Sony HDR-XR160 High-Definition Handycam Camcorder (Black)

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Product Feature

• 1920x1080 Full HD 60p Recording w/3MP still image
• 160GB HDD (up to 54 hours HD recording in LP mode)
• Wide Angle G lens to capture everything you want
• 42x Extended Zoom to get even closer to the action
• Back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS sensor for superb low-light video

Product Description

Sony HDR-XR160 Full HD 160GB HDD Camcorder1920 x 1080 Full HD 60p recording, 3MP still images, 160GB HDD (up to 54 hours HD recording in LP mode), wideangle G lens, 42x extended zoom, "Exmor R" CMOS sensor, 3.0" touch screenTake stunning 1920 x 1080 Full HD video with the compact HDR-XR160 Handycam camcorder. It features an "Exmor R" CMOS sensorfor superior low-light performance and wide angleSony G lens to take in more of the scene, plus 42x extended zoom for getting you closer to the action. Also equipped with a massive 160GB hard disk drive (HDD), you can record and store up to 54 hours of high-definition video footage (HD LP mode). There's also a vibrant 3.0" touch-screen display lets you compose and view your shots.

Sony HDR-XR160 High-Definition Handycam Camcorder (Black) Review

I got this product and partially happy with it compared with my Sony TRV-340 digital8 camcorder.

Something I want to point out:

Features: I don't like the battery release button because it is at the bottom of the camcorder. When using it with tripod, it is very difficult to change the battery if tripod adapter is used unless the adapter is small or using FV-100 battery to avoid the problem.

Sound: It captures the sound quality very good and much powerful if zoom mic is enable.

Picture: It is good enough in standard video and quite good in 1080p capture. If viewing on the LCD panel, video quality is quite good for both formats. However, video quality looks too much brightness when viewing in computer or DVD player.

Manual low light mode (3LUX): It is a big surprise to me it works so well. Without any zoom in or out, I captured a clear video from the bed room using the light from the bathroom (light source 40W was about 6 feet way and pointed directly to the object behind the camcorder). But it is grainy if the zoom is used. It was also grainy if capturing a scene 15 feet away from the camcorder using light reflection, light source was about 10 feet behind the camcorder and pointed 90 degree angle. But I prefer to have it at 1.5-2 LUX.

Optical Zoom: 30x is so good and quiet.

Recording/Photo mode: Sometime it captures the photo while recording by itself in standard recording mode. It never happens in HD mode. It is weird but it is not hurting anything.(7/21/2011)

Auto focus: It is about � time slower compared to my digital8 in my opinion.

Auto Gain works automatically ONLY in playback mode when using LCD panel.

Overall I grade this camcorder(below $600) 4-4.5 stars at consumer level camcorder. If it has 3 CMOS sensor and 1.5 LUX, it is my 5 star camcorder($2000+).

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