Sony HDR-UX1 Camcorder Reviewed

by Sze | Filed under Camera and Camcorder.

CNet has reviewed the Sony HDR-UX1 Camcorder. The Sony HDR-UX1 Camcorder features a 2.1-megapixel ClearVid CMOS sensor, Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lenses, 10x optical zoom, 3.5-inch LCD display, a Memory Stick Duo card slot. The Sony HDR-UX1, other recording to the Memory Stick Duo cards, can also record high definition video to DVD discs. It supports Mini DVD-R, Mini DVD+R, Mini DVD-RW, Mini DVD+RW.

The good: Good-quality HD video; records in 5.1 Dolby surround sound; HDMI out port; uses compact 8cm DVD discs; excellent touch-screen menu and GUI; professional manual adjustable ring; external mic and earpiece ports.

The bad: New AVC format lacks editing software; grainy pictures in low light; needs separate media for video and picture storage; can record only in either HD or SD but not both on the same disc.

The bottom line: A very attractive high-end consumer camcorder that’s easy to use, but priced at consumers willing to pay a little extra for the new features.

Tags: Camcorder, Digital-Camera, HDR-UX1, SONY, Sony-HDR-UX1