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Sony Handycam HDR-CX100

Sony Handycam HDR-CX100

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  • 4 out of 5
"Great camcorder (no LCD lights)"
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The Sony Handycam HDR-CX100 is a flash memory-based high-definition camcorder with a load of features. This camera features high resolution recording at 1920x1080 video and still photos at 4 megapixels. 8GB of internal storage are included (although some of that space is used for operation), so even if you don't have flash memory with you, you can... read more

Specifications

  • 8GB embedded flash memory
  • High definition recording
  • 1/5-inch Exmor CMOS Sensor with ClearVid array
  • 2.7-inch widescreen LCD with touch controls
  • Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with 10x optical zoom
  • SteadyShot Image Stabilization
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Answered Questions for the HDR-CX100

Q: Do HDMI cables deliver a better picture the component cables
A: Chiefly, your HDMI cables are digital, while the component are analog. If you have a digital camera and digital HDTV... read more

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Open Questions for the HDR-CX100

Q: Interested in Smooth Slow Record feature that converts 60fps to 240 fps, how well does that work?
10 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: When i record in full HD 1920 x 1080 video the video has line around moving objects
5 points for best answer - 2 replies
Q: What is the best way to add night vision to this camera or anything that would give it flash in nights?
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  • 4 out of 5

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  • 4 out of 5
Great camcorder (no LCD lights) (Steve - 7/7/09)

It takes great video but there is no light to tape in dark places. I haven't had the occasion to test it out yet but think it might be an issue in the future. There isn't even a place to attach an external one.

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