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If you’re backing a new Full HD camcorder with the best part of a grand, you want to know that you’ve plumped for a winner. On paper, the Sony HDR-XR520 should be number one: a massive 240GB HDDm 12x zoom, Full HD and even GPS for geotagging. But is th...
Stunning HD pics, huge hard drive and raft of great features...
Geotagging not yet fully up to speed...
A Full HD camcorder with easy–to–use functionality and features to make you coo...
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The Sony HDR-XR520 is the latest high-end camcorder to flaunt the Full HD logo at video connoisseurs. It sits at the very top of Sony’s consumer-level handycam range and comes packed with all the premium features that this entails. Some of the highlights include 1920x1080 video recording (otherwise known as Full HD), a redesigned 6.6-megapixel CMOS sensor, a 240GB hard drive, a 12-megapixel stills mode and built-in GPS functionality. Do all these bells-and-whistles justify the $2699 asking pric...
Good video quality, excellent stills mode, 240GB hard drive...
Video quality slightly below Canon HF S10, depressingly unaffordable...
The Sony HDR-XR520 is a rock-solid HDD video camera that improves on its predecessors in nearly every way. On the other hand, it’s unlikely that many consumers will be able to afford it at its current price point...
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gadgetshow.channel5.com Updated:
2014-09-04 02:18:56
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Full HD (1920x1080) AVC-HD camcorder recording to shock-protected 240GB hard disc or Memory Stick Duo. 6.6MP 1/2.9-inch CMOS sensor capable of shooting up to 12MP still images. 12x optical zoom with SteadyShot stabilisation. 3.2-inch touchscreen, GPS a...
The world’s first street-smart camcorder automatically geo-tags your videos and photos, plotting them as tiny thumbnails on its built-in global maps. Every element of this Full HD camcorder is at the top of its game, starting with a brand new CMOS s...
There’s no bad on board this Sony, but it does occasionally stray from perfection. There’s no standard way to geo-tag videos yet, so you’ll need to manual locate movies uploaded to Flickr. And don’t rely on the built-in maps to sco...
Not only the best shooting Full-HD camcorder available for under a grand but the first of a new breed of smart, flexible, connected shooters that makes home movie making cool again. Best offers for the Sony HDR-XR520MyDigitaLand £981.99 Amazon UK...
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techradar.com Updated:
2014-09-04 02:18:56
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After years in the doldrums camcorders are looking dynamic again thanks to stellar high-def images, competitive prices and the unstinting rise of YouTube. Sony is taking advantage of this with the HDR-XR520, a Full HD (1920x1080) shooter that crams in...
Superb HD video, Great low-light shots, Fun GPS features...
Hefty price tag, PC-only software, Not compact or light...
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No camcorder purchase decision should be made without considering what Sony has to offer. But unfortunately we haven't seen anything new from the company since the HDR-TG3 . Now the drought is over, and we have in our hands Sony's current consumer flagshi...
The top models from Canon, Panasonic and Sony are all masterful products. Canon's LEGRIA HF S10 is currently too expensive, but the Panasonic HDC-HS300 and Sony HDR-X520 are similarly priced and much harder to distinguish. The Panasonic's full-sized acces...
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stuff.tv Updated:
2014-09-04 02:18:56
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The hard-up might be disappointed to see Sony pack GPS into a £1,300 HD camcorder loaded with manual functions and creative modes, but it’s such a useful and fun feature that it’ll almost certainly trickle down to more affordable models soon. Storage...
Very detailed HD footage. Crisp and clear LCD screen. Excellent in low light...
Not cheap. Autofocus wobbles. Not for Mac users, yet...
Pricey and far from compact, but if you want HD footage to really drool over this is hard to beat...
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digitalartsonline.co.uk Updated:
2011-10-04 07:14:50
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It may be the most expensive camcorder in this test, but the XR520VE is a monster when it comes to storage capacity, with a 240GB hard drive that’s bigger than the stock storage space found in some computers. While this makes it great for extended trip...
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It may be the most expensive camcorder in this test, but the XR520VE is a monster when it comes to storage capacity, with a 240GB hard drive that’s bigger than the stock storage space found in some Macs. While this makes it great for extended trips aw...
Massive storage capacity, good manual control placement, optical viewfinder...
Tricky user interface, heavy, short battery life, unremarkable HD video performance...
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The hard-up might be disappointed to see Sony pack GPS into a £1,300 HD camcorder loaded with manual functions and creative modes, but it’s such a useful and fun feature that it’ll almost certainly trickle down to more affordable models soon. Storage...
Very detailed HD footage. Crisp and clear LCD screen. Excellent in low light...
Not cheap. Autofocus wobbles. Not for Mac users, yet...
Pricey and far from compact, but if you want HD footage to really drool over this is hard to beat...
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The hard-up might be disappointed to see Sony pack GPS into a £1,300 HD camcorder loaded with manual functions and creative modes, but it’s such a useful and fun feature that it’ll almost certainly trickle down to more affordable models soon. Storage...
Very detailed HD footage. Crisp and clear LCD screen. Excellent in low light...
Not cheap. Autofocus wobbles. Not for Mac users, yet...
Pricey and far from compact, but if you want HD footage to really drool over this is hard to beat...
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EISA.eu Updated:
2011-10-04 05:11:56
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With its new HDR-XR520V Sony has managed a big step forward, upgrading all the camera’s components. This Full HD camcorder features a super-sensitive Exmor R CMOS sensor with 6 megapixel resolution and a new high-quality ‘G Lens’, with 12-times optical...
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electronicsme.com Updated:
2011-10-04 05:11:54
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The Sony HDR-XR520V handycam with built-in harddrive also offers an inbuilt GPS receiver so that you can tag your home movies with a geographical location. Weighing 1lb 4oz with the battery attached, the XR520V feels quite bulky in the hand compared wi...
Handheld cameras are coming down in price, making the newer versions more affordable for anyone looking to enter the market. Despite is bulky appearance, the 240GB HDR-XR520V is a fully capable High Def handycam that can accomplish your image capture a...
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Editor's Note: The following article is reprinted from Macworld UK. Visit Macworld U.K.'s blog page for the latest Mac news from across the Atlantic. Sony’s Handycam HDR-XR520V is a monster when it comes to storage capacity, with a 240GB hard drive. Wh...
Massive storage capacity, good manual control placement, optical viewfinder.
Tricky user interface, heavy, short battery life, unremarkable HD video performance.
The HDR-XR520V is a solid HD camcorder, with lots of storage, and good manual controls. But the image quality is unremarkable—it’s fine, but there are other camcorders that produce better-looking movies...
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about.com Updated:
2011-10-04 05:12:00
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Sony’s Handycam HDR-XR520V is the flagship of its high definition Handycam camcorder line up. Youll find a host of high-end features such as a large, 240GB hard disk drive, a new CMOS image sensor, and a built-in GPS receiver. If you want these high-e...
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Video Review: The new $1,300 HDR-XR520V Camcorder from Sony, which records hi-def 1920 x 1080 video, has 240 GB of space, includes built-in geotagging and has an LCD touch panel might be the perfect solution for capturing all of your precious memories...
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camcorderinfo.com Updated:
2011-10-04 05:12:07
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The Sony HDR-XR520V (MSRP $1499.99) is a camcorder that will please some, disappoint others, and make still others feel a little wary. Sure, most camcorders cant please every kind of user, but the XR520 is particularly divisive: its viewfinder and con...
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infosyncworld.com Updated:
2011-10-04 05:12:09
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Sonys HD bad boy is here! The 240GB camcorder kicked some low light butt and looked hot while doing it. Read about the rest of its fierce features in our comprehensive Sony HDR-XR520V review with lots of image samples.
Excellent low light performance. Great LCD resolution and size. Cam Control dial makes shooting easier...
Inconsistent bright light performance. Limited manual controls compared to competition. Heavy and pricey...
At the end of our journey with the Sony HDR-XR520V, we were conflicted, as if we had just watched Terms of Endearment and couldn’t discern between joy and sorrow anymore. The HDR-XR520V is one of those camcorders that nails a few key features home a...
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With loads of features, ease of use and quality to back it all up, the Sony HDR-XR520V is a powerful consumer-grade camcorder. Brent Holland is a wedding/event video producer and owner of a video production company. Sony Electronics, Inc. 16530 Via Es...
Improved low light, Massive storage, Smooth slow motion, Image stabilization...
Battery life, Limited footage for smooth slow motion...
With loads of features, ease of use and quality to back it all up, the Sony HDR-XR520V is a powerful consumer-grade camcorder. Brent Holland is a wedding/event video producer and owner of a video production company. Sony Electronics, Inc. 16530 Via Es...
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