Brilliant 50Mbps XAVC S3 1920x1080 at 60P, AVCHD and MP4 codecs

Create cinematic video in high definition 1920 x 1080 30p/60p up to 50Mbps in XAVC S3 and high quality 9.2MP still images. XAVC S format uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 for video compression and linear PCM for audio compression, while saving files in a MP4 wrapper which allows for extensive record times and easy editing. Experience stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced grain with Sony’s back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor.

Premium 26.8mm ZEISS Lens w/30x Optical/60x Clear Image Zoom

Not only is this 26.8mm wide-angle ZEISS Vario-Tessar lens ideal for capturing grand landscapes, but also allows you to get amazingly close with 30x optical zoom plus 60x Clear Image digital zoom. Most digital zooms use electronic cropping to get closer to the subject, resulting in un-sharp images. With Clear Image Zoom the powerful processor compares patterns found in adjacent pixels and creates new pixels to match selected patterns, resulting in more realistic, higher-quality images. Clear Image Zoom doubles optical zoom for closer photos and video.

Balanced Optical SteadyShot image stabilization w/ Intelligent Active Mode

On standard Optical SteadyShot camcorders, a single 'shift lens' is moved in the optical block to offset camera shake. Balanced Optical SteadyShot moves the entire optical block at once, maintaining the integrity of the optical path and reducing shake and distortion in videos and still photos. Boss has now been improved to offer 5-xis stabilization from wide angle to telephoto.

Fast Intelligent AF captures the decisive moment

Fast Intelligent AF achieves incredibly rapid and accurate contrast-detection. It minimizes lens motion, predicting the AF range, and accelerates the lens drive, thereby improving response so you can capture precise moments.

Produce high quality Time Lapse in HD for an immersive experience

You can capture high resolution still images continuously over an extensive period of time at a selected constant interval from each shot to the next, edit the entire sequence of still images in post-production, and enjoy playback of that series of images as a Full High Definition time-lapse movie.

Automatically creates highlight video in MP4 from multiple clips

Highlight Movie Maker produces a short highlight movie clip to share and enjoy instantly. Using an advanced algorithm, based on the motion gyro, Highlight Movie Maker selects the best scenes from your videos and automatically creates a MP4 highlight video from multiple clips.

3.0 inch Clear Photo Plus LCD display

The 3.0 inch (16:9) Clear Photo Plus LCD (230K) displays sharp, bright, vivid images, letting you compose a shot more easily -- even outdoors, while enabling you to change settings to best represent the scene.

Expanded accessory connectivity with MI Shoe and mic jack

Expand shooting possibilities for both movie and stills by attaching optional accessories via the Multi Interface Shoe or mic jack. Expanded accessory connectivity with MI Shoe includes powerful external flash and LED lights and stereo microphones. You can also connect with a compatible remote control via Multi Terminal.

5.1ch surround sound mic w/ manual audio controls

Dolby Digital 5.1 channel recording captures active sounds coming from all directions, so you can experience your home movies the way you experienced them while recording. Premium sound features such as Auto Wind Noise Reduction and Premium Closer Voice make it even easier to attain ideal sound quality in various situations. Records high quality linear PCM (XAVC S) and AAC-LC 2ch (MP4).

Connect, control, backup, share and broadcast wirelessly with NFC7/Wi-Fi

Easily connect to an Android or iOS smartphone or tablet with Wi-Fi and the PlayMemories Mobile app to control the camcorder (Rec, photo, zoom) or instantly transfer, share movies and photos via your mobile device. 7 NFC (Near Filed Communication) makes it even easier to connect to NFC or Bluetooth compatible mobile devices with one touch.

Share the memories as they are created via Ustream live streaming8. Now your circle of friends and family can share the excitement in real time by simply logging in to UStream from anywhere. You can also link your favorite social accounts with the streaming to notify your friends when you start streaming video.

Connect, control, backup, share and broadcast wirelessly with NFC7/Wi-Fi con't

Add a different point of view by including other camera angles to your movies. The camcorder connects up to five compatible cameras5 - like an Action Cam - via Wi-Fi and uses the camcorder’s LCD to preview what the other cameras are seeing and simultaneously start recording on all synced cameras. Use PlayMemories Home6 to easily edit a multi-view movie for a great video experience.

Legal and Footnotes

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1. When SteadyShot is set to 'Standard' or 'Off'.

2. Requires editing with PlayMemories Home (free software for PCs) ver. 5.1 (available in January 2016) or later version.

3. Available in AVCHD only.

4. Not available in AVCHD PS mode and XAVC S HD 60p/50p (NTSC/PAL) mode.

5. Requires a Wi-Fi router or smartphone capable of tethering.

6. Requires Micro SDXC/SDHC memory card Class 10 or higher.

7. Requires NFC-compatible mobile device. Check device’s user manual for compatibility.

8. Requires a Ustream ID, password and Wi-Fi setting need to be stored in the camcorder.