12 Mp Digital Camera With Full 1080p Hd Video

The Sony HXR-MC50U Ultra Compact Pro AVCHD Camcorder combines small form factor with professional design for a high-quality tool that can gather images practically anywhere without calling attention to itself. Much like the consumer equivalent HDR-CX550V, the HXR-MC50U captures 1920 x 1080 video at the full 24Mbps bit rate possible in the AVCHD format. That means smooth, high-resolution HD video that captures every detail recorded through the camera's 10x wide-angle zoom lens.Further distinguishing the HXR-MC50U is the addition of an ECM shotgun microphone (with holder), a large lens hood and a high-capacity battery for extended shooting times. The changes also extend to the inside, in the form of increased image control via an assignable dial that gives you manual control over focus, exposure, white balance, iris and shutter speed. USB 2.0 connectivity plus HDMI output to any HDTV let you easily edit and present your video to its best advantage.

Amazon Sales Rank: #5720 in Camera & Photo Brand: Sony Model: HXR-MC50U Dimensions: 3.55 pounds Display size: 3.5 Wide angle professional quality Sony G Lens technology provides exceptional image fidelity 1/2.88" back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor offers exceptional low-light sensitivity Quick AF system improves precise auto focus even in challenging situations Infrared NightShot night vision filming and photography Full raster 1920 x 1080i AVCHD high definition recording at up to 24Mbps

Most helpful customer reviews 16 of 16 people found the following review helpful. Great Cam By G. Buzel I have had this cam right now for about 3 weeks. I was one of the first to buy it. Being a "pro" user (I have the PMW-EX3), I found a good niche for this cam. The real plus is the size and image quality you obtain for such a small form factor in this camcorder. Pros: Small SIze Lightweight Great video quality Still mage quality better but still not as good as a DSLR Steady shot is fabulous (makes many handheld shots look near or almost tripod steady! Best stabilization I have seen to date!) Shotgun mic, directional picks up well Touch screen LCD, 3" large Has EVF (not great but i has one) 64GB internal memory over 300mins at max quality of shooting time External mic jack Ext headphone jack "nightshot" IR mode and cam has IR light illuminator HDMI out (HDMI mini) Great optics Full HD chip Cons: Manual Control very limited and menu based Audio adjustment is just 2 positions attenuated and normal No audio metering LCD is fingerprint prone and needs to be wiped down after a few uses EVF very small, cannot be used for focus adjustments no progressive video Many have wrote to me and said the HXR-MC50U is very similar to the CX550. I never used one so I can't say. This cam is great for "run and gun" work, ENG, filmmakers, and news shooting. It should never be considered for your "primary" cam, but its a great derringer cam ready to be with you whenever. And if your a still photo person, the still quality is the best I have seen for a camcorder, but it won't replace a full JPG shot with w DSLR like a Canon or Nikon. Over all this cam gets 5 stars since it works great for what I use it for...run and gun, it stealth and works great for it's size. Thanks 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Phenomenal Compact Full HiDef video camera! By Stuart Namm We just returned from a 19 day safari to Botswana and Zambia (Victoria Falls). Like the user above, I too have a SONY PMW-EX3, which is an incredible professional camera, but it was too large to carry on the bush flights within Africa, where weight is very limited! This little camera did everything SONY said it would and could do, and more. Carrying a laptop computer with me, I was able to transfer the day's video clips each day on to the computer with ease using the SONY PMB program which comes with the camera. and the videos were of the highest poossible resolution, full 1920 hi def. With very little study, and an available user's manual, I was able to master the lengthy menus which covered everything I needed to do to get great video in 793 clips. I also found it to be very sturdy and easy to handle under the most adverse of conditions, although it would be nice if SONY offered a rain cover to custom fit the camera, as the generic Petro case. which purports to fit this camera, was virtually impossible to use, especially at the end of the rainy season when you are likely to run into heavy showers, not to mention the massive clouds of spray at Victoria Falls. In my opinion, it was money well spent! 13 of 18 people found the following review helpful. Lacking features, I wouldn't buy one By MediaBaron Yes, I'm using one of these cameras, no I didn't buy it. Someone at work bought it that doesn't know much of anything about shooting video. The pros are: * Compact camera, easy to hold * Big fold-out screen * Lens hood * Nice, sharp lens * Battery lasts a long time * Takes SDHC instead of just stupid Memory Sticks * Has huge internal memory of 64GB The cons are: * Expensive considering the lack of features. * No progressive modes (no 24p, no 30p) * Poor low-light capability (just shot a night parade, and video came out pretty dark in non-nightshot mode) * Many menu commands are buried deep and it's hard to drill down to the command you want (you can set-up a favorites menu but it still sucks) * In high humidity conditions the touchscreen controls don't work properly, will often