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The Canon EOS 550D DSLR camera to "redefine" entry level category
Posted by Mr. DigiDirect
Saturday, March 06, 2010
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The recently-unveiled Canon EOS 550D DSLR (digital SLR) camera is an upgrade that is more than just newly designed buttons. The Canon EOS 550D is rocking the Australian camera market with its afforda...
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Price TBA is no deterrent for interest in the Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS II Lens
Posted by Mr. DigiDirect
Thursday, February 04, 2010
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In January 2010, Canon announced its latest addition to the Telephoto Zoom L-series lens family with the Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS II Lens. And despite the Australian price not yet being known, the ...
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Great deal on the Sony HDR-CX520V video camera
Posted by Mr. DigiDirect
Friday, January 29, 2010
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At $1,712 (at digiDIRECT.com.au), the Sony HDR-CX520V HYBRID 64GB Full HD video camera (camcorder for the Yanks) complete with 12 Megapixel still capture, is an absolute steal! The Sony HDR-CX520V ha...
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Thursday, February 18, 2010
February 2010 in-store deals at digiDIRECT.com.au
SYDNEY: Get yourselves to the digiDIRECT.com.au flagship store in Sydney's CBD or the store in Bondi Junction to get your hands on some very cool deals. ...
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Thursday, January 07, 2010
Canon delights professionals with EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM telephoto lens upgrade
Sydney, 6 January 2010: Canon Australia has announced an update to its extremely popular EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM telephoto zoom camera lens. Professional photographers and serious enthusiasts alike w...
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Thursday, December 24, 2009
SUMMER SALE on now at digiDIRECT.com.au
SYDNEY: Get yourselves to the digiDIRECT.com.au flagship store in Sydney's CBD or the store in Bondi Junction to get your hands on some very cool deals....
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Sony

Sony HDR-XR500V 120GB 12MP GPS HD Hard Drive Handycam VIDEO CAMERAS
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Sony HDR-XR500V 120GB 12MP GPS HD Hard Drive Handycam VIDEO CAMERAS

Sony HDR-XR500V 120GB 12MP GPS HD Hard Drive Handycam

AUD1,560.00

 
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Sony HDRXR500V 120GB 12MP GPS HD Hard Drive Handycam, Offering all of the latest advancements in Handycam camcorder technology, the HDR-XR500V camcorder is ideal for capturing the moment in high definition


In addition to a professional-quality Sony G lens, this camcorder features a new, larger 1/3.15" ClearVid CMOS image sensor with Exmor-R technology, which delivers superior low-light performance. Additional features include Face Detection and Smile Shutter technology, a built-in GPS receiver, stunning image stabilization and flexible playback and transfer options.

Key Features

1920 x 1080 high definition video recording
1920 x 1080 high definition resolution lets you record your memories in exceptional Sony® Full High Definition quality.

12.1 megapixel still image capture
12.1 megapixel still image capture lets you take stunning, high resolution digital photos. The HDRXR500V allows you to capture spectacular 12.0 Mega Pixel still images when in dedicated still mode – with flash! You can also record a 8.3 Mega Pixel still image at the same time as recording full motion video!

120GB hard disk drive 
A built-in 120GB hard disk drive can record and store up to 48 hours of high definition video footage (HD LP mode), or up to 84 hours of standard definition footage (LP mode). In addition, “HDD Smart Protection” gives you peace of mind by helping to prevent any recorded video and images from being lost if the camcorder is accidentally dropped.

1/2.88” ClearVid CMOS image sensor with "Exmor R" technology
A 1/2.88” Exmor R CMOS image sensor delivers bright, vivid, spectacularly detailed video footage, as well as 12.1. With 6 megapixel (effective) video resolution, the image sensor actually captures video at four times the density of high definition resolution resulting in a sharper and more detailed 1920 x 1080 HD picture. In addition, "Exmor R" technology captures images with high resolution and high sensitivity, while the advanced Sony BIONZ image processor improves camera response time and screens out noise to help ensure that the signal from each pixel is as pure as possible.

Back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor
Experience stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced grain with the newly developed, back-illuminated "Exmor R" 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. Approx. 2x increase in sensitivity compared to Sony's existing front-illuminated CMOS sensors at F2.0.

Geotagging with built-in GPS receiver
  A built-in GPS receiver makes the HDR-XR500V an ideal choice for travelers. In addition to automatically adjusting your camcorder's clock to the proper time zone, the GPS receiver also 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.

Map Index function
Map Index uses the geotagging capabilities of the built-in GPS receiver to "tag" your shot locations on a map in the camcorder, offering a new way to easily search and find a desired scene by location or view where a scene was captured.

Face Detection technology for Video Footage and Digital Still Photos
Made possible by the BIONZ image processing engine, Face Detection technology recognizes up to 8 faces anywhere in the frame and by selecting the most prominent, automatically controls focus, exposure, and color to help capture smiling faces brightly and clearly. Face Detection technology also helps make skin tones look natural without affecting other colors in the image. On AVCHD models, the camcorder allocates encoding bits on detected face areas prior to encoding other parts of the picture, making them sharper and clearer. In still picture mode, Face Detection technology sets the flash level to optimize picture clarity.

Smile Shutter technology for still and dual capture
Smile Shutter technology lets the camcorder automatically take still photos when your subject smiles, even while shooting high definition video. You can also set the sensitivity and choose child, adult, or auto priority.

Optical SteadyShot image stabilization with Active Mode
Optical SteadyShot image stabilization with Active Mode represents the next step forward in Sony image stabilization technology. Active Mode improves on existing Optical SteadyShot image stabilization by allowing the camera lens to shift over a greater range of motion. This allows the HDR-XR500V to compensate for greater degrees of camera shake and deliver a stunning level of image smoothness.

3.2” wide touch panel Xtra Fine LCD display (921K pixels)
  The 3.2” wide3 (16:9) touch panel Xtra Fine LCD™ display renders sharp, bright, photo-quality images, letting you compose and share video and still images more easily -- even outdoors. With nearly 1 megapixel (921K pixels) resolution and a wide viewing angle, the Xtra Fine LCD screen is like having a high-resolution video and photo viewer built into your camcorder. The convenient touch panel allows easy access to menus and additional functionality such as spot focus and spot metering.

Power On by opening LCD display
Power on your camcorder by simply opening the LCD display.

Highlight Playback
Why spend hours editing your movies when you can let your camcorder do it for you? Highlight Playback uses several criteria - including Face Index, Smile Shutter™ technology, Dual Capture and time range - to identify and compile key scenes into a short, entertaining movie complete with music and transitions.

Professional-quality Sony G Lens
 Designed specifically to complement the "Exmor R" CMOS sensor with ClearVid array, the professional-quality Sony G Lens delivers superior optical performance. Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass reduces chromatic aberration for more accurate color reproduction with less “fringing”, and precision ground optics offer stunning resolving power to bring you sharp, amazingly detailed images.

12X Optical / 150X Digital Zoom
12X optical zoom helps to bring the action close up from far away. In addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation means that digital zooming (up to 150X) is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zoom.

Dolby Digital 5.1ch recording with Built-in Zoom Mic
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. The Built-In Zoom Mic focuses audio recording on your subjects in sync with the camera’s zoom lens.

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

Adjustable .27” Color Viewfinder
The HDR-XR500V features an adjustable .27” 3 color viewfinder (123k pixels) that lets you record and review video and still images with the LCD display closed.

Built-in Intelligent Flash
For added clarity and detail when taking pictures in low-light situations, the built-in flash improves pictures and reduces shadows.

USB 2.0 interface
A USB 2.0 interface provides an easy way to connect your camcorder to a compatible PC for fast transfer of video and still images for editing.

BIONZ Image Processor
The BIONZ Image Processor works in conjunction with the "Exmor R" CMOS sensor with ClearVid array for pristine imaging. The BIONZ image processor provides Data Noise Reduction, Faster Image processing, and Data compression to preserve videos and images. In addition, the BIONZ image processor enables Face Detection technology and Sony’s Dynamic Range Optimizer for both video and still image capture. The higher processing speed also allows Dual Recording to capture still images while recording video.

Hybrid Recording to HDD or Memory Stick Duo media 
Hybrid recording technology delivers a new level of flexibility of capturing and transferring your video footage and digital photos from the camcorder to compatible viewing devices. Record to 120GB1 hard disk drive or choose instead to record to removable Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media (sold separately). You can even select from various dubbing functions to easily copy video or still images from the HDD to the Memory Stick media -- without using a PC.

One Touch Disc Burn
Easily burn a DVD copy of your footage using the supplied PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software9. Simply connect the camcorder to your compatible PC via a USB cable and press the One Touch Disc Burn Button (DVD media sold separately).

Record and zoom controls on LCD frame
The HDR-XR500V features an additional set of record and zoom buttons on the frame of the LCD screen, give you more control and flexibility when holding the camcorder, especially in overhead or low angle shots.

Dynamic Range Optimizer
The D-Range (Dynamic Range) Optimizer function adjusts the exposure and contrast of an image to counter the effects of high-contrast shooting condition, allowing for a great shot every time. The D-Range Optimizer suppresses “blackout” in dark areas such as shadows and “whiteout” in bright areas such as skies. As a result, the captured image appears as natural as the original scene.

Supplied Accessories:

AC adaptor (AC-L200)
Rechargable Battery Pack (NP-FH60)
Component A/V Cable: yes
USB Cable: yes
Software : Picture Motion Browser
Software: Vegas Platinium trial


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