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Sony HDR-UX20

Sony HDR-UX20

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The Sony HDR-UX20 redefines the term "hybrid camcorder" by giving the user the option of recording to three different media - 8GB hard drive, Memory StickĀ™ media card and a 3-inch DVD disc.

In addition, the HDR-UX20 offers Sony's face detection technology for both photo capture and video and identifies up to eight faces for correct focus, color and exposure.

Specifications

  • New full 1920x1080 AVCHD HD video recording for stunning video and detail
  • Hybrid Plus movie recording on three separate media, including 8GB of internal memory (an hour of video in 1920HD mode), Memory Stick media card and 3-inch DVD disc along with advanced dubbing function
  • Sony face detection technology for video and photos; identifies up to eight faces and corrects focus, exposure, color control, and when photos are taken, flash control
  • 4-megapixel photo capture with 2-megapixel Sony ClearVid CMOS sensor technology
  • Records in Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound with built-in zoom microphone for clear recordings
  • Simultaneous dual record mode (movie and 3-megapixel photos) and slow motion video (240 fps) with audio
  • Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization for smooth video and photos

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4.5 out of 5 3490 Store Reviews B&H Photo-Video-Pro Audio $594.95 Go!
3.0 out of 5 136 Store Reviews Amazon Marketplace $645.97 Go!
3.5 out of 5 1454 Store Reviews Amazon $604.90 Go!
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4.5 out of 5 2832 Store Reviews J&R Music and Computer World $649.00 Go!

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Product Information

Manufacturer Sony
Part Number HDRUX20
UPC 027242727731
Release Date Mar 1, 2008

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