Sony Handycam-HDR-PJ50 HD Digital Video Camcorder - Black
12 x Zoom, 3.0" LCD Touch Screen, Still Image Capture, 7.1MP 1/4" "Exmor R" CMOS sensor, TV Port, HDMI, USB2.0, 3lux Minimum Illumination, Projector, Image Stabilization, BIONZ processor
NIVO#: 27947
Line: Handycam HDRModel: HDR-PJ50
Warranty: 1 year
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Sony Handycam-HDR-PJ50 HD Digital Video Camcorder

Share your memories virtually anywhere using the HDR-PJ50V Handycam® camcorder's built-in, high-contrast projector. This mobile theatre can project up to a 60" (diag.) image on any flat surface, and with powerful stereo speakers, you'll hear all the action. Record your 1920x1080/60p/24p Full HD video for film-like videos. 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 91 hours of high definition video footage (HD LP mode) directly to the massive 220GB hard disk drive (HDD).

Features

1920x1080 Full HD 60p/24p Recording w/7MP still image

The Sony® HDR-PJ50V 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® (cable sold separately) and compatible HDTV providing stunning clarity and incredibly detailed and smoother playback of your memories. If you’re looking for a film-like quality look to your video, 24p recording is available for you.

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 27.4mm focal length in Photo Mode and 29.8mm in Video Mode offers a broader perspective for enhanced wide angle shooting.

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.

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.

-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 sheds more light on your subject when shooting still photos.

220GB Hard Disk Drive for up to 91 hours of recording

The built-in 220GB Hard Disk Drive can record and store up to 91 hours of high definition video footage (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.

17x Extended Zoom to get even closer to the action

Extended Zoom works in conjunction with 12x optical zoom to get even closer to the action while maintaining HD image quality.

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 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® maps

A built-in GPS receiver makes the HDR-PJ50V 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) software. Additionally, the receiver automatically adjusts your camcorder's clock to the proper time zone.

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, Portrait, Baby, Walk, Tripod.

Built-in High-Contrast Projector

The high-contrast projector built-in to the LCD panel gives you the freedom to share your favorite memories virtually anywhere. Powerful enough to project up to a 60” diagonal screen, this small mobile theater packs a powerful punch. Combined with advanced Clear Phase stereo speakers, your memories will come alive for you and those you’re sharing with.

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 subjects

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.

Direct Copy to external HDD without PC

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

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.
Specification top
General
Product line
Handycam HDR
Model
HDR-PJ50
Color
Black
High Definition
Yes
Image Stabilizer
Optical SteadyShot
Still Image Capture
Yes
Sensor Type
1/4" "Exmor R" CMOS
Effective Pixels
7.1 megapixels
Max Video Resolution
1920x1080
Max Image Resolution
3072 x 2304
Viewfinder
-
Minimum Illumination
3 lux
 
LCD
Screen size
3.0 inch
Number of Pixels
230,000.000 pixels
Touch screen
Yes
Swivel Screen
Yes
 
Recording Media
Type
Hard Drive
Capacity
220 GB
Memory Card Type
Secure Digital (SD) 
Memory Stick PRO Duo
SDXC
Secure Digital Hight Capacity (SDHC) 
 
Lens
Optical Zoom
12 x
Digital Zoom
160 x
Focal Length
29.8 - 357.6
Maximum Aperture
1.8 - 3.4
Filter Diameter
30 mm
 
Shutter Speed
Maximum
1/1000
Minimum
1/8 sec
 
Other Features
Built-in Flash
Yes
Built-in Video light
Yes
 
Interfaces
Microphone In
Yes
TV Port
Yes
USB
USB2.0
HDMI
Yes
Composite
Yes
S-Video
Yes
Component
Yes
 
Physical Characteristics
Weight
400 grams
Width
64 mm
Height
66 mm
Depth
128 mm
 
Optional Accessories
Battery Packs
NP-FV50
 
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Overall score (12)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.0/10
Expert score (3)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6.3/10
User score (9)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.2/10
 
User Reviews
RC Willey
16 April 2012
What took so long?!!!
This is exactly the technology I wished I'd had 10 years ago. The ease and convenience of not having to adjust the timing in filming to match the blank tape or the unused length thereof. It's just point and click. No dirty tape heads to clean. Read more ...
PROSEasy to Use, Great Picture Quality, Good in Low Light, Good Battery Life, Image Stabilization
10.0/10
Ebay
4 April 2012
awesome product
Awesome product, really small, loaded with a lot of extra options...you can easily buy lenses on ebay. an excellent choice when needing a non-professional complete hd camcorder. Read more ...
10.0/10
Amazon
1 March 2012
Missing Item
I have no issues with the items themselves it is only the fact that the package came with extra filters and lenses but what they did not provide me in the package was an adapter for the lenses and the filters to fit on the camera. I have items that I cannot use now. Read more ...
8.0/10