1/2.88" "Exmor R" CMOS sensor for superb low-light video
Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization w/ Active Mode
1080/60p playback via HDMI™ and compatible HDTV
Superb HD camcorder
Review Date: August 25, 2010
Reviewer: Lani Kubota, Gardena, CA USA
I purchased this camcorder last year, and I am still amazed by the quality and crispness of the video and photos. It is the best camcorder so far in low light - perfect for zooming in and capturing those special moments at school presentations.
unbelievably happy with this HD camcorder
Review Date: July 11, 2010
Reviewer: westsidemd, las vegas, nv usa
i've always wanted a high quality camcorder that can take amazing pics all in one. cameras with video capability lack video quality. every other camcorder i've gotten takes horrible photos. not anymore. the HDR-CX500V is everything i've always wanted. it takes better pics than my dedicated canon compact and has a flash which a lot of camcorders lack for stills. the daytime video recording is the best on the market--true, crisp HD video. as others have said the low-light capability of this video is the best i've seen. we take this baby everywhere we go and we've beaten it up good. i've dropped it on beaches and forests, deep sixed it in a foot of snow and it works like new. the menus and options have a bit of a learning curve but once you get used to it it's easy to work with. i also love that you can switch back and forth between recording to the hard drive or to a memory card. makes everything easy. overall, this is the best camcorder i've ever owned, and when it dies or gets too old, i'm sticking with this same line of sony product.