Sony Handycam HDR-XR550VE (240 GB) High Definition Hard Drive, AVC Camcorder
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Sony Handycam HDR-XR550VE (240 GB) High Definition Hard Drive, AVC Camcorder

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  • Recording System: NTSC
  • HDD Size: 240 GB
  • Recording Media: High Definition Hard Drive AVC
  • Optical Zoom: 10x
  • Weight: 1 lb.
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Sony Handycam HDR-XR550VE (240 GB) High Definition Hard Drive, AVC C...

Preserve the moment in stunning HD clarity. Featuring a massive 240GB1 internal hard disk drive, the HDR-XR550V also records 1920 x 1080 high-definition video2 and 12-megapixel still images. Experience superior low-light shooting performance via the "Exmor R" CMOS sensor, while Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization with Active Mode and 3-way Shake Canceling, which enables you to capture remarkably smooth video from wide angle to full telephoto shooting.

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  • Good Value (1)
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  • expensive (1)
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Sony HDR-XR550V - Nice Hardware Even If Incomplete

bysweeper Oct 13, 2011
33 Helpfuls 34 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Nearly comprehensive feature set, wide angle zoom, assignable manual control.
Cons Non-intuitive menu navigation, no Mac support, proprietary hot shoe, no VU meter,...
Recommended it? Yes

Summary
No other company has more experience in producing consumer video cameras than Sony does. Sony not only builds video cameras but also designs and builds most of the most critical component hardware used within including the image sensor and the lens (now that Sony acquired Minolta)... Read full review »

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Excellent Camera, Great pictures

bysladowski Jun 29, 2009
13 Helpfuls 14 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Great pictures, many features, good low light capability, easy to shoot movies
Cons Screen/ viewfinder wash-out in sunlight, poor software, complex initially setup,...
Recommended it? Yes

This review was updated on October 10th, 2009

I bought this camera a few days before my son's wedding, and I did extensive movies of the wedding and the reception with this camera.  I also took this camera on a 3 week trip to Hawaii and I have updated this review to reflect that trip.  The... Read full review »

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Amazing Value, Awesome Performance, Best For The Price

bylaubacht Feb 4, 2010
9 Helpfuls 10 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Low light shooting, steady shot, HD quality, hard drive space, viewfinder and LCD, more.
Cons CCD censor, perhaps hard drive instead of flash memory, standard battery life.
Recommended it? Yes

For those looking at the XR500v, a newer series is coming out with the XR550v.  I went with this model because I have already experienced it, knew it had great low light and steady shot, and wasn’t sure how the newer models would compare.  I also was price-aware and figured the... Read full review »

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Product Details and Features

Product MPN
MPN HDRXR550V

Key Features
Recording System NTSC
HDD Size 240 GB
Recording Media High Definition • Hard Drive • AVC
Optical Zoom 10x
Weight 1 lb.

CCD
Sensor Size 1/2.88"
Image Sensor Type CMOS
Number of Pixels 6631K pixels

LCD / Viewfinder
LCD Screen Size 3.5 in.
Color Viewfinder With Color Viewfinder
Display Type With LCD Screen • Touchscreen

Lens
Optical Zoom 10x
Focal Length 3.8 - 38 mm
Attachment / Filter Size 37 mm
Digital Zoom 120x

Video Modes
Recording Speeds LP • HQ • FX
Low Lux 3 Lux
Image Stabilizer Optical Image Stabilizer

Audio
Audio Format 5.1 Surround Sound

Memory Photography
MPEG Movie Mode Resolution 1920 x 1080
Digital Still Shot Mode With Still Shot Capability
Memory Card Support Memory Stick Pro Duo
MPEG Movie Mode With MPEG Movie Mode

Interfaces
Microphone Type External/Optional
Output Interfaces S-Video • Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • Component • USB 2.0 • HDMI

Power Supply
Battery Type 1 x CR2025

Dimensions
Weight 1 lb.
Depth 5.75 in.
Height 3 in.
Width 2.88 in.

Warranty
Warranty 90 Days

Miscellaneous
Family Line Sony Handycam
UPC 797734787658
Release Date February, 2010
Product ID 95258016
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • A/V Cable • Driver • AC Power Adapter • Remote Control • Battery Pack

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