Sony HDR CX730 Full HD Camcorder

Claim £50 cashback on this Sony product. Offer runs from 17102012 24122012 inclusive and is fulfilled via pre paid VISA card. For more information and to claim the cashback please click here.Representing amazing imaging quality and pro style functionality, the Sony HDR CX730E fits 108050p recording, 24 megapixel stills and Zeiss optics into a surprisingly compact body. You also get a traditional colour viewfinder and lens hood, and even a GPS receiver with on camera mapping.Large, Sensitive CMOS for Top Image QualityThe extra large 12.88 size Exmor R image sensor has a high output for lower noise levels and therefore better performance in low light. This is combined with the BIONZ image processor to record HD footage of fantastic quality.Full HD Progressive Recording and 24MP StillsThe CX 730 records movies in 1920x108050p quality for full detail and smooth action. As well as having the super smooth 50p mode 50 full frames per second there is a 25p mode for a more cinematic effect. In this mode you can choose to configure your settings with CinemaTone Gamma and CinemaTone Color options to once again give a cinematic feel, with warmth of tone. The 6 megapixel image sensor also allows the recording of up to 24.1 megapixel still photos using By Pixel Super Resolution Technology.10x Zeiss Vario Sonnar T* Optical ZoomThe Carl Zeiss name is synonymous with the very pinnacle of optical design and this Zeiss lens covers a 10x range and includes an equivalent wide angle setting of 26mm 35mm camera equivalent. There is also the option of using the 17x Extended Zoom feature which enlarges the image without any significant loss of image quality. To prevent stray light or “flare” a Lens Hood is also supplied.Balanced Optical SteadyShotThe Optical SteadyShot has an enhanced Active Mode with 3 way shake correction at all zoom settings, and it even works well when you are walking. The Balanced SteadyShot feature can give up to a 13x improvement in image stability!Superior Sound QualityIt’s great to have fantastic picture quality but the soundtrack has to match too. The CX730 has a high quality microphone array which records in 5.1 Surround Sound for a truly cinematic experience. The on camera stereo speakers also use S Master technology for enhanced playback quality and Auto Wind Noise Reduction cuts out unwanted noise according to how strong the interference is. There is also Closer Voice which gives more microphone directionality towards detected faces.Choice of Viewing OptionsAs well as having a 3.0” Xtra Fine LCD monitor with 921,000 dot resolution, this camcorder has an Electronic Viewfinder EVF, ideal for traditional recording at eye level and for bright conditions.Additional FeaturesGPS and Map Index for tagging and on camera mappingiAUTO or Intelligent Auto mode – uses up to 180 combinations of Face Detection, scene modes and handheld & tripod settingsManual focus and exposure including zebra and peaking displa