Sony HDR-XR550V 240GB High Definition HDD Handycam Camcorder
by Sony
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Manufacturer: SonyModel: HDR-XR550V
Color: Silver
Product 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
- Sony NP-FV100 Rechargeable Battery Pack (Retail Packaging)
- Sony VMC15MHD 5ft Mini HDMI to HDMI Coverter Cable
- Sony VMC30MHD 10ft high Definition Mini HDMI to HDMI Connecting Cable
- Sony HVL-HIRL IR NightShot and Video Light for Compatible Sony Camcorders
- Sony HVL-HL1 Video Light (3-Watt) for Compatible Sony Camcorders
Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Sony HDR-XR550V 240GB High Definition HDD Handycam Camcorder
Customer Review: Great camera for the price, hard drive is awesome
Summary: 5 Stars
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!
Description of Sony HDR-XR550V 240GB High Definition HDD Handycam Camcorder
Capture stunning 1920 x 1080 high-definition video and 12 Megapixel still images with the HDR-XR550V, which employs an "Exmor R" CMOS sensor for superior low-light performance and a 240GB internal hard disk drive. 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.Camcorders
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