| Sony HDR-UX20 4MP DVD Hybrid Plus High Definition Handycam Camcorder with 8GB Flash Memory & 15x Optical Zoom | 
 enlarge | Brand: Sony
Category: Photography
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (3 reviews)
Sales Rank: 721
Color: Silver
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: Yes
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Monitor Size: 270
Optical Zoom: 15
Digital Zoom: 180
Display Size: 2.7
Maximum Focal Length: 46.5
Minimum Focal Length: 3.1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 12 x 14 x 9
MPN: HDR-UX20
Model: HDR-UX20
UPC: 027242727731
EAN: 0027242727731
ASIN: B00123XZO2
Release Date: March 5, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Record 1920 x 1080 HD video | | • | 2-megapixel ClearVid CMOS sensor with Exmor technology | | • | Face Detection technology for video and still images | | • | Capture 4-megapixel still photos | | • | Hybrid Plus recording to DVD, internal flash memory, or Memory Stick media |
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Product Description
The HDR-UX20 delivers Hybrid Plus recording technology, giving you the option to record images to DVD media, 8GB internal flash memory, or removable Memory Stick(R) PRO Duo media. The ClearVid CMOS sensor with Exmor technology and BIONZ image processor capture Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution for amazingly sharp picture details. Super SteadyShot(R) optical image stabilization helps reduce blur while Face Detection helps people look their best in every video and photo. The 2.7" Wide (16:9) LCD display rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles, as well as provides sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback. Featuring Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator, the built-in zoom microphone focuses audio recording on your subjects in sync with the camera's zoom lens, helping memories ring true with clear dialogue and crisp, discrete sounds. Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lenses use highly advanced optics to deliver vivid image brilliance, true-to-life color saturation, and perfect renditions of subtle tones. Record stunning, incredibly detailed video footage in the clarity of 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution Record and play back both High Definition (HD) and Standard Definition (SD) video HDMI Connection with BRAVIA Sync (CEC) Technology Aperture - F1.8-2.6 Filter Diameter - 30mm Focal Distance - 3.1 - 46.5mm Shutter Speed - Auto, 1/30 - 1/250 (Scene Selection Mode) Minimum Illumination - 5 lux (Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed) Video Signal System - NTSC color, EIA standards Formats Supported - HD MPEG4 AVC/H.264 and SD MPEG2 Dimensions - 2-3/8 x 3-3/4 x 5-3/8 (58x93x134mm) Weight - 1 pounds 3 ounces (560 grams) with Battery
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| Customer Reviews:
Overall great camera value -- very flexible January 6, 2009
The good:
- It's very flexible. The ability to record to 8GB internal or a 8GB flash card ("Memory Stick Pro Duo") is excellent. No moving parts, so the battery lasts forever (or at least a good long time).
- Picture quality great in good lighting.
- You can record to the memory or card, and then use the camera to burn to a mini-DVD only those clips you want -- even at your mother-in-law's house (in the same format as you recorded).
- You can record everything in HD, transfer the files to a PC, and then burn them to a full size DVD in either HD (in AVHCD format to play on a BluRay player) or SD (standard definition to play on a normal DVD player).
The not perfect:
- Low light performance gets grainy pretty quickly. It works fine -- just not a wonderful picture.
- The video editing software that comes with the camera is very basic, too. No ability to create transitions between scenes or any other expected niceties of a movie-making package. I'm using an old copy of SONIC DigitalMedia Plus to make DVD's from the files -- works great for SD recording (the folks I sent DVD's to don't have BluRay).
- The touch screen is a little small -- you get used to it.
All in all -- great product -- would buy it again.
Awesome Camera December 12, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a great camera! The battery life is excellent. The video is very clear. And the sound is the best I have ever heard in a camera...and we have a miniDV, and Canon flash based camcorder. I would highly recommend this camera to others!
It is easy to import into your computer. I haven't tried to edit the content yet..but was able to easily get it into my machine.
Versatile and fun to use September 15, 2008
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
I've had the HDR-UX20 for about 2 weeks now and have used it to record my sons football games and daughters volleyball games. I record the games to an 8GB duo pro memory stick at SP HQ quality and have been satisfied with the results. When I get home I insert the memory stick into a Sony VRD-MC5 DVD recorder, push record and copy the video to DVD. The mini DVD's only record about 20 mins of HQ video so I use full size DVD's on the MC5.
I like the versatility of being able to record in HD, and recording on the internal memory, memory stick, or DVD. I had my last video camera for 7 years, so I wanted something that gave me maximum flexibility in recording media, and wanted to be able to record in HD and SD.
The unit is built well and is fairly intuitive. I read the reviews which said the touch screen is too small, however I find it easy to use and it works well for me. Everything I've used so far works as advertised.
I would highly recommend this handycam.
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