The CX500V uses the Exmor-R back-illuminated sensor and G-series 12X zoom lens, delivering super video quality and performance. It also has Active SteadyShot image stabilization, for improved stability while walking. Smooth Slow Record lets you get brief, slow-motion captures.
The 3.0” wide (16:9) touch panel renders sharp, bright, photo-quality images.
The convenient touch panel allows easy access to menus and additional functionality such as spot focus and spot metering.
Sony got rid of the zoom and record buttons on the LCD bezel, opting to make them part of the touch-screen display, not very easy for zooming.
The audio sounds good, and the mic is sensitive, though it lacks a wind filter.
The GPS support, comprises a built-in antenna and in-camera geotagging of videos and photos.
Sony licenses NAVTEQ’s Class 4 map data to provide embedded maps within the camcorder and links to GPS satellites. You can use the geo data for a map display of all your videos, which Sony serves up in-camcorder on a map. The Class 4 data doesn’t include street names or even a complete set of landmarks.
The Sony HDR-CX500V comes around for a price of $1999.99.
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