HDR-UX10 | HDR-UX10 High Definition DVD Handycam® Camcorder | Sony

HDR-UX10 High Definition DVD Handycam Camcorder

Model number: HDR-UX10

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Relive your memories with HD video and impressive 4 megapixel photos.

Series highlights: 2.3 MP ClearVid ™ CMOS sensor, BIONZ ™ image processor, 1920 x 1080 video, 4 MP still image capture, Face Detection technology for video, Hybrid recording, built-in zoom mic

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Position 6 Accessories

1920x1080 Recording

Record stunning, incredibly detailed video footage in the clarity of 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution.

BIONZ™ Image Processor

The advanced Sony BIONZ™ Image Processor uses hardware-based Large Scale Integrated (LSI) circuitry that improves camera response time, screens out noise before RAW data conversion, handles Dynamic Range Optimization processing, and prolongs battery life.

2.7" Wide¹ (16:9) Hybrid Touch Panel Clear Photo LCD Plus™ Display (211K Pixels)

The 2.7" Wide¹ (16:9) LCD screen provides exceptional viewing clarity with improved resolution (211K pixels). The display rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles, as well as provides sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback. The widescreen format makes shooting in 16:9 mode and composing shots even easier.

DVD Format Video Recording

The DVD recording format, in both MPEG2 (SD) and AVCHD™ format², delivers digital picture and sound quality comparable to that of MiniDV and High Definition, but on DVD. Playback of these DVDs couldn't be simpler (depending upon the playback device used). After finalizing the disc in the camcorder, the disc can play back in most DVD Players (SD), computers, Blu-ray Disc™ players, and even PlayStation® 3 video game consoles.

Dolby® Digital 5.1ch Recording

Record in Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound with the camcorder's built-in microphone. Recording in 5.1 channel surround sound allows you to experience your home movies with active sounds coming from all directions, so you can enjoy your personal home movies the way you experienced them while recording.

Easy Handycam Button

Using a camcorder can be intimidating for some people. With a press of the Easy Handycam Button, most of the advanced features of the camcorder are "locked out," letting you focus only the buttons essential for recording.

Active Interface Shoe

Sony's proprietary hot shoe makes it easy to use Intelligent Accessories, such as external lights and microphones, by providing power and on/off capability directly from the camcorder.

InfoLITHIUM® Battery with AccuPower™ Meter System

Unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) batteries, Sony's rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries are not subjected to a life shortening "Memory Effect," so you're free to charge the battery at any time. Additionally, Sony's exclusive AccuPower™ meter displays the battery time remaining in minutes, in either the viewfinder or on the LCD screen.

2.3 Megapixel ClearVid™ CMOS Sensor (with Exmor™ Technology) and BIONZ™ Image Processor

Sony's newly designed CMOS image sensor with delivers bright, vivid, and spectacularly detailed 2.3 megapixel (effective) video footage, as well as 4 megapixel still images -- all with prolonged battery life. Exmor™ technology captures images with high resolution and high sensitivity. In addition, the advanced Sony BIONZ™ image processor improves camera response time and screens out noise so the signal from each pixel is as pure as possible.

15X Optical / 180X Digital Zoom

The optical zoom helps to bring the action close up from far away. In addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zoom.

Hybrid Recording to DVD or Memory Stick® Media

Hybrid recording technology delivers a new level of flexibility for transferring your video footage and digital photos from the camcorder to compatible viewing devices. Record to DVD media, or choose instead to record to removable Memory Stick Duo™ media or Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media. You can even select from various dubbing functions to easily copy video or still images from Memory Stick media to DVD -- without using a PC. Images recorded or transferred to DVD can then be played directly most DVD Players (SD), computers, Blu-ray Disc™ players, and even PlayStation® 3 video game consoles to share your memories with friends and family.

Built-in zoom microphone with 5.1ch recording

Featuring Dolby® Ditigal 5.1 Creator, the built-in zoom microphone focuses audio recording on your subjects in sync with the camera's zoom lens, helping memories ring true with clear dialogue and crisp, discrete sounds.

Dynamic Range Optimizer

Powered by the exclusive Sony's BIONZ™ high-speed processing engine, D-Range Optimization preserves image data in bright highlights, such as suppressing "whiteout" in skies. When shooting in backlit settings, D-Range Optimization reveals more detail in shadows, preventing "blackout." As a result, the captured image appears as natural as the original scene.

Professional Quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T Lens

Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T lenses use highly advanced optics to deliver vivid image brilliance, true-to-life color saturation, and perfect renditions of subtle tones. The additional T coating further reduces unwanted glareand flare for increased contrast and color.

USB 2.0 Interface⁶

The USB 2.0 interface⁶ provides an easy way to connect your camcorder to a PC for fast transfer of video and still images for editing.

Face Detection for Video Footage and Digital Still Photos

Made possible by the BIONZ™ image processing engine, Face Detection technology recognizes up to 8 faces anywhere in the frame and automatically controls focus, exposure, and color to help capture smiling faces brightly and clearly. Face Detection also helps make skin tones look natural without affecting other colors in the image.

Exmor™ Imaging Sensor

Exmor™ technology captures video and still photo images with high resolution, high sensitivity, and exceptional detail. Advanced on-sensor A/D conversion yields rich tonal reproduction with high signal-to-noise ratio.

Dual Record

While recording video in High Definition you have the ability to capture still images directly to Memory Stick Duo™ media (sold separately).

DVD-R/-RW/+RW and +R DL (Dual Layer) Compatible³

Compatibility with a variety of DVD formats³ allows the ease-of-use and simplicity found in DVD media. With DVD+RW media there is no need to finalize the disc (minimum recording required); simply remove the finalized disc and insert the media into a compatible DVD or Blu-ray Disc™ Player.

Quick On

Missing an important scene can be frustrating, especially if the reason is because your camcorder is turned off. With the Quick On feature, the touch of a single button places that camcorder in Sleep mode. Another push instantly wakes the camcorder, so you'll always be ready to capture special moments.

Switchable HD/SD Format Recording

Record and play back both High Definition (HD)4 and Standard Definition (SD) video.

HDMI™ Connection with BRAVIA® Sync™ (CEC) Technology

HDMI™ connectivity provides a simple, high-quality video and audio connection, with the ability to transmit HD video and 5.1 channel audio directly from the camcorder to compatible HDTVs via a single cable. With BRAVIA® Sync™ (CEC) technology, the HDMI connection also delivers the ability to control both the camcorder and HDTV using a single BRAVIA TV remote.

Product Specifications

Convenience Features

Multiple Language Display : Yes
BRAVIA® Sync™ : Yes

Hardware

Assignable Dial : N/A
Light/Flash : Yes
Manual / Auto Lens Cover : Auto
Media Card slot : Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
S/S & Zoom button on LCD : Yes

Power

Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-FH60)
Power Requirements : 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
Power Consumption (in Operation) : 4.7W/5.0W/5.1W (VF/LCD/VF+LCD)

Video

Format(s) Supported : HD: MPEG4 AVC/H.264 SD: MPEG2
Video Signal : NTSC color, EIA standards

Audio

Audio Format : Dolby® Digital 5.1
Microphone : Yes (Built-in Zoom)

Display

LCD Screen : 2.7" wide¹ touch panel Clear Photo™ plus (211k pixels)
Viewfinder : Color Wide 16:9 (123K Pixels)

Inputs and Outputs

Audio/Video Remote Terminal : Yes
Analog Audio/Video Output(s) : Included (via A/V Remote Terminal)
Digital Audio/Video Output(s) : Yes (via USB)
USB Port(s) : Hi-speed (2.0 compliant)
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s) : Included (via A/V Remote Terminal)
HDMI™ Connection Output(s) : Yes (mini)
S-Video Output(s) : Available via A/V Remote (cable not included)

Service and Warranty Information

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

Video Features

PhotoTV HD : Yes

Convenience

Face Detection : Yes
Image Stabilization : O.I.S.
Low Light Capability : Super NightShot®
Dynamic Range Optimizer : Yes
Quick On : Yes
x.v.Color™ : Yes
Removable Flash Media Compatibility : Tested to support up to 8GB media capacity; does not support high speed transfer function; does not support Access Control security function.
Dual Record : Yes
Face Index : Yes
Film Roll Index : Yes
Still Image Mode(s) : JPEG
Digital Picture Effect(s) : Old Movie
Hybrid : Yes
Fader Effect(s) : Black, White
Hybrid Plus : N/A
Picture Effect(s) : Monotone, Sepia, Pastel
Exposure : Touch Panel
Scene Mode(s) : Auto, Twilight, Twilight Portrait (Still only), Candle, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Beach, Snow
USB Streaming : N/A
Dubbing Button : N/A
Photo Capture from Movie : Yes
PictBridge Compatible : Yes
Easy Operation : Yes
Slide Show Mode : Yes
Accessory Shoe : Yes (Active Interface Shoe)
White Balance : Auto, Outdoor, Indoor, One-push (touch panel)

General

Imaging Device : 1/5" ClearVid™ CMOS sensor (with Exmor™ technology)
Processor : BIONZ™ image processo
Pixel Gross : 2300K
Video Actual : 1120K Pixels (4:3), 1490K Pixels (16:9)
Video Resolution : 1920 x 1080
Still Actual : 1990K Pixels (4:3), 1490K Pixels (16:9)
Still Picture Resolution : 4 megapixel
Recording Media : 3" (8cm) DVD (DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD+R DL), Memory Stick Duo™ Media, Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
Recording and Playback Times : High Definition: (Single Layer/Dual Layer) HQ+ = 15/25 min., HQ = 20/35 min., SP = 25/45 min., LP = 30/60 min. Standard Definition: (Single Layer/Dual Layer) HQ = 20/35 min., SP = 30/5 min., LP = 60/110 min. When using 8GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media (sold separately): High Definition: FH = up to 55 min., HQ = up to 115 min. SP = up to 140 min., LP = up to 180 min. Standard Definition: HQ = up to 115 min., SP = up to 170 min., LP = up to 5 hours 25 min.

Optics/Lens

Lens Type : Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T
35mm Equivalent : 49 - 735mm (4:3 Camera Mode), 40 - 600mm (16:9 Camera Mode)
Aperture : F1.8-2.6
Digital Zoom : 180x
Filter Diameter : 30mm
Focal Distance : 3.1 - 46.5mm
Focus : Full range auto / Manual (Touch Panel)
Progressive Shutter Mode : Yes
Shutter Speed : Auto, 1/30 - 1/250 (Scene Selection Mode)
Minimum Illumination : 5 lux (Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed )
Optical Zoom : 15x

Software

Supplied Software : Picture Motion Browser Ver.3.0.00
Operating System Compatibility : Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP Professional, Windows Vista

Weights and Measurements

Weight (Approx.) : 1 lb 3 oz (560g) with Battery
Dimensions (Approx.) : 2 3/8 x 3 3/4 x 5 3/8 inch (58 x 93 x 134mm)

In the Box

Remote Commander® Remote Control (RMT-835)
Application CD-ROM w/ Driver

Power Adapter/In-Camera Charger (AC-L200)
Component Video Cable
USB Cable

InfoLITHIUM® Rechargeable Battery (NP-FH60)
Multi A/V Cable (Stereo)
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HDR-UX10 4.7 5 3 3

Great HD camcorder Very nice camcorder that I can record video on both mini DVD and memory stick. Still pictures are nice enough for 4x6, suitable for travelers that they no longer need to bring both camcorder and camera. I owned Hi-8 Sony in past, then tried some different digital camcorders. Now I get back to Sony due to its Steady Shot feature. Its Image Stabilitzation Technology has made both video and still image nice. May 7, 2010

Awesome Camcorder I bought this camcorder for 315 dollars. Open box , but looks like new. Its a great product from Sony. Multiple options for the Media. Easy upload and import softwares. I love this camcorder. January 23, 2010

Amazing Camcorder The Sony HDR-UX10 is an amazing HD video comcorder. The picture quality is outstanding. The still picture mode is also amazing. Even though the still images are only 4 megapixels, the pictures come out clear.The design of the camera is great and it feels so comfortable in the hand. One of my favorite features is that the camcorder can record to either a mini DVD or a memory stick. The only problem I had with it was sometimes the CMOS sensor has some sort of problem and the LCD screen just goes pink. This is a rare occurance but it happens. July 10, 2009

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VIEW FOOTNOTES

1. Viewable area measured diagonally.

2. Camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD™ format. Using the enclosed PC software, high definition footage can be copied onto DVD media. However, DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be used with DVD based players or recorders, as the DVD player/recorder may fail to eject the media and may erase its contents without warning. DVD media containing AVCHD footage may be played on a compatible Blu-ray Disc™ player/recorder or other compatible device.

3. DVD media/formats are not universally compatible.

4. HD viewing requires a Sony HD connector cable or HD Cyber-shot Station® cradle and HDTV. All sold separately.

5. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other

6. Not all products with USB connectors may communicate with each other due to chipset variations.

7. Actual battery life will vary based on product settings, usage patterns, battery and environmental conditions.

8. Compatible BRAVIA® HDTV and special TV settings are required. Further details are available in the BRAVIA® TV instruction manual.

10. Requires BRAVIA Sync feature in each product. Please refer to owner's manual to determine compatibility.

Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Clear Photo, ClearVid, Handycam, i.LINK, InfoLITHIUM, like.no.other, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, NightShot, Remote Commander and SteadyShot are trademarks of Sony. Carl Zeiss and Vario-Sonnar are trademarks of Carl Zeiss. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary.

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