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Sony Handycam HDR-XR520E camcorder
Sony Handycam HDR-XR520E
 
 
 
 
 
Last updated on 05/24/13 09:21:59
 
 
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The majority of people had positive reviews and opinions about this product.
 
 
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This product is no longer selling but you can find accessories and supplies.
 
 
 
What are the key features?
 
 
• High Definition • Hard disk drive, flash card • Exmor R CMOS Optical Sensor • Optical (Steady Shot) Image Stabilizer • 4.15 Mpix Video Resolution • Widescreen • Electronic Viewfinder
 
 
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EXPERT REVIEWS (6)
 
Published
May 2, 2009
Editor Rating
9.0/10
Sony Handycam HDR-XR520 review - Camcorder - Trusted Reviews
Now the drought is over, and we have in our hands Sony's current consumer flagship, the HDR-XR520...Sony has clearly thrown everything in its extensive arsenal at the HDR-XR520...Canon's LEGRIA HF S10 or S100 comes second, Sony's HDR-XR520 third, and Panaonic's HDC-HS300 or TM300 last, for the reason you mention...The JVC X900 I suggest is a...
Published
Apr 30, 2009
Editor Rating
5.0/5
Sony HDR XR520 1080p camcorder review | from TechRadar's expert reviews of Camcorders
Superb HD video > Great low-light shots > Fun GPS features...Hefty price tag > PC-only software > Not compact or light...Sony is taking advantage of this with the HDR-XR520, a Full HD (1920x1080) shooter that crams in a 3.2in touchscreen LCD, 240GB hard disk drive, 12x optical zoom – and just happens to be the world's first with built-in GPS...The...
Published
Mar 1, 2009
Editor Rating
3.5/5
Sony Handycam HDR-XR520E Overview & Specs - Digital Camcorders - CNET Reviews
First-rate video quality and performance; geotagging videos is fun, if limited....Annoying menu system; no wind filter; no manual shutter-speed, iris, or audio controls; relatively big...Toward the front top of the unit is the five-channel mic (I'd rather see Sony put that space to use for a stereo mic with good separation), and behind it is a clever sliding cover hiding the accessory shoe...The...
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USER REVIEWS (11)
 
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114 user reviews
 
(4.25 out of 5)
Average rating
from 7
reviews
5.0/5
Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Sony HDR-XR500V 120GB HDD High Def Camcorder w/12 MP...
"I tried to upload the same problem videos from my camera to Youtube using another computer and I had the same bad results..."

"We purchased the camera largely because the music department needed good quality sound and video in order to grade students from their concert performances..."

"I can let the camera snag the good shots of people smiling while I shoot..."

Average rating
from 104
reviews
8.9/10
Sony HDR-XR520 Reviews - Compare Prices and Deals - Reevoo
"For use as a tourist it is a very good video camera, easy to turn on, zoom and the HD definition is very good..."

"Overall a great Camcorder! Photo quality is not that great, I don't use the GPS system, as,some streets are not visible at certain locations..."

"Not really a bad point but product supplied with a low capacity battery requiring early upgrading if you are anticipating taking a series of video..."

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Average rating
from 2
reviews
5.0/5
Sony HDR-XR520 240gb HDD High Definition Camcorder 12 Mega Pixles & 12x Optic......
"I'm a photographer (hobby) for both kind of cameras (videos, still photos) and when I bought this camera before three months ago, I feel happy, and this camera satisfied my needs more than enough..."

"good luck for everyone I'll start by saying I'm not really techno-savvy..."

"This camera was purchased for office use and as a result of using this camera I want one for myself..."

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Published
Nov 6, 2009
 
 
Sony HDR-XR520 - reviews - Digital Video - Digital Video Cameras & Camcorders - Good...
The Sony HDR-XR520 is the latest high-end camcorder to flaunt the Full HD logo at video connoisseurs...While most flash memory camcorders come with a capacity of 32GB or less, the Sony HDR-XR520 provides a gargantuan 240GB of inbuilt memory...On paper, this means that the HDR-XR520 produces inferior looking video, but we’ve found the difference to be marginal...
Published
Sep 7, 2009
 
 
Sony HDR-XR520 review | Electricpig
On paper, the Sony HDR-XR520 should be number one: a massive 240GB HDDm 12x zoom, Full HD and even GPS for geotagging...Read our Sony HDR-XR520 and we’ll help you decide whether stumping up all that cash is really worth it...Flip open the viewfinder on the Sony HDR-XR520 and you’ll immediately see what all the fuss is about...The Sony HDR-XR520...
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Average rating
from 1
reviews
5.0/5
Sony Hdr Xr520 240gb - Camcorders - Compare Prices Reviews and Buy at NexTag - Price...
"This the second camera I bought from Camera Kings..."

"I got a great price and the camera was sent out right away..."

"They always try to sell accessories for the camera but I didn't want any..."

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PRICES (10)
 
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