Sony Corporation unvield new suite of advanced Handycam® camcorders make it even easier to capture and preserve once-in-a-lifetime memories in crisp full HD video and pristine still images. The new camcorders have something for both the casual shooter and advanced videographer, with upgrades including increased picture quality by Sony's unique Balanced Optical SteadyShot for smoother movies deployed in more models, higher brightness for built-in projection, Wi-Fi for easier sharing and a range of advanced performance capabilities. Making its Handycam®debut, all new camcorders now offer the option of recording HD video in either top-quality AVCHD or web-friendly MP4 formats.

While AVCHD offers the highest-quality picture for viewing on an HDTV or burning to Blu-ray Disc for archiving, shooting crisply-detailed clips using the popular bandwidth-saving MP4 format is perfect for online sharing and easy uploads to social media web sites. In another Handycam®first, an optional Wi-Fi adaptor simplifies cable-free transfers of video clips and still photos. Consumers can even step away from behind the camcorder and control the video capture device remotely with their smartphone.

The new Handycam®camcorder portfolio now integrates more advanced features from entry level to high end, including Sony's hallmark Exmor R®CMOS image sensor for beautifully clear, detailed video and stills, even in tricky low-light conditions. Sony's unique Balanced Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization will be deployed in more new models for up to 13 times more stable and smooth footage than its predecessors. This powerful image stabilizer makes it much easier to shoot crisp blur-free images in a range of challenging situations using a floating lens unit which controls the entire optical path, including the image sensor.

All models now offer a wide angle lens with less than 30mm minimum focal length to capture everything in the shot, from landscapes to big groups and beyond. Another common feature is TRILUMINOS Color technology that reproduces precious memories in rich and natural colors. When still images and videos are played back on any BRAVIA TV with TRILUMINOS Display, users will experience an expanded palette of vivid, ultra-realistic hues.