Sony HDR-XR500V 120GB High Definition Camcorder

Sony's HDR-XR500V 120GB High Definition Camcorder features a built in GPS, 12.1 MP still image capture, 1920 x 1080 high definition video recording, a 3.2-in wide touch panel LCD display, and more!
Features
Video
Format : HD: MPEG4 AVC/H.264; SD: MPEG2
Video Signal : HD: 1920x1080/60i; SD: NTSC color, EIA standards
Weights and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx.) : 2 7/8 x 3 x 5 1/2 inch (71 x 75 x 137mm)
Weight (Approx.) : w/o battery: 1lb 1oz (500g), w battery: 1lb 4oz (580g)
Hardware
Assignable Dial : Yes
Light/Flash : Yes
Manual / Auto Lens Cover : Auto
Memory Stick slot : Memory Stick PRO Duo Media1
S/S & Zoom button on LCD : Yes
Viewfinder : Wide (color 123k)
General
Imaging Device : 1/2.88" "Exmor R" CMOS sensor
Pixel Gross : 6631K
Processor : BIONZ image processor
Recording Media : 120GB Non-Removeable Hard Disk Drive Memory Stick PRO Duo Media (Sold Separately)
Recording and Playback Times : 120GB HDD: High Definition: FH = up to 870 min., HQ = up to 1770 min. SP = up to 210 min., LP = up to 2870 min. Standard Definition: HQ = up to 1770 min., SP = up to 2620 min., LP = up to 5020 min. When using 16GB Memory Stick PRO Duo Media (sold separately): High Definition: FH = up to 110 min., HQ = up to 230 min. SP = up to 280 min., LP = up to 375 min. Standard Definition: HQ = up to 230 min., SP = up to 340 min., LP = up to 655 min.
Still Actual : 4500K Pixels (16:9), 6000K Pixels (4:3)
Still Picture Resolution : 12 megapixel
Video Actual : 4150K Pixels (16:9), 3110K Pixels (4:3)
Video Resolution : 1920 x 1080
Power
Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM with AccuPower Meter System (NP-FH60)
Power Consumption : 4.4W
Power Requirements : 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
Video Features
PhotoTV HD : Yes
Audio
Microphone : Built-in Zoom Microphone
Recording Format : Dolby® Digital 5.1
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term : Limited Warranty --- 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor
Convenience
Accessory Shoe : Yes (Active Interface Shoe)
Dual Record : 8.3 megapixel
Face Detection : Yes
Hybrid : Yes
Memory Stick PRO Media Compatibility : Memory Stick PRO Duo Media (Sold Separately)
Quick On : Power on by LCD
Smile Shutter : Yes
Still Image Mode(s) : JPEG
Convenience Features
BRAVIA Sync : Yes
Dynamic Range Optimizer : Yes
Easy Operation : Yes
Face Index : Yes
Fader Effect(s) : Black, White
Film Roll Index : Yes
Low Light Capability : NightShot
Multiple Language Display : Yes
Photo Capture from Movie : Yes
Scene Mode(s) : Auto, Twilight, Candle, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Beach, Snow
Slide Show Mode : Yes
SteadyShot® Image Stabilization : Optical SteadyShot image stabilization
White Balance : Auto / outdoor / indoor / Onepush (Touch Panel)
x.v.Color : Yes
Optics/Lens
35mm Equivalent : 43 - 516mm (16:9), 52 - 624mm (4:3)
Aperture : F1.8-3.4
Digital Zoom : 150x
Exposure : Yes (Touch Panel)
Filter Diameter : 37mm
Focal Distance : 5.5 - 66.0mm
Focus : Full range Auto / Manual (Touch Panel)
Lens Type : G Lens
Minimum Illumination : STD, 11 lux (1/60 Shutter Speed); LOW LUX, 3 lux (Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed)
Optical Zoom : 12x
Resolution : 12 megapixel still
Shutter Speed : Scene Selection, 1/8-1/800; STD, 1/60-1/800
Display
LCD Screen : 3.2" wide touch panel3 LCD display (921k pixels)
Inputs and Outputs
Active Interface Shoe : Yes
Analog Audio/Video Output(s) : Included (via A/V Remote Terminal)
Audio/Video Remote Terminal : Video / S Video / Audio / Component Out / Remote
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s) : Supplied (via A/V Remote jack)
Digital Audio/Video Output(s) : HDMI
HDMI Connection Output(s) : Yes (mini)
Headphone Jack : Yes
Microphone Input : Yes
S-Video Output(s) : Sold separately (via A/V Remote jack)
USB Port(s) : Hi-speed (2.0 compliant)