Sony's HDR-CX550V HD camcorder features photoTV HD, face detection, image stabilization, low light capability, smile shutter technology, dynamic range optimizer and more!

Specifications

Hardware

• Assignable Dial : Yes
• Light/lash : Yes
• Manual / Auto Lens Cover : Auto
• Media Card slot : Memory Stick^® PRO Duo Media and SD/SDHC (Class 4) media
• S/S & Zoom button on LCD : Yes

Video Features

• PhotoTV HD : Yes

Convenience

• Face Detection : Yes
• Image Stabilization : Optical SteadyShot image stabilization w/ Active mode (Wide to Tele)
• Low Light Capability : Yes
• Smile Shutter technology : Yes
• Dynamic Range Optimizer : Yes
• Embedded GPS : Yes
• Quick On : Power On by LCD
• x.v.Color : Yes
• Removable Flash Media Compatibility : Memory Stick^® PRO Duo MARK2 Media and SD/SDHC (Class 4) media (Sold Separately)
• Dual Record : 8.3 megapixel
• Face Index : Yes
• Film Roll Index : Yes
• Still Image Mode(s) : JPEG
• Hybrid : Yes Fader Effect(s) : Black, White
• Exposure : Yes (Touch Panel)
• Scene Mode(s) : Auto, Twilight, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Beach, Snow
• Photo Capture from Movie : Yes
• Slide Show Mode : Yes
• Accessory Shoe : Yes (Active Interface Shoe)
• Direct Copy : Yes
• Golf Shot : Yes
• Intelligent Auto : Yes (Landscape, Backlight, Twilight, Spotlight, Low light, Macro, Portrait, Baby, Walk, Tripod)
• White Balance : Auto, Outdoor, Indoor, One Push (via Touch panel)

Display

• LCD Screen : 3.5” Xtra Fine LCD display (921K)3 w/TruBlack technology
• Viewfinder : Wide (color 201k)

Video

• Format : HD: MPEG4 AVC/H.264; SD: MPEG2
• Video Signal : HD: 1920 x 1080/60i (FX & FH modes); SD: NTSC color, EIA standards

General

• Imaging Device : 1/2.88" back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS sensor
• Processor : BIONZ image processor
• Pixel Gross : 6631K
• Video Actual : 4150K Pixels (16:9), 3110K Pixels (4:3)
• Video Resolution : 1920 x 1080
• Still Actual : 4500K Pixels (16:9), 6000K Pixels (4:3)
• Still Picture Resolution : 12 megapixel
• Recording Media : 64GB Embedded Flash Memory Memory Stick^® PRO Duo Media and SD/SDHC (Class 4) media (Sold Separately)
• Recording and Playback Times : 64GB Embedded Flash Memory: High Definition: FX= up to 360 min., FH = up to 465 min., HQ = up to 935 min., LP = up to 1595 min. Standard Definition: HQ = up to 965 min.

Audio

• Recording Format : Dolby Digital 5.1
• Microphone : Built-in Zoom Microphone

Convenience Features

• Multiple Language Display : Yes
• BRAVIA Sync : Yes

Inputs and Outputs

• Audio/Video Remote Terminal : Video / S Video / Audio / Component Out / Remote
• Analog Audio/Video Output(s) : Included (via A/V Remote Terminal)
• Digital Audio/Video Output(s) : HDMI
• USB Port(s) : Hi-speed (2.0 compliant)
• Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s) : Supplied (via A/V Remote jack)
• HDMI Connection Output(s) : Yes (min)
• Headphone Jack : Yes
• Microphone Input : Yes
• S-Video Output(s) : Sold separately (via A/V Remote jack)
• Active Interface Shoe : Yes

Weights and Measurements

• Weight (Approx.) : w/o battery: 15oz (440g), w battery 1lb 1oz (490g)
• Dimensions (Approx.) : 2 5/8 x 3 x 5 3/4 inch (66 x 74 x 143mm)

Power

• Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM with AccuPower Meter System (NP-FV50)
• Power Requirements : 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
• Power Consumption (in Operation) : 3.4W

Service and Warranty Information

• Limited Warranty Term : Limited Warranty --- 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor

Optics/Lens

• Lens Type : G Lens
• 35mm Equivalent : Photo: 28.7 - 287mm (16:9), 26.3 - 263mm (4:3); Movie: 29.8 - 298mm (16:9), 36.5 - 365mm (4:3)
• Aperture : F1.8-3.4
• Digital Zoom : 120x
• Filter Diameter : 37mm
• Focal Distance : 3.8 - 38.0mm
• Focus : Full range Auto / Manual (Touch Panel)
• Shutter Speed : Scene Selection, 1/8-1/1500; STD, 1/60-1/1500; LOW LUX, 1/30-1/1500; Smooth Slow Rec., 1/240-1/1500
• Minimum Illumination : STD 11 lux1/60 Shutter Speed LOW LUX 3 lux1/30 Shutter Speed Nightshot 0 lux1/60 shutter speed
• Optical Zoom : 10x

Software

• Supplied Software : PMB Ver.5.00 Supports Windows XP Service Pack3 (SP3)(32bit), Windows Vista Service Pack2 (SP2)(32bit/64bit), Windows 7.
• Not supported by Mac OS.
• Operating System Compatibility : "Windows XP SP3  /Windows Vista SP2 /Windows7 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported.The Windows Image Mastering API(IMAPI)Ver.2.0 or later is required to use the function for creating discs. Starter (Edition) are not supported. Standard installation is required. Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment. "