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Sony HDR-CX550/V 64GB Flash Memory High Definition Handycam® Camcorder with Wide Angle 10x Optical Zoom and 12MP Image Capture featuring a 3.5-inch Widecreen LCD + 16GB Deluxe Accessory Kit Reviews
- Sony HDR-CX350/V 64GB Flash Memory High Definition Handycam Camcorder with Wide Angle 10x Optical Zoom and 12MP Image Capture
- 16 Gigabyte SD Secure Digital Memory Card – Sony NP-FV50 InfoLithium Battery Pack – 6ft Gold Tipped HDMI-HDMI Mini Cable
- 3 Piece Lens Filter Set – Sony LCS-X30 Carrying Case – Memory Card Wallet
- Telephoto & Wide Angle Lens Set – 52 Full Size Tripod
- Deluxe Cleaning and Care Kit – Package of LCD Screen Protectors
Shoot gorgeous 1920 x 1080 high-definition video and 12.0 megapixel still images. Boasting 64GB of embedded Flash memory, the HDR-CX550V Handycam® camcorder is outfitted with a professional-quality Sony G Lens and an “Exmor R” CMOS image sensor for superior low-light performance. This fully-loaded camcorder also features a built-in GPS receiver, Face Detection with Face Priority and Smile ShutterTM technology. This camcorder is also equipped with Optical SteadyShot image stabilization with Acti
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about 1 year ago
Review by Dean M. Freel for Sony HDR-CX550/V 64GB Flash Memory High Definition Handycam® Camcorder with Wide Angle 10x Optical Zoom and 12MP Image Capture featuring a 3.5-inch Widecreen LCD + 16GB Deluxe Accessory Kit
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This is a really good deal. The extra battery alone saves you $50 and covers the cost of the entire kit. The 16GB Memory card is another item worth the price of the kit, just by itself. The Tripod you get is a Full Size tripod (54inch). I didn’t realize that fully until the package showed up and it was 3ft long. The carrying case you get is a Sony product and of very high quality. Even the HDMI cable is of high quality — Belkin with 1080p rating. Unbelievable package deal really. Oh, and I almost forgot to mention that you get a flagship Sony HD camcorder, which I totally love. It does shoot in complete darkness 0 lux, something I didn’t think they did a good job of advertising. This HD Flash Camcorder is small, as small as any that I have seen — that still have a decent Optical lense. LCD screen is beautiful, a touchscreen that responds well, and you can see it in full sunlight. The “Golf Shot” is really fun to play around with, probably not of much real use, but really fun to play around with. If there was a drawback to this camera, it would be the limit of only a 10 times zoom. I find that most of the time I don’t need more than 10X (plus 10X is about all you can do and still hold the shot steady with your bare hands, I have an older Sony Handycam that has 40X zoom and at 40X you can’t hold it steady without a tripod), but every once in awhile I find myself wanting a little more zoom. The seller (Ace Photo Digital) sent it on time. It arrived packaged well nothing broken or crumpled, no complaints at all on the purchasing or shipping process. I don’t know how long they will offer such a good deal, you may want to grab it quick before they figure out that the deal is too good. You are going to buy an extra battery and SDHC card anyways, might as well get the carrying case, tripod, HDMI cable, filters, etc…
about 1 year ago
Review by Lisset S. Mendoza for Sony HDR-CX550/V 64GB Flash Memory High Definition Handycam® Camcorder with Wide Angle 10x Optical Zoom and 12MP Image Capture featuring a 3.5-inch Widecreen LCD + 16GB Deluxe Accessory Kit
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i loved this product, i loved the camera, and all the things it came with it. For only $20 more i got a lot more things. It was totally worth the price, the lens weren’t as good as i thought they’d be, but i don’t mind everything else was awesome!!!!!!
about 1 year ago
Review by Lori Brees Eakland for Sony HDR-CX550/V 64GB Flash Memory High Definition Handycam® Camcorder with Wide Angle 10x Optical Zoom and 12MP Image Capture featuring a 3.5-inch Widecreen LCD + 16GB Deluxe Accessory Kit
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Lovin’ this camcorder!
I purchased this camcorder in May and have been become familiar with it’s basic functions. I’m lovin’ it. The resolution is awesome for both still shots and video. The zoom isn’t as good as my old Sony Hi8 camera but I understand that as an HD camera, it can’t have that 700x zoom. Still, I’m quite satisfied with the zoom. The wide-angle feature is so nice – a noticable difference. I’m extremely pleased with the lightweight, small size. I specifically wanted a camera with a eye-piece viewfinder because sometimes, depending on the lighting, it’s difficult to see in the LCD screen. I’m happy to have both types of viewing. I like the immediate playback capabilities and LOVE the “Highlights” feature. Let’s say you’re at the zoo with your family…you’ve taken several shots throughout the day. Hit “Highlights” and it will play back snippets of what you’ve recorded. So cool. Some reviews I’ve read talked about a blue dot…not a big deal. It depends on the angle of the light but after I started playing with the camera, who even notices. It pops up so rarely. I also LOVE the feature that I can take snapshots while I’m video recording. AND they’re nice quality (my old Sony camera had that capability but the quality was so poor – pictures were grainy.) But this camera is 100% improved. Also, I LOVE the feature where you can capture a still shot at any time out of any video footage. I appreciate the fact that I can record on the internal hard drive or on the SD card. I do video photography as a hobby (vacations with my cousins, etc.) and I’m just lovin’ this camera. And I’ve become aquainted with only the basic features. I have so much more to learn. I’ve been a Sony customer for a long time and this camera did not let me down. It’s awesome!! The deluxe accessory kit was WELL worth the extra $20 I paid for it. The extra battery is a must. The battery will hold about 70 minutes recording time but the LCD will pull it down before the end of the day. So if you’re recording alot, a second battery is necessary. The carrying case is nice – another “must have.” The lenses? not at all. The filters? Well, I using the clear one to protect the camera lens. But for the price of $20, it’s worth every penny. Again, I’m so happy with this new camera.
Lori from Tacoma, WA