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Top Sony Handycam HDR-CX6EK Camcorder Reviews
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Camcorder Summary:
The Sony Handycam HDR-CX6EK was released to be the world's
smallest and lightest high-definition camcorder. In LP
mode, it can record nearly three hours of full HD 1080 video on
an 8-GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media card. The HDR-CX6EK is
also the first camcorder to have face detection technology. It has a
3-megapixel ClearVid CMOS sensor for full HD 1080 video and
6-megapixel digital still photos, optical image stabilization,
10x optical zoom, and a 2.7" LCD screen.
Sony Handycam HDR-CX6EK News
Release Summary:
Beautifully styled and incredibly easy to use, the new Handycam®
HDR-CX6EK is the world’s smallest, lightest HD camcorder*. It’s
also the first Sony camcorder to harness the convenience and
portability of removable Memory Stick for storing and sharing
your memories in beautiful High Definition.
With only a Memory Stick slot inside and no tapes, discs or hard
drive, the incredibly compact, stylish Handycam® CX6EK nestles
comfortably in the palm of your hand, weighing just 370g
(excluding battery).
High quality recording and easy sharing with Memory Stick
The CX6EK records HD 1080i video files and 6.1 Megapixel still
pictures onto convenient, reliable Memory Stick removable media.
Depending on chosen picture quality mode, up to 2 hours 55
minutes of continuous shooting is possible (with optional 8GB
Memory Stick PRO Duo, LP record mode).
The amazing shooting capacity of the CX6EK is enabled by
powerful AVCHD compression technology that allows long recording
durations with excellent HD picture quality. As well as offering
high compression efficiency, variable Bit Rate recording adjusts
data rates while shooting, balancing optimal picture quality
with maximum storage efficiency for higher picture quality.
There’s a growing range of exciting possibilities for enjoying
your HD pictures at home. The CX6EK connects directly to any
BRAVIA HD-ready television via a mini-HDMI cable (optional) for
fantastic results in your living room.
The CX6EK is the perfect camcorder for anyone looking for the
ultimate in picture quality and mobility – and it’s great for
anybody with a Sony VAIO PC** or PLAYSTATION®3*** console with
direct Memory Stick slot, too.
Superb HD picture quality
The new CX6EK uses the AVCHD format to capture dazzling HD
images with superb detailing, resolution, contrast and supremely
life-like colour.
The ClearVid CMOS sensor with Enhanced Imaging Processor offers
excellent dynamic range and reduced smear compared with
conventional CCD sensors. Exceptional sensitivity with a minimum
illumination of only 2 lux (Auto Slow Shutter “ON”) allows
successful shooting in twilight or dimly-lit interiors.
Based on the new xvYCC international standard, x.v.Colour
technology assures supremely life-like colour reproduction.
Compared to conventional camcorders, x.v.Colour approximately
doubles the range of colours that can be reproduced, very close
to what human eye can recognise. This ensures vivid, expressive
tonal reproduction with greater detailing and clarity when
viewed on the growing range of xvYCC compliant televisions and
players including new Sony Blu-ray player BDP-S1.
High-quality still images up to 6.1 Megapixel can also be
captured. In Dual Rec mode, 4.6 Megapixel still images can be
shot without interrupting video shooting.
The Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens features a 10x optical zoom
range to bring distant images closer with superb clarity. Super
SteadyShot optical image stabilisation ensures sharp, clear
images during still shooting, plus improved picture stability
when shooting video in slow shutter mode.
There’s also an on-board microphone allowing Dolby Digital®
5.1ch surround sound recording– an essential part of the total
HD entertainment experience with a home theatre system.
New technology means faster scene searches
The CX6EK makes it beautifully simple to find exactly the right
scene that’s been shot on Memory Stick in moment.
‘Visual Index’ divides all your footage into a series of
convenient chapters, corresponding with each press of the Record
Start button. Thumbnail images are automatically created for
each chapter and displayed on the camcorder’s touch screen for
handy reference.
It’s complemented by smart new indexing features that make it
even quicker to track down your favourite memories after a day’s
shooting.
‘Film Roll Index’ automatically creates scene index points at
user-selectable intervals from 3 seconds to 5 minutes within
each recorded chapter. All that’s required is a single press of
the ‘Film Roll’ button on the camcorder’s body. The right scene
can then be tracked down quickly on the camcorder’s
touch-screen. Film Roll Index searches can also be performed on
a PC using supplied Picture Motion Browser software.
For the first time ever on a camcorder, ‘Face Index’ uses new
Face Detection Technology to simplify searches for ‘people
pictures’ within a scene of continuously shot footage – like
your child in a school play. The CX6EK automatically identifies
scenes from your footage containing faces. Faces appear as
thumbnail images, making it fun and easy to browse scenes
featuring your child or other people – just make your selection
by pressing the touch screen and the clip plays immediately.
NB: Faces may not be detected depending on recording conditions
Bundled Picture Motion Browser software also permits ‘Highlight’
Searches to track down brightly-lit, colourful scenes with
voices. It’s ideal for finding those shots from the beach,
poolside or concerts and other special events.
For ever greater flexibility, scenes can be searched by shooting
date using the ‘Date Index’ function.
Convenient back-up, disc burning and editing
There’s a choice of options for storing, archiving and editing
High Definition shots that have been captured on Memory Stick
with the CX6EK.
With supplied software installed, just slip a Memory Stick from
the camcorder into a VAIO PC to view, save and edit AVCHD files
– with no connecting cables or disk transfers needed.
For the best possible performance and rapid transfer of video
content from the CX6EK to a VAIO PC, Sony recommends using new
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media.
The bundled Handycam Station features ‘One Touch Disc Burn’.
Just press a button on the docking station to transfer shots
from Handycam® to PC connected via USB for fuss-free creation of
AVCHD format DVDs.
Data stored on Memory Stick media can also be stored safely to
your computer using ‘Easy PC Back-up’. This intelligently
detects and transfers only files that have not previously been
backed up.
Once footage has been imported to your PC using the supplied
Picture Motion Browser software, it’s easy to edit your own
movies with an increasing choice of AVCHD-compatible editing
packages.
Enjoy simplicity and usability with STAMINA
Video and still HD images can be reviewed on the widescreen
2.7-inch Clear Photo LCD plus touch screen that offers excellent
brightness, contrast and faithful colour reproduction.
Despite its advanced imaging and playback capabilities, the
CX6EK is brilliantly simple to use thanks to clear, intuitive
menu options and helpful on-screen explanation of functions.
There’s an ‘Easy Handycam’ mode that adjusts all settings for
foolproof everyday use.
Advanced Sony STAMINA power management allows up to 6 hours of
uninterrupted shooting time between charges (With optional
battery NP-FH100).
The Sony Handycam® CX6EK will be available throughout Europe
from July 2007 and will be available to pre-order at
www.sonystyle-europe.com
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