The new Low Lux mode produces very good low-light video, though in really dark scenes you will see color shifts. However, unlike most competing low-light modes, it doesn't drop the shutter speed. The XR500V/XR520V also includes Sony's NightShot infrared mode, which the company has dropped from a lot of its lower-end products.
There's a manual switch to turn the GPS on and off, to save power, but the camcorder could use a dedicated switch for the various SteadyShot modes as well. Or at least to not leave them buried in the menu system.
There's a manual switch to turn the GPS on and off, to save power, but the camcorder could use a dedicated switch for the various SteadyShot modes as well. Or at least to not leave them buried in the menu system.
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