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Create clearer memories with Full HD/60p and Optical SteadyShotimage stabilization. Every moment you capture benefits from a 26.8mm wide angle ZEISSlens and 30x Optical / 60x Clear Image Zoom. Easily charge or transfer files with the built-in USB cable, and automatically create highlight videos from multiple clips in MP4 for easy sharing.50Mbps XAVC S1920x1080 at 60P, AVCHDand MP4 codecsCreate cinematic video in high definition 1920 x 1080 30p/60p up to 50Mbps in XAVC Sand high quality 9.2MP still images. XAVC S format uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 for video compression and linear PCM for audio compression, while saving files in a MP4 wrapper which allows for extensive record times and easy editing. Experience stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced grain with Sonys back-illuminated Exmor RCMOS sensor.30x Optical / 60x Clear Image Zoom to get closer to the actionGet amazingly close with 30x optical zoom plus 60x Clear Image digital zoom. Most digital zooms use electronic cropping to get closer to the subject, resulting in un-sharp images. With Clear Image Zoom the powerful processor compares patterns found in adjacent pixels and creates new pixels to match selected patterns, resulting in more realistic, higher-quality images. Clear Image Zoom doubles optical zoom for closer photos and video.26.8mm wide angle ZEISSLensFrom the authority in lens technology, the premium quality ZEISSVario-Sonnar lens provides a high quality 26.8mm wide angle so you can get everything you want in the shot.Automatically creates highlight video in MP4 from multiple clipsHighlight Movie Maker produces a short highlight movie clip to share and enjoy instantly. Using an advanced algorithm, based on the motion gyro, Highlight Movie Maker selects the best scenes from your videos and automatically creates a MP4 highlight video from multiple clips.Optical SteadyShotimage stabilization w/ Active modeOptical SteadyShotimage stabilization with Active Mode compensates for greater degrees of camera shake to deliver stunningly smooth video from wide angle to full telephoto shooting. In addition, innovative 3-Way Shake-Canceling adds electronic roll stability for even smoother video capture.Built-in USB cable for easy file transfer/chargeThe high-speed, built-in USB 2.0 cable all
Pros:
- Nothing fancy, just a relatively basic HD camcorder
- Stabilization is a nice feature
- Mic is surprisingly live
- Color rendition is good
- Very lightweight
- Easy to hold
- Easy to use viewfinder
- Pretty inexpensive
Cons:
- Image when zoomed in somewhat is a bit pixilated/jumpy/blurry
- Offloading images seems to require use of Sony PlayMemories s/w which is clumsy
- No way to use an external mic
Overall Review:
If your quality needs are not too high and all you really need is creating decent
videos, this camcorder seems to fit the bill.
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Pros: - Large memory card support, 256gb is the largest I can verify but the instructions don't mention a limitation.
- Light weight
- Good battery life with supplied battery
- One shortcut can be created to access many functions without searching the menu
Cons: - Video quality isn't as great
- Almost every function is accessed via menu/"joystick" button
- Menu requires more scrolling and selecting than the Canon menu system
- Shutter operation is manual
- ONLY one shortcut can be created to access many functions without searching the menu
Overall Review: Surprisingly, video quality isn't vastly better than an old 480 Canon I have. It's a light weight camera that offers basic functionality but the light weight gives the camcorder a "cheap" feel. The Sony menu system isn't as easy as Canon's but is sufficient for basic use. Sony has chosen to eliminate as many buttons as possible, forcing you to fumble with the menu to access any feature EXCEPT Start/Stop recording, zoom, and photo capture. Overall it's a decent camcorder if your needs are basic.