Sony Handy Cam HDR-PJ200
By Brian Jones
The Handy Cam HDR-PJ200 is quite an impressive entry into the camcorder market for 2012. Sony has included just about everything one might want when it comes to features into this tiny package. Full HD recording with the Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens is the driving feature on this camera. The lens performs at an impressive F 1.8-F 10 in an auto mode to make the most out of every lighting situation. On top of the great lens performance the back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor makes sure the best picture is delivered in low-light. Another plus is the Steady Shot image stabilization keeps images smooth when you zoom in on action or move with the camera. All of these great features combine to make a camcorder that you will have a very troubling time to find any faults with. It is available for $439.99 at the end of April.
Quick Specs
- Full HD video recording (1080p)
- 25x optical zoom and 300x digital zoom
- 2.7-inch touch-screen LCD display
- Built-in projector for viewing
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Strengths
Ability to capture 5.3 megapixel stills while recording video Charge by USB cable is a great feature The camera selects from 60 different auto shooting modes for the best picture HDMI(mini) cable included for watching HD videos on a HDTV The projector (up to a 100-inch diagonal) is a great way for viewing footage when a TV is not available Weaknesses The resolution of the projector is low at 640 x 360 |
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Brian Jones has had a passion for photography and anything related for the majority of his life. One photography class in high school was all it took to get hooked on everything to do with the subject. He became more focused on learning about camera equipment as he experiemented with everything available… See more about Brian |
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