Sony HDR-CX190 1920x1080 Full HD 25x Optical Zoom Camcorder + 16GB Card & Case Bundle

The easy-to-use Sony HDR-CX190 HD Handycam(R) Camcorder makes it simple to capture family videos, natural vistas, or sports events and preserve them for posterity.

Features:

• 1920x1080p Full HD Recording -- Record your memories in exceptional Full High Definition quality.
• 5.3MP Still Image Capture -- Capture high-quality images without interrupting your filming!
• 30x Extended Zoom -- Get even closer to the action without losing quality.
• Intelligent Auto -- Intelligent Auto modes analyzes your shot and then automatically selects the appropriate settings from nine scene modes with 60 different possible combinations!
• Direct Copy to external HDD without a PC -- Store your footage on an external hard disk drive (sold separately) without needing a computer.
• Back-illuminated Exmor(R) R CMOS Senor -- Take stunning low-light photos and videos without having to do any heavy-duty editing.
• 2.7" Clear Photo LCD -- this screen displays vivid images to let you compose a shot more quickly and easily.
• Event Browse -- Group your photos or videos for quick and easy reference.
• SteadyShot(TM) image stabilization with Active Mode -- SteadyShot(TM) makes up for camera shake, helping you shoot and deliver smooth and steady images regardless of the conditions!
• Built-in USB cable -- The high-speed, built-in USB 2.0 cable helps you quickly and easily connect to your computer without having to search for the cable.
• Highlight Playback -- Create movies with transitions without needing expensive video editing software!

The easy-to-use HDR-CX190 ultra-lightweight Handycam camcorder records stunning 1920x1080p Full HD video and 5.3MP pictures. Its stabilized 25X/30X Extended digital zoom lens gets you closer to the action. And a back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor allows you to capture stunning imagery in low light conditions.

1920x1080p Full HD Recording w/5.3MP still image capture

The Sony HDR-CX190 offers 1920 x 1080p high definition resolution letting you record your memories in exceptional Full High Definition quality. With Dual Capture you can also take 5.3MP still images while shooting HD movie.

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 Sonys 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.

SteadyShot image stabilization w/ Active Mode

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

30x Extended Zoom to get even closer to the action

Extended Zoom works in conjunction with 25x optical zoom to get even closer to the action while maintaining HD image quality.

2.7??? Clear Photo LCD display (230K)

The 2.7??? Clear Photo LCD 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 its 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 (60 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 nine distinct scene modes (60 different combinations possible): Portrait/Baby/Tripod/Backlight/Landscape /Spotlight/Twilight/Macro/Low light.

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.

Direct Copy to external HDD without PC

Store your memories in a whole new way with the ability to copy videos from your camcorder directly to an external hard disk drive (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 camcorders handy playback features.

Camera

Camera Type: Digital HD Video Camera Recorder

Imaging Sensor

Color Filter System: RGB primary color filters
Effective Picture Resolution: Approx.1310K pixels(16:9)
Imaging Sensor: 1/5.8" (3.1mm) Back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS Sensor
Pixel Gross: Approx.1500K pixels
Processor: BIONZ Image processor

Recording

Still Image Size 4:3: Movie mode: 4.0 megapixels 4:3 (2304x1728); Photo mode: 4.0 megapixels 4:3 (2304x1728)
Video Mode: HD 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: 5.3 megapixels 16:9 (3072 x 1728); 1.3 megapixels 16:9 (1536 x 864)
Media Type: 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)
Still Image File Format: DCF Ver. 2.0 compatible, Exif Ver. 2.3 compatible, MPF Baseline compatible
Still Image Max Effective Resolution: 5.3 megapixels
Still Image Mode: JPEG
Still Image Size 16:9: Movie mode:5.3 megapixels 16:9 (3072x1728); Photo mode: 5.3 megapixels 16:9 (3072x1728)
Video Actual (Pixel): Approx.1310K pixels(16:9), Approx.980K pixels(4:3)
Video Format: HD: MPEG4-AVC/H.264 AVCHD 2.0 format compatible; STD: MPEG2-PS
Video Resolution: HD:1920x1080/,60i(FX,FH), 1440x1080/60i(HQ,LP); STD:720x480/60i
Video Signal: NTSC color, EIA standards
Wind Position: Yes(Off/On)

Optics/Lens

Focal Length (35mm equivalent): Movie Mode: 36mm - 1080mm (16:9),44mm-1320mm (4:3): Photo Mode: 36mm - 900mm (16:9), 44mm-1100mm (4:3)
Aperture: F1.8-3.2
Digital Zoom: 300x
Extended Zoom: 30x
Focal Distance: f = 2.5mm - 62.5mm; f =1/8inch - 2 1/2inch
Lens Stabilization: SteadyShot image stabilization w/ Active Mode (wide to tele)
Lens Type: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens
Minimum Focus Distance: Approx. 1cm (Wide), Approx. 80cm (Tele), Approx. 39cm (Tele Macro)
Optical Zoom: 25x
Steady Shot Mode:Active: 43.2mm - 1080mm

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: 2.7" Clear Photo LCD(TM) display (230K) Wide(16:9)

Focus Control

AF Modes: Auto / Manual (Menu)
Focus Area: Full range Focus
Focus System: Contrast AF

Exposure System

Auto Iris Control: F1.8 - F10
Backlight Compensation: Yes (Auto)
D-Range Optimizer: Yes
Exposure Settings: Auto
Gain Control: Auto
LOW LUX Mode: Yes
Metering Modes: Multi-segment
Minimum Illumination: Standard: 11 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); Shutter Speed (Standard): 1/60 - 1/10000; Shutter Speed Auto Control Range: 1/8 - 1/10000; 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)

Convenience Features

Built-in USB Cable: Yes (USB Charge Available)
Date / Time Stamp: Yes (Rec Date and Time, Camera info)
Erase/Protect: Yes / Yes
Fader Effect(s): White / Black
Manual / Auto Lens Cover: Manual
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)
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

Advanced Features

Tracking Focus: Yes
Face Detection: Yes
Image Stabilization: SteadyShot image stabilization w/ Active mode (Wide to Tele)
Intelligent Auto: Portrait/Baby/Tripod/Backlight/Landscape/Spotlight/Twilight/Macro/Low light
Priority Setting (for Face Detection): Auto / Child Priority / Adult Priority
Smile Shutter technology: Dual Capture / Always On / Off
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) (sold separately)
HDMI Terminal: Yes (mini)
Memory Card Slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo and SD/ SDHC/ SDXC media compatible
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 1/2inch (Approx. 51mm x 56mm x 114mm)
Weight (Approx.): Approx. 5.9oz (168g)

Power

Power Consumption (in Operation): HD: 2.1W; STD: 1.9W
Battery Type: InfoLITHIUM with AccuPower Meter System (NP-FV30)
Power Requirements: 6.8V/7.2 (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
Power Consumption (in View Finder Operation): HD:3.0W
Power Consumption (in View Finder Operation): STD:2.8W

Software

Supplied Software: PC: PlayMemories Home Lite (built-in; for PC only); PlayMemories Home (by download); Music Transfer(by download); MAC:Music Transfer(by download); PlayMemories Online Uploader(by download)

Operating System Compatibility: Windows XP SP3 * /Windows Vista SP2 ** /Windows7 * 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. The Windows Image Mastering API (IMAPI) Ver. 2.0 or later is required to use the function for creating discs. ** Starter (Edition) are not supported. Standard installation is required. Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment.

Service and Warranty Information

Limited Warranty Term: Limited Warranty --- 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor