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Sony HDR-UX5 AVCHD DVD Handycam Camcorder
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The Sony HDR-UX5 AVCHD DVD Handycam Camcorder shoots in genuine 1080i resolution, for real unparalleled HDTV clarity. Its professional quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens captures brilliant images with life like color and tones, while the 2.1-megapixel CMOS processes faster than a CCD for richer color and better detail. The Progressive Shutter System supplies digital still images with excellent definition and sharpness.
This camcorder comes with a variety of features, including 80x digital zoom, 16:9 widescreen mode, a hot shoe, a USB 2.0 interface, and Dolby Digital 5.1 audio. This camcorder records in DVD format MPEG2 and AVCHD onto DVDs. The DR-UX5 is compatible with DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW and DVD+R Dual Layer disc formats for easy shooting and storing.
- 10x Optical 80x Digital Zoom
- Equipped with a 10x optical zoom that lets you close-in on your subject with a pure optical quality, and the 80x digital zoom that lets you go all the way out for incredible close-ups.
- 1/3" CMOS Sensor
- The CMOS sensor has nearly 2.1 effective megapixels that provide incredible clarity. It delivers faster image processing than a CCD, meaning richer color, greater detail, and less glare from objects.
- 2.7" Wide Hybrid LCD
- You can use the monitor to check wide-angle shots in digital HD. Because it is a hybrid system, you can still see the LCD monitor outside, even on the brightest and most sunny days. With its 211,000 pixels, the pictures are extra clear and rich for easy detailed viewing.
- 16:9 Widescreen Recording Mode
- 16:9 recording mode uses the full width of its CMOS to capture video in actual widescreen for superior playback on home theater systems and PC monitors. Just click the Widescreen Button and switch effortlessly from 4:3 to 16:9.
- Simultaneous Photo Recording
- Simultaneous Photo Recording lets you take a photograph while recording video.
- High Quality Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T Lens
- High resolution video starts with the finest glass lens appropriate to the camera. The HDR-UX5 has a Carl Zeiss designed lens, a world leader in optical technology. With the most advanced glass composition and the most efficient anti-reflective coatings, this HDV camera captures the sharpest most detailed pictures in the most compact design available.
- All DVD Formats
- The DR-UX5 is compatible with DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW and DVD+R Dual Layer disc formats for easy shooting and storing.
- Super SteadyShot Picture Stabilization
- This advanced version of Sony's SteadyShot system controls an even higher range of shake and vibration frequencies, to achieve an even higher level of smoothness, without degradation of video.
- Super NightShot Plus Infrared System
- The Super NightShot Plus Infrared System lets you capture natural-looking video from distances as great as twenty feet.
- Active Interface Shoe
- This hot shoe gives you the option of adding accessories such as lights, flashes, and microphones to the camcorder. These accessories can also communicate and draw power from the camcorder through the Active Interface Shoe.
- Memory Stick DUO Media Slot
- The Memory Stick DUO Media is 1/3 the size of the standard sized Memory Stick media, while offering the same benefits and capabilities.
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Sensor |
1/3" 2100k pixels ClearVID CMOS Sensor Effective Pixels Video Mode: 4:3 1080k Pixels 16:9 1490k Pixels Effective Pixels Still Mode: 4:3 1990k Pixels 16:9 1490k Pixels |
| Lens |
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar F=5.1-51mm, f/1.8-2.9 35mm Equivalent 4:3 Camera Mode: 50.5-594mm Memory Mode: 37-370mm 16:9 Camera Mode: 41.3-485mm Memory Mode: 40.4-404mm |
| Zoom |
Optical: 10X Digital: 80X |
| Filter Size | 37mm |
| Recording | |
|---|---|
| System | NTSC |
| Format | AVCHD/MPEG-2, DVD-Video/VR Mode |
| Audio | Dolby Digital 5.1 |
| Image Stabilization | Electronic Image Stabilizer |
| Lux | 2 lux (0 lux with Super NightShot Infrared System) |
| Recording Media |
DVD-R/-RW/+RW/+R DL Memory Stick PRO Duo Media (sold separately) Memory Stick Duo Media (sold separately) |
| Recording Time |
DVD (Single layer/Dual layer): HQ+: 15/25 minutes LP: 30/60 minutes Standard Definition: HQ: 20/35 minutes LP: 60/110 minutes |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Display Type | wide Touch Panel Clear Photo LCD Plus |
| Display Size | 2.7" |
| Viewfinder | Color, 123K Pixels (16:9) |
| Camera Features | |
|---|---|
| Manual Controls | Focus, White Balance |
| Built-in Speaker | Yes |
| Built-in Mic | Yes |
| Accessory Shoe | Yes, Hot Shoe |
| Built-in Light/Flash |
Light - Yes Flash - Yes |
| Digital Still Mode | |
|---|---|
| Still Recording Media | Memory Stick Duo Media |
| Resolution | 2Mp |
| Input/Output Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Inputs | No |
| Output |
USB 2.0 HDMI Digital A/V: via USB Component Video Analog A/V (Multi A/V) |
| Microphone Input | Yes, Via Shoe |
| Headphone Jack | Yes, Via Shoe |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Languages | English, Canadian French, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese. |
| Compatible Operating Systems | Windows 2000, XP |
| Power Requirements |
Battery Pack: 7.2V AC Adapter: 8.4V |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 3 x 3.6 x 6.5" (76.2 x 91.4 x 165mm) |
| Weight | 1.6 lbs (740g) with Battery |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 12 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
90%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Comfortable to operate (10)
- Great picture quality (10)
- Great features (7)
- Great sound (7)
- Simple controls (7)
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel (9)
- Family (7)
- HD shooting (3)
- Movies/short films (3)
- Outdoor events / games (3)
- How long have you owned it:
A month or less
83%
(5 reviews)
One-to-three months
Three-to-six months
More than six months
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual user (6), Enthusiast (3)
Most Liked Positive Review
Very Good Product
I being amateur bought this camera and was taken aback by the simplicity of use.
The recording quality is amazing.
Even the still photographs are very good for print purposes.
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I being amateur bought this camera and was taken aback by the simplicity of use.
The recording quality is amazing.
Even the still photographs are very good for print purposes.
It`s so simple to use that even my 4 year old daughter can use it.
Just once con the quality of recording in Night Mode could have been better
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
A little bit too much work.
I am utilizing this camera to capture work practices for traning new employees. Picture is great but still can save information on 3" disk to a dvd disk. System meets requirements listed but ...Read complete review
I am utilizing this camera to capture work practices for traning new employees. Picture is great but still can save information on 3" disk to a dvd disk. System meets requirements listed but thats where it ends. Other camera I had before this one was alot more user download friendly.
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Reviewed by 12 customers
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Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Great Features
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Simple Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- HD Shooting
- Home Movies
- Travel
Comments about Sony HDR-UX5 High Definition DVD Handycam Camcorder:
ive been looking for an hd camcorder that's 1) not expensive, 2)good brand and 3)user friendly and everything falls into this one.great addition to my digital devices
Pros
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- HD Shooting
Comments about Sony HDR-UX5 High Definition DVD Handycam Camcorder:
Great little Camcorder ...
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Durable
- Great Features
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
Cons
- No face detection
- Poor Battery Life
Best Uses
- HD Shooting
Comments about Sony HDR-UX5 High Definition DVD Handycam Camcorder:
High Def for half the price.
Easy to use.
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Durable
- Great Picture Quality
- Simple Controls
Cons
- Inadequate Features
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Movies/Short Films
- Travel
Comments about Sony HDR-UX5 High Definition DVD Handycam Camcorder:
I being amateur bought this camera and was taken aback by the simplicity of use.
The recording quality is amazing.
Even the still photographs are very good for print purposes.
It`s so simple to use that even my 4 year old daughter can use it.
Just once con the quality of recording in Night Mode could have been better
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Durable
- Great Features
- Great Picture Quality
- Simple Controls
Cons
- No external mic in
Best Uses
- Family
- Movies/Short Films
- Sports
- Travel
Comments about Sony HDR-UX5 High Definition DVD Handycam Camcorder:
Love the camera, great picture quality, nice features for your basic HD camera. Only problem with camera is an external hook up for a better quality mic. Sony used to make a hot shoe mic adapter , but it's now discontinued. For the average person shooting home videos , it is an excellent cam.
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Durable
- Great Features
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Simple Controls
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Family
- Travel
Comments about Sony HDR-UX5 High Definition DVD Handycam Camcorder:
great product,nice picture, very clear video
i love it
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
Cons
- A little big
- Poor Battery Life
Best Uses
- Family
- Travel
Comments about Sony HDR-UX5 High Definition DVD Handycam Camcorder:
Great image quality and sound
- How long have you owned it:
- A month or less
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Simple Controls
Cons
- Short recording periods
Best Uses
- Family
- Special Events
- Travel
Comments about Sony HDR-UX5 High Definition DVD Handycam Camcorder:
* Mainly used to document the tricks of my new born infant.
* Very easy to operate.
* Unfortunately in HD the DVD-RW is enough only for 20min rectrding.
* Can be used as a 4M dig-cam. Did not use this feature since an extra mem stick is needed. An option to record pics on the DVD is missing.
- How long have you owned it:
- A month or less
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Durable
- Great Features
- Great Picture Quality
- Simple Controls
- Versatile
Cons
- Deleting Video Clip Issue
Best Uses
- Family
- Special Events
- Travel
- Weddings
Comments about Sony HDR-UX5 High Definition DVD Handycam Camcorder:
I bought this to start chronicaling our new child. I played around with it like all boys do with their toys, and I like. For a reasonable price, I have a camcorder with High Definition recording (blu-ray) and regular DVD definition. Touch screen controls are easy. The menus are self explanitory, but if you are confused, check out all the menus. After a once through, everthing seems to make sense. Small, light, well placed controls.
Cons: I have found it difficult to delete video clips when using DVD+/-RW disks. Not sure if I am just not doing someting right... yet.
- How long have you owned it:
- Three-to-six months
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
Cons
- Inadequate Features
Best Uses
- Family
- Travel
- Weddings
Comments about Sony HDR-UX5 High Definition DVD Handycam Camcorder:
I got this camcorder few weeks ago & have been using this a lot with out any issues.
- How long have you owned it:
- A month or less
Pros
- Comfortable to Operate
- Durable
- Great Features
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
- Simple Controls
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Family
- Movies/Short Films
- Special Events
- Sports
- Travel
- Weddings
Comments about Sony HDR-UX5 High Definition DVD Handycam Camcorder:
The color clarity is so much amazing and so far better than regular DVD video. What's not to love. HD in its simplicity and at the least cost.
Although, Sony might want to consider putting a shoulder strap to it just like older camcorders used to have so it would be more comfortable to carry around during tours.
- How long have you owned it:
- A month or less
Pros
- Great Features
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound
Cons
- Can't copy video frm disc
Best Uses
- Work Application Train
Comments about Sony HDR-UX5 High Definition DVD Handycam Camcorder:
I am utilizing this camera to capture work practices for traning new employees. Picture is great but still can save information on 3" disk to a dvd disk. System meets requirements listed but thats where it ends. Other camera I had before this one was alot more user download friendly.
- How long have you owned it:
- A month or less
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- Operating Guide (PDF 7.6mb)
Media
Recording media is not included, be prepared - always carry extra media.
- Price: $4.29
Batteries & Power
Don't get caught without power, always have a spare battery.
- Price: $25.00
Bags & Cases
Carry, store, and protect all your equipment with a bag or case.
- Price: $14.49
Filters
Protect your lens or produce a desired visual effect by adding a filter.
- Price: $28.90
Lenses & Adaptors
Capture the right view with a conversion lens.
- Price: $24.95
External Microphones
Enhance the quality of your audio recording with an external microphone.
- Price: $63.90
On-Camera Lights
Adjust the lighting for virtually any indoor and many outdoor applications.
- Price: $26.00
What's in the Box
- HDR-UX5 AVCHD DVD Handycam Camcorder
- InfoLithium Battery (NP-FH60)
- Power Adapter and In-Camera Charger (AC-L200)
- Remote Control (RMT-831)
- Component Video Cable
- A/V Cable
- Component Video Cable
- USB Cable
- Enjoy Handycam Video
- 90-Days Labor & 1-Year Parts Warranty
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