Reviews of the Sony DCR-IP5
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CNET Review
The Good: Very small and portable; relatively high coolness factor.
The Bad: Incompatible with most video-editing software; pricey first-generation model; some controls awkward to operate.
The Bottom Line: For portability in a camcorder, you can't top the IP5, but its MPEG-2 footage won't meet every videographer's needs.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 57/100 and users 61/100. Comparing these reviews to 103109 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 74/100 = Good.
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digitaltrends.com
Review Summary: After having proposed the DIGITAL 8, Sony proposes a alternative to MiniDV-MICROMV camcorder. At the heart of this camcorder's enhanced functionality is the use of the sophisticated...
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pcworld.com
Review Summary: An extremely portable digital camcorder that unfortunately won't work with most digital video editing software.
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No Rating
camcorderinfo.com
Review Summary: Sony has decided that supporting two digital consumer formats (MiniDV and Digital8), one more than any other camcorder manufacturer, isn't enough. Sony's latest entries into the camcorder market are the IP series is the MicroMV format. Sony's $1,299 ...
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: DCR-IP5
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Enclosure Color Silver
- Digital Zoom 120 x
- Localization English
- Optical Sensor Size 1/6"
- Optical Sensor Type CCD
- Min Illumination 7 lux
- Analog Video Format NTSC
- Digital Video Format MPEG-2
- Special Effects Slim, Sepia, Trail, Stretch, Monotone, Old Movie, Negative Art, Solarization
- Image Stabilizer Electronic (Super Steady Shot)
- Digital Scene Transition Black fader, Bounce fader, Mosaic fader, Monotone fader
- Min Shutter Speed 1/4 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/750 sec
- Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Landscape, Spotlight, Beach & ski, Portrait mode, Sunset & moon
- White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Indoor, Outdoor
- Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
- Camera Flash None
Main Features
- Color Support Color
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- Media Included Qty 1
- TV Tuner None
- Video Capture MPEG
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory None - Memory Stick
- Floppy Drive None
- Media Type Micro MV
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 2.3 mm - 23 mm - F/1.7-2.3
- Focal Length 2.3 mm - 23 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.7-2.3
- Optical Zoom 10 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 2.3 mm
- Max focal length 23 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
- Filter Size 30 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 44 - 440 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- DV input Yes
- Clock / Timer Yes
- Self Timer Yes
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- 16:9 Mode Yes
- Title Generator Yes
- Search Modes End search, Date search, Index search, Photo search
- Additional Features Date/time stamp, Digital noise reduction
- Remote control Remote control - Infrared
- Software Sony MovieShaker
- Included Accessories Lens cap, Hand strap, Cleaning tape
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type LCD
- Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.44 in
- Viewfinder Resolution 180,000 pixels
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio (input/output), 1 x S-Video input / output, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK)
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
- Microphone Technology Electret condenser
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Tripod None
- Cables Included 1 x IEEE 1394 cable, 1 x A/V cable, 1 x S-Video cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
- Battery type 1 x Camcorder battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion
- Run Time (Up To) 80 min
Battery
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Labor - 90 days, Limited warranty - Parts - 1 year
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
- Display Format 211,200 pixels
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
Physical Characteristics
- Width 1.9 in
- Depth 3.1 in
- Height 4.1 in
- Weight 0.7 lbs
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