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Sony Handycam HDR-XR550VE (240 GB) High Definition Hard Drive, AVC CamcorderPreserve the moment in stunning HD clarity. Featuring a massive 240GB1 internal hard disk drive, the HDR-XR550V also records 1920 x 1080...
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Preserve the moment in stunning HD clarity. Featuring a massive 240GB1 internal hard disk drive, the HDR-XR550V also records 1920 x 1080 high-definition video2 and 12-megapixel still images. Experience superior low-light shooting performance via the "Exmor R" CMOS sensor, while Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization with Active Mode and 3-way Shake Canceling, which enables you to capture remarkably smooth video from wide angle to full telephoto shooting.
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3 Reviews from Shopping.com
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Amazing Value, Awesome Performance, Best For The Price
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Pros: Low light shooting, steady shot, HD quality, hard drive space, viewfinder and LCD, more.
Cons: CCD censor, perhaps hard drive instead of flash memory, standard battery life.
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A must-buy for anyone looking for an excellent video camera under $1000. Amazing quality, ease of shooting... just all around amazing video camera!
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Excellent Camera, Great pictures
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Pros: Great pictures, many features, good low light capability, easy to shoot movies
Cons: Screen/ viewfinder wash-out in sunlight, poor software, complex initially setup, flash burn on still pictures
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Great pictures! I love the hard drive feature (which may not be for everyone). Especially good if you plan to edit your movies. Screen/ viewfinder washout a problem in sunlight.
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Sony HDR-XR550V - Nice Hardware Even If Incomplete
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Pros: Nearly comprehensive feature set, wide angle zoom, assignable manual control.
Cons: Non-intuitive menu navigation, no Mac support, proprietary hot shoe, no VU meter, sluggish video AF
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A generally well-built and highly performing camcorder but with odd and irksome feature omissions.
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