Used Sony HDR-CX100/B 8GB HD Memorystick Camcorder, 10x Optical Zoom, 120x Digital Zoom, Black

SKU: US1995858 MFR: HDRCX100B
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  • Sony HDR-CX100/B HD Memorystick Camcorder
  • Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP-FH50)
  • Component A/V Cable
  • A/V Connecting Cable
  • USB Cable
  • Battery Charger
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2009-06-23T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Wow HD for under 500

When it comes to HD I owned an HDR-fx1, it took tapes, was rather heavy, and extremely expensive. But thats what you need if you want to shoot really high end stuff. And for those who want perfect indoor out door HD thats what you need to spend. However I wanted someing small, light, ease of use that I can take with me anywhere and shoot anything without my arm getting tired. Trust me an HDR-FX1 will have your hand shaking after 30 minutes. This camera is light and compact. The indoor lighting performace is what I kind of expect as to get a really good indoor ambient lighting shot done right you need a sensor of at least 1/2 of an inch. So if you are a film maker kind of fellow then you will need to still pull out those softbox lights and set that up anyway. As for the regular folks, screwing in a couple 100 Watt lights couldnt hurt. As for the out door performance, pretty darn good. Again Sony is always impressive when it comes to imaging. I dont think I'll ever buy from another brand. Oh and their Sony Vegas editing software is super easy to use and can do just about everything you need!

SDELMOVIEGUY

2009-06-10T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome HD Camcorder

This camcorder is so cool. I thought it was going to be big but when I received it, it was tiny. It fits in the palm of my hand. This is a great HD camcorder for the price! The zoom is superb and it goes VERY far, although it is hard to hold still when zooming in far. Outside video quality is very clear and looks great. Inside video quality is ok and more like 720p not full 1080p. Picture quality is what stunned me most. Knowing that it is a camcorder I did not think it would taking amazing still pictures. You do not need a digital camera with this camcorder because it takes better still pictures than digital cameras (not digital SLR cameras). The extra built- in memory is nice but you still need another memory card. Overall this is a great camcorder if you want full HD video and great still pictures too all at a great price.

Jude3

2009-05-18T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Camcorder

I love this camcorder so much that I just wanted to let everyone know about it.

QT1982

2009-04-23T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

So small, so cool

Very light and unobtrusive. Final footage as good if not better than my HC1. Have to be careful of jiggles, best carried underhanded. 8 gig harddrive needs to be bumped up but okay for shorts.

SonyCamOnly

2009-04-08T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Product

After looking at my standard definition videos on my HD TV I wanted to upgrade. I chose the HDR CX100 and I am extremely satisfied with its performance. I also chose this model to avoid a mechanical recording media e.g., hard drive or disk, to get the maximum battery life and durability. I plan to use this camera on ski trips and other outings where its ruggedness will come in handy. All in all, I am glad that I chose this Sony model.

RocketScientist

Sony HDR-CX100/B 8GB HD Memorystick Camcorder, 10x Optical Zoom, 120x Digital Zoom, Black Specifications

  • Manual / Auto Lens Cover

    Manual

  • Memory Stick slot

    Memory Stick PRO Duo Media

  • S/S & Zoom button on LCD

    Yes

  • 35mm Equivalent

    42-497mm (16:9)
    52-608mm (4:3)

  • Aperture

    F1.8-2.2

  • Digital Zoom

    120x

  • Exposure

    Yes (Touch Panel)

  • Filter Diameter

    30mm

  • Focal Distance

    3.2-32mm

  • Focus

    Full range Auto / Manual

  • Lens Type

    Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar

  • Minimum Illumination

    5 lux (Auto Slow Shutter ON, 1/30 Shutter Speed )

  • Optical Zoom

    10x

  • Resolution

    4 megapixel still

  • Shutter Speed

    Auto (Slow Shutter ON), 1/30-1/1000; Auto (Slow Shutter OFF), 1/60-1/1000; Scene Selection, 1/2-1/1000; Smooth Slow Rec, 1/240 - 1/1000

  • Audio Format

    Dolby Digital 2ch

  • Microphone

    Built-in Zoom Microphone

  • Recording Format

    Dolby Digital 2ch

  • Battery Type

    InfoLITHIUM with AccuPower Meter System (NP-FH50)

  • Power Consumption

    3.5W

  • Power Requirements

    7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)

  • Video Format

    HD: MPEG4 AVC/H.264 (AVCHD)
    SD:MPEG2

  • Video Signal

    NTSC color, EIA standards

  • LCD Screen

    2.7" wide touch panel Clear Photo LCD Plus display (211k pixels)

  • Imaging Device

    1/5" Exmor CMOS sensor with ClearVid array

  • Pixel Gross

    2360K

  • Processor

    BIONZ image processor

  • Recording Media

    8GB Embedded Flash memory
    Memory Stick PRO Duo Media (Sold Separately)

  • Recording and Playback Times

    When using 16GB Memory Stick PRO Duo Media:
    High Definition: FH = up to 115 min., HQ = up to 230 min. SP = up to 280 min., LP = up to 390 min.
    Standard Definition: HQ = up to 235 min., SP = up to 340 min., LP = up to 715 min.

  • Still Actual

    1490K pixels (16:9), 1990K pixels (4:3)

  • Still Picture Resolution

    4 megapixel

  • Video Actual

    1430K pixels (16:9), 1080K pixels (4:3)

  • Video Resolution

    1920 x 1080

  • PhotoTV HD

    Yes

  • Operating System Compatibility

    Microsoft Windows XP SP3/ Windows Vista SP1 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. Standard installation is required. Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment.

  • Supplied Software

    PMB Ver.4.2.00 (Not supported by Mac OS)

  • BRAVIA Sync

    Yes

  • Dubbing Button

    Yes

  • Dynamic Range Optimizer

    Yes

  • Easy Operation

    Yes

  • Face Index

    Yes

  • Fader Effect(s)

    Black, White

  • Film Roll Index

    Yes

  • Multiple Language Display

    Yes

  • Photo Capture from Movie

    Yes

  • Scene Mode(s)

    Auto, Twilight, Candle, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Beach, Snow

  • Slide Show Mode

    Yes

  • SteadyShot Image Stabilization

    SteadyShot image stabilization

  • White Balance

    Auto / outdoor / indoor / Onepush (Touch Panel)

  • x.v.Color

    Yes

  • Analog Audio/Video Output(s)

    Included (via A/V Remote Terminal)

  • Audio/Video Remote Terminal

    Video / S Video / Audio / Component Out / Remote

  • Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s)

    Included (via A/V Remote Terminal)

  • Digital Audio/Video Output(s)

    HDMI

  • HDMI Connection Output(s)

    Yes (mini)

  • S-Video Output(s)

    Sold separately (via A/V Remote jack)

  • USB Port(s)

    Hi-speed (2.0 compliant)

  • Convenience Dual Record

    3 megapixel

  • Face Detection

    Yes

  • Hybrid

    Yes

  • Memory Stick PRO Media Compatibility

    Memory Stick PRO Duo Media

  • Quick On

    Power On by LCD

  • Smile Shutter

    Yes

  • Still Image Mode(s)

    1190K pixels (4:3)

  • Dimensions (Approx.)

    2 1/4" x 2 3/8" x 4 1/2" (55 x 60 x 114mm)

  • Weight (Approx.) (w/o battery)

    9 oz (280g)

  • Weight (Approx.) (w battery)

    11oz (330g)

  • Warranty

    Sony 1 year parts and 90 days limited labor warranty

About Sony HDR-CX100/B 8GB HD Memorystick Camcorder, 10x Optical Zoom, 120x Digital Zoom, Black

FEATURED REVIEWS

Awesome HD Camcorder

By Jude3

This camcorder is so cool. I thought it was going to be big but when I received it, it was tiny. It fits in the palm of my hand. This is a great HD camcorder for the price! The zoom is superb and it goes VERY far, although it is hard to hold still when zooming in far. Outside video quality is very clear and looks great. Inside video quality is ok and more like 720p not full 1080p. Picture quality is what stunned me most. Knowing that it is a camcorder I did not think it would taking amazing s...

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Excellent Camcorder

By QT1982

I love this camcorder so much that I just wanted to let everyone know about it.

The Sony HDR-CX100 Handycam camcorder captures a smile with Smile Shutter technology, the camcorder that automatically takes photos while you shoot in high-definition video. 8GB of embedded memory lets you record and store up to 3 hours of HD video, or up to 6 hours of standard definition video, while it's compact form brings a new level of portability.

Sony HDR-CX100/B 8GB HD Memorystick Camcorder, 10x Optical Zoom, 120x Digital Zoom, Black Features

  • 1920 x1080 high definition resolution lets you record your memories in exceptional Sony Full High Definition quality.
  • 4 megapixel still image capture lets you take high resolution digital photos.
  • 8GB of embedded memory can record and store up to 3 hours of high definition video footage (HD LP mode), or up to almost 6 hours of standard definition footage (SD LP mode).
  • The ultra-compact, lightweight HDR-CX100 is designed for maximum portability. Measuring just 2 1/4" x 2 3/8" x 4 1/2" and weighing just 11 ounces, the HDR-CX100 makes an ideal travel companion.
  • Face Detection technology recognizes up to 8 faces anywhere in the frame and by selecting the most prominent, automatically controls focus, exposure and color to help capture smiling faces brightly and clearly.
  • On AVCHD models, the camcorder allocates encoding bits on detected face areas prior to encoding other parts of the picture, making them sharper and clearer. In still picture mode, Face Detection technology sets the flash level to optimize picture clarity.
  • Smile Shutter technology lets the camcorder automatically take still photos when your subject smiles, even while shooting high definition video. You can also set the sensitivity and choose child, adult, or auto priority.
  • 2.7" wide (16.9) touch panel Clear Photo LCD Plus display provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution (211K pixels). The display rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles, as well as provides sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback.
  • The convenient touch panel allows easy access to menus and additional functionality such as spot focus and spot metering.
  • A 1/5" Exmor CMOS Sensor with ClearVid array delivers bright, vivid and exceptionally detailed 2.3 megapixel (effective) video footage, as well as 4 megapixel still images.
  • Exmor technology captures images with high resolution and high sensitivity, while the advanced Sony BIONZ image processor improves camera response time and screens out noise so the signal from each pixel is as pure as possible.
  • Power on your camcorder by simply opening the LCD display.
  • 10X optical zoom helps to bring the action close up from far away. In addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation means that digital zooming (up to 120X) is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zoom.
  • The HDR-CX100 features a professional-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens designed specifically for compact camcorders. Precision ground optics help maintain the sharpness and contrast of larger lenses and SteadyShot image stabilization helps reduce blur caused by camera shake.
  • The built-in zoom microphone focuses audio recording on your subjects with the camera's zoom lens, helping memories ring true with clear dialogue and crisp, discrete sounds.
  • The Smooth Slow Record mode increases the record rate from 60 frames per second (fps) to 240 fps, allowing you to capture 3 seconds of fast motion and play the video back in 12 seconds.
  • This is a great tool for analyzing a golf swing or a viewing a bird in flight. You record an audio track to narrate the video footage.
  • Dual record capability lets you capture 2.3MP still images while shooting high definition video, so you can capture those special moments without having to switch recording modes.
  • x.v. Color technology enables the HDR-CX100 to capture nearly twice (1.8x) as many viewable colors as the standard RGB color range, resulting in more natural, life-like images.
  • You can experience this expanded color range on the big screen when you connect your camcorder to x.v. Color capable displays, including a wide range of Sony BRAVIA HDTVs.
  • The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is a compact audio/video connector interface for transmitting uncompressed digital streams.
  • HDMI connects digital audio/video sources such as a compatible camcorder, Blu-ray Disc player, a personal computer, a video game console, or an AV receiver to a compatible digital audio device and/or video monitor such as a digital television (DTV).
  • A USB 2.0 interface provides an easy way to connect your camcorder to a compatible PC for fast transfer of video and still images for editing.
  • Sony Picture Motion Browser software offers a simple, intuitive way to transfer, sort and view your video and still images on your compatible PC.
  • Multiple output options let you burn your memories to DVD, AVCHD and Blu-ray Disc media, as well as take advantage of one click upload to a number of popular video and photo sharing sites.