Sony HDR-CX160 High-Definition Handycam Camcorder (Black)
Sony Handycam CX160 HD The more I use it more, I like it.
It 's very convenient to use the right size for the size of my palm, and zoom and record buttons are located on the camera and the touch screen. The touch screen is good enough. I would recommend using a starting guard, which makes it easy to clean because it is prone to fingerprints.
The touch screen interface is very intuitive. (You can not go wrong with the interface to the Sony) and take a few minutes to get used to. I started to turn right after unboxing it is the most important thing - the picture quality of video is absolutely amazing. Even in low light (indoor), the image quality is quite good, when generally prefer shooting in FX FX mode (60i) mode, which is actually the second best in terms of image sharpness. But the picture is enhanced with a slight worsening of the image compared to the PS mode (60P @ 28Mbps) mode of PS is close to the camera, professional cameras will be less than $ 500.
With 16GB of onboard memory to shoot about 90 minutes of HD video mode, the FX was a 16Gb 10 for a little 'less than $ 30 for a 3-hour video, which I think is that amount. Video of the battery (Sony NP-FV50 series V) that comes with it has come back a little 'more than two hours with a combination of time recording and playback. I was very happy with them though. I bought the book instead of NP PV 70 (trade mark VIVITAR); But it works well and I get the error after about 4 minutes, I came back and bought another Sony NP FV 50 I would recommend buying the Sony NP PV-50 battery in case of need to return. Inbox (not the Orignial Sony NP FV 70).
The sound quality is good enough with about 3 hours of recording so far. But I have not really noticed the sound too much detail, I can say that just sound perfect. We are healthy and sound quality of the videos we have taken with it.
Small (only about 5-7 cm) is attached to the USB camera. I find that this feature is pretty cool because there is no need to remember to bring a USB cable (like a cable that allow it), there is also hidden in a sort of Strapping is not visible and does not generate. one. Difficulties during the recording.
I would still say I am very disappointed with it the image is actually useless. Because of this, I had to disable the automatic smile shutter which automatically takes a picture when it detects a smile, even if video recording is in progress. The feature is nice, but he did not.
The software that comes with it - Sony PMB - the software is almost good, in the sense that it does what it is designed to do - to manage and burn DVDs. DVSs can be fairly easily with it. However, a number of subjects will be very limited (about 5 to be precise) and does not require the processing power of the good. But with video, HD, as well as the processing power needed.
Give a 4.5, but it certainly does not deserve 4; So I gave it a 5 if you ignore the quality of the image is still, IMHO is not what it means for other features such as shooting, golf, archery, MO slow, the camera focused on a your object. LCD touch screen and the camera focused on everything, following it all with a good battery backup, you will not be disappointed with this. I got mine from Costco for $ 490 dollars with tax and a bag that is good enough to run the cable to the USB, an extra battery with the camera, of course.
5/23 Update on Battery Buy Brand NP-FV 'high' 70 batteries from the supplier Digi Acc I'm happy to work with Sony CX-160 my first I was disappointed because the original Sony NP PV. 50 does not work with it and I used to get the error message after a minute every 3-4 Digi Acc sent me a battery that is ready to work.
