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2018-09-20T08:50:37
I have a YouTube channel and this camcorder was meant for that type of use. The videos are clear and sharp and the bells and whistles that you may need at times are there. The price is reasonable and it fits perfect in my hand. I would recommend this to anyone that does what I do.
DEBBIE M.
2017-07-07T11:59:50
The camera was what I expected, light weight, great quality camera. Good wifi connection with phone app. Only bad thing is the extra battery that comes with the set. The battery does not last even 30mins. I almost ruined my project.
So T.
2017-01-14T13:48:15
I have the other version of this camcorder, the one with a built-in projector. They are exactly the same minus the built in projector. I purchase this one for my church's Media Ministry. I handle the camera as well as editing so I know what works and what doesn't. The best feature of HDR-CX65/B is it's excellent surround sound built-in microphone. You can easily make a video from half-a-ballfield away without worrying about your sound. As you zoom, the microphone does too. I also like the fact that it has a connection for a light fixture on top of the body. The kit by Adorama is a very pleasant addition. Thanks!
NELDA J.
2016-11-29T11:30:26
This is a great camera. From my experience so far, it is very user friendly. The quality of the videos and stills are unbelievable. I could not be happier. I highly recommend this unit
John B.
2016-11-21T10:51:56
Love that it will record hi-res video as well as a lower resolution video at the same time. That enables you to be able to immediately upload a smaller file to YouTube or Facebook while in a coffee shop or library., in no time at all. The bag that comes with this bundle is great as well. I holds the video camera, my point and shoot, as well as my phone. Ideal.
Doug B.
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Sensor Type: 1/5.8 in (3.1mm) back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor
Effective Pixels (Video): Approx. 2.29 Megapixels (16:9)
Effective Pixels (Still Image): Approx. 2.29 Megapixels (16:9), Approx. 1.71 Megapixels (4:3)
Lens Type: G Lens
Filter Diameter: 46mm
Aperture Type: F1.8-F4.0
Focal Length (1.38 in) (Video): f=26.8-804.0mm (16:9)
Focal Length (1.38 in) (Still Image): f=26.8-804.0mm (16:9), f=32.8-984.0mm (4:3)
Minimum Focus Distance: Approx. 0.4 in (Wide), Approx. 31.5 in (Tele)
Optical Zoom: 30x
Clear Image Zoom: 60x
Digital Zoom: 350x
Steadyshot: Balanced Optical SteadyShot with 5-axis Intelligent Active mode
Exposure Modes: Auto, Flexible Spot (Touch Panel), Manual (Menu)
Exposure Compensation: AE Shift (Touch Panel)
Backlight Compensation: Yes (Auto)
Minimum Illumination: Low Lux:3 lux (1/30(NTSC)/1/25(PAL) Shutter Speed), Standard:6 lux (1/30(NTSC)/1/25(PAL) Shutter Speed)
Metering Modes: Multi-segment/Spot
Auto/Onepush/Outdoor/Indoor
Screen Type: 2.95 inch Clear Photo LCD display (460 800 dots) Wide (16:9)
Angle Adjustment: Opening Angle: max. 90 deg., Turning Angle: max. 270 deg.
Brightness Control: Yes (Menu)
Touch Panel: Yes
Auto Control Range (1/8(NTSC)/1/6(PAL)-1/10000), Standard (1/30(NTSC)/1/25(PAL)-1/10000), Manual Iris Control (1/30(NTSC)/1/25(PAL)-1/10000), Manual Shutter (1/8(NTSC)/1/6(PAL)-1/10000)
Focus Type: Contrast AF
Focus Mode: Auto/Manual (Touch Panel)
Focus Area: Full range Focus/Spot Focus
Fast Intelligent AF: Yes
Lock-On AF: Yes
Yes (Shooting Interval (1/2/5/10/30/60sec), Shooting number (1-999), Capture Image Size (HD:S(2.1M;1920x1080)), AE Mode (AE Lock/AE Tracking))
Approx. 10 sec.(Still Image)
Auto / Night Scene / Sunrise & Sunset / Fireworks / Landscape / Portrait / Spotlight / Beach / Snow
Yes
Face Detection, Smile Shutter, Cinematone, Intelligent Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fader Effects, Dual Record (video and still image), Dual Video Recording
Flash Metering System: Pre-flash TTL
Flash Mode: Auto/On/Off
Flash Compensation: Yes (3 steps)
XAVC S HD: Micro SDHC Memory Card (4GB or over,Class10 or Higher)/ Micro SDXC Memory Card (Class10 or Higher), AVCHD, Still: Memory Stick Micro (Mark 2), Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card(Class 4 or Higher)
Flash Memory 32 GB
XAVC S format:MPEG4-AVC/H.264, AVCHD format ver.2.0 compatible:MPEG4-AVC/H.264, MP4: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
DCF Ver.2.0 compatible, Exif Ver. 2.3 compatible, MPF Baseline compatible
AVCHD: 1920x1080/60p(NTSC)50p(PAL)(PS), 30p(NTSC)/25p(PAL)(FX,FH), 60i(NTSC)/50i(PAL)(FX,FH), 1440x1080/60i(NTSC)50i(PAL)(HQ,LP), MP4: 1280x720 30p(NTSC)/25p(PAL), XAVC S HD: 1920x1080/60p(NTSC)/50p(PAL), 30p(NTSC)/25p(PAL), 24p
XAVC S HD: approx.50Mbps, AVCHD PS:approx.28Mbps/FX:approx.24Mbps/FH:approx.17Mbps/HQ:approx.9Mbps/ LP:approx.5Mbps, MP4: approx.3Mbps
L:9.2Megapixels 16:9(4032x2272),6.9Megapixels 4:3(3024x2272), S:2.1Megapixels 16:9(1920x1080),0.3Megapixels 4:3(640x480)
L:9.2Megapixels 16:9(4032x2272), S:2.1Megapixels 16:9(1920x1080)
2.1 Megapixels 16:9 (1920 x 1080)
L:9.2Megapixels 16:9(4032x2272), S:2.1Megapixels 16:9(1920x1080)
Microphone: Built-in 5.1ch Zoom Microphone
Audio Recording Format: XAVC S: MPEG-4 Linear PCM 2ch(48kHz/16bit), AVCHD: Dolby Digital 5.1ch, Dolby Digital 5.1Creator, Dolby Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, MP4: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch
Mic Level Control: Yes (31 steps)
My Voice Cancelling: Yes (On/Off)
Auto Wind Noise Reduction: Yes (On/Off)
Speaker: Monaural Speaker
Input and Output Terminals: Accessory Shoe (Multi Interface Shoe), HDMI (micro) Terminal, Remote(integrated into Multi/Micro USB Terminal) Terminal, Stereo Minijack, DC IN
Wi-Fi: Yes
NFC: One-touch remote; One-touch sharing
Lens Cover: Yes
Highlight Movie Maker with background music (Preinstalled 6 music files, Music transfer compatible), Motion Shot Video, Slide Show (Still Images)
Supplied battery: NP-FV50
USB charge: Yes
Power Consumption (LCD Screen): HD: 2.5 W
Approx. 2.26 x 2.6 x 5.14" (57.40 x 66.04 x 130.56mm) including supplied battery
Approx. 12.7 oz (360.04g) including supplied battery








Unshakable memories
HD Handycam camcorder holds steady whenever you shoot, with stabilization and autofocus (AF) so smooth and sensitive that your movies will look smarter in every sense.
Steady on the run
Sony's unique Balanced Optical SteadyShot, which compensates for camera shake, now features Intelligent Active mode so you can shoot more stable movies even as you run.
5-axis Intelligent Active mode reduces camera shake - Effective for camera shake even while running and shooting at a telephoto setting.
Intelligent Active mode makes images smooth and steady - Frame-analysis technology compensates for shake in every image frame in a movie.
Focus more quickly and reliably
Fast Intelligent AF autofocuses not only with exceptional speed, but with uncanny precision as well.
Fast Intelligent AF works fast and smart - A new AF algorithm optimizes communication between the lens and image processor for extra-fast AF, and a state-of-the-art AF range prediction system keeps the subject in sharp focus.
Brilliant high-definition image quality
Go as wide as 26.8mm - The Sony G Lens goes out to 26.8mm wide angle - an angle of view wide enough to cover events when it can be difficult to step back in order to frame up all of the action.
Advanced XAVC S format with high bitrate of 50 Mbps - High-bitrate recording in XAVC S format clearly captures even changing scenes with a lot of motion.
Capture sound worthy of high-quality movies
5.1ch microphone for surround sound - A built-in microphone captures clear sound with true sense of atmosphere.
My Voice Canceling - Reduce your voice level as you shoot with the camera.
Have more fun even after shooting's done
Handy functions and brilliant effects are at your command. Enjoy a time-lapse movie. Push a button to make a highlight clip. It's amazing how far all the fun can go.
See the world change in time-lapse movies - With Time-lapse Capture, shoot stills of a scene over a period of time with a chosen interval between each shot and edit the sequence into a high-quality time-lapse movie.
Highlight Movie Maker - Automatically creates highlight movie with background music.