Sony HDR-TG5 High Definition Handycam PAL Camcorder

• This is a PAL Camcorder that records in PAL Video format.

• Warranty: 14 days exchange or refund if package not opened, 1 year manufacturer warranty. No refunds possible on camcorders once you open the package.

Key Features:

Sony's HDR-TG5 High Definition Handycam 'PAL' Camcorder is a pocket sized powerhouse where true 1920 x 1080 video meets a rugged, yet sleek titanium body. Just like its predecessor, the TG1, this camera records to optional Memory Stick PRO Duo media, while giving you the added flexibility of recording to the 16GB built-in flash memory.

Other features of the TG5 include the 2.7" LCD with a touch panel screen for intuitive menu navigation and a 1/5" CMOS sensor for capturing brilliant 2.3MP video and 4MP stills. The professional Vario-Tessar lens features 10x optical zoom and SteadyShot image stabilization. In addition to these standard features, the TG5 also features Face Detection for automatic exposure and focus adjustment on up to 8 faces and Smile Shutter for capturing the best smiles in all your still images.

• Hybrid High Definition Recording Record all your memories in true 1920 x 1080 HD to either the 16GB embedded flash memory or to optional Memory Stick Pro Duo media
• 1/5" Exmor Cmos Image Sensor Sony's 1/5" Exmor CMOS sensor with ClearVid array captures brilliant 2.3MP videos and 4MP stills. The BIONZ image processor works together with the sensor to reduce image noise and improve response time
• Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens with 10x Optical Zoom The professional quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens features precision ground optics for sharp, true-to-life image capture. The 10x optical zoom captures far off subjects with virtually no loss in image quality
• 2.7" Wide Touch Panel Clear Photo LCD Plus Display The 2.7" wide touch panel Clear Photo LCD Plus screen features improved display resolution (211k) for a clear, accurate view when composing and playing back scenes
• 4MP Digital Stills Capture beautiful 4MP stills with the HDR-TG5. Use the built-in flash for clear pictures even in low light conditions
• SteadyShot Image Stabilization Sony's SteadyShot cuts down on blur caused by hand-shake or a moving subject
• Creative Control and Work Flow Features
• Smile Shutter: Camera automatically takes stills when subject smiles
• Face Detection: Adjust exposure and focus on up to 8 faces for video and stills
• Power On the camcorder by opening the LCD display
• Built-in Intelligent Flash for capturing low-light stills
• Titanium camcorder body: lightweight and rugged
• Highlight Playback: Compiles a short movie with music using your clips
• Dual Record: Capture 2.3MP stills and HD Video at the same time
• PMB Software offers easy transfer and burning of your video and stills
• Smooth Slow Record for slow motion recording
• x.v. Color Technology captures incredible, vibrant colors for HD viewing
• BRAVIA Sync for easy use with BRAVIA HDTVs
• HDMI connection for video and still output via included cradle
• Film Roll Index: shows scenes like chapters in a book
• Dynamic Range Optimizer adjusts exposure and contrast of images in high contrast situations

Specifications:

• 3.2-32mm
• f/1.8-2.3

• Optical: 10x
• Digital: 120x

• Internal Flash Memory 16GB 
• Memory Stick PRO Duo  

• Internal Flash Memory
• High Definition: FH: 110 minutes
• High Definition: LP: 355 minutes
• Standard Definition: HQ: 230 minutes
• Standard Definition: LP: 655 minutes

• High Definition
• MPEG AVC/H.264
• 1920 x 1080

• Light - No
• Flash - Yes

• 1x USB 2.0
• 1x A/V
• 1x Mini HDMI

• Windows 2000, XP, Vista

Specifications subject to change