Great little camera. Shoots smooth 1080p video, although the file size is very large. Comparatively the 720p video is amazingly small and can be rendered in an .mp4 container. It's a pity it can't do similar with the 1080p video, but I suppose that would require processing power it doesn't have, or perhaps it's not possible yet.
I did expect less noise in low light situations by now, but technology doesn't seem to have advanced as much as I'd hoped in this area. I've had good results with Neat video filter to combat this, but it's something I'd rather not have to combat. It adds to the rendering time quite considerably, which on my old PC equates to many hours for a 7 min or so file.
One thing that put this above other similarly priced camcorders for me is the audio in option. The on board 5.1 microphones do detect the running of the camera so the sound is not clean, I was so happy at this point I had made sure I had a camera with an audio in 3.5mm jack. I'm not sure if it is a reasonable expectation to expect it not to detect the running of the camera, as components have to move and everything seems to have at least some running noise. Zooming in adds a good deal to the audio noise as well.
I was impressed with the image stabilisation when zooming in from a distance (perhaps 50m?). I was able to track the subject moving along at a steady pace of approximately 10mph, it was incredibly smooth and I was holding it in my hand, not on a tripod. I've seen videos of the image stabilisation from this camera at work in a drone flying a good ways. It was great.
There's a shoe that you can attach accessories on. I plan on getting a LED light at some point. The camera attaches to a tripod with no issues. Everything is as it should be.
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 19.2 x 15.6 x 14.2 centimetres |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 2.1 Pounds |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 8 x 8 x 8 millimetres |
| Item Weight | 0.71 Pounds |
| Brand | Sony |
| Colour | Black |
| Has Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Included components | NP-FV50, Step Down Ring, AC power cord, AC adaptor, HDMI micro cable, Manual, USB Connection Support cable |
| Max Focal Length | 804 Millimetres |
| Memory Slots Available | 1 |
| Min Focal Length | 26.8 Millimetres |
| Part number | HDRCX410VE.CEH |
