1920x1080 Full HD 60p Recording w/8.9MP still image capture
The Sony HDR-CX260V offers 1920 x 1080 high definition resolution letting you record your memories in exceptional Full High Definition quality. Capable of 60p recording and playback via HDMI? and compatible HDTV4 providing stunning clarity and incredibly detailed and smoother playback of your memories.
16GB embedded Flash Memory for up to 5 hours of recording1
The built-in 16GB1 embedded Flash memory can record and store up to 5 hours of high definition video footage (HD LP mode).
Optical SteadyShot? image stabilization w/ Active Mode
Optical SteadyShot? image stabilization with Active Mode compensates for greater degrees of camera shake to deliver stunningly smooth video from wide angle to full telephoto shooting. In addition, innovative 3-Way Shake-Canceling adds electronic roll stability for even smoother video capture.
Golf Shot
Building on the slow-motion capture capabilities of Smooth Slow Record, Golf Shot captures a few seconds of motion as a sequence of up to 22 still images, which can be viewed/printed individually or as a composite ?sequence shot? image, perfect for analyzing the nuances of a golf swing, tennis serve, and other fast action.
Back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor for superb low-light video
Experience stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced grain with Sony?s back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor. Designed for compact cameras and camcorders, the Exmor R CMOS sensor relocates the photo diodes above the support circuitry, maximizing the light gathering area per pixel so you can shoot with better results in lower lighting conditions.
Wide Angle G lens to capture more of what you want
Experience the pinnacle of Sony lens technology with the professional-quality G Lens. Engineered for superior optical performance, Sony G lenses deliver brilliant, accurate color reproduction and sharp, amazingly detailed images. In addition, the 29.8mm focal length in Photo and Video Modes offers a broader perspective for enhanced wide angle shooting.
3.0? touch-screen Clear Photo LCD Plus? display (230K)
The 3.0? Clear Photo LCD Plus? screen displays sharp, bright, vivid images, letting you compose a shot more easily -- even outdoors, while enabling you to change settings to best represent the scene.
Built-in USB cable for easy file transfer/charge
The high-speed, built-in USB 2.0 cable allows for easy connection to your computer for charging or file transfer without having to remember separate cables. It also fits conveniently into the hand strap so it?s out of the way until you need it. Charging your camcorder is faster than ever now through the USB; for every two minutes of charge time you get one minute of recording time.
Intelligent Auto (180 different scene combinations possible)
Intelligent Auto mode goes a step beyond traditional auto modes by analyzing your shot and then automatically selecting the appropriate settings from ten distinct scene modes and wind noise reduction. There are 180 different combinations possible: Landscape, Backlight, Twilight, Spotlight, Low light, Macro, Portait, Baby, Walk, Tripod, Wind Noise Reduction. Thie camcorder utilizes an advanced sound processor and sophisticated noise reduction algorithms to reduce wind noise by up to 10db compared to other models. In addition to reducing low frequency noise, iAuto also suppresses mid- and upper-frequency noise, resulting in clearer, more enjoyable sound.
Tracking Focus follows selected subjects in/out of the frame
Tracking Focus works as an extension of Face Detection to allow you to select an object with a touch of the LCD and have the focus follow the selected object, even if it leaves the frame and returns.
Expanded recording/monitoring with mic/headphone jack
Features dedicated mic and headphone inputs for expanded audio recording options and convenient monitoring of audio with headphones (external microphones and headphones sold separately).
Event Browse groups photos/videos for you for easy reference
Event Browse conveniently groups your images and videos together for easier viewing. The date range that Event Browse groups your pictures and videos is easily adjusted to suit your needs. When used with the Highlight Playback feature, making and sharing a highlight reel from your event is easy and fun.
Highlight Playback creates movies with transitions for you
Why spend hours editing your movies when you can let your camcorder do it for you? Highlight Playback identifies and compiles key scenes into a short, entertaining movie complete with music and transitions. You can even pinpoint the exact scene you want to include in the highlight reel
Wind noise reduction for clear voice recording
Wind Reduction reduces noise and interference that is produced when wind passes over the microphone, giving you a clearer and more enjoyable sound experience.
Geotagging with built-in GPS receiver & NAVTEQ maps7
A built-in GPS receiver7 makes the HDR-CX260V an ideal choice for travelers. The receiver gives you the ability to view your current location on the LCD map display, as well as "tag" your shooting locations. Tagged videos and still images can be reviewed and played back using the Map Index function on the camcorder or once downloaded to your PC using the supplied PlayMemories Home software9. Additionally, the receiver automatically adjusts your camcorders clock to the proper time zone.
Direct Copy to external HDD without PC13
Store your memories in a whole new way with the ability to copy videos from your camcorder directly to an external hard disk drive13 (sold separately), all without a computer. Your camcorder can also access videos stored on the external hard drive for playback on your HDTV4, allowing you to utilize the camcorder?s handy playback features.
55x Extended Zoom to get even closer to the action
Extended Zoom works in conjunction with 30x optical zoom to get even closer to the action while maintaining HD image quality.
Footnotes
1GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for data management functions
4. Requires HDTV and HDMI cable sold sep.
7. Map service requires PC with internet. Service provided by Google and subject to change without notice
9. For PC: Requires Microsoft Windows XP SP3/ Windows Vista SP2/Windows 7. For Mac: Requires Mac OSX (v10.5-10.7)
13. Requires via VMC-UAM1 cable (sold separately), AC power for camcorder, and hard drive formatted in FAT-32. USB-hub not supported. External HHD/USB media should be less than 2TB(Terabytes).
Camera
Camera Type: Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
Imaging Sensor
Color Filter System: ClearVid array
Effective Picture Resolution: Approx. 2230K pixels (16:9)
Imaging Sensor: 1/3.91" (4.6mm) Back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS Sensor
Pixel Gross: Approx. 5430K pixels
Processor: BIONZ Image processor
Recording
Still Image Size 4:3: Movie mode: 6.7 megapixels 4:3 (2992x2240); Photo mode: 6.7 megapixels 4:3 (2992x2240)
Video Mode: HD PS: Approx. 28Mbps / FX: Approx. 24Mbps / FH: Approx. 17Mbps / HQ: Approx. 9Mbps / LP: Approx. 5Mbps; STD HQ: 9Mbps
Audio Format: Dolby Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator
Dual Record: 8.9 megapixels 16:9(3984x2240); 4.5 megapixels 16:9(2816x1584); 2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080)
Internal Media: Flash Memory 16GB
Media Type: Internal Flash Memory; Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark 2); Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo ; SD/ SDHC/ SDXC Memory Card (Class 4 or Higher)
Mic Level Control: Yes (2steps)
Microphone/Speaker: Built-in Zoom Microphone; Monoral Speaker
Photo Capture from Movie: 2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080); 0.3 megapixels 4:3 (640x480); 0.2 megapixels pixels 16:9 (640x360)
Recording and Playback Times (in Internal Media)(2ch): HD PS: Approx. 1h0m (Approx. 1h0m); HD FX: Approx. 1h15m (Approx. 1h15m); HD FH: Approx. 1h40m (Approx. 1h40m); HD HQ: Approx. 3h0m (Approx. 2h15m); HD LP: Approx. 5h15m (Approx. 4h20m); STD HQ: Approx. 3h10m (Approx. 2h55m)
Still Image File Format: DCF Ver. 2.0 compatible, Exif Ver. 2.3 compatible, MPF Baseline compatible
Still Image Max Effective Resolution: 8.9 megapixels
Still Image Mode: JPEG
Still Image Size 16:9: Movie mode: 8.9 megapixels 16:9 (3984x2240); Photo mode: 8.9 megapixels 16:9 (3984x2240)
Video Actual (Pixel): Approx.2,230K pixels(16:9), Approx.1,670K pixels(4:3)
Video Format: HD: MPEG4-AVC/H.264 AVCHD 2.0 format compatible (1080/60p:original format); STD: MPEG2-PS
Video Resolution: HD:1920x1080/60p(PS),60i(FX,FH), 1440x1080/60i(HQ,LP); STD: 720x480/60i
Video Signal: NTSC color, EIA standards
Wind Noise Reduction: Yes (Off /On)
Optics/Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): Movie Mode: 29.8mm - 894mm (16:9), 36.5mm-1095mm (4:3); Photo Mode: 29.8mm - 894mm (16:9), 36.5mm-1095mm (4:3)
Aperture: F1.8-3.4
Digital Zoom: 350x
Extended Zoom: 55x
Focal Distance: f = 2.1mm - 63.0mm; f =3/32inch - 2 1/2inch
Lens Stabilization: Optical SteadyShot image stabilization w/ Active mode (Wide to Tele)
Lens Type: G Lens
Minimum Focus Distance: Approx. 1cm (Wide), Approx. 80cm (Tele), Approx. 44cm (Tele Macro)
Optical Zoom: 30x
Steady Shot Mode:Active: 33.1-1820mm
LCD Display
Angle Adjustment: Opening Angle: max. 90 deg., Turning Angle: max. 270 deg.
Brightness Control: Yes (Menu)
Coverage: 1
Grid Display: Guide Frame
LCD Type: 3.0" Clear Photo LCD display (230K) Wide(16:9)
Touch Panel: Yes
Focus Control
AF Illuminator: Yes
AF Modes: Auto / Manual (Touch Panel)
Focus Area: Full range Focus / Spot Focus
Focus Features: Tracking Focus
Focus System: Contrast AF
Exposure System
Auto Iris Control: F1.8 - F10
Backlight Compensation: Yes (Auto)
D-Range Optimizer: Yes
Exposure Settings: Auto; Flexible Spot (Touch Panel)
Gain Control: Auto
LOW LUX Mode: Yes
Metering Modes: Multi-segment / Spot
Minimum Illumination: Standard: 6 lux (1/60 Shutter Speed); Low Lux: 3 lux (1/30 Shutter Speed)
Noise Reduction: Yes
Scene Mode(s): Auto/Night Scene/Sunrise & Sunset/Fireworks/Landscape/Portrait/Spotlight/Beach/Snow
White Balance Mode: Auto / Onepush / Outdoor / Indoor
Drive System
Shutter Speeds: Self-timer: Approx. 10sec. (Still Image/ Golf Shot); Shutter Speed (Standard): 1/60 - 1/10000; Shutter Speed Auto Control Range: 1/8 - 1/10000; Shutter Speed (Smooth Slow Rec): 1/250 - 1/10000 (Standard); Scene Selection: 1/8 - 1/10000; LOW LUX: 1/30 - 1/10000
Drive Mode: Photo Mode: Single-shot / Self-timer
Self-timer: 10sec.(Still Image/Golf Shot)
Convenience Features
Built-in USB Cable: Yes (USB Charge Available)
Date / Time Stamp: Yes (Rec Date and Time, Camera info, Coordinates)
Erase/Protect: Yes / Yes
Fader Effect(s): White / Black
Manual / Auto Lens Cover: Auto
Media/Battery Indicator: Yes (recordable time, free and used media space) / Yes (recordable time, remaining capacity)
Multiple Language Display: English; Simplified English; Brazilian Portugese; Canadian French; Latin American Spanish
One Touch Disc Burn: Yes (Menu)
Quick On: Yes (Power On by LCD)
Red-Eye Reduction: Yes (On / Off)
S/S & Zoom button on LCD: Yes (Touch Panel)
Still Image Playback Options: Slide Show
Video Playback Options: Highlight Playback (HD Movie Only); Highlight Playback Save and Share (Translate into STD quality); Highlight Scenario (Save/Playback/Erase); Highlight BGM (Preinstalled 4 music files, Music transfer)
View & Index: Event / MAP
Advanced Features
Tracking Focus: Yes
Embedded GPS: Yes (Current Position Display (Your Location))
Face Detection: Yes
Golf Shot: Yes
Image Stabilization: Optical SteadyShot image stabilization w/ Active mode (Wide to Tele)
Intelligent Auto: Portrait/Baby/Walk/Tripod/Backlight/Landscape/Spotlight/Twilight/Macro/Low light/Auto wind noise reduction
Priority Setting (for Face Detection): Auto / Child Priority / Adult Priority
Smile Shutter technology: Dual Capture / Always On / Off
Smooth Slow Rec: Yes
x.v.Color: Yes
Interface
SD Output: Composite Video Out (A/V connecting cable (supplied)
Remote Jack: Integrated into A/V Remote terminal
A/V Remote Terminal: Video / Audio / Remote
BRAVIA Sync: Yes
DC IN: Yes
HD Output: HDMI Out (mini) (supplied)
HDMI Terminal: Yes (mini)
Memory Card Slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo and SD/ SDHC/ SDXC media compatible
Microphone Input: Stereo Minijack
PhotoTV HD: Yes
USB Port(s): TypeA, mini-AB/USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage/MTP)
Weights and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx.): Approx.2 1/8inch x 2 1/4inch x 4 7/8inch (Approx.52.5mm x 55mm x 122.5mm)
Weight (Approx.): Approx. 7.23oz (205g)
Power
Power Consumption (in Operation): HD: 2.6W; STD: 2.4W
Battery Type: InfoLITHIUM with AccuPower Meter System (NP-FV50)
