Sony Digital8 Handy Camcorder:
Model Number: HDR-FX1000 $3,199.99
1.High Definition MiniDV (HDV) Handycam® Camcorder
Series highlights: Film-like progressive scan, CinemaTone Gamma™ and CinemaTone Color™, three ClearVid™ CMOS Sensors, 29.5mm wide-angle to 590mm telephoto G-Lens, 20x optical zoom, superior low-light shooting.
Place the pinnacle of high definition in your hands with the HDR-FX1000 high definition MiniDV Handycam® camcorder. Equipped with 24p progressive scan mode, you'll experience high-quality, film-like motion for brilliant scene reproduction while CinemaTone Gamma™ and CinemaTone Color™ provide the color and gamma range to give your footage an amazing film-like feel. It also features three 1/3-inch ClearVid™ CMOS image sensors with Exmor™ derived technology which let you capture sharp, detailed images even in lower-light situations. And the 29.5mm wide-angle to 590mm
telephoto G-lens with 20x optical zoom brings the action closer
and allows for wider
angle shooting. Take control of light in extreme settings with
three built-in neutral density filters and three manual rings for
adjusting zoom, focus and iris. Plus, the 3.2" Xtra Fine LCD™ and
Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization give you an unparalleled
recording experience.
Film-like Progressive Scan 1080/24p, 1080/30p, or 1080/60i
In addition to 1080/60i recording, the HDR-FX1000 offers a 1080/
24p and 1080/30p Progressive Scan mode that enables shooting with
film-like results. Signals scanned at 24p/30p are converted to 60i
(using 2-3 pulldown for 24p) and recorded on MiniDV tape, allowing f
ootage to be played and edited using existing HDV products. In this
way, progressive images can be handled in the conventional HDV
editing environment. CinemaTone Gamma™ and CinemaTone Color.
2.Sony DSR-450WSPL $8999
PAL 2/3-inch type Power HAD EX CCD DVCAM Camcorder. The DSR-450WSPL is a DVCAM camcorder that adopts three 2/3-inch type Power HAD EX CCDs with a 16:9 aspect ratio to shoot in both 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios, ideal for applications ranging from video journalism and event videography to newsgathering and independent movie-making. In addition to the DSR-400PL features, the DSR-450WSPL further offers unique functions such as 25P progressive mode, selectable gamma with film-like gamma settings and a slow shutter feature.
2/3-Inch Type Power HAD EX CCD: The DSR-450WSPL is equipped with proven state-of-the-art three-chip 2/3-inch type Sony Power HAD EX CCDs. This CCD imager achieves a high sensitivity of F11, an excellent signal-to-noise ratio of 63 dB and
a remarkably low smear level of -140 dB (typical), allowing the
DSR-450WSPL to produce pictures of stunning quality.
Switchable Aspect Ratio: Wide-aspect CCDs and digital signal
processing allow the DSR-450WSPL to operate in both widescreen
(16:9) and standard (4:3) aspect ratio modes. When shooting in
16:9 mode, it is also possible to display both 16:9 and 4:3 safety
zones in the supplied DXF-801 viewfinder. 12-Bit A/D Conversion:
The DSR-450WSPL incorporates a high-integrity 12-bit A/D
conversion circuit so that images captured by the Power HAD
EX CCDs are processed with great precision. This high-resolution
A/D conversion allows the contrast to be reproduced faithfully in
both mid-to-dark tone and bright areas of the picture.
Model Number: HDR-XR520V $1,499.99
3. HDR-XR520V 240GB High Definition
Series highlights: 1920x1080 HD video recording, 12.1 MP still image capture, 240GB hard disk drive, 1/2.88" Exmor R CMOS sensor, built-in GPS receiver. Full HD recording.
Preserve your memories in stunning, incredibly detailed 1920x1080 Full HD resolution. You can even share your videos and photos with family and friends on your compatible HDTV.
240GB hard disk drive.Boasting a massive, built-in 240GB hard disk drive (HDD), you can record and store up to 96 hours of high definition video footage (HD LP mode), or up to 168 hours of standard definition footage (SD LP mode). You'll also enjoy peace of mind with HDD Smart Protection which prevents any recorded video and images from being lost if the camcorder is accidentally dropped.
240GB hard disk drive Boasting a massive, built-in 240GB hard
disk drive (HDD), you can record and store up to 96 hours of high
definition video footage (HD LP mode), or up to 168 hours of
standard definition footage (SD LP mode). You'll also enjoy peace
of mind with HDD Smart Protection which prevents any recorded
video and imagesfrom being lost if the camcorder is accidentally
dropped. Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization with Active
ModeOptical SteadyShot 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-XR500/520 to compensate for
greater degrees of camera shake and deliver a stunning level of image
smoothness.
Model Number: HDR-HC9 $1,099.99
4.HDR-HC9 MiniDV HD Handycam® Camcorder
Professional grade lens for stunning HD video results and spectacular 6.1MP still images. Series highlights: 3.2 MP ClearVid™ CMOS sensor , 6.1 MP still image capture, 10x optical zoom / 20x digital zoom, 2.7" touch panel Record your memories in HD brilliance. The HDR-HC9 MiniDV HD Handycam® Camcorder delivers high definition quality and versatility with a professional grade Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar®® T* lens, 10x optical/20x digital zoom, and a 3.2 megapixel ClearVid™ CMOS sensor for stunning video and 6.1 megapixel still images.
Use the Dual Record Mode to capture still images and video at the same time, while Super SteadyShot® optical image stabilization helps ensure clear images. View everything you shoot on the 2.7" wide Clear Photo LCD Plus™ display featuring touch panel technology. Even save your still images directly to a Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media card (sold separately) to easily transfer and share your photos.
1/2.9” ClearVid™ CMOS Sensor 3.2 Megapixel (Gross)
Sony’s original ClearVid CMOS Sensor provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video performance (up to 1080 lines of horizontal resolution in HD format, or 530 lines of horizontal resolution in SD format). Additionally, the megapixel technology enhances your digital still photography experience with the ability to shoot high-resolution (6.1 Megapixel) still images. Unlike traditional CCD Imagers, CMOS Sensors require less power, providing improved battery performance.10X Optical / 20X Digital Zoom The optical zoom helps to bring the action close up from far away. In addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zoom.2.7" Wide1 (16:9) Touch Panel Clear Photo LCD Plus™ Display (211K Pixels)
The 2.7" Wide1 (16:9) LCD screen provides exceptional viewing clarity with improved resolution (211K pixels). The display rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles, as well as provides sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback. The widescreen format makes shooting in 16:9 mode and composing shots even easier.
Model Number: HDR-TG5V $999.99
5.High Definition Handycam® Camcorder HDR-TG5V 
Capture all the action on your next trip with this ultra-portable, titanium-bodied Handycam® camcorder. It features Full HD 1920 x 1080 video recording, 4MP still shots and so much more. Full HD recording.Preserve your memories in stunning, incredibly detailed 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution. You can even share your videos and photos with family and friends on your compatible HDTV. Lightweight, pure titanium.
Constructed of pure titanium, this remarkably durable and lightweight metal makes the HDR-TG5V an ideal travel companion that can be carried with ease and slipped into a pocket or purse reducing the risk of nicks and scratches.
Lightweight
Geotagging7 with built-in GPS receiver.
Perfect for travelers, this camcorder features a built-in GPS receiver that automatically adjusts your camcorder's clock to the proper time zone and lets you view your current location on the LCD map display, as well as "tag" your shooting locations. You can view your tagged videos and pictures via the Map Index function or after you've downloaded them to your PC using the supplied Picture Motion Browser (PMB) software. GeotaggingHybrid recording to 16GB flash memory or media card. Record to 16GB embedded flash memory 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 embedded flash media to the Memory Stick media—without using a PC.
