Sony HDRCX130 Handycam Camcorder User Review
Posted by hotstubb on August 23, 2011
This sounds silly but be sure the files that this camcorder creates are compatiable with your computer. I have a 3 year old IBM lap top that will play any movie format know to man except the one this camcorder creates. I spent two hours yesterday trying to play these files. The closest I came was to download a converter recomended by windows that costs $39 and takes as much time to convert the recorded file to a playable file! I was looking for a very good HD camera to record high-quality videos to publish and stream online. First I ordered Samsung HMX-Q10 HD Camcorder which was defective and I had to return, but this Sony camera is simply fantastic. The quality of videos and images, the image stabilizer, and the rest of the features are really good for this price and model.
This is simply what I needed and I’m satisfied. The only point that is making my job a little hard is that it creates multiple AVCHD files and I have to merge them every time. I couldn’t find any settings to change this so it records into a single file.I previously had a Sony Digital 8mm camera from 10 years ago and decided it was time to get a high def camcorder. I purchased this one and is quite pleased with it.
The things that I like about it are:
1. Image stabilization technology – it really does help you if you’re not using some sort of tripod/monopod system
2. Turns on as soon as you open the video screen and turns off when you close it
3. Uses regular SD memory cards. 32GB holds about 14 hours of high-def video
4. Nice touch screen menu interface
The camera is simple to use and does the job. Battery life seems decent (about 2 hours on the included battery). No issues with the camera. Would recommend it to anyone is not a pro like me. Mac users: the included PMB software won’t work on your computer (no big surprise there), but if you have iMovie, it’s easy to import your movies – just use the USB plug hidden in the hand strap, connect to your computer with the included cable, open iMovie, and import your movies. One thing that amazes me is the range of focus – you can get two inches away from something and it will be in sharp focus, then you can focus on something far away and zoom in with good clarity. Yes, it can be a bit slow to focus sometimes, but the stabilization is worth the wait. This camera is so small and light, you can leave it on a shelf so it’s handy for those special, unexpected moments.
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