Full HD 64GB Flash Memory Camcorder

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HDR-CX560V

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

Model Highlights: 1920 x 1080 Full HD 60p/24p recording, 12MP still images, wide angle G lens, "Exmor R" CMOS sensor, enhanced manual controls, CinemaTone presets, 3.0" touch screen, GPS receiver

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With its back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS sensor, the HDR-CX560V HD Handycam® camcorder delivers superior low-light video. Full HD 60p/24p recording capabilities offer incredibly detailed playback of your precious memories. The wide angle Sony G Lens lets you capture more of the action with sharp images and brilliant, accurate colors. Also equipped with 64GB embedded Flash memory, you can record and store up to 26 hours of high-definition video footage (HD LP mode). A vibrant 3.0" touch-screen display lets you compose and view your shots while a built-in GPS receiver gives you the ability to view your current location on the LCD map display, as well as "tag" your shooting locations.

1920x1080 Full HD 60p Recording w/12MP still image capture

The Sony^® HDR-CX560V offers 1920 x 1080 high definition resolution letting you record your memories in exceptional Full High Definition quality. Capable of 60p recording and playback via HDMI^® and compatible HDTV⁴ providing stunning clarity and incredibly detailed playback of your memories.

CinemaTone presets and 24p recording for cinematic quality video

For extra control over image expression, CinemaTone technology is used to deepen the color and recreate film-like color tones. Combined with 24p recording, you’ll have some of the tools you need to fulfill your need for cinematic expression.

Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization w/ Active Mode

Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization with Active Mode compensates for greater degrees of camera shake to deliver stunningly smooth video from wide angle to full telephoto shooting. In addition, innovative 3-Way Shake-Canceling adds electronic roll stability for even smoother video capture.

Tracking Focus follows selected subject

Tracking Focus works as an extension of Face Detection to allow you to select an object with a touch of the LCD and have the focus follow the selected object.

Expanded recording/monitoring with mic/headphone jack

Features dedicated mic and headphone inputs for expanded audio recording options and convenient monitoring of audio with headphones (external microphones and headphones sold separately).

Highlight Playback creates movies with transitions for you

Why spend hours editing your movies when you can let your camcorder do it for you? Highlight Playback identifies and compiles key scenes into a short, entertaining movie complete with music and transitions. You can even pinpoint the exact scene you want to include in the highlight reel.

Built-in USB cable for easy file transfer/charge

The high-speed, built-in USB 2.0 cable allows for easy connection to your computer for charging or file transfer without having to remember separate cables. It also fits conveniently into the hand strap so it’s out of the way until you need it.

Built-in Flash

The built-in flash will help you shed light on your subjects when shooting still images, giving you more flexibility when capturing memories.

Assignable Dial (Iris/Shutter/Exposure/WB/Focus)

Get the most out of your camcorder with enhanced manual controls. The assignable dial allows for control of focus, exposure, white balance, iris, and shutter speed.

Back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS sensor for superb low-light video

Experience stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced grain with Sony’s back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS sensor. Designed for compact cameras and camcorders, the "Exmor R" sensor relocates the photo diodes above the support circuitry, maximizing the light gathering area per pixel so you can shoot with better results in lower lighting conditions.

3.0” touch-screen Xtra Fine LCD™ display (921K) w/TruBlack™ technology

The 3.0” (16:9) Xtra Fine LCD™ screen (921K) displays sharp, bright, vivid images, letting you compose a shot more easily -- even outdoors, while enabling you to change settings to best represent the scene. TruBlack™ technology brings remarkably higher contrast delivering more natural, realistic colors and easier viewing in bright conditions by reducing glare.

Wind noise reduction for clear voice recording

Wind Reduction reduces noise and interference that is produced when wind passes over the microphone, giving you a clearer and more enjoyable sound experience.

Event Browse groups video/stills by events automatically

Event Browse conveniently groups your images and videos together for easier viewing. The date range that Event Browse groups your pictures and videos is easily adjusted to suit your needs. When used with the Highlight Playback feature, making and sharing a highlight reel from your event is easy and fun.

Geotagging with built-in GPS receiver & NAVTEQ^® maps⁷

A built-in GPS receiver⁷ makes the HDR-CX560V an ideal choice for travelers. The receiver gives you the ability to view your current location on the LCD map display, as well as "tag" your shooting locations. Tagged videos and still images can be reviewed and played back using the Map Index function on the camcorder or once downloaded to your PC using the supplied PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software⁹. Additionally, the receiver automatically adjusts your camcorder's clock to the proper time zone.

Golf Shot

Building on the slow-motion capture capabilities of Smooth Slow Record, Golf Shot captures a few seconds of motion as a sequence of up to 22 still images, which can be viewed/printed individually or as a composite “sequence shot” image, perfect for analyzing the nuances of a golf swing, tennis serve, and other fast action.

64GB embedded Flash Memory for up to 26 hours of recording¹

The built-in 64GB¹ embedded Flash memory can record and store up to 26 hours of high definition video footage (HD LP mode).

Wide Angle G Lens to capture everything you want

Experience the pinnacle of Sony^® lens technology with the professional-quality G Lens. Engineered for superior optical performance, Sony G lenses deliver brilliant, accurate color reproduction and sharp, amazingly detailed images. In addition, the 26.3mm focal length offers a broader perspective for enhanced wide angle shooting.

14x Extended Zoom to get even closer to the action

Extended Zoom works in conjunction with 10x optical zoom to get even closer to the action while maintaining HD image quality.

5.1ch Surround mic for vivid and dynamic surround sound.

Dolby^® Digital 5.1 channel recording captures active sounds coming from all directions, so you can experience your home movies the way you experienced them while recording.

Active Interface Shoe to attach intelligent accessories

The Active Interface Shoe lets you mount Intelligent Accessories, such as external lights and microphones, which can help extend the capabilities of your camcorder.

Clear Phase stereo speakers for true and dynamic sound

Bring your video alive with Clear Phase stereo speakers. Drawing on Sony’s high-end audio expertise, renown S-Master™ digital amplifier technology is utilized to produce more true-to-life sound.

Intelligent Auto (90 different scene combinations possible)

Intelligent Auto mode goes a step beyond traditional auto modes by analyzing your shot and then automatically selecting the appropriate settings from ten distinct scene modes (90 different combinations possible): Landscape, Backlight, Twilight, Spotlight, Low light, Macro, Portait, Baby, Walk, Tripod.

Product Specifications

Recording

Media Type : Internal Flash Memory; Memory Stick PRO Duo ™ (Mark 2); Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo ™; SD/ SDHC/ SDXC Memory Card (Class 4 or Higher)
Still Image Mode : JPEG
Still Image Max Effective Resolution : 12.3 megapixels
Still Image Size 16:9 : Movie mode: 12.3 megapixels 16:9 (4672x2628); Photo mode: 12.3 megapixels 16:9 (4672x2628)
Still Image Size 4:3 : Movie mode: 9.2 megapixels 4:3 (3504x2628); Photo mode: 9.2 megapixels 4:3 (3504x2628)
Video Format : HD: MPEG4-AVC/H.264 AVCHD 2.0 format compatible (1080/60p:original format); STD: MPEG2-PS
Video Mode : HD PS: Approx. 28Mbps / FX: Approx. 24Mbps / FH: Approx. 17Mbps / HQ: Approx. 9Mbps / LP: Approx. 5Mbps; STD HQ: 9Mbps
Video Resolution : HD: 1920x1080/60p (PS), 24p, 60i (FX, FH), 1440x1080/60i (HQ, LP); STD: 720x480/60i
Video Actual (Pixel) : Approx. 6140K pixels (16:9), Approx. 4600K pixels (4:3)
Video Signal : NTSC color, EIA standards
Recording and Playback Times (in Internal Media)(2ch) : HD PS: Approx. 5h15m (Approx. 5h15m); HD FX: Approx. 6h10m (Approx. 6h10m); HD FH: Approx. 8h25m (Approx. 8h25m); HD HQ: Approx. 15h00m (Approx. 11h20m); HD LP: Approx. 26h20m (Approx. 21h30m); STD HQ: Approx. 15h25m (Approx. 14h25m)
Photo Capture from Movie : 2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080); 307K pixels 4:3 (640x480); 230K pixels 16:9 (640x360)
Dual Record : 12.3 megapixels 16:9 (4672x2628); 9.2 megapixels 4:3 (3504 x 2628)
Audio Format : Dolby® Digital 5.1ch, Dolby® Digital 5.1Creater; Dolby® Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby® Digital Stereo Creator
Microphone/Speaker : Built-in Zoom Microphone; Clear Phase Stereo Speaker
Internal Media : Flash Memory 64GB
Mic Level Control : Yes (2steps)
Recording and Playback Times (in Internal Media)(5.1ch) : HD PS: Approx. 5h10m; HD FX: Approx. 6h10m; HD FH: Approx. 8h20m; HD HQ: Approx. 14h40m; HD LP: Approx. 25h25m; STD HQ: Approx. 15h15m
Still Image File Format : DCF Ver. 2.0 compatible, Exif Ver. 2.3 compatible, MPF Baseline compatible
Wind Noise Reduction : Yes (Off /On)
Wind Position : Yes (Auto)

Focus Control

Focus System : Contrast AF
AF Modes : Auto / Manual (Touch Panel / Dial)
Focus Area : Full range Focus / Spot Focus
Manual Focus Assist : Manual Focus Assist
Focus Features : Tracking Focus
AF Illuminator : Yes

Flash

Flash Type : Built-in Flash
Flash Metering System : Pre-flash TTL
Flash Modes : Auto / Forced / Prohibited
Flash Compensation : Yes (3 steps)
Flash Coverage : Approx. 0.3m - 1.5m

Interface

Memory Card Slot : Memory Stick PRO Duo™ and SD/ SDHC/ SDXC media compatible
SD Output : Composite Video Out (A/V connecting cable (supplied)); Component Video Out (Component A/V cable (supplied)); S Video Out (A/V connecting cable with S Video (sold separately))
HD Output : HDMI Out (mini) (sold separately); Component Video Out (Component A/V cable (supplied))
USB Port(s) : TypeA, mini-AB/USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage/MTP)
BRAVIA® Sync™ : Yes
PhotoTV HD : Yes
DVDirect : Yes (DVDirect Express, DVD Writer supported (sold separately))
Headphone Jack : Stereo Minijack
Microphone Input : Stereo Minijack
Remote Jack : Integrated into A/V Remote terminal
Remote Commander : Yes
Direct Copy : Yes
Accessory Shoe : Yes (Active Interface Shoe)
A/V Remote Terminal : Video / S Video / Audio / Component Out / Remote
DC IN : Yes
HDMI Terminal : Yes (mini)

Software

Supplied Software : PMB Ver. 5.5 Supports Windows XP Service Pack3 (SP3) (32bit), Windows Vista Service Pack2 (SP2) (32bit/ 64bit), Windows 7. PMB software is 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.

Camera

Camera Type : Digital HD Video Camera Recorder

Optics/Lens

Lens Type : G Lens™
Lens Stabilization : Optical SteadyShot™ Image stabilization w/ Active mode (Wide to Tele)
Aperture : F1.8-3.4
Optical Zoom : 10x
Digital Zoom : 120x
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) : Movie Mode: 26.3mm - 263mm (16:9), 32.2mm-322mm (4:3); Photo Mode: 26.3mm - 263mm (16:9), 32.2mm-322mm (4:3)
Filter Diameter : 37mm
Minimum Focus Distance : Approx. 1cm (Wide), Approx. 80cm (Tele), Approx. 32cm (Tele Macro)
Aperture Blade : 6 blades
Extended Zoom : 14x
Focal Distance : f = 3.8mm - 38mm; f = 5/ 32inch - 1 1/2inch
Steady Shot Mode:Active : 27.4mm - 383mm (16:9)

Exposure System

Metering Modes : Multi-segment / Spot
Exposure Compensation : AE Shift (Dial / Touch Panel)
Exposure Settings : Auto; Flexible Spot (Touch Panel); Manual (Dial)
Scene Mode(s) : Auto / Twilight / Twilight Portrait (Photo Mode only) / Sunrise & Sunset / Fireworks / Landscape / Portrait / Spotlight / Beach / Snow
D-Range Optimizer : Yes
Noise Reduction : Yes
White Balance Mode : Auto / Onepush / Outdoor / Indoor
Minimum Illumination : Standard: 11 lux (1/60 Shutter Speed); Low Lux: 3 lux (1/30 Shutter Speed); NightShot: 0 lux (1/60 Shutter Speed)
Auto Iris Control : F1.8 - F9.6
Backlight Compensation : Yes (Auto)
Gain Control : Auto
LOW LUX Mode : Yes
Manual Iris Control : F1.8 - F9.6 (11steps)
WB Shift : Yes

Convenience Features

Quick On : Yes (Power On by LCD)
Manual / Auto Lens Cover : Auto
S/S & Zoom button on LCD : Yes (Touch Panel)
Red-Eye Reduction : Yes (On / Off)
Fader Effect(s) : White / Black
Date / Time Stamp : Yes (Rec Date and Time, Camera info, Coordinates)
Erase/Protect : Yes / Yes
Media/Battery Indicator : Yes (recordable time, free and used media space) / Yes (recordable time, remaining capacity)
Power Save Mode : Auto Shut-off (5minutes)
Still Image Playback Options : Slide Show
Video Playback Options : Highlight Playback (HD Movie Only); Highlight Playback Save and Share (Translate into STD quality); Highlight Scenario (Save/Playback/Erase); Highlight BGM (Preinstalled 4 music files, Music transfer)
Built-in USB Cable : Yes (USB Charge Available)
Multiple Language Display : English; Simplified English; Brazilian Portugese; Canadian French; Latin American Spanish
One Touch Disc Burn : Yes (Menu)
View & Index : Event / MAP

Weights and Measurements

Dimensions (Approx.) : Approx. 2 1/2inch x 2 3/4inch x 5 3/8inch (62mm x 67mm x 133.5mm)
Weight(Approx) (Main unit only) : Approx. 13oz (385g)

Service and Warranty Information

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

Imaging Sensor

Imaging Sensor : 1/2.88" (6.2mm) Back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS Sensor
Processor : BIONZ™ Image processor
Pixel Gross : Approx. 6650K pixels
Effective Picture Resolution : Approx. 6140K pixels (16:9)
Color Filter System : ClearVid™ array

LCD Display

LCD Type : 3.0" Xtra Fine LCD™ display (921K) w/ TruBlack™ technology
Angle Adjustment : Opening Angle: max. 90 deg., Turning Angle: max. 270 deg.
Brightness Control : Yes (Menu)
Coverage : 1
Live View : Yes
Grid Display : Guide Frame
Touch Panel : Yes

Drive System

Drive Mode : Photo Mode: Single-shot / Self-timer
Shutter Speeds : Self-timer: Approx. 10sec. (Still Image/ Golf Shot); Shutter Speed (Standard): 1/60 - 1/1500; Shutter Speed (Manual lris Control): 1/60 - 1/10000; Shutter Speed (Manual Shutter): 1/8 - 1/10000; Shutter Speed Auto Control Range: 1/8 - 1/1500; Shutter Speed (Smooth Slow Rec): 1/250 - 1/1500 (Standard); Scene Selection: 1/8 - 1/1500; LOW LUX: 1/30 - 1/1500; Manual lris Control (Photo Mode): 1/60 - 1/725; Manual Shutter Control (Photo Mode): 1/8 - 1/250

Advanced Features

Assignable Dial : Yes (Focus / Exposure / Iris / Shutter Speed / AE Shift / WB Shift Set)
Audio Level Display : Yes
CinemaTone Gamma/Color : Yes
Embedded GPS : Yes (Current Position Display (Your Location))
Face Detection : Yes
Golf Shot : Yes
Image Stabilization : Optical SteadyShot™ Image stabilization w/ Active mode (Wide to Tele)
Intelligent Auto : Portrait / Baby / Tripod / Backlight / Landscape / Spotlight / Twilight / Macro / Low light
NightShot® Infrared System : Yes
Priority Setting (for Face Detection) : Auto / Child Priority / Adult Priority
S-Master : Yes
Smile Shutter™ technology : Dual Capture / Always On / Off
Smooth Slow Rec : Yes
x.v.Color™ : Yes

Power

Power Consumption (in Operation) : HD: 3.2W; STD: 3.0W
Power Requirements : 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-FV50)

In the Box

Power Cord (1)
USB Connection Support Cable (1)
"Operating Guide" (1)

Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP-FV50) (1)
Component A/V Cable (1)
CD-ROM ("Handycam" Application Software) (1)

AC Adaptor (1)
A/V Connecting Cable (1)
Remote Commander (RMT-835 with Battery (CR2025)) (1)

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HDR-CX560V 4.5 5 10 10

One of the best!! This is one of the best camcorders in its class. Sony did an excellent job on the CX560v/CX700v. There are so many features. It has some of the best lowlight quality I have ever seen. The 60p, 60i and 24p modes are awesome. It also hyas some of the best sound I have ever heard from a camcorder. I am very happy and proud to bring my CX560v where ever I go. Highly Recommended.. June 5, 2012

Great camera, useful features I replaced an older Sony hard drive camera. I expected similar performance in a lighter weight, but didn't expect all the new features, such as white balance, f-stop and shutter speed adjustments, selectable auto focus. The video and audio quality are outstanding. Some users might miss the viewfinder; I never used it, so I don't miss it. Some reviewers have complained about the unresponsive touch screen, but I find it to be 100% responsive. I'm looking forward to recording concerts of the band and orchestra in which my wife and I play, as well as vacation trips; an upcoming cruise, and a planned trip through California and Arizona. December 30, 2011

Best HD Video Camcorder This camera takes photographs and videos with stunning picture clarity and smoothness. This is my third SONY handicam, and my best. Its compact size betrays its professional quality. SONY Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum II HD BluRay authoring software is the perfect match for this camera. October 28, 2011

Best pro handy cam in the market, FACT! i'v had this camera for a week and i have tried almost every setting on it, its perfect if you know what your doing and what you want, even if you new to filming this camera can still give you that pro look needed. so far iv done a lil music video with it online in my 1st week so feel free to check it out. LINK: http://youtu.be/-oXqCI_lKXA overall, great buy you will not regret! September 1, 2011

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1. 1GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for data management functions.

4. Requires HDTV and HDMI cable sold sep.

7. Map service provided by Google and subject to change without notice.

9. Files compatible with iMovie® '09 or later on Mac. Software not compatible with Mac OS® X.

13. Requires VMC-UAM1 cable, AC power for camcorder, and FAT-32 hard drive less than 2TB (Terabytes) sold sep.

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