New Sony Camcorders Are Out: HDR-CX500V and HDR-CX550V

Since Sony pushed out a new DVD recorder announced a few hours ago, it is a good time to compliment it with some device that actually can get that content in the first place. Sony introduced two new flash based HDD camcorders: HDR-CX500V and HDR-CX520V. According to press release both camcorders “capture full 1920×1080 high-definition video and up to 12-megapixel photos on a 64GB or 32GB internal flash memory, respectively, offering up to 25 hours of HD video (LP mode).

“These models combine the best in digital imaging technology, strengthening Sony’s industry leadership and meeting demand for both quality camcorders and HD video,” said Kelly Davis, director of the camcorder business for Sony Electronics. “Expanding our lineup to include Handycam camcorders with large capacity embedded flash memory allows us to offer consumers flexible recording solutions concentrated in a very portable, compact body.”

Interesting new features were added: 3-Way Shake Canceling – this feature reduces hand shake in three directions – vertical and horizontal shake corrected by optical image stabilization and the third, by way of electronic image stabilization, facilitates correction for lateral-roll shake. Face Touch allows users to select a person to be prioritized by the camcorder simply by touching a detected face on the screen.The camcorders prioritize and optimize focus, skin color, and brightness for the selected individual, even if they leave the scene, for the entire recording session. This new feature is a function of Face Detection, which also incorporates Smile Shutter™ technology to capture candid smiling photos while simultaneously recording video. When Face Touch is activated, the Smile Shutter feature only activates automatically in response to the smiles of the selected person.

GPS, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ HX media are among other usual functions we are used to see on a Sony camcorder. Good news is a 32 GB Memory Stick will be available in September and will be a nice addition to your recording frenzy.