Monday, December 26, 2011

Learn about the Uses and Specifications of the Sony HDR-XR150

By Jimmie Dickson


With the Sony HDR-XR150, you have the ability to capture excellent high definition videos (1920 x 1080), in addition to still images of 3 megapixels. Additionally, this high definition video camera features an internal hard drive of 120GB, as well as Exmor R CMOS Sensor that is used for low light performance. Use the Active Mode in addition to the SteadyShot Image Stabilization, and you will be able to record captivating smooth video even as you are moving.

Although the Sony HDR-XR150 is small enough for anyone to easily use it, it is also not the lightest camcorder that is attached to the HDR series. Fail to extend the display of the camcorder, and you will not be able to fit it easily into your pocket for convenience, which is something that can be done with others in the HDR series. However, the LCD display (2.7-inch) is rather flexible, and it can be rotated to approximately 270 degrees; therefore, you will be able to get a crisper site of the display from various viewing angles. The display of this Sony Camera is also equipped with a touch panel, from which you can easily access features such as Spot Focus and Spot Metering.

In regards to the specifications of the Sony HDR-XR150 there are some similarities to other Sony digital cameras such as the Sony XR100; however, there are also some improvements. One such improvement is the expanded 25x optical zooms of the Sony HDR-XR150, which is considered to be rather impressive for such a Sony video camera as other camcorders made by the brand has 15x optical zoom lens or even less. Additionally, the Sony HDR-XR150 features SDHC/SD memory card support, as well as the Sony Memory Stick format. Therefore, you will always have approximately three recording formats that you can take advantage of.

The Sony HDR-XR150 is also considered to be one of the most compact HD video cameras that are currently available on the market. Although this digital camcorder is equipped with a hard drive of 120GB, it measures 57mm x 67mm x 114mm and it weighs approximately 300g. It you compare this model to other models of Sony video cameras such as the HDR-SR12E, you will feel as though the camcorder has shrunk significantly. As such, it is not very difficult to carry around for your convenience. Not only does this HD camcorder feature the popular Sony BIONZ processing chip, but it also features the redesigned version of the Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens. In the AVCHD format, other models of Sony video cameras could only record 1080p videos at approximately 16Mbps; however, the Sony HDR-XR150 is able to do the same type of recording at approximately 24Mbps.

The Sony HDR-XR150 also features some excellent zooming options, such as the ability for you to do a 300x digital zoom or a 25x optical zoom. When you use the digital zoom of the Sony HDR-XR150, you will instantly realize that it is a lot better than conventional digital zooms, as this HD camcorder has the ability to correct any malformations, so that the zoom will appear clearer.




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