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Pros: Good video quality, excellent stills mode, 240GB hard drive

Cons: Video quality slightly below Canon HF S10, depressingly unaffordable

Verdict: The Sony HDR-XR520 is a rock-solid HDD video camera that improves on its predecessors in nearly every way. On the other hand, it's unlikely that many consumers will be able to afford it at its current price point.

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Review summary: With its new HDR-XR520V Sony has managed a big step forward, upgrading all the camera's components. This Full HD camcorder features a super-sensitive Exmor R CMOS sensor with 6 megapixel resolution and a new high-quality 'G Lens', with 12-times ...

Review summary: The Sony HDR-XR520V (MSRP $1499.99) is a camcorder that will delight some and disappoint others. Sure, most camcorders can't please every kind of user, but the XR520 is particularly divisive: its viewfinder and control dial are alluring to videophiles ...

Verdict: Let's start with the features that might be an irresistable siren song for beginners. The built-in GPS lets you add a geo-tag to your video clip so you can keep track of exactly where you were at the time of filming. Most of the XR520's controls are ...

Review summary: The Sony HDR-XR520V (MSRP $1499.99) packs a lot of punch-and a lot of hard drive capacity-into a relatively small consumer camcorder. The retractable viewfinder and the return of last year's excellent manual control dial are just a couple of the ...

Review summary: Looking for the ultimate HD camcorder? With full HD 1920x1080 resolution, an improved CMOS sensor and loads of other features, Sony's new HDR-XR520V just may be the solution you've been waiting for

Pros: Improved low light Massive storage Smooth slow motion Image stabilization

Cons: Battery life Limited footage for smooth slow motion

Verdict: With loads of features, ease of use and quality to back it all up, the Sony HDR-XR520V is a powerful consumer-grade camcorder.