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Brand: Sony
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Sony HVR-Z5U HDV High Definition Handheld Professional Camcorder with 1080/24p/30p Recording Modes, Formats; HDV, DVCAM & DV
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.6 stars
(based on 5 reviews)
75% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Easy to use(3), Good in low light(3), Great picture quality(5), Great sound(3)
Best Uses:
Documentaries(3), HD shooting(5), Movies/short films(4)

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great Camera!
By Dave from VT on 1/15/2011
Pros:
Easy to Use, Good Image Stabilization, Good in Low Light, Great Picture Quality
Best Uses:
Documentaries, HD Shooting, Indoors/Low Light, Movies/Short Films, Travel, Weddings/Events
Describe Yourself:
Pro Videographer
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sony Sony HVR-Z5U HDV High Definition Handheld Professional Camcorder with 1080/24p/30p Recording Modes, Formats; HDV, DVCAM & DV:

Very nice camera! It uses memory cards and tapes. Great for backing up material. The image quality is awsome!

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
Sony Z5u Weekness
By billy boyVerified Reviewer from Saginaw Michigan on 8/6/2010
Pros:
Easy to Use, Good Image Stabilization, Good in Low Light, Good picture quality, OK Wider Lens cuts 2OX, You get a max zoom15x
Cons:
Limited Zoom, Poor Sound
Best Uses:
HD Shooting, SportsAction
Describe Yourself:
Video Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sony Sony HVR-Z5U HDV High Definition Handheld Professional Camcorder with 1080/24p/30p Recording Modes, Formats; HDV, DVCAM & DV:

Z5U Better than Cannon but Wider lens cuts down the 20X to about 15X they should have made it a 25x. Smith slow mode suffers picture Quality fast.
Menue wheel poor position and function bad as well.Mrc unit limits you to batttery size. Construction seams good but not great.And the new Avchd Model same problems except Battery size.But more recording time.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great Product
By Dj Oz EntertainmentVerified Reviewer from Lorain, Ohio on 6/7/2010
Pros:
Easy to Use, Good in Low Light, Great Picture Quality, Great Sound, Large Clear LCD
Best Uses:
HD Shooting, Home Movies, Movies/Short Films, Weddings/Events
Describe Yourself:
Semi-pro Videographer

Comments about Sony Sony HVR-Z5U HDV High Definition Handheld Professional Camcorder with 1080/24p/30p Recording Modes, Formats; HDV, DVCAM & DV:

Great Product.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great camera
By PeteelewVerified Purchaser from Clarkston, MI on 4/8/2009
Pros:
A little difficult to lea, Comfortable to Operate, Durable, Great Features, Great Picture Quality, Great Sound, Simple Controls, Versatile
Best Uses:
Documentaries, HD Shooting, Movies/Short Films, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Pro Videographer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sony Sony HVR-Z5U HDV High Definition Handheld Professional Camcorder with 1080/24p/30p Recording Modes, Formats; HDV, DVCAM & DV:

Beautiful pictures. Small, so it is unobtrusive for wedding and event videography. Comfortable to hold, easy to switch tapes fast with the transport on the left side.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great images--a little hard to get used
By PeteelewVerified Purchaser from Clarkston, MI on 3/30/2009
Pros:
Comfortable to Operate, Durable, Great Features, Great Picture Quality, Great Sound, Versatile
Best Uses:
Documentaries, Event videos, HD Shooting, Movies/Short Films
Describe Yourself:
Semi-pro Videographer
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Sony Sony HVR-Z5U HDV High Definition Handheld Professional Camcorder with 1080/24p/30p Recording Modes, Formats; HDV, DVCAM & DV:

The camera has wonderful capabilities, many features, but as with anything with a lot of features, it is hard to master.

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