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Essential HD camcorders


Essential HD camcorders combine handy features such as optical image stabilisation with larger image sensors and high quality wide-angle lenses. So you can capture even more of what you want in crisper, clearer quality.

Essential Camcorders

Available in:

Black
White

HDR-CX250E

High Definition 1080, AVCHD
Memory Stick™
8.9megapixelsstill image resolution

£419.00 *

HDR-PJ260VE

High Definition 1080, AVCHD
Internal memory
16GBInternal recording capacity
8.9megapixelsstill image resolution

£579.00 *

HDR-XR260VE

High Definition 1080, AVCHD
Hard disk
160GBInternal recording capacity
8.9megapixelsstill image resolution

£649.00 *

This is the Sony store online price

Essential highlights

Show your movies anytime, anywhere Shoot HD footage and show it anywhere, anytime with an integrated projector and speakers built into the camcorder LCD screen. Capable of throwing a picture with high contrast on to any surface you like – from the fridge door to the side of a tent - you can enjoy your own movie show with clear detail and crisp sound. Learn about built-in projectors

A steadying influence Now you can stop worrying about shaky hands ruining picture quality. Optical SteadyShot Active Mode allows the camera lens to shift and compensate for a wide range of movements. So you can film on the move or shoot movies without a tripod and the resulting images are clear and blur-free. More about Optical SteadyShot Active Mode

HD camcorders from Sony with wide-angle G Lens

Broaden your horizons

Whether you’re shooting spectacular scenery or a legendary party, you want to fit in as much landscape and as many people as possible.

That’s why essential camcorders feature the wide-angle G Lens from Sony. With 30x optical zoom and up to 55x extended zoom, they give you more room to play with.

Find out more about wide-angle filming

Get more details on the G Lens