

• Capture audio from all directions and encode it in real-time to create 5.1ch. Surround Sound. This means you can sit back and let Sony’s Handycam® camcorders deliver a cinematic theatre experience right in the comfort of your living room.

Face Detection

• Every smile captured remain sharp and clear! Detail of every facial feature is perfected and optimal image quality is achieved by automatically matching the focus, exposure, and colour of your recording to your subject.

Smile Shutter

• While shooting your original movie footage, Smile Shutter automatically detects and takes a photograph of your subject if he or she smiles. It’s a great way to record snapshots of smiling friends and family members!

BIONZ Image Processor

Sony G Lens