Sony HDR-CX290 - User Manual

Key Features
1920x1080 Full HD 24p/60p w/8.9MP Exmor R
®
CMOS Sensor
Create cinematic video in high denition 1920 x 1080 24p/60p and high quality 8.9MP still images.
Experience stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced
grain with Sony’s back-illuminated Exmor
®
R CMOS sensor. Designed for compact cameras and
camcorders, the Exmor
®
R CMOS 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.
Up to 3hr 10min recording with 8GB
1
embedded Flash Memory
The built-in 8GB
1
embedded Flash memory can record and store up to 3 hours 10 minutes of high
denition video footage (HD LP mode).
50x Extended Zoom to get even closer to the action
Extended Zoom works in conjunction with 27x optical zoom to get even closer to the action while
maintaining HD image quality.
Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization w/ Active Mode
Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization with Active Mode compensates for greater degrees of
camera shake to deliver stunningly smooth video from wide angle to full telephoto shooting. In
addition, innovative 3-Way Shake-Canceling adds electronic roll stability for even smoother video
capture.
2.7” wide Clear Photo™ LCD (230k)
The 2.7” (16:9) Clear Photo™ 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.
29.8mm Carl Zeiss
®
Vario-Tessar
®
lens
The professional-quality 29.8mm Carl Zeiss
®
Vario-Tessar
®
lens is designed specically for compact
camcorders. Precision ground optics help maintain the sharpness and contrast of larger lenses,
and SteadyShot
®
image stabilization helps reduce blur caused by camera shake.
Shoot high quality AVCHD or web optimized MP4 video
Select between HD video in the AVCHD or MP4 format for highest quality or easy transfer and
sharing.AVCHD provides premium video that can be enjoyed on large screen HDTVs, and is ideal
for capturing precious memories at special occasions, family vacations and other moments you
want to treasure for a lifetime. MP4 is great for those moments that you want to quickly share on
your social networks or store on the cloud.
Highlight Playback creates movies with transitions for you
Why spend hours editing your movies when you can let your camcorder do it for you? Highlight
Playback identies and compiles key scenes into a short, entertaining movie complete with music
and transitions. You can even pinpoint the exact scene you want to include in the highlight reel.
Direct Copy to external HDD without PC
13
Store your memories in a whole new way with the ability to copy videos from your camcorder
directly to an external hard disk drive
13
(sold separately), all without a computer. Your camcorder
can also access videos stored on the external hard drive for playback on your HDTV
4
, allowing
you to utilize the camcorder’s handy playback features.
Built-in USB cable for easy le transfer/charge
HDR-CX290/B
High Denition Camcorder
Harness the magic of the moment with beautiful, Full HD 60p
quality, 8GB of built-in memory and a 50x Extended Zoom that
brings everything closer. Shoot clearly and shake free with Optical
SteadyShot™ image stabilization and even view low-angle shots while
standing up with a 2.7” tilting touchscreen— perfect for crawling
babies and family pets.

Summary

Key Features

High Definition Video and Image Quality

1920x1080 Full HD 24p/60p video and 8.9MP stills with Exmor R CMOS sensor for low light.

Extended Recording Time

Up to 3 hours 10 minutes of HD recording with 8GB embedded Flash Memory.

Enhanced Zoom Capabilities

Advanced Image Stabilization

Optical SteadyShot with Active Mode compensates for camera shake, adding 3-Way Shake-Canceling.

Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens

External HDD Direct Copy

Technical Specifications

Imaging Sensor and Processor

Details on the 1/5.8" Exmor R CMOS sensor and BIONZ processor.

Recording Media and Formats

Supports Memory Stick PRO Duo, SD cards; records AVCHD and MP4 formats.

Video Resolution and Signal

HD video up to 1920x1080/60p, with HDTV, NTSC color standards.

Recording and Playback Times

Lens Type and Stabilization

Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with Optical SteadyShot stabilization.

Aperture and Zoom

LCD Display and Focus

Exposure System Settings

Advanced Features

Face Detection and Optical SteadyShot image stabilization.

Interface and Connectivity

Sony HDR-CX290 Specifications

General

Effective Pixels	2.29 MP
Optical Zoom	27x
Digital Zoom	320x
Lens Type	Sony G Lens
Aperture	f/1.8 - f/4.0
Image Stabilization	Optical SteadyShot
Recording Media	Memory Stick PRO Duo, SD/SDHC/SDXC
Maximum Video Resolution	1920 x 1080
LCD Resolution	230, 400 dots
Microphone	Built-in stereo microphone
USB	USB 2.0
Battery Type	NP-FV30
Sensor Type	CMOS
Video Format	AVCHD
Display	LCD
HDMI	Yes (Mini-HDMI)
Weight (without battery)	210 g
Battery Life	Up to 2 hours 5 minutes (with NP-FV50)