Sony DCR-SX63 Flash memory Handycam Camcorder
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Manufacturer: SonyRelease Date: 2010-02-06
Model: DCR-SX63
Color: Silver
Product features:
- 16GB Embedded Flash Memory
- 60x Optical, 2000x Digital zoom
- Professional quality Carl Zeiss=? Vario-Tessar lens
- 2.7" Clear Photo LCD3 (230 K) display
- Direct Copy to external HDD w/o PC
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Sony DCR-SX63 Flash memory Handycam Camcorder
Customer Review: Good Replacement for 8mm Camcorder
Summary: 4 Stars
The Sony SX63 camcorder is very compact and fits in your hand. It has only a flip-out LCD view finder, which acts as an on-off switch for the camcorder. The zoom is fantastic at 60x optical/2000x digital. However, the resolution is standard definition, but just fine for my needs. There is also a built-in stereo microphone and LCD light at the front of the camera.
The best thing about this camcorder is no tapes or discs! It uses 16GB internal flash memory and can also use Sony Memory Stick DUO or SD flash cards for additional space. Then you just convert the MPEG-2 (DVD quality) movie files to a PC or to a DVD, DVR, or VHS recorder via the included cables.
It also has a photo mode, but found it's VGA quality to be poor for good photos. Stick with a regular digital photo camera or you can capture frames from video on this camera to create a jpg file, that is better quality than the VGA photo mode.
The camcorder comes with a USB cable, RCA video cable, 1 battery (about 2 hours), and Windows software for converting movies. You can also access the camcorder like a flash drive if you do not want to use Sony's software.
Overall, I recommend this camcorder from Sony. It is a good replacement for my Digital 8mm tape camera, which does not function so well after accidentally dropping it. The moving tape parts are out of alignment. Thus the need for non-moving flash technology with this SX63 camcorder.
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UPDATE - August 29, 2010
I used this camcorder for 2 vacation trips this summer. I added a 16GB SD card (about $30 on Amazon) and was able to fit most of my videos on the internal memory and SD card. I also purchased a 2nd, longer lasting Sony battery, which was necessary for long days away from the hotels. And I purchased a Sony pouch to easily carry the camcorder and extra battery on my belt (great portability!).
I transferred video from the camcorder to my laptop during the trip, and burned DVDs before even reaching home. For a small camcorder, it takes really good videos, even in LP mode, which allows more video to be stored in flash memory and on DVD. It's not a HD camcorder, but it has satisfied my needs to capture memories. I had no problems during either trip, which were about 2 weeks each.
Description of Sony DCR-SX63 Flash memory Handycam Camcorder
The ultra-compact DCR-SX63 features 16GB of embedded flash memory, which can record up to 12 hours of video, a built-in LED video light, as well as a professional-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens, which delivers sharp, high-resolution images and powerful 60x optical zoom that lets you capture extremely tight shots, even from far away.Camcorders
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