Press Release Capture and Share High Quality Video with Sony s Latest Full HD Handycam Camcorders Hong Kong, January 18, 2013

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Press Release Capture and Share High Quality Video with Sony s Latest Full HD Handycam Camcorders New projector camcorder HDR-PJ380E features a built-in high-contrast projector for a mobile theatre

capture precious moments in superior picture quality and share video at anytime and anywhere.

1 Press Release Capture and Share High Quality Video with Sony s Latest Full HD Handycam Camcorders New projector camcorder HDR-PJ380E features a built-in high-contrast projector for a mobile theatre experience HDR-PJ380E HDR-CX290E Hong Kong, January 18, Sony today introduced the latest Handycam Full HD projector camcorder HDR-PJ380E and Full HD camcorder HDR-CX290E, which allow users to capture precious moments in superior picture quality and share video at anytime and anywhere. Featuring a high-contrast projector built into the HDR-PJ380E's LCD touch screen, the projector camcorder provides users with a mobile theater experience anywhere they are. Videos captured by the camcorder can be projected onto virtually any wall or flat surface for sharing. In addition, the new HDMI external device input allows users to connect the camcorder with a smartphone, tablet or notebook to project videos, slideshows, webpages and games to a white flat surface or a wall. The HDR-PJ380E s back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor delivers excellent low-light performance, while Optical SteadyShot image stabilization cuts down on camcorder shake to deliver beautiful, blur-free footage in unsteady scenarios. Get ready to be blown away by incredible highdefinition when users capture their memories in 1920 x 1080 Full HD video. It s an absolute breeze to shoot 8.9 megapixel still images while taking video at the same time, ensuring users will not miss any touching moments. With 16GB 1 embedded flash memory, the camcorder can record up to 6 hours and 25 minutes of HD video footage (HD LP mode). The HDR-PJ380E offers a choice of black and white colour options.

2 The Handycam HDR-CX290E allows users to capture beautiful 1920 x p/50p Full HD movies and crisp 8.9 megapixel still images to share with friends and family. The footage is stunningly smooth thanks to the Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, which compensates for camera shake to cut down on blur. Sony's back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor delivers stunning low-light performance with drastically reduced grain for crisp, clear photos and videos. 27x optical zoom plus 50x extended zoom lets users get near the action for incredible close-ups. Its 8GB 1 of built-in flash memory can record up to 3 hours and 10 minutes of HD video footage (HD LP mode). Key features of the Handycam HDR- PJ380E include: Built-in high-contrast projector with HDMI external device input, projecting a great array of images for the entertainment of family users 1920x1080 Full HD 25p/50p recording and 8.9 megapixels still image capture Exmor R CMOS sensor Optical SteadyShot image stabilization (Active Mode) 55x extended zoom (30x optical zoom) to get even closer to long-distance subject action 26.8mm wide angle G lens offers a broader perspective for enhanced wide angle shooting 3.0 wide Clear Photo LCD Plus touch screen Up to 6 hours and 25 minutes recording with 16GB 1 embedded flash memory (HD LP mode) Tracking Focus keeps focus on moving objects Key features of the Handycam HDR- CX290E include: 1920x1080 Full HD 25p/50p recording and 8.9 megapixel still images capture Exmor R CMOS sensor Optical SteadyShot image stabilization (Active Mode) 29.8mm Wide Angle Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens 50x extended zoom (27x optical zoom) to get even closer to the action 2.7 wide Clear Photo LCD display Up to 3hr 10min recording with 8GB 1 embedded flash memory (HD LP mode) Record in top-quality AVCHD or web-friendly MP4 format The latest Handycam Full HD projector camcorder HDR-PJ380E and Full HD camcorder HDR- CX290E from Sony will be available at HK$4,980 and HK$3,480 respectively starting from early February. 1 1GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for data management functions

3 For customer enquiries, please contact Sony sales and services hotline at (852) About Hong Kong Marketing Company Hong Kong Marketing Company (HKMC), a division of Sony Corporation of Hong Kong Limited, provides sales, marketing and after sales services for Sony s consumer electronics products as well as broadcast and professional products in Hong Kong and Macau. For more information on Sony s products and services, please visit its web site on About make.believe make.believe (make dot believe) is a Group-wide brand message that unites Sony s communications initiatives across electronics, games, movies, music, mobile phones and network services. make.believe symbolizes the spirit of Sony the power of creativity, the ability to turn ideas into reality and the belief that anything you can imagine, you can make real. ###

4 Product specifications of Handycam HDR-PJ380E: Model HDR-PJ380E Image Sensor 1/5.8 type(3.1mm) back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS Sensor Processor BIONZ image processor Pixel for still image recording 8.9 megapixels Gross pixels Approx.2390K pixels Effective Picture Resolution Approx.2290K pixels(16:9)/approx.1710k pixels(4:3) Minimum Illumination Standard:6 lux(1/25 Shutter Speed) Low Lux:3 lux(1/25 Shutter Speed) Lens Type G Lens Focal Length (Movie Mode) f= mm(16:9),f= mm(4:3) Steady Shot Mode:Active(16:9): f= mm Focal Length (Photo Mode) f=1 1/ /4inch(16:9),f=1 5/ /4Inch(4:3) f= mm(16:9), f= mm(4:3) f=1 1/ /4inch(16:9),f=1 5/ /4Inch(4:3) Aperture F1.8-F4.0 Zoom Optical Zoom 30x Digital Zoom 350x Extended Zoom 55x SteadyShot TM Optical SteadyShot image stabilization with Active mode (Wide to Tele) Internal Media Flash Memory 16GB Recording Media Internal Flash Memory Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark 2) Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo Memory Stick XC-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card(Class 4 or Higher) Video Format HD:MPEG4-AVC/H.264 AVCHD format ver.2.0 compatible MPEG2- PS:MPEG-2 (Video) MP4: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Video Mode (Resolution) HD:1920x1080/50p(PS), 50i(FX,FH), 1440x1080/50i (HQ,LP) STD:720x576/50i MP4: 1280x720 25p Still Image Photo Mode size Movie Mode LCD Monitor 7.5cm(3.0 type) Clear Photo LCD Plus display (230K) Wide(16:9)(960x240) Built-in Projector LED(R/G/B)/ Manual Focus/ Contrast ratio: 1500:1 Projector Input (Only from Projector input terminal ) Microphone /Speaker Built-in Zoom Microphone / Monoral Speaker Auto Wind Noise Reduction (Off/ON) Intelligent Auto Portrait/Baby/Walk/Tripod/Backlight/Landscape/Spotlight/Twilight/ Macro/Low light/auto wind noise reduction Direct Copy AF Mode Auto/Manual(Touch Panel)

5 Tele Marco Scene Selection Built-in USB Cable Dimensions (WxHxD) (including supplied battery) Weight(Main unit only) Battery Type Interface Auto/Night Scene/Sunrise & Sunset/Fireworks/Landscape/Portrait/Spotlight/Beach/Snow (USB Charge Available) Approx.57.5mm x 57mm x 117mm(Approx.57.5mm x 57mm x 125mm) Approx.210g InfoLITHIUM with AccuPower Meter System (V Series) Memory Stick PRO Duo and SD/SDHC/SDXC compatible Card Slot Composite Video Out(AV CABLE(sold separately) HDMI Out(micro)(supplied) USB Port: TypeA(built-in)/USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage/mtp) Multi/Micro USB Terminal BRAVIA Sync PhotoTV HD Stereo Mini jack Microphone Input DC IN Remote Terminal integrated into Multi/Micro USB Terminal Projector Input(HDMI micro) Supplied Accessories Rechargeable Battery Pack(NP-FV50) (1) AC Adaptor (1) Power Cord (1) USB Connection Support Cable (1) HDMI(micro) Cable (1) "Operating Guide"(1)

6 Product specifications of Sony Handycam HDR-CX290E: Model HDR-CX290E Image Sensor 1/5.8 type(3.1mm) back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS Sensor Processor BIONZ image processor Pixel for still image recording 8.9 megapixels Gross pixels Approx.2390K pixels Effective Picture Resolution Approx.2290K pixels(16:9)/approx.1710k pixels(4:3) Minimum Illumination Standard:6 lux(1/25 Shutter Speed) Low Lux:3 lux(1/25 Shutter Speed) Lens Type Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens Focal Length (Movie Mode) f= mm(16:9),f= mm(4:3) Steady Shot Mode:Active f= mm Focal Length (Photo Mode) Aperture Zoom Extended Zoom SteadyShot Internal Memory Capacity Recording Media Video Format Video Mode(Resolution) Still Image Size LCD Monitor Photo Mode Movie Mode Microphone/ Speaker Intelligent Auto Direct Copy AF Modes Tele Marco Scene Mode Built-in USB Cable f=1 3/ /4inch(16:9),f=1 7/ /4Inch(4:3) f= mm(16:9),f= mm(4:3) f=1 3/ /4inch(16:9),f=1 7/ /4Inch(4:3) F1.9-F4.0 Optical 27x Digital 320x 50x Optical SteadyShot image stabilization with Active mode (Wide to Tele) Flash Memory 8 GB Internal Flash Memory Memory Stick PRODuo (Mark 2) Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo Memory Stick XC-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card(Class 4 or Higher) HD:AVCHD format ver.2.0 compatible:mpeg4-avc/h.264 MPEG2-PS:MPEG-2 (Video) MP4: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 HD:1920x1080/50p(PS), 50i(FX,FH), 1440x1080/50i (HQ,LP) STD:720x576/50i MP4: 1280x720 25p 6.7cm(2.7 type) Clear Photo LCD display (230K) Wide(16:9) (960x240) Built-in Zoom Microphone/ Monoral Speaker Portrait/Baby/Walk/Tripod/Backlight/Landscape/Spotlight/Twilight/Macro/ Low light Auto/Manual(Menu) Auto/Night Scene/Sunrise & Sunset/Fireworks/Landscape/Portrait/ Spotlight/Beach/Snow (USB Charge Available)

7 Dimensions (WxHxD) (including supplied battery) Weight (Main unit only) Battery Type Interface Approx.52.5mm x 57mm x 117mm(Approx.52.5mm x 57mm x 125mm) Approx.180g InfoLITHIUM with AccuPower Meter System (V Series) Memory Stick PRO Duo and SD/SDHC/SDXC compatible Card Slot Composite Video Out(AV CABLE(sold separately)) HDMI Out(micro)(supplied) USB Port: TypeA(built-in)/USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage/mtp) Multi/Micro USB Terminal BRAVIA Sync PhotoTV HD DC IN Supplied Accessories Rechargeable Battery Pack(NP-FV30) (1) AC Adaptor (1) Power Cord (1) USB Connection Support Cable (1) HDMI(micro) Cable (1) "Operating Guide"(1)

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