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| Sony HDR-UX20 4MP DVD Hybrid Plus High Definition Handycam Camcorder with 8GB Flash Memory & 15x Optical Zoom |
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| Manufacturer: Sony |
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| List Price: Varies based on product options |
| Sale Price: $999.99 |
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Product Description |
| The HDR-UX20 delivers the ultimate in home video flexibility. Hybrid Plus recording technology gives you the option to record images to DVD media, internal flash memory, or removable Memory Stick PRO Duo media. The ClearVid CMOS sensor (with Exmor technology) and BIONZ image processor captures Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution for sharp detail, as well as 4 megapixel still photos. Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization helps ensure clear images, while Face Detection helps people look their best in every video and photo. The built-in zoom microphone with Dolby Digital 5.1 channel recording even lets you capture realistic surround sound experience. |
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Sony HDR-UX20 4MP DVD Hybrid Plus High Definition Handycam Camcorder with 8GB Flash Memory & 15x Optical Zoom Details |
- 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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Customer Reviews For Sony HDR-UX20 4MP DVD Hybrid Plus High Definition Handycam Camcorder with 8GB Flash Memory & 15x Optical Zoom |
 Versatile and fun to use |
| Review Date: September 15, 2008 |
| Reviewer: New England Book Reviewer, USA |
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. |
Overall great camera value -- very flexible
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| Review Date: January 6, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Cameraman, Virginia |
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. |
great product
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| Review Date: April 7, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Coby, Cambridge MA |
| This camera looks great to me. So far the video quality is excellent, and practically indistinguishable from what you'd expect from a DVD-quality movie. I have not tried it on a Blueray, though. It is very important to use the options menu, especially white balance, exposure control, etc. Using a fully automated mode rendered unnatural skin color and somewhat washed out picture, at least in my hands. Also in very low light the quality is not great but I assume there is not much to be done (to be sure, the quality is great with average indoor lighting). |
Awesome Camera
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| Review Date: December 12, 2008 |
| Reviewer: M. Bryson, Kings Mountain, NC |
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. |
Great Value, VERY Versatile, & Excellent Design
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| Review Date: July 29, 2009 |
| Reviewer: acina, |
I recently purchased this when my daughter was born. I have only used it a few times now but I am very happy with the design and menus. I love the touchscreen. That is a nice feature. It is also lightweight and compact.
I cant compare video quality to any other digital HD camcorders because I have never used them but overall I am happy with the video quality. It is def. better than my 7 year old 8mm. Dont expect HD like you see on TV though. I also did a quick comparison of video quality on two of the different settings. I used the default setting and the highest quality setting. I could not notice a difference. I was recording inside and relatively close. Not sure if it would make a difference if outside and further away. For now I am going to keep it on the default setting since I have yet to see any difference from the top quality setting.
I even tried using the infared setting to record in the dark and it was decent. Another feature I was impressed with.
I suggest buying the following accessories: Carrying case, HDMI to mini HDMI cable, Memory stick, blank DVD media.
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