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16GB Full HD Camcorder with Projector

Model number:

HDR-PJ260V

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
Model Highlights: 1920 x 1080 Full HD recording, built-in projector, 16GB Flash memory (up to 4 hours recording in HD LP mode), wide angle G lens, Exmor R® CMOS sensor, 30x/50x extended zoom, 8.9MP stills

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Don't keep your audience waiting.

Just captured a once-in-a-lifetime memory in gorgeously rich 1920x1080 Full HD? Don't wait to find a compatible HDTV or PC to show it off. Create an impromptu big screen of up to 100" (diag.) on a hotel room wall or even the side of a building and start sharing your latest creation with friends, family and fans right away. Get seriously steady shots thanks to Optical SteadyShot image stabilization with Active Mode, even when using 55x extended digital zoom, plus enjoy wonderful performance in low light situations thanks to an Exmor® R CMOS sensor.

  • The Makings of a Masterpiece

    Immortalize precious moments in time by shooting in exquisitely rich Full 1920x1080/60i HD and special occasions become even more special the second time around. Simultaneously capture crystal clear 8.9MP still images perfect for framing later. Enjoy your creations on the big screen by simply connecting to a compatible HDTV via HDMI cable4.

  • Ready, Set, Project

    Light up the room and everyone in it by sharing treasured memories whenever and wherever you choose with nothing more than the camcorder you used to record them. Transform your Handycam® camcorder into a mobile movie theater capable of projecting up to a 100" diagonal image using the projector cleverly built into the LCD panel. Savor the true-to-life sound Clear Phase stereo speakers provide when combined with S-Master digital amplifier technology during playback.

  • Store More Memories

    Store up to 4 hours of high definition footage (1920x1080 HD) with 16GB internal Flash memory1. Create a mobile treasure trove of magical moments to accompany you wherever you take your Handycam® camcorder.

  • Better Shots in Low Light

    Experience stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced grain with a back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor. Engineered specifically for compact cameras and camcorders, the Exmor R CMOS sensor is designed to let you shoot video in lower lighting conditions with better results.

  • Put Things in Perspective

    Experience the pinnacle of Sony lens technology. The professional quality G lens literally widens your perspective allowing you to capture more of what you care about in every shot. Engineered for truly extraordinary optical performance, expect brilliant, accurate color reproduction and sharp, amazingly detailed images. Broaden your horizons in Photo and Video modes with 29.8mm focal length for enhanced wide angle shooting.

  • 55x Zoom

    Extended digital zoom works in conjunction with 30x optical zoom to get you 55x closer to the action while maintaining HD image quality, even as you pan in for extremely extreme close-ups.

All screen images simulated.

Create 1920 x 1080p Full HD video and captivate your audience with a built-in projector and stereo speakers with the HDR-PJ260V Handycam® camcorder. This mobile theatre can project up to a 100" (diag.) image on any flat surface. Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization with Active Mode helps minimize camera shake and blur, even when using the 55x extended digital zoom. A back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS sensor delivers superior low-light video while the wide angle Sony G Lens lets you capture more of the action with sharp images and brilliant, accurate colors. Record and store up to four hours of high definition video footage (HD LP mode) directly to the 16GB embedded Flash memory.

1920x1080 Full HD 60p Recording w/8.9MP still image capture

The Sony® HDR-CX260V 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 and smoother playback of your memories.

55x Extended Zoom to get even closer to the action

Extended Zoom works in conjunction with 30x optical zoom to get even closer to the action while maintaining HD image quality.

3.0” touch-screen Clear Photo LCD Plus™ display (230K)

The 3.0” Clear Photo LCD Plus™ screen 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.

Clear Voice (with Face Detection)

When the camcorder’s Face Detection technology identifies people in a scene, an Advanced Acoustic Processor automatically reduces background noise, resulting in recorded voices with outstanding clarity and intelligibility.

Event Browse groups photos/videos for you for easy reference

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-CX260V 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 PlayMemories Home software9. Additionally, the receiver automatically adjusts your camcorder's clock to the proper time zone.

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.

Wide Angle G lens to capture more of what 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 29.8mm focal length in Photo and Video Modes offers a broader perspective for enhanced wide angle shooting.

Intelligent Auto (180 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 and wind noise reduction. There are 180 different combinations possible: Landscape, Backlight, Twilight, Spotlight, Low light, Macro, Portait, Baby, Walk, Tripod, Wind Noise Reduction. Thie camcorder utilizes an advanced sound processor and sophisticated noise reduction algorithms to reduce wind noise by up to 10db compared to other models. In addition to reducing low frequency noise, iAuto also suppresses mid- and upper-frequency noise, resulting in clearer, more enjoyable sound.

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).

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.

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.

16GB embedded Flash Memory for up to 4 hours of recording1

The built-in 16GB1 embedded Flash memory can record and store up to 4 hours of high definition video footage (HD LP mode). 

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.

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. Charging your camcorder is faster than ever now through the USB; for every two minutes of charge time you get one minute of recording time.

Tracking Focus follows selected subjects in/out of the frame

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, even if it leaves the frame and returns.

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

Direct Copy to external HDD without PC13

Store your memories in a whole new way with the ability to copy videos from your camcorder directly to an external hard disk drive13 (sold separately), all without a computer. Your camcorder can also access videos stored on the external hard drive for playback on your HDTV4, allowing you to utilize the camcorder’s handy playback features.

Product Specifications

Basic Specifications

Weights and Measurements

  • Weight (Approx.) : Approx. 8.99oz (NP-FV50 (supplied battery)); Approx. 10.58oz (NP-FV70); Approx. 14.10oz (NP-FV100)

Optics/Lens

  • Lens Type : G Lens™
  • Aperture : F1.8-3.4
  • Optical Zoom : 30x
  • Digital Zoom : 350x
  • Extended Zoom : 55x
  • Focal Distance : f = 2.1mm - 63.0mm; f =3/32inch - 2 1/2inch

Exposure System

  • Metering Modes : Multi-segment / Spot
  • Exposure Settings : Auto; Flexible Spot (Touch Panel)
  • Backlight Compensation : Yes (Auto)
  • Gain Control : Auto

Convenience Features

  • Red-Eye Reduction : Yes (On / Off)
  • Fader Effect(s) : White / Black
  • Erase/Protect : Yes / Yes
  • Media/Battery Indicator : Yes (recordable time, free and used media space) / Yes (recordable time, remaining capacity)
  • 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)

Power

  • Power Consumption (in View Finder Operation) : HD:3.0W

Imaging Sensor

  • Effective Picture Resolution : Approx. 2230K pixels (16:9)
  • Color Filter System : ClearVid™ array

LCD Display

  • LCD Type : 3.0" Clear Photo LCD(TM) display (230K) Wide(16:9)
  • Angle Adjustment : Opening Angle: max. 90 deg., Turning Angle: max. 270 deg.
  • Brightness Control : Yes (Menu)
  • Touch Panel : Yes

Drive System

  • Shutter Speeds : Self-timer: Approx. 10sec. (Still Image/ Golf Shot); Shutter Speed (Standard): 1/60 - 1/10000; Shutter Speed Auto Control Range: 1/8 - 1/10000; Shutter Speed (Smooth Slow Rec): 1/250 - 1/10000 (Standard); Scene Selection: 1/8 - 1/10000; LOW LUX: 1/30 - 1/10000

Advanced Features

  • Tracking Focus : Yes
  • Intelligent Auto : Portrait/Baby/Walk/Tripod/Backlight/Landscape/Spotlight/Twilight/Macro/Low light/Auto wind noise reduction
  • Priority Setting (for Face Detection) : Auto / Child Priority / Adult Priority

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 Size 16:9 : Movie mode: 8.9 megapixels 16:9 (3984x2240); Photo mode: 8.9 megapixels 16:9 (3984x2240)
  • Video Mode : HD:1920x1080/60p(PS),60i(FX,FH), 1440x1080/60i(HQ,LP); STD HQ: 9Mbps
  • Recording and Playback Times (in Internal Media)(2ch) : HD PS: Approx. 1h0m (Approx. 1h0m); HD FX: Approx. 1h15m (Approx. 1h15m); HD FH: Approx. 1h40m (Approx. 1h40m); HD HQ: Approx. 3h0m (Approx. 2h15m); HD LP: Approx. 5h15m (Approx. 4h20m); STD HQ: Approx. 3h10m (Approx. 2h55m)
  • Dual Record : 8.9 megapixels 16:9(3984x2240); 4.5 megapixels 16:9(2816x1584); 2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)
  • Microphone/Speaker : Built-in Zoom Microphone;Clear Phase Stereo Speaker
  • Internal Media : Flash Memory 16GB

Focus Control

  • AF Modes : Auto / Manual (Touch Panell)
  • Focus Area : Full range Focus / Spot Focus
  • Focus Features : Tracking Focus

Projector

  • Resolution Output : 640 x 360
  • Throw Distance : 16ft (5m) (for 100"diagonal)

Interface

  • Memory Card Slot : Memory Stick PRO Duo™ and SD/ SDHC/ SDXC media compatible
  • PhotoTV HD : Yes
  • Remote Commander : Yes
  • DC IN : Yes

In the Box

  • Power Cord (1)
  • Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP-FV50) (1)
  • AC adaptor (AC-L200) (1)

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HDR-PJ260V 5 5 1 1
The best camera I ever seen I love this camera..I wanted to buy projecter ..as well as camera...when I shop around i see this product ..this will make my two product shopping in one .. & best quality of HD movie with sony ...its fantastic... I love this so much.. I recomended to all new buyer...go for it ..... February 15, 2012
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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.

9. For PC: Requires Microsoft® Windows® XP SP3/ Windows Vista® SP2/Windows 7. For Mac: Requires Mac OSX (v10.5-10.7)

13. Requires via VMC-UAM1 cable (sold separately), AC power for camcorder, and hard drive formatted in FAT-32. USB-hub not supported. External HHD/USB media should be less than 2TB(Terabytes)

© 2012 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony is not responsible for typographic and photographic errors. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Sony, Optical Steady Shot, S-Master, TruBlack, and Xtra Fine LCD are trademarks of Sony. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

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