Reviews of the Sony DCR-VX2000
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CNET Review
The Good: Excellent image quality; great low-light performance; quick and accurate autofocus; high-resolution viewfinder and foldout LCD; fast and smooth zoom.
The Bad: Focus ring doesn't override autofocus; still-image quality can't compare to that of a dedicated still camera.
The Bottom Line: The Sony DCR-VX2000 is a lightweight prosumer camera that offers heavyweight performance and a wealth of features.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 80/100 and users 91/100. Comparing these reviews to 104865 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 76/100 = Good.
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Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: DCR-VX2000
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Enclosure Color Silver
- Digital Zoom 48 x
- Localization English
- Optical Sensor Size 1/3"
- Optical Sensor Type 3CCD
- Min Illumination 2 lux
- Special Effects Slim, Sepia, Still, Trail, Stretch, Monotone, Old Movie, Flash Motion, Negative Art, Solarization, Black & White, Luminance Key
- Image Stabilizer Optical
- Video Head Qty 2
- PCM Digital Sound 16bit (48KHz / 2 channels), 12bit (32KHz / 4 channels simultaneously)
- Digital Scene Transition Random, Black fader, Overlap fader, Monotone fader
- Min Shutter Speed 1/60 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/10000 sec
- Camcorder Slow Shutter Modes 1/4sec, 1/8sec, 1/15sec, 1/30sec
- Shooting Modes Normal movie mode, Digital photo mode
- Shooting Programs Night mode, Lesson mode, Sports mode, Sunset & moon, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority
- White Balance Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Indoor, Outdoor
- Exposure Modes Manual, Program, Automatic
- Camera Flash None
Main Features
- Color Support Color
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- TV Tuner None
- Video Capture No
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory 1 x 4 MB Flash - Memory Stick
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage Standard 640 x 480 : 60 - With 4MB card, Fine 640 x 480 : 40 - With 4MB card, Super-fine 640 x 480 : 20 - With 4MB card
- Media Type Mini DV
- Recording Speed LP, SP
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 6 mm - 72 mm - F/1.6-2.4
- Focal Length 6 mm - 72 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.6-2.4
- Full Range Auto Focus Yes
- Optical Zoom 12 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Lens Construction 7 element(s)
- Min focal length 6 mm
- Max focal length 72 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
- Features Aspherical lens, Built-in 1/4 neutral density filter, Built-in 1/32 neutral density filter
- Filter Size 58 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 43.2 - 518.4 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Zoom Adjustment Manual, Motorized drive
Additional Features
- DV input Yes
- Clock / Timer Yes
- Self Timer Yes
- Self Timer Delay 10 sec
- Edit Functions A/V insert, Audio dubbing
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- 16:9 Mode Yes
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
- Photo Preview Yes
- Title Generator Yes
- Search Modes End search, Date search, Edit search, Index search, Record search
- LP Recording Yes
- Additional Features DPOF support, Built-in speaker, Backlight compensation, Progressive scan CCD system
- Time Code Yes
- Flash Terminal Hot shoe
- Remote control Remote control - Infrared
- Software Picture Gear 4.1 Lite
- Included Accessories Eyepiece, Lens cap, Lens hood, Software kit, Memory storage adapter, Camcorder shoulder strap
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 Microphone ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ), 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ), 1 x Composite video/audio (input/output), 1 x S-Video input / output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ), 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) ( 4 pin FireWire ), 1 x Control-L (LANC) ( Sub-mini phone stereo 2.5 mm ), 1 x Flash terminal ( Hot shoe ), 1 x DC power input
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x Memory Stick
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 A/V cable, 1 x S-Video cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
- Power AC 100/240 V ± 10%
- Power Consumption Operational 23 Watt
- Battery type 1 x Camcorder battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion
- Run Time (Up To) 90 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 (270°)
- Display Format 200,640 pixels
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
Physical Characteristics
- Width 4.5 in
- Depth 13.5 in
- Height 5.7 in
- Weight 3.1 lbs
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