Name: Sony HDR-MV1 Full HD 1080p Music Video Recorder, Built-In Wi-Fi, HDMI Output & Multi Terminal USB Port, 2.7" Widescreen LCD Monitor
Brand: Sony
SKU: SOHDRMV1
Price: 298.00 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4 (7 reviews)

Sony HDR-MV1 Full HD 1080p Music Video Recorder, Built-In Wi-Fi, HDMI Output & Multi Terminal USB Port, 2.7" Widescreen LCD Monitor

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Sony HDR-MV1 Full HD 1080p Music Video Recorder

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Buy: Sony HDR-MV1 Full HD 1080p Music Video Recorder, Built-In Wi-Fi, HDMI Output & Multi Terminal USB Port, 2.7" Widescreen LCD Monitor Color: Black, Configuration: Camcorder Only, Ergonomics: Palmheld, Features: Mic Input

The Sony HDR-MV1 Music Camcorder is designed for capturing high-quality video and audio. It can record Full HD 1920 x 1080p video at 30 fps and LPCM or AAC stereo audio. For video, it's equipped with a 16MP Exmor R CMOS image sensor and a wide-angle 120deg. Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens. It can also capture HD 1280 x 720p video at 30 fps and it records to the web-friendly MP4 format. The camcorder features a 2.7" LCD monitor as well. For recording audio, the HDR-MV1 features a 120deg. stereo microphone array and an external microphone input. It also has a headphone jack for more accurate audio monitoring. You can record audio using the 44.1kHz/16-bit LPCM format or the 48kHz/128kbps AAC format. Plus, the camcorder supports Audio Lip Sync functionality and manual or auto audio level control. The 2.7" LCD screen features an on-screen meter as well, which you can use to monitor the audio input levels. For wireless connectivity, the HDR-MV1 features built-in Wi-Fi with One Touch NFC smartphone or tablet pairing. This allows you to use your compatible mobile device as a remote control and a remote monitor. Once you've recorded some footage, you can transfer it to your mobile device via Wi-Fi for immediate uploading onto the Internet. There's also a micro-HDMI output and a Multi Terminal USB port that supports simultaneous data transfer and charging.

For what it is its very good. The wide angle is so extreme however that it becomes a specialization cam and i wouldn't buy more than one (i bought three thinking they would be good to cut between from diferent angles but too wide angle

too wide angle, dont but more than one

Used this quite a lot now and really happy with it. This is not like a standard handycam, with lots of functions like image stabilisation and a zoom lens - it is very specialised and the focus is firmly on superb audio quality with good quality video, even in low light. It basically powers on and there's a start/stop recording button. Yes the features are very limited but it does what it was designed to do very well. Very wide angle lens allows you to get up close to the sound source and still get the whole band in frame. Instruments and vocals all sound clear, clean and true with no distortion or noise. I've tested the sound quality back to back with my GoPro Black Hero5 and the Sony is leagues ahead. I very slightly prefer the image from the Hero5 as there's less wide-angle distortion and I like the GoPro as a second camera but would definitely use the MV1 audio. Really easy to use straight out of the box, easy to navigate around the menus and it connected to my android phone first time. The phone connection/control is super handy as the built in screen is not viewable when the MV1 is actually recording. I'd have given this 5 stars if it came with a micro card, as you can't use it without one. For best results use with a tripod.

Perfect for musicians

I bought this for music instrument sound record and video.

Nice Recorded

I bought this camera about a month ago and I couldn't be happier with it. It reacts well to drums and voice, and the video quality is great under low light!

Great camera for drummers

Using this to record drums and it sounds very clear and crisp. Highly recommended.

Great Sound. Best for Musicians.

Great product , would recommend to my friends, prefer the premium quality that Sony provided

Sony HDR-MV1 Full HD 1080p Music Video Recorder, Built-In Wi-Fi, HDMI Output & Multi Terminal USB Port, 2.7" Widescreen LCD Monitor

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