Sony's HDR-XR350E 160GB HD Handycam PAL Camcorder provides you with numerous capabilities including high def recording and multiple storage options. Other highlights include shooting in 24Mbps AVCHD and a myriad of user-friendly features such as Dual Recording, Face Detection, and Smile Shutter. When it's time to upload your videos and stills to you computer the XR350E is backed by Sony's Picture Motion Browser software which helps you transfer and edit images, along with quick upload to social media sites.

Aside from a 160GB hard disk drive (HDD), the XR350E also gives you the option to record 1920 x 1080i video and 7MP stills to Sony's Memory Stick media or to SD/SDHC memory cards. When the HDD is full you can transfer your files to the removable media for easy transfer or even more shooting time with the camera. The camera also features 1080p playback via HDMI using your HDTV. With a single cable you can watch your videos in the up-converted 1080p resolution for even more detail and clarity.

When it comes to the heart of the camcorder you'll find a back-illuminated 1/4" Exmor R CMOS sensor, Sony's BIONZ Image Processor, and other features like x.v. Color technology. A Wide Angle G-Lens with 12x optical zoom, a 2.7" touch panel LCD, and Optical SteadyShot image stabilization with Active Mode all work together to help you create beautiful video and still images.

Among the plethora of user-friendly functions the XR350E offers up a customizable "My Menu" system, a recording mode called "Golf Shot", and other features like automatic Power ON when the LCD is opened. You'll also benefit from Sony's Highlight Playback, Smooth Slow Record, and the Intelligent Auto Modes.

• 1920 x 1080 High Definition Video Recording

1920 x 1080i high definition resolution lets you record your memories in exceptional high definition quality. Capable of 1080p playback via HDMI and compatible HDTV providing stunning clarity and incredibly detailed playback of your memories

• 160GB Hard Disk Drive

A built-in 160GB hard disk drive can record and store up to 67 hours of high definition video footage in long play mode (HD LP mode). In addition, "HDD Smart Protection" gives you peace of mind by helping to prevent any recorded video and images from being lost if the camcorder is accidentally dropped

• Media Card Slot

For convenient storage and sharing of your images and videos, the camera accepts Memory Stick Duo / Memory Stick PRO Duo / Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media and SD/SDHC media (optional)

• 1/4" Back-Illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS Sensor

Experience low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced grain with the back-illuminated "Exmor R" sensor. Designed for compact cameras and camcorders, the "Exmor R" sensor relocates the photo diodes above the support circuitry, maximizing the light gathering area per pixel so you can shoot with better results in lower lighting conditions ¹

Please Note:

Approximately 2x increase in sensitivity compared to Sony's previous front-illuminated CMOS sensors at f/2.0

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• Wide Angle G-Lens

Experience the pinnacle of Sony lens technology with the professional-quality G Lens. Engineered for superior optical performance, Sony G lenses deliver brilliant, accurate color reproduction and sharp, amazingly detailed images. In addition, a short, 27.4mm focal length offers a broader perspective for enhanced wide angle shooting in photo mode and 29.8mm in video mode

• 2.7" Clear Photo LCD Display

The 2.7" Clear Photo LCD (230K) display provides exceptional viewing clarity with 123K pixels resolution. The display rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles, as well as provides sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback. The convenient touch panel allows easy access to menus and additional functionality such as spot focus and spot metering

• 12x Optical / 160x Digital Zoom

12x optical zoom helps to bring the action close up from far away. In addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation means that digital zooming (up to 160x) is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zoom

• 7MP Digital Still Capture

7 megapixel still image capture lets you take stunning, high resolution digital photos while the Dual record capability lets you capture 3.5MP still images while shooting high definition video, so you can capture those special moments without having to switch recording modes

• SteadyShot Image Stabilization with Active Mode

SteadyShot image stabilization with Active Mode represents the next step forward in Sony image stabilization technology. Active Mode improves on existing SteadyShot image stabilization by allowing the camera to compensate for greater degrees of camera shake and deliver a stunning level of image smoothness

• Quick AF

With the improved autofocus (AF) system, Quick AF, the focusing speed is twice as fast compared to previous models. Whether in bright daylight or in a dimly lit environment, Quick AF ensures fast, accurate, and consistent focus lock, enabling users to shoot in a wide range of scenes without missing any important moment. Especially when shooting night scenes where conventional AF might struggle to focus, thanks to the much improved AF algorithm in Quick AF, users can now capture crisp images, fast

• 1080p Playback Via HDMI and Compatible HDTV

1080p playback via HDMI and compatible HDTV providing stunning clarity and incredibly detailed playback of your memories

• Face Detection with Face Priority

With Face Priority, your camcorder optimizes focus, color, exposure, and Smile Shutter technology for the face you prioritize. Just touch the preferred face on the LCD display and the camcorder will assign it priority, even if it leaves and returns to the frame

• Smile Shutter

Smile Shutter technology lets the camcorder automatically take still photos when your subject smiles, even while shooting high definition video. You can also set the sensitivity and choose child, adult, or auto priority

• Film Roll Index

Like chapters in a book, Film Roll Index helps you easily find desired scenes in video footage. When using this feature, the camcorder previews the beginning of scenes and can create scene indexes set at specified display intervals (3, 6, or 12 seconds and 1 or 5 minutes)

• Face Index Function

Face Index makes it easy to find and play back the right video scene. Using Face Detection technology, Face Index indexes your video footage according to the faces detected in each scene. When it's time to play back video, simply search for what you want by selecting from among the detected faces displayed in the index

• Direct Copy to External HDD without a PC

Store your memories in a whole new way with the ability to copy videos from your camcorder directly to an external hard disk drive (optional), all without a computer. Your camcorder can also access videos stored on the external hard drive for playback on your HDTV, allowing you to utilize the camcorder's handy playback features

• Intelligent Auto (10 iAUTO Modes)

Intelligent Auto mode goes a step beyond traditional auto modes by analyzing your shot and then automatically selecting the appropriate settings from 10 distinct scene modes (90 different combinations possible): Portrait Mode, Smile Shutter, Backlight Control, Scenery, Night Scenery Mode, High Sensitivity Mode, Macro Mode, Baby Mode, Walk Detection, Tripod, and Low Light Mode

• Personalized "My Menu" System

New user friendly interface uses touch screen technology to allow users to scroll through menus quickly and easily and even create a personalized "My Menu" to bring together the functions they use most. Users can spend more time recording memories and less time in menus

• Dual Record with Still Image Capture

Dual record capability lets you capture 3.5MP still images while shooting high definition video, so you can capture those special moments without having to switch recording modes

• Built-In Intelligent Flash

For added clarity and detail when taking pictures in low-light situations, the built-in flash improves pictures and reduces shadows

• Golf Shot

Building on the slow-motion capture capabilities of Smooth Slow Record, Golf Shot captures a few seconds of motion as a sequence of up to 22 still images, which can be viewed/printed individually or as a composite "sequence shot" image, great for analyzing the nuances of a golf swing, tennis serve, and other fast action

• Highlight Playback

With Highlight Playback, your camcorder automatically creates short movies by identifying and compiling key scenes into a short, entertaining movie complete with music and transitions. In addition, the Highlight Scenario feature lets you save up to eight of these movies for later playback

• Sony PMB (Picture Motion Browser) Software

Sony Picture Motion Browser software offers a simple, intuitive way to transfer, sort, and view your video and still images on your compatible PC. In addition, multiple output options let you burn your memories to DVD (optional), as well as take advantage of one click upload to a number of popular video and photo sharing sites

• Dynamic Range Optimizer

The D-Range (Dynamic Range) Optimizer function adjusts the exposure and contrast of an image to counter the effects of high-contrast shooting condition, allowing for a great shot. The D-Range Optimizer suppresses "blackout" in dark areas such as shadows and "whiteout" in bright areas such as skies. As a result, the captured image appears as natural as the original scene

• x.v. Color Technology

x.v. Color technology enables the HDR-XR350E to capture nearly twice (1.8x) as many viewable colors as the standard RGB color range, resulting in more natural, life-like images. You can even experience this expanded color range on the big screen when you connect your camcorder to x.v. Color capable displays, including a wide range of Sony BRAVIA HDTVs

• BIONZ Image Processor

The BIONZ Image Processor works in conjunction with the Exmor CMOS sensor with ClearVid array for pristine imaging. The BIONZ Image Processor provides Data Noise Reduction, Fast Image processing, and Data compression to preserve videos and images. In addition, the BIONZ Image Processor enables Face Detection technology and Sony's Dynamic Range Optimizer for both video and still image capture. The higher processing speed also allows Dual Recording to capture still images while recording video

• BRAVIA Sync Technology

BRAVIA Sync technology offers great ease of use in controlling compatible Sony products connected via an HDMI (CEC) connection. HDMI connectivity provides a simple, high-quality video and audio connection, with the ability to transmit HD video and up to 5.1 channel audio directly from the camcorder to compatible HDTVs via a single HDMI cable (not included). With BRAVIA Sync (CEC) technology, the HDMI connection also delivers the ability to control both the camcorder and HDTV using a single BRAVIA TV remote and displays the camcorder's playback menu on screen for easier navigation

• Additional Creative Control and Workflow Features

• Power on your camcorder by simply opening the camera's LCD display
• USB 2.0 provides an easy connection between your camcorder and PC for fast transfer of video and stills
• Record and zoom controls on LCD for more control and flexibility, especially for overhead or low angle shots
• Dolby Digital stereo recording with built-in zoom mic focuses on subject for clear dialogue and crisp, discrete sounds

Features

• 1920 x 1080 HD
• 160GB Hard Disk Drive
• Memory Stick and SD/SDHC Compatible
• 1/4" Exmor R CMOS Sensor
• 2.7" Wide Clear Photo LCD
• Wide Angle G-Lens
• 12x Optical Zoom
• Optical SteadyShot
• Face Detection and Smile Shutter

Specifications

• OPTICS

  Sensor	1/4" CMOS
  Lens	2.9-34.8mm f/1.8-3.4
  Zoom	Optical: 12x Digital: 160x
  Filter Size	30mm

• RECORDING

  System	PAL
  Recording Media	Hard Disk Drive 160GB Video/Image SD/SDHC, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
  Recording Time	Hard Disk Drive High Definition: FX: 910 minutes High Definition: HQ: 2370 minutes High Definition: LP: 1030 minutes Standard Definition: HQ: 2440 minutes
  Video Format	High Definition MPEG AVC/H.264 1920 x 1080i
  Still Image Resolution	JPEG: 7 Megapixel
  Audio Format	2-ChannelStereo

• DISPLAY

  Display Type	LCD
  Screen Size	2.7"
  Touchscreen	Yes

• FEATURES

  Image Stabilization	Optical
  Lux	Not Specified By Manufacturer
  Built-in Mic	Yes
  Built-in Speaker	Yes
  Built-in Light/Flash	Light - Yes Flash - Yes
  Accessory Shoe	Hot
  Tripod Mount	1/4"

• INPUT / OUTPUT CONNECTORS

  Inputs	None
  Outputs	1x USB 2.0 1x Analog A/V Input 1x Mini HDMI 1x Component Video (out)
  Microphone Input	No
  Headphone Jack	No

• GENERAL

  System Requirements	Windows XP (SP3), Vista (SP2), 7
  Battery	Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
  Power Adapter	Not Specified By Manufacturer
  Dimensions (WxHxD)	2.32 x 2.64 x 4.92" / 59 x 67 x 125mm
  Weight	15.52 oz / 440g

Includes

• Sony HDR-XR350E 160GB Handycam PAL Camcorder
• Remote Control
• Lithium Battery
• USB Cable
• AC Adapter
• Component A/V Cable
• A/V Cable
• NP-FV50 Battery Pack
• Application Software/USB Driver/CD-ROM