Sony HDR-UX20 High Definition DVD Hybrid Video Camera
         
The Sony HDRUX20 gives you the choice of three recording mediums! Record High Definition 1920 x 1080 video direct to internal 8GB Flash memory (or Memory Stick) and then export the final movie to AVCHD Disc.. in camera! Using HD Long Play (1440x1080) you can record up to 3 hours of footage to the internal flash memory, reducing the need for other media. It sports a Carl Zeiss 15x optical zoom Vario-Sonnar T* Lens, 2.7” Touch Screen, Face Detection – up to 8 faces, built in Zoom Microphone with 5.1 ch Surround Sound, “Quick On” for fast start-up whilst conserving battery power, and Film Roll index and Face Index for easy navigation of recorded material. The HDR-UX20 also allows you to capture high quality 4.0 Mega Pixel still images when in dedicated still mode – with flash and red eye reduction! You can also record a 3.0 Mega Pixel still image at the same time as recording full motion video. RRP $1599. No Longer Available.
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What are the features and how will they benefit you? |
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DVD/Hard Disk / Memory Stick recording –Record video or stills to DVD, 8gb internal memory or Memory Stick memory for complete flexibility and easy transfer of your video footage.
High Definition 1920 x 1080i – records Full High Definition video at 1920 x 1080i for amazing image quality.
Optical Image Stabiliser – optically compensates for vibration and hand-held movement for smoother, less jumpy images.
Real Widescreen 16:9 – records in 16:9 aspect ratio so your videos will play on widescreen TV’s without being cropped or resized to fit.
Built-in Zoom Microphone – “zooms in” microphone sensitivity at the same time as zooming lens to, for instance, isolate one person’s voice in a crowd.
5.1 Channel Dolby Surround Sound – records 5.1 channel surround sound for realistic sounding audio to match your hi def images.
Face Detection – detects human faces and automatically adjusts camera for optimal focus and exposure.
Film Roll and Face Index – easy navigation of your recorded footage is available by either creating scene indexes at specified intervals using Film Roll or with Face Index you can jump to scenes simply by pressing the human faces that have been detected during recording!
Quick On – Pressing the Quick On button enables the camera’s power-saving standby mode; pressing the button again will power the camera up in just one second.
2.7" Wide Touch Screen LCD The Touch Screen interface makes using this Handycam a simple and enjoyable experience.
iMovie 08 Compatible - Footage from this Handycam can be imported to Intel Macs using iMovie '08 and the latest operating system update (Mac OS X 10.5). Please visit the Apple website for more information on iMovie 08 (including system requirements and detailed compatibility information). |
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AC Adaptor AC-L200
InfoLITHIUM Battery NP-FH60
AV Cable
Component Y/Pb/Pr Cable
USB Cable
Remote Commander RMT-835
CD-ROM: Picture Motion Browser 3.0 Yes
CD-ROM: Sony Vegas Platnium (30 Day Trial) Yes
Enjoy Handycam DVD Yes
Instruction Manual
12 Month Warranty with Sony Australia |
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Specifications
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2008 Features |
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Internal Flash Memory |
8GB |
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Record Video to Memory Stick |
Yes |
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1920 x 1080i Recording |
Yes |
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Bionz Processor |
Yes |
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Exmor Technology |
Yes |
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D-Range Optimiser |
Yes |
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Zoom Mic |
Yes |
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Face Detection |
Yes |
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Film Roll / Face Index |
Yes |
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Bravia Sync |
Yes |
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Quick On |
Yes |
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YouTube Upload from Software |
Yes |
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Sony Vegas Platinum (30 Day Trial) |
Yes |
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Media |
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Primary Video Recording Medium |
8GB Internal Flash Memory |
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Additional Video Recording Medium(s) |
8cm Disc / Memory Stick |
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Movie Dubbing (Between Mediums) |
Flash --> 8cm Disc MS--> 8cm Disc |
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Lens |
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Carl Zeiss Lens Type |
Vario-Sonnar T* |
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Filter Diameter |
30mm |
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Zoom |
15x Optical (180x Digital) |
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F |
1.8 - 2.6 |
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f (Focal Distance) |
3.1 - 46.5mm |
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f (35mm Conversion) in 16:9 "MOVIE" Rec position |
40 - 600mm |
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Sensor |
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Sensor Size & Type |
1/5" ClearVid CMOS |
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No. of Pixels (Approx. Gross) |
2360K |
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No. of Pixels 16:9 "MOVIE" Rec (Effective) |
1490K |
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Bionz Processor |
Yes |
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Exmor Technology |
Yes |
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D-Range Optimiser |
Yes |
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Camera |
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Max. Video Resolution |
1920 x 1080i (High Definition) |
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Video Format |
AVCHD ( MPEG2 in SD Mode) |
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Aspect Ratio |
16:9 Widescreen |
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x.v. Colour |
Yes |
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Super Steady Shot |
Optical |
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Focus System |
Auto / Manual (via Touch Screen) |
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Spot Focus |
Yes (via Touch Screen) |
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Spot Meter |
Yes (via Touch Screen) |
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Minimum Illumination |
5lux (Auto Slow Shutter on) |
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White Balance |
Auto / Outdoor / Indoor / One Touch (via Touch Screen) |
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Shutter Speed |
1/2 - 1/425 (scene selection) |
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NightShot |
Yes |
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Colour Slow Shutter |
Yes |
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Exposure Control |
Yes (via Touch Screen) |
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Smooth Slow Recording (with audio) |
Yes |
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Iris Control / Gain Control |
Auto Only |
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Zebra Pattern |
Yes |
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Guide Frame |
Yes |
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Fader Functions |
Fade to Black / White (via Touch Screen) |
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Picture Effects |
Monotone / Sepia / Pastel |
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Digital Picture Effects |
Old Movie |
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Tele Macro |
Yes (via Touch Screen) |
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Viewfinder |
Colour |
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Active Interface Shoe |
Yes |
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Easy Handycam |
Yes |
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Touch Screen |
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Size |
2.7" (16:9 WIDE) |
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No. of Pixels / Resolution |
211,200 dots (960 x 220) |
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LCD Type |
Clear Photo LCD Plus |
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Audio |
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Zoom Mic |
Yes |
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Recording |
5.1ch Surround Sound |
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Playback (via camera) |
Dolby Digital 2ch Downmix |
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Still Image |
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Recording Media |
Internal Flash Memory / Memory Stick |
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Max. Image Size (Still Mode) |
4.0MP |
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Max. Image Size (Dual Record) |
3.0MP |
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Compression |
JPEG |
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PictBridge |
Yes |
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Photo Capture from Movie Playback |
Yes (In camera / via software) |
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Built-in Flash (with Red-Eye Reduction) |
Yes |
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General |
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Weight Without Battery |
470g |
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Dimensions Without Battery (W x H x D) |
58x93x134mm |
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Connection |
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SD Video / Audio Out (via Multi AV RCA Cable) |
Yes |
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HD Video Out (via Component RGB RCA Cable) |
Yes |
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HDMI Out |
Mini HDMI |
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USB Terminal |
Yes (USB2 Mini Jack) |
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DC In |
Yes |
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Max. HDD/Flash Recording Times |
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HD FH 16Mbps (1920x1080) |
55 mins |
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HD HQ 9Mbps (1440 x 1080) |
115 mins |
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HD SP 7Mbps (1440 x 1080) |
140 mins |
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HD LP 5Mbps (1440 x 1080) |
180 mins |
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SP HQ 9Mbps (720 x 576) |
115 mins |
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SP SP 6Mbps (720 x 576) |
170 mins |
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SP LP 3Mbps (720 x 576) |
325 mins |
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Batt. Rec. Times (LCD On) |
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NPFH50 (Actiforce) |
75 mins |
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NPFH60 |
100 mins (Supplied) |
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NPFH70 (Actiforce) |
160 mins |
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NPFH100 (Actiforce) |
370 mins |
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Supplied Accessories |
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AC Adaptor |
AC-L200 |
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InfoLITHIUM Battery |
NP-FH60 |
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AV Cable (Stereo RCA) |
Yes |
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Component Y/Pb/Pr Cable (RCA) |
Yes |
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USB Cable (Mini --> Full Sized) |
Yes |
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Remote Commander |
RMT-835 |
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CD-ROM: Picture Motion Browser 3.0 |
Yes |
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CD-ROM: Sony Vegas Platnium (30 Day Trial) |
Yes |
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Enjoy Handycam DVD |
Yes |
* Specifications subject to change by the manufacturer without notice
 Sony says:
Full HD 1080 Video Recording: Using new AVCHD technology, the HDR-UX20 captures spectacular, high-definition video in 1920 x 1080i pixels, more than four times the resolution of conventional DV recording. By capturing images at a higher efficiency than conventional formats, the AVCHD DVD Handycam records high-quality video directly onto 8cm DVD media.
x.v.Colour™: The incorporation of x.v.Colour technology realizes the recording of a wider colour range than the conventional system, offering colour variations close to what the human eye can recognize (x.v.Colour is the more familiar term for the xvYCC International colour standard).
1/5.0” ClearVid CMOS Sensor™: For smear-free images with wide dynamic range, high picture quality, and accurate picture brightness. Its enhanced sensitivity creates less image noise in low light, higher pixel still images, and greater detail even when recording standard definition video.
Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T* Lens: The advanced, multi-layer optical coating system improves contrast while enhancing colour. Reducing ghosting and flare by 80%, its anti-reflective technology allows more light to pass through, helping to create a sharper image.
High-Definition/Standard Definition Switchable: Use 8cm DVDs to record Standard Definition (MPEG2) or High-Definition (AVCHD) video. Standard Definition recordings can be played back on most DVD players. Or enjoy the outstanding picture of your High-Definition recordings directly from your compatible PC, Blu-ray Disc™ Player or PlayStation® 3 game console.
2.7" WIDE Hybrid Clear Photo LCD plus™ (211K): Multi-layered coating reduces reflection and increases contrast, ensuring excellent visibility in bright sunlight. Its enhanced resolution and large 2.7” LCD makes it easy to adjust settings and shoot spectacular, high-definition digital video.
Built-in 5.1ch Surround Sound Microphone: Create brilliant video with three dimensional audio. Encoded Dolby Digital 5.1 mimics the characteristics of a theatre or live performance, delivering a brilliant home theatre experience. Capture vibrant audio and hear what you’ve been missing.
DVD-R/-RW/+RW/+R DL Compatible: The high-definition HDR-UX20 AVCHD DVD Handycam is compatible with a variety of 8cm DVD media, including DVD-R/-RW/+RW and +R Dual Layer. DVD+R Dual Layer media provides greater capacity for enhanced storage.
Smooth Slow Rec + Audio: Thanks to its powerful ClearVid CMOS Sensor and the enhanced image processor, the AVCHD DVD Handycam captures quick motions hardly noticed by the naked eye, recording at 240fps (fields per second) for smooth slow motion playback with crisp and detailed sound.
4.0 Megapixel Digital Still Camera with PictBridge™: Switch from high-resolution video to still images easily. Sony’s AVCHD DVD Handycam gives you the power to capture the moment your way. Connect to any PictBridge printer and create amazing prints without software or even a PC.
Dual Rec (simultaneous recording of video and high resolution still images): Hold on to a single moment without missing any of the action. Capture exceptional 4.6 Megapixel digital still pictures while simultaneously recording vibrant digital video. The AVCHD DVD Handycam camcorder delivers the best of both worlds.
Active Interface Shoe: Connect lights or external microphones to the AVCHD DVD Handycam without the need for extra cables or connections. By automatically recognizing the added accessory, the Active Interface Shoe expands your world of personal digital video recording.
Memory Stick Duo™ Media Compatible: Record still images to Memory Stick Duo media for easy transfer to your PC and other compatible devices. Memory Stick Duo media offer the speed and portability to access files instantly. Its ergonomic design makes it easy to insert and remove.
Plus More Great Features:
15x Optical Zoom, 30x / 180x Digital Zoom 16:9 WIDE Colour Viewfinder (123K) Start/Stop & Zoom Buttons on LCD Frame Super NightShot™ (0lux) Auto Lens Cover Built-in Flash
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