Sony HDR-CX230 HD Handycam Camcorder- 8GB (Black) USA

Sony's 8GB HDR-CX230 60p HD Handycam in black is a Full HD 1920 x 1080 video camcorder that shoots at 60 progressive frames per second and stores the video on its 8GB of internal flash memory. The camcorder features BIONZ image processor and a back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor for improved low light sensitivity. The video camera features a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 27x optical zoom lens and Sony's SteadyShot image stabilization system with Active Mode for camera shake reduction.

With the HDR-CX230 you can take 8.9MP still photos while simultaneously shooting HD video (in some modes). A built-in zoom microphone records audio, and the camera's built-in monaural speaker provides audio playback from the camera. The HDR-CX230 includes a Contrast AF auto focus system with a manual menu option and Sony's Intelligent Auto mode that analyzes a shot, and automatically selects the appropriate settings from among ten distinct scene modes. You can choose from AVCHD or MP4 formats for image quality or smaller file sizes depending on your needs.

The HDR-CX230 can automatically create short movies complete with music and transitions using preset configurations. Copy files from the camera's internal flash memory directly to an external USB drive using a Sony USB cable (external USB drive and cable are optional and sold separately). The camera can also access videos stored on the external drive for playback on an HDTV. The built-in USB connector plugs into a computer for file transfer or camera charging, with two minutes of charge time providing one minute of recording time.