Thinking of buying it? Just take a look...but be patient...it's worth it. Shoot in full high definition and record your memories directly to a massive 120GB or 240GB hard drive with the HDR-XR520V Handycam camcorder. This high-definition camcorder features xv Color technology for brilliant images, BIONZ image processing for data noise reduction and data compression and dual recording capabilities for capturing 8.3MP still images while shooting high-definition video.
Sony HDR-XR500V Camcorder Review
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mrfreeze88
October 17, 2009 at 2:29 pm
Absolutely brilliant presentation on this awesome camcorder. I was still deciding whether to buy one or not but this video sold it for me. Will get one this week.
Thanks
beatzzz01
October 28, 2009 at 5:58 pm
Amazing Camera! Amazing footage…Sony should give you a job..P.S where on earth did you go for that train & Mountain shot?? (Maybe the cam’s GPS may help you remember lol)…Best regards
Halliday916
October 31, 2009 at 1:37 am
This is the video that sony makes that comes with the camera. I just bought my camcorder and it was on there already….
Rafy360
October 31, 2009 at 6:43 am
I’m so getting one now.. Thanks
904SF
December 3, 2009 at 2:16 am
So what do u do? use a wire to get it from the hard drive to the computer? and then how do u erase the videos from the hard drive?
freaqydeaky
December 3, 2009 at 12:17 pm
its $1,199.99
smalltownkid2004
December 10, 2009 at 4:10 am
I just bought mine for 1199.99 I love it ALOT!!!! It’s amazing the picture is ridiculously good and the Slow Mo Effect is awesome to I wish it was able to record longer but it’s great still. And the Infrared is Excellent! I love this cam!
mugupo10
December 10, 2009 at 11:04 pm
Is like $1003 in adoramo after bing ;p
dreamhunter007
December 29, 2009 at 1:36 pm
Just bought my at Bestbuy on December 26 for $1,199 two days later, the price drop for after Christmas sales at $999, able to get $200 refund back. Loving it.
BigtimeDirector2005
January 10, 2010 at 1:25 am
I MUST have!
iDrewster
January 14, 2010 at 9:19 pm
hey, did you get it and do you like it?
Airborn14
January 15, 2010 at 6:37 pm
Oh yeah I did. I do like it especially for the Optical SteadyShot Active technology (2:15) which helps a lot when walking or running. Also the GPS (3:33) which helps you tag your videos.
alcheng1000
January 17, 2010 at 10:41 pm
I just ordered one yesterday on eBay for $888 and now I’m waiting for it to be shipped to me.
YPP2
January 31, 2010 at 7:35 pm
waiting to get my hands this baby!
BreathingBackwards
February 17, 2010 at 9:50 pm
mac/ final cut express friendly?
Airborn14
February 18, 2010 at 7:21 pm
Yes, Sony has all the bases covered: the camcorder is Mac-friendly,… and iMovie ‘08 and Final Cut Pro will recognize the camcorder and allow you to choose the clips you if you have it.
bodyboarder3452
February 27, 2010 at 2:51 am
are they deliberately acting over the top lol or whatever you call it
iphoneAppReviewHD
March 16, 2010 at 3:30 pm
DOES IT RECORD IN 1080i OR 1080p ?
Airborn14
March 16, 2010 at 5:07 pm
1080i and 1080p are both High Definition display formats for HDTVs. 1080i and 1080p signals actually contain the same information. Both 1080i and 1080p represent a 1920×1080 pixel resolution (1,920 pixels across the screen by 1,080 pixels down the screen). The difference between 1080i and 1080p is in the way the signal is sent from a source component or displayed on an HDTV screen. To answer your question it records in 1080i. Thanks for asking.
persini
March 25, 2010 at 9:56 pm
zoom mic!? wtf thats sick!!!
RobinMoviesOffical
April 13, 2010 at 8:40 am
Its like you have a steadycam on it.
kiwiboy2012
April 13, 2010 at 10:08 am
hey watch my amazing unboxing video of the sony 240gb handycam. just click on my videos..
Airborn14
July 7, 2010 at 4:29 am
@iphoneAppReviewHD In 1080i
iSOBigD
July 21, 2010 at 3:29 am
I just wanna point out this is the video that comes on the camera, it’s not really a review, just a demo to show some of the camera’s features (made by Sony).