Sony HDRCX130 Handycam Camcorder (Black)
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Manufacturer: SonyModel: HDRCX130/B
Color: Black
Product features:
- 1920x1080 Full HD 60p Recording w/3MP still image
- Wide Angle G lens to capture everything you want
- 42x Extended Zoom to get even closer to the action
- Back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS sensor for superb low-light video
- Optical SteadyShot image stabilization w/ Active Mode
Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Sony HDRCX130 Handycam Camcorder (Black)
Customer Review: Great camera but faulty technical specs
Summary: 3 Stars
I received my Sony HDR-CX130 today and was shocked to find that IT HAS NO MICROPHONE INPUT of ANY KIND!
I alerted Sony and they thanked me for bringing to their attention this error on their technical specifications listed (and promptly linked me to a page that allegedly says it's not their fault if errors are made on their advertising.. that link did not work either, btw bwaha).
So, no, NO 3.5 mini jack or ANY mic/audio input whatsoever.
Also, every auto-focus mode is EXTREMELY SLOW, and the "manual" controls are next to impossible to adjust due to the DESIGN. I have been practicing for HOURS and STILL haven't gotten the hang of using any of the "manual" controls. It's basically, "set everything to automatic and HOPE for the best" which is not too convenient for any point-and-shoot.
On the bright side, the "touch the screen to focus on that area" DOES seem to work rather well 50% of the time, and I am pretty sure THAT is the way I will be focusing
The touchscreen however does respond accurately (even with my huge fingers) and menus are fairly easy to get to (even though it always exits as soon as you make any selection instead of taking you back to the menu). The touchscreen is a GIANT LEAP FORWARD in control when compared to that horrendous small "joystick" on earlier consumer camcorders like my old Canon.
Optical stabilization is AMAZING!!
And that Tele-macro feature is brilliant, if everything is extremely STILL!
SO those are the biggest pros/cons so far. I still haven't actually recorded anything today so I don't know how the image quality holds, but it APPEARS to be great.
I just thought i'd warn any potential buyers of the NO-MIC-INPUT (which was one of 3 absolutely-necessary aspects I needed, which basically means I wasted my money on this particular camcorder) and also warn of the near-impossible "manual controls" along with the snail-slow auto-focusing.
Description of Sony HDRCX130 Handycam Camcorder (Black)
Take stunning 1920 x 1080 Full HD video with the ultra-compact Sony Handycam HDR-CX130 Camcorder. It features an "Exmor R" CMOS sensor for superior low-light performance, a wide angle Sony G lens, plus 42X extended zoom for getting you closer to the action. Also features Face Detection, Smile Shutter, Intelligent Auto Mode, Optical Steady Shot image stabilization, a built-in LED light, and much more.Camcorders
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