Sony a560L DSLR Camera and Lens

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DSLR-A560L

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Model Features: 14.2MP, 1080/60i Full HD Movies, Quick AF Live View, Auto HDR, 7 fps, 15-point auto focus, 3D Sweep Panorama, 3" tiltable LCD, 18-55mm zoom lens included

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The active photographer's camera.

Equipped with Quick AF Live View, the Sony α560 captures the fast action shots that other cameras miss. Take in the landscape with 3D Sweep Panorama¹ and see into the dark with Handheld Twilight and Multi-Frame NR modes. Preserve your memories with amazing Full HD 1080i movies².

Stunning Panorama Shots in 3D

Capture vast scenic vistas and 16:9 shots in spectacular 3D. As you sweep across the panorama, the camera records separate right?eye and left?eye images that make landscapes come alive on your compatible 3D television.
Expanded Live View Flexibility

With two Live View modes, the α560 expands your shooting opportunities. Quick Auto Focus Live View uses a second imager, eliminating the focus delay of other systems. Manual Focus Live View provides precise 100% view and 7x and 14x focus magnification for macro and tripod shots. The 921K 3" LCD tilts to let you frame high and low angle shots³.
Superb Images and Detail

A 14.2-megapixel Exmor™ APS HD CMOS image sensor and BIONZ™ image processing engine delivers significantly improved image quality with high-sensitivity shooting at up to ISO 12800 (ISO 25600 in Multi Frame Noise Reduction mode). Plus, separate chroma and luminance processing reduces noise in high sensitivity shots without blurring fine detail.
Dynamic Range Management

To capture the highlight and shadow of high contrast scenes, the α560 features both DRO and Auto HDR modes. DRO analyzes areas of an image to recover shadow detail while Auto HDR instantly takes three shots?best highlight detail from one shot, the best mid-tones from a second and the best shadow detail from a third for one incredible shot.
Responsive High-speed Shooting

Focus on a subject fast with the α560's 15-point autofocus sensor. Capture the decisive moment in sports or get the ideal baby photo with a fast shutter speed and up to 7 frames per second (fps) continuous shooting in Speed Priority mode. You can also shoot at up to 3 fps with Quick Auto Focus Live View.
Get the Best Shot

Quick AF Live View is enhanced with Face Detection and Smile Shutter™ technology. Face Detection helps you get the best shot by recognizing faces and optimizes focus, exposure and white balance. Smile Shutter technology automatically takes the shot when your subject smiles. Both can make the difference between missed shots and a cherished memory.

Screen images simulated.

Get the fast action that other cameras miss thanks with Sony's Quick AF Live View. Shooting with the α560L DSLR camera offers impressive features like Full HD 1080i movie mode and 3D Sweep Panorama™ mode that truly captures the true beauty of any landscape. And you will enjoy superb detail in dark settings with Handheld Twilight and Multi-Frame NR modes. Finally, up to 7 fps shooting, the freedom of interchangeable lenses and six Creative Style settings all combine to deliver serious performance with exceptionally high-quality results. The α560L comes with a DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 zoom lens.

14.2 megapixels; amazing pictures

You get incredible detail and gorgeous enlargements. Thanks to the APS-C sensor size and Sony's Exmor™ APS HD CMOS technology, the camera achieves high resolution with no penalty in low-light sensitivity or sensor noise.

Quick Auto Focus Live View

Unlike competing cameras, the DSLR-A560L is just as responsive in Quick Auto Focus Live View mode as in optical viewfinder mode. That's because, unlike the others, the A560 uses the same "phase detection" auto focus for Live View as for the optical viewfinder. While other Live View systems are severely restricted, Sony's performs superbly any time—even if you're shooting handheld or chasing after moving subjects like kids or pets.

Multi-frame NR

Experience incredible low-light shooting without a flash. The camera captures six images in a fraction of a second. Combining the data from all six, it creates a single image with a reduction in noise equivalent to two additional steps of ISO sensitivity. Sensitivity selectable up to ISO 25600. (Recommended for still subjects.)

Sweep Panorama™ mode

Capture expansive landscapes automatically. Press the shutter and sweep vertically or horizontally. The camera does the rest, continuously shooting images and stitching them together. Up to 23 MP image size.

7 fps continuous shooting

Up to 7 frames per second in Speed Priority mode can capture the decisive moment in sports or get the ideal baby photo. You can also shoot at up to 3 fps with Quick Auto Focus Live View.

Face Detection technology

The A560L enhances Quick AF Live View shooting with Face Detection technology, which helps you get the best shot by recognizing faces and applying the proper focus, exposure and white balance.

Graphic Display

Clarifies the relationship between aperture and shutter speed, as well as the effect each has on photographic results.

BIONZ® image processor

The newest version of Sony's BIONZ® image processor uses chroma noise reduction to deliver high-resolution, low-noise photos even at ISO 12800 sensitivity. This powerful Sony® Large Scale Integrated circuit (LSI) also delivers fast processing for quick response on data-intensive 14.2 megapixel images.

Low noise sensor processing

The camera gives you clean photographs, even in low light, thanks in part to two stages of noise reduction right in the Exmor™ image sensor.

HDMI™ output for HD viewing⁴

Connect your camera to a compatible HDTV and play back your images in stunning high definition.⁴ The A560 includes an HDMI™ output (HDMI cable required, sold separately). In addition, the BRAVIA® Sync system works with compatible Sony® BRAVIA HDTVs to let you control camera playback using the television's remote⁵.

Built-in Auto Pop-Up Flash

To help you shoot more effectively, the built-in flash automatically pops up and fires as needed when the camera is set to certain scene selection modes. The built-in flash can trigger a wireless accessory flash (sold separately). The integrated hot shoe enables you to expand your lighting options with a range of accessory flashes (sold separately).

Slot for two media types

For cost-effective, convenient storage and sharing of your images, the camera accepts Memory Stick PRO Duo™/Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ and SD/SDHC/SDXC media (Class 4 or higher recommended). (Media sold separately.)

RAW image capture

Saves your pictures as compact JPEG files or ultra-high quality RAW files or both. RAW files save images prior to de-mosaicing, white balance, sharpness and color enhancement. This retains maximum latitude for enhancing the image on your PC.

Remote capability

Works with the RMT-DSLR1 Remote Commander® wireless remote control, sold separately.

APS-C size HD CMOS image sensor

With 19.5 times the area of the typical camcorder⁸ image sensor, APS-C makes the difference between amateur and professional-looking video. The DSLR-A560L delivers an exceptional combination of high resolution capture, high sensitivity performance, and gorgeous, defocused backgrounds.

Focus Check Live View

For critical focus in macro and tripod shooting, the A560L also offers Focus Check Live View. Temporary 7x and 14x zoom views enable you to focus on extremely fine detail while the 1x view shows 100% framing in the LCD.

Auto HDR built into camera

Captures more scene dynamic range than a single exposure can handle—and more range than photo film. Combines the best highlight detail from one shot, the best mid-tones from a second and the best shadow detail from a third for one incredible shot. Captures in a split second. (Recommended for still subjects.)

Tiltable 3.0" LCD³

Even if you're completely comfortable with the optical viewfinder, Sony's tiltable LCD empowers your photography with a different point of view. Helps you frame high and low-angle shots that would otherwise be hit or miss. The LCD tilts up or down 90 degrees to capture a child's first steps or shoot over a crowd.

15-Point Auto Focus Sensor

To get the best shot under a wide range of situations, the A560L uses 11 AF points with four assist points make for flexible shot composition. Three cross sensors maximize precision.

Help Guide

Provides ready reference to advanced camera functions, helping to develop your confidence and skills as a photographer.

Powerful Supplied Software

To help you refine and manage your images, the A560 is equipped with comprehensive computer software, including Image Data Converter SR, Image Data Lightbox SR and Picture Motion Browser (PMB).⁹

Sony® Exmor™ technology

Conventional image sensors use only a handful of analog-to-digital (A/D) converters, which can slow you down. The Exmor™ sensor provides more than 4,000 column-parallel A/D converters. This helps enable continuous shooting at up to 7 frames per second.

Up to 5 fps continuous shooting

Up to 5 fps with continuous Auto Focus and Auto Exposure (optical viewfinder mode). Up to 3 fps continuous shooting (Quick AF Live View mode).

Six Creative Style settings

Control how the camera processes your images with six finishing styles: Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset and B&W. You can even fine-tune contrast, saturation, and sharpness to your personal taste.

Up to a 1050 Shots of battery life⁶

Take up to 1050 shots on a single charge (optical viewfinder mode)⁶; up to 560 shots (Live View mode)⁶ with Sony® Stamina™ battery power. Sony's InfoLITHIUM® battery system enables you to see the percent of power remaining, so you can keep shooting in confidence.

PhotoTV HD compatibility⁷

Optimizes compatible BRAVIA® televisions⁷ for gorgeous display of digital pictures.

Index and Slide Show Display

Quickly review your photos using 4- or 9-frame index views, or as an automatic slide show with fade-in/fade-out effect.

Full HD 1080/60i movies²

The DSLR-A560L captures Full HD video at 1920x1080/30p and records in 1920x1080/60i and is one of the very few DSLRs with exactly the same resolution and frame rate as most broadcast and cable HDTV channels. You also have the option of recording HD video in 720p in web friendly MP4 format.

More responsive Live View

Some Live View systems take a painfully long time to focus. Some even black out the LCD before focus. Either can cause you to miss shots. Sony's Quick Auto Focus Live View solves these problems, making it easier to get the best shot.

Hand-held Twilight

Get cleaner and sharper nighttime pictures—beyond the capability of traditional cameras—without using flash or a tripod. The camera captures six images in a fraction of a second. Combining the data with separate algorithms for still and moving parts of the picture reduces blur, minimizes noise and enables extraordinary detail.

3D Sweep Panorama™mode¹

Capture vast scenic vistas and 16:9 shots in spectacular 3D. As you sweep across the panorama, the camera records separate right-eye and left-eye images that make landscapes come alive on your 3D television¹. Records both JPEG and MPO file formats.

ISO 12800 sensitivity

Sony's Exmor™ CMOS image sensor employs new low-noise processing, for uncommonly clear pictures. The BIONZ® image processor with chroma noise reduction helps achieve low noise all the way up to ISO 12800, without sacrificing resolution.

Smile Shutter™ technology

Another Quick AF Live View enhancement, Smile Shutter™ technology automatically takes the shot when your subject smiles. Works with Quick Auto Focus Live View to capture spontaneous moments, making the difference between a missed shot and a cherished memory.

SteadyShot™ INSIDE stabilization

Image stabilization helps you take blur-free shots by compensating for camera shake. Typical DSLR systems build image stabilization into selected lenses only. SteadyShot™ INSIDE image stabilization is built into the camera body itself. You'll reduce blur with every a-mount lens, including macro and wide-aperture standard zoom lenses.

921K dot Xtra Fine LCD™ screen

Sony's Xtra Fine LCD™ monitor has 921K dots for superb resolution. The Anti Reflection (AR) coating increases visibility in direct sunlight.

Dynamic Range Optimizer

Improves results with backlit subjects and recovers details hidden in shadows. Settings include Auto, Level with a choice of five operating levels and Off.

Eight Scene Selection Modes

To help you get the shot, Scene Selection Modes optimize the camera settings for common shooting situations. Just turn the Mode Dial to select from Portrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night View, Night Portrait and Hand-held Twilight modes.

Anti-Dust Technology

Anti-Dust Technology helps keep the CMOS imager clean, resulting in consistently better pictures. First a static-free coating on the sensor’s low-pass filter helps repel dust. Then vibration automatically dislodges dust from the sensor each time you shut off the camera.

Eye-Start Autofocus

For maximum speed, Eye-Start Autofocus begins focusing as soon as you raise the camera to your eye. So the camera is ready to catch the perfect moment.

P/A/S/M exposure modes

The camera offers a full range of controls from the beginner's AUTO+ mode to P/A/S/M: Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and Manual. On-screen prompts help you refine your skills, build your confidence and exercise greater creative control.

Product Specifications

Recording

Media Type : Memory Stick PRO Duo™/Pro-HG Duo™ media; SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card
Color Space : sRGB, AdobeRGB
Still Image Mode : JPEG (Standard, Fine), RAW, RAW+JPEG
Still Image Size 16:9 : L size: 4592 x 2576 (12M) M size: 3344 x 1872 (6.3M) S size: 2288 x 1280 (2.9M)
Still Image Size 3:2 : L size: 4592 x 3056 (14M) M size: 3344 x 2224 (7.4M) S size: 2288 x 1520 (3.5M)
Panorama Still Image Size : Horizontal Wide: 12,416 x 1,856 (23M) Horizontal Std.: 8,192 x 1,856 (15M) Vertical Wide: 2,160 x 5,536 (12M) Vertical Std.: 2,160 x 3,872 (8.4M) 3D Sweep Panorama: Horizontal Wide: 7152 X 1080 (7.7M) Horizontal Std.: 4912 X 1080 (5.3M) 16:9: 1920 X 1080 (2.1M)
Video Format : AVCHD / MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC (H.264))
Video Mode : AVCHD: 1920 x 1080/ 60i (59.94i Interlace recording, 29.97 progressive image sensor output) Approx. 17Mbps (Average bit-rate) MP4 HD: 1440 x 1080/ 30p (29.97 Progressive) Approx. 12Mbps (Average bit-rate) MP4 VGA: 640 x 480/ 30p (29.97 Progressive) Approx. 3Mbps (Average bit-rate)
Video Resolution : 1920x1080/60i (59.94i, 29.97p sensor output)
Video Signal : NTSC color, EIA standards
Audio Format : Stereo Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC
Microphone/Speaker : Built-in Stereo Microphone

LCD Display

LCD Type : 3.0" TFT Xtra Fine™ LCD (921,600 pixels)
Angle Adjustment : Yes(Up/Down by 90 degrees (from the camera back))
Brightness Control : Auto/Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2)/Sunny Weather
Coverage : 100%
Live View : Continuous Live View (LCD/EVF Auto, selectable)
Real-time image adjustment display : Reflects: exposure compensation, white balance, creative style
Histogram : Yes (On/off)
Grid Display : Yes (On/off)
Customization : Grid, Histogram display, Digital Level Gauge, Grid Line, Magnified display for playback

Drive System

Burst Buffer : JPEG Standard (47 shots) JPEG Fine (27 shots) RAW (7 shots) RAW+JPEG (7 shots)
Continuous Shooting Speed : Continuous (up to 5fps(OVF), up to 3fps (Live View)) Speed Priority (7fps)
Drive Mode : Single-shot, Continuous shooting (Hi/Lo selectable), Self-timer (10/2 sec delay selectable), Remote commander (RMT-DSLR1 Sold Separately)
Flash Sync Speed : 1/160 seconds
Self-timer : 2-sec. or 10-sec. delay,
Shutter Speeds : 1/4000 to 30 seconds, bulb
Shutter Type : Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane shutter

Interface

Microphone Input : Yes
Accessory Shoe : Yes (Alpha)
BRAVIA® Sync™ : Yes, via HDMI with compatible BRAVIA HDTV
DVDirect : Yes, via USB
HD Output : HDMI (TypeC mini)
Memory Card Slot : Dual memory card slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo™/Pro-HG Duo™ media - SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card
PhotoTV HD : Yes, with BRAVIA Sync™ enabled HDTV and HDMI cable
USB Port(s) : USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage, PTP)

Software

Supplied Software : PMB (Picture Motion Browser) 5.3.01 Image Data Converter SR 3.2 Image Data Lightbox SR 2.2
Operating System Compatibility : Windows XP SP3 (64-bit and Starter Editions are not supported,Windows Image Mastering API(IMAPI)Ver.2.0 or later is required to use the function for creating discs.) Windows Vista SP2 (Starter Edition is not supported) Windows 7; Mac OS X(v10.4-?10.6) (Image Data Converter & Image Data Lightbox only, PMB is not Mac compatible)

Camera

Lens Compatibility : Sony A-mount lens
Lens Mount : Sony A-mount
Camera Type : Sony A-mount interchangeable lens digital camera

Optics/Lens

Lens Mount Type : Sony A-mount
Aperture : f/3.5 - 5.6
Aperture (Max.) : f/3.5 - 5.6
Aperture (Min.) : f/22 - 36
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) : 27mm - 82.5mm
Filter Diameter : 55mm
Lens Construction : Plastic
Lens Groups-Elements : 7 groups, 8 elements (2 aspheric surface)
Minimum Focus Distance : 9.84" (0.25m)
Angle of View : 76° - 29°
Aperture Blade : 7 blades (Circular aperture)
Aspheric Elements : 2 (3 surface)
Dimensions (Max. Diameter x Length) : 2-3/4 x 2-3/4" (69.5x69mm)
Distance Encoder : Yes
Internal Motor : Yes (SAM motor)
Lens Weight : 7.4 oz (210g)
Maximum Magnification : 0.34x (APS-C)

Focus Control

Focus System : TTL phase detection AF (CCD line sensors)
Focus Points : 15 points (3 points cross type), 11 points in Viewfinder mode
AF Modes : Single-shot AF, Automatic AF, Continuous AF, Manual Focus
Focus Area : Wide, Spot, Local (15 local areas selectable, 11 local areas in Viewfinder mode)
Focus Sensitivity : -1 EV to +18 EV (at ISO100 equivalent)
Focus Features : Predictive Focus Control, Focus Lock
AF Illuminator : Built-in flash, Range: approx. 3' - 15' (1m-5m)

Flash

Flash Compensation : +/-2EV in 0.3EV steps
Flash Coverage : 18mm (focal-length printed on the lens body)
Recycling Time : Approx. 4 sec.
Flash Bracketing : 3 exposures in 0.3/0.7 EV steps
Flash Metering System : ADI, Pre-flash TTL
Flash Modes : Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Hi-speed sync., Red-eye reduction (on/off selectable for Autoflash and fill-flash mode), Wireless
Flash Type : Built-in, Pop-up Auto
Guide Number : 12 (in meters at ISO100)

Weights and Measurements

Dimensions (Approx.) : Approx. 5-3/8 x 4-1/8 x 3-1/3” (137 x 104 x 84 mm) (W/H/D) excl grip & lens mount
Weight (Approx.) : Approx. 24 oz (679g) (excl battery & media) Approx. 21.1 oz (599g) (w/battery & media)

Service and Warranty Information

Limited Warranty Term : 1 Year Parts & Labor

Imaging Sensor

Imaging Sensor : Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor (23.4 X 15.6mm)
Processor : BIONZ™ image processor
Anti Dust : Charge protection coating on Low-Pass Filter and Image Sensor-Shift mechanism
Pixel Gross : Approx. 14.6 megapixels
Effective Picture Resolution : Approx. 14.2 megapixels
Focal Length Conversion Factor : 1.5x
Color Filter System : RGB primary color filters

Viewfinder

Type : Optical Viewfinder
Diopter Adjustment : -2.5 to +1.0m-1
Field of View : 95%
Focusing Screen : Spherical Acute Matte Screen
Magnification : 0.80x (with 50mm lens at infinity, -1m-1 )

Exposure System

Metering : Advanced 1200-zone evaluative metering (In Viewfinder mode: TTL shutter-open metering)
Metering Modes : Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Metering Sensitivity : Live View Mode: 1 EV to 17 EV on all metering mode (ISO 100 equivalent with F1.4 lens) Viewfinder Mode: 2 EV to 20 EV (4 EV to 20 EV on spot metering mode) (ISO 100 equivalent with F1.4 lens)
Exposure Compensation : �2.0 EV (in 0.3 EV steps)
Exposure Settings : Auto (AUTO), Program Auto (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M), Sweep Panorama (2D/3D), Continuous Advance Priority AE
Scene Mode(s) : Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports action, Sunset, Night portrait, Night View, Handheld Twilight
D-Range Optimizer : Yes: (Auto, Level 1-5, off)
Auto Exposure Lock : Yes (AE Lock button)
Color Temperature : 2500 - 9900 k with 19-step Magenta / Green compensation
Creative Style : Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, B/W (Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness adjustable in +/-3 steps)
ISO : Auto: 200 - 1600; Selectable: 100 - 12800; Multi Frame NR (up to ISO 25600)
Noise Reduction : Long exp. NR: (On/Off, available of shutter speeds longer than 1 sec.) High ISO NR: (Auto/Weak) Multi Frame NR: (Auto/ISO100-25600)
White Balance Mode : Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Setting the color temperature, Custom

Advanced Features

Advanced User Interface : Easy-to-understand Graphic Display and on-screen Help Guide User-friendly function menu
Auto High Dynamic Range : Yes, (Off/On, Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure difference Level (1-6 EV at 1.0 EV step)
Sweep Panorama : Yes (2D/3D)
Face Detection : Off, Auto, Child Priority, Adult Priority (up to 8 faces detectable)
Smile Shutter™ technology : Yes - Off, Slight, Normal, Big
Image Stabilization : SteadyShot INSIDE in-body image stabilization

Power

Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM® NP-FM500H (7.2V)
Number of Still Images : Approx. 1050 images with viewfinder, 560 images with LCD monitor (CIPA standard)

In the Box

Rechargable Battery (NP-FM500H)
USB Cable

SAL-1855 SAM lens, lens cap
Shoulder Strap
CD-ROM

Battery Charger (BC-VM10)
Body Cap

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DSLR-A560L 4.6 5 5 5

Excellent overall! This camera is absolutely amazing. I have owned many digital cameras from Sony to Panasonic to Canon and recently Nikon. I have bought them in the past because $400 was my price point, and I continued to spend $400 for these digital cameras that were TERRIBLE. Spending $750 was no small thing for me, and Sony's a560 did not disappoint. I'm glad that I bought this camera because of its stellar performance. The quality of the photos cannot be matched by non-DSLRs. Why not spend $750 on this camera and capture the dearest moments to you? That was my main reason for buying this camera - it can capture the best moments with a click of a button and I can forever remember it. Thank you Sony for this excellent, beautiful camera! Now all my friends and families want to take pictures! I uploaded a photo that I took with this camera, check it out and you'll see why I love this thing! Enjoy! April 19, 2011

Great camera I bought this camera to replace my E-System camera, and I do not have any regrets about it. after testing the Nikon D90 I found the a560 to be a better camera for my needs. April 18, 2011

DSLR A-560 This camera is really a great product. it is loaded with features, takes amazing photos and seems to be built very well. I just completed a photography course in which I used this camera and it it out-performed many of the more expensive cameras that other people were using. Sony offers alot of features for the money March 23, 2011

Excellent Although the price is rather expensive, the quality of the images and the reliability of the camera to take that perfect shot in an instant is well worth it. February 19, 2011

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VIEW FOOTNOTES

1. 3D viewing requires 3D HDTV, a high speed HDMI™ cable (supporting at least 10.2 Gbps) connection and 3D glasses (all sold separately).

2. Movie recording is limited to segments of 29 minutes, maximum. When using movie mode Memory Stick PRO Duo with MARK2 logo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, or Class 4 or higher for SD/SDHC media are recommended.

3. Viewable area measured diagonally.

4. HD Viewing requires a mini-HDMI-to-HDMI cable and compatible HDTV, both sold separately.

5. Works with other BRAVIA® Sync or Theatre Sync™ labeled HDTVs when connected via HDMI interface.

6. When fully charged. Actual results may vary based on product settings, usage patterns and environmental conditions. Battery capacity decreases over time and use.

7. PhotoTV HD viewing requires compatible BRAVIA® HDTV and HDMI™ or component cable (all sold separately). Specifications for BRAVIA HDTV shown vary according to market region.

8. More than 19.5 times the area of 1/2.88-inch type sensor of the Sony HDR-CX560V.

9. PMB requires Microsoft® Windows® XP SP3/ Windows Vista® SP2/ Windows 7. Mac OS® not supported. Movie format is compatible with iMovie® ‘09 or later versions.

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