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Sony releases a slew of new hard drive and flash drive camcorders at CES

Sony releases a slew of new hard drive and flash drive camcorders at CES

Sony HDR-XR520V 240GB HD

Sony has released 11 new camcorders at CES tonight with built in storage. These range from high-def hard drive models to standard-def hard drive models to solid state models. Here is the new line-up (from the press release):



HD, Hard Drive Based Models


Sony HDR-XR520V 240GB HD

Available in March for about $1500

1920x1080 high-definition video recording and 12-megapixel still image capture

Large capacity 240GB hard drive holds up to 101 hours of HD video (LP mode)

New back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor improves sensitivity in low light conditions

Photo and video geo-tagging using built-in GPS receiver and NAVTEQ digital maps

Improved Optical Steady Shot with Active Mode stabilization for smooth video and photos

Smile Shutter automatically takes photos when subject smiles, even while shooting HD video

Face detection technology recognizes up to eight faces and automatically corrects focus, exposure and color control

Also available are the HDR-XR500V 120GB HD model, the HDR-XR200V 120GB HD model with a 15x optical Carl Zeiss lens, and the HDR-XR100 80GB with a 10x zoom and built in Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.



Non HD, Hard Drive Models


Sony DCR-SR87 80GB Hard Disk Drive Handycam Camcorder - Available in February for about $500

Hybrid movie recording on Memory Stick PRO Duo media and built-in 80GB hard drive, which can hold up to 84 hours of video (LP mode)

1-megapixel CCD imager for excellent video and 1-megapixel photos

25x optical Carl Zeiss Vaio-Tessar zoom lens with Steady Shot stabilization for smooth video and photos

Records in Dolby® Digital 5.1 surround sound with built-in zoom microphone for clear recording of subjects

2.7-inch wide, touch panel LCD screen



Sony DCR-SR67 80GB Hard Disk Drive Handycam Camcorder

Available in February for about $450

Hybrid movie recording on Memory Stick PRO Duo media and built-in 80GB hard drive, which can hold up to 84 hours of video (LP mode)

60x optical Carl Zeiss Vaio-Tessar zoom lens with Steady Shot stabilization for smooth video and photos

Records in Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound with built-in zoom microphone for clear recording of subjects

2.7-inch wide, touch panel LCD screen





Sony DCR-SR47 60GB Hard Disk Drive Handycam Camcorder

Available in February for about $400

Hybrid movie recording on Memory Stick PRO Duo media and built-in 60GB hard drive, which can hold up to 41 hours of video (LP mode)

60x optical Carl Zeiss Vaio-Tessar zoom lens with Steady Shot stabilization for smooth video and photos

2.7-inch wide, touch panel LCD screen

Available in three colors including red, blue and silver



HD, Solid State/Flash Memory Based Models


Sony HDR-CX100 High-Definition Flash Memory Handycam Camcorder

Available in March for about $600

1920x1080 high-definition video recording and 4-megapixel still image capture

8GB embedded memory plus expandable storage capacity via Memory Stick PRO Duo media

Ultra-compact design in three colors including red, black and silver

Smile Shutter automatically takes photos when subject smiles, even while shooting HD video

Face detection technology recognizes up to eight faces and automatically corrects focus, exposure and color control

10x optical Carl Zeiss Vaio-Tessar zoom lens with Steady Shot stabilization for smooth video and photos



Sony DCR-SX60 16GB Flash Memory Handycam Camcorder

Available in March for about $370

Hybrid movie recording on Memory Stick PRO Duo media and 16GB embedded memory, which can hold up to 10 hours of video (LP mode)

60x optical Carl Zeiss Vaio-Tessar zoom lens with Steady Shot stabilization for smooth video and photos

2.7-inch wide, touch panel LCD screen



Sony DCR-SX41 8GB Flash Memory Handycam Camcorder

Available in March for about $300

Hybrid movie recording on Memory Stick PRO Duo media and 8GB embedded memory, which can hold up to 5 hours of video (LP mode)

60x optical Carl Zeiss Vaio-Tessar zoom lens

Direct connection with DVDirect Express DVD writer (sold separately) for easy memory archival and playback

2.7-inch wide, touch panel LCD screen



Sony DCR-SX40 4GB Flash Memory Handycam Camcorder

Available in March for about $270

Hybrid movie recording on Memory Stick PRO Duo media and 4GB embedded memory

60x optical Carl Zeiss Vaio-Tessar zoom lens

2.7-inch wide, touch panel LCD screen

Available in color variations including red, blue and silver




(Via Gadgetell.)

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