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| |  | Digital SLRs | | Home » » | | | | | | | Description: | | Shoot HD-quality video with the HDR-CX100 Handycam camcorder. This compact and lightweight Memory Stick Duo media camcorder offers 1920x1080 Full HD video recording and up to 4.0-megapixel still image capture. Packed with a healthy feature set including a 1/5-inch ClearVid CMOS image sensor, BIONZ image processor, Face Detection, Smile Shutter technology and 8 GB of embedded flash memory, its most differentiating characteristic is its ultra-compact design. Made possible by the BIONZ image processing engine, Face Detection technology recognizes up to 8 faces anywhere in the frame and by selecting the most prominent, automatically controls focus, exposure, and color to help capture smiling faces brightly and clearly. Face Detection technology also helps make skin tones look natural without affecting other colors in the image. On AVCHD models, the camcorder allocates encoding bits on detected face areas prior to encoding other parts of the picture, making them sharper and clearer. In still picture mode, Face Detection technology sets the flash level to optimize picture clarity. | | | Features: | |
• Capture 1920 x 1080 HD video to built-in flash memory
• 10x optical zoom, 120x digital zoom; Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with SteadyShot image stabilization
• 2.7-inch wide touch-panel Clear Photo LCD Plus display
• 4-megapixel still image capture; Face Detection
• 8 GB built-in memory; compatible with Memory Stick PRO Duo Media (not included)
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 6.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 7.6 inches | | Product Height:
| 4.1 inches | | Product Weight:
| 2.4 pounds | | Package Length:
| 7.6 inches | | Package Width:
| 6.1 inches | | Package Height:
| 4.1 inches | | Package Weight:
| 2.3 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 80 reviews |
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priceMar 12, 2010
i think amazon should review their price on this product as it was $ 100 less even 24 hrs ago.many ppl will not buy @ this price and there will be an overall drop in sale .kindly rationalise the price.
 Sony HDR-CX100Mar 09, 2010
The Sony HDR-CX100 takes great videos outdoors, but the picture quality indoors or in low light is poor. It is my opinion that my Flip HD mino records better low light video. The sound recording and optical zoom of the camera seem like they would be good for home movie applications.
The HDR-CX100 works great with the Mac (10.6.2 Snow Leopard) using IMovie 09, but the files that get stored on your drive if you choose to keep the clips as events are huge.
I would say this camera is a good deal if you do not want to take indoor or low light footage, otherwise look at another brand or model.
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A decent, but not the greatest camcorderMar 07, 2010
I have owned and used this Sony camcorder for approximately 6 months. And I have now just gotten around to creating a consumer review. I really wanted to love this camcorder. Nevertheless, I still like it very much. But I was disappointed when filming in the dark. There is no external light to film in dark settings and all one gets is a grainy picture. However, I knew that there was no light on this cam, so I knew what I was getting for my money. The touchscreen menus are convenient and easy to use after you get accustomed to navigating them. That does take some practice. But what I absolutely love the most about this camcorder is the fact that it is so small and so light. In the 1980s I had a camcorder that you would have to lug over your shoulder. But with this camcorder, it is as light as a baseball glove. The ergonomics are good and the velcro strap that you put your hand in is adjustable. YOur hand won't be sore while holding it. The battery life is okay, but not fantastic. For new users, I would recommend investing in a second, alternate battery, and keeping it charged while you use the first battery up. Another downside to this Sony camcorder will not allow you to use another manufacturer's memory card. Hence, you will have to purchase a Sony memory card. This camcorder is also a digital camera. However, I would not recommend using this for still photography as the quality is not up to standard of what you would find in a DSLR. If using the high-definition function, the picture is absolutely beautiful and crystal clear, provided that there is full exposure to natural light during the daytime. The color of the picture is perfect. It is as good as anything I have seen professionally. The software that is to be downloaded onto the computer is easy to set up and to install. However, to a new and confused user, learning how to transfer movies and your still pictures is hard to do the first couple of times. Everybody who buys this will need to read the instruction manual and just play around with it until you get the hang of it.
Overall, I would say that if you are an amateur who just wants to casually shoot some footage of family, friends, and a vacation, then this camcorder is a good buy. But do not expect a lot of bells and whistles. It is a high-definition camcorder and as impressive as the picture is, it still does not have an external light to capture decent footage in the dark. I am modestly happy with my purchase.
Pretty Good ProductMar 05, 2010
I like this camcorder. HD quality is not bad at all. I wish the recording time was longer with standard battery
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 The Sweet Spot for Price vs. PerformanceMar 03, 2010
Since there is a wealth of information about the specs and features of the Sony HDR-CX100 HD Camcorder, I'll just briefly touch on what I love about the camcorder and what I dislike about it:
Pros
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- High Definition Video
The videos and images captured by the Sony HDR-CX100 Camcorder are breathtaking! You would have to see for yourself how crisp and sharp videos and images are. The high definition technology (1920x1080 resolution) make viewing videos and images on a full HD TV or monitor almost akin to peering through a window!
- x.v. Color Technology
x.v. Color is Sony's name for xvYCC (Extended-gamut YCC).
Traditional CRT's use the RGB standard (Red-Green-Blue primary colors) to produce a broad range of colors. xvYCC is a new standard that extends this range (or "gamut") of colors.
Sony's x.v. Color Technology truly makes the colors captured on videos and images more vibrant and true-to-life.
- HDMI Support
HDMI, the standard for audio and video connectivity is supported. (Note: the HDMI connector is a Mini HDMI connector, not a Standard HDMI connector. If you need to hook the camcorder up to a Standard HDMI female end, you will need a Mini-HDMI to HDMI Connector.
- Compact and Lightweight
The camcorder is amazingly compact and lightweight. It fits very snugly and comfortably in the palm of your hand. Talk about portable!
- Affordably Priced
The HDR-CX100 hits the sweet spot for price vs. performance. It's one of the best camcorders you can get at this price point.
Cons
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- Noise in Lowlight Conditions
As many have noted, images have a lot of noise in low light conditions. With a measly 1/5-inch CMOS Sensor, that's not too much of a surprise. Compare this with the higher-end camcorders: the Sony HDR-HC9 (which has a 1/2.9-inch CMOS Sensor) or the Sony HDR-XR500V (which has a back-illuminated CMOS sensor).
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I'm very impressed with Sony's HD and x.v. Color technology -- in well-lit environments, the quality of videos and images produced by the Sony HDR-CX100 is phenomenal. However, in low light conditions, the performance of the camcorder is less-than-stellar -- videos and images have a lot of noise. The bottom line: If you plan on shooting primarily in well-lit environments (such as outdoors in daytime conditions), the affordably priced HDR-CX100 is a good way to go. Otherwise, you will do well to look at other higher-end Sony camcorders.
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