HDR-CX700V High Def Camcorder

CX700V

Sony has always produced high calibre, outstandingly innovative camcorders and so, with the launch of the HDR-CX700V in March 2011, hopes were again high. And what do you know? They have once more delivered in spades.

The High Definition, 'GeoTagging' properties of this camcorder make it a must for the modern video enthusiast. If you want features and benefits then this camcorder has an abundance of them. And just to whet your appetite, here are but a few:

- The Sony HDR-CX700V has 1920x1080 full HD 60p/24p recording and playback options via HDMI; this gives sensational clarity for all those precious memories you record

- It's not just a camcorder either - you can also take quality still images with an superior 12mp capture facility

- Sony has fitted an 'Xtra' fine 3.0" LCD touch-screen display with 'TruBlack' technology. This means that it displays bright, vivid, sharp images even outdoors, enabling you to alter settings for your scene; allowing you consequently to construct your shots

- The inbuilt Flash memory of 96gb is tremendous, you can record up to 40 hours, yes that's right - 40 hours of high definition video footage (HD LP)

- 'Geotagging' - the Sony CX700V has a built-in GPS receiver. This great tool allows you to take a snap or record video and get it "tagged"; meaning that you can review and play back using the 'Map Index Function' on the camcorder or using the 'PMB' - Picture Motion Browser on your PC.

- 'Intelligent Auto' uses the camcorder's 'brain' to analyze the shot you are taking and then instinctively adjust the settings with a possible 90 different scene combinations from ten distinct modes: Landscape, Backlight, Twilight, Spotlight, Low Light, Macro, Portrait, Baby, Walk, and Tripod.

- Experience sensational low-light sensitivity with enhanced image clarity and drastically reduced grain with Sony's back-illuminated 'Exmor R' CMOS 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 improved results in lower-lighting conditions

- Store those memories in a whole new way with the ability to copy videos from the CX700V Camcorder directly to an external hard disk drive (provided you have one of course), all without the need for a computer

- The Sony 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

- Use the 'Optical SteadyShot' image stabilization with 'Active Mode' to further enhance the camcorder's abilities

- Capture every sound with the 5.1-channel surround microphone

As you can see, this latest technological innovation from Sony is going to be a fantastic piece of equipment in the video recording market for years to come.

In this review I have only spotlighted a few of this product's abilities and there are many more functions and features within the HDR-CX700V for you to explore.

If you want a High Definition camcorder from a company that regularly produces products of integrity and quality, then this is certainly for you, and I would highly urge that you investigate further.

Cherished memories are great to look back on time and time again – and with the HDR-CX700V Camcorder that potential is yours for the taking.