Sony HDR-MV1 Full HD 1080p Music Video Recorder, Built-In Wi-Fi,- Bundle With 16GB Micro SDHC Memory Card, Lowe-Pro Compact Case, Spare Battery, New Leaf 3 Year Extended Warranty, Cleaning Kit, HDMI Micro Cable

2022-01-15T19:00:00

I'M HAPPY WITH IT. I JUST NEED TO FIGURE OUT A WAY TO DOWN LOAD THE VIDEO'S TO MY MAC PC.

HURRICANE 4.

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2016-11-15T19:00:00

taking awhile to get to know it.good sound quality .excellent picture quality.

tom9763

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2016-11-11T19:00:00

I bought it to record our Male Voice Choir and to record a 3 day industry seminar. It worked well for both but the battery life seems short when using phone to start and stop it. It cannot be run off the mains even with a Sony USB power supply which means having two batteries and charging them every 2 hours on a separate charger. A zoom would help for recording the choir when the camera cannot be used up close but the microphones are great, picking up questions from the back of an auditorium and giving great sound quality for the choir. I would recommend it for the sound quality and remote operation but recognise that the picture is limited by the wide angle.

GrahamDZ

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2016-10-08T20:00:00

Very pleased with thes ease of use and is a very small and compact unit

Python1

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2016-05-27T20:00:00

As an Irish Uilleann (illan) Piper, My job involves teaching, recording for bands or artists, session work and marketing for my website. I used to rely on a zoom H5 audio recorder but found that with some requests from potential clients, video would be a huge help. So, I did some serious research and finally went for the Sony HDR-MV1 above zoom's Q8 system. What made me purchase the HDR-MV1? well there's a number of factors that matter to me as a piper. Sound quality is critical to my work, so the built in mics HAVE to work the way I need them to and this certainly does it in spades. 1080P resolution with PCM audio means I can edit without any hassle on my workstation. A major feature for me is wifi based connection between camera and iphone. this means whilst sat on a stool with my pipes in my arms, all I do is tap a button on the application recommended by Sony which is free, you know when you're recording and not as there's audio alerts so that does help a lot. USB charging is a great feature though to charge a battery up does take a good few hours but it's worth it. There are a few small issues though that I wish sony had considered when developing this camera. ZOOM for a start sadly doesn't exist. If sony were to release another camera for musicians there's something rather important that needs to be included here. XLR balanced connections for microphones. 2 are enough or combination TRS/XLR balanced terminals. This would give musicians and professionals alike better support for using shotgun or condensor microphones used in studios and live venues, especially if micing up an instrument directly for better support. The app does need a tweak or two in terms of better controls and also a VU for stereo audio channels to check for best recording quality and adjustment of the volume of the internal mics, other than that, this is a decent camera and does what I need it to, though missing certain features which would make my touring life easier.

Ed P.

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2016-04-28T20:00:00

Easy to use great audio ideal for intimate recordings ie Jazz Trio Solo videos, best used close range given wide angle lens, wifi nice control feature, edit in vegas can produce stills ect. Best of the bunch.

Nohead

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2015-09-11T20:00:00

I have yet to use product fully yet. Not quite as simple to use as I had hoped but will persevere with it, once I can plan a recording session with my band.

Bored

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2015-07-01T20:00:00

Bought this camera a few weeks ago to record the band that my son plays in! Had a go whilst they practised and it is so easy to use! so simple to put on computer and memory stick! Going to film them doing a live gig tomorrow

Birty04

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2015-05-04T20:00:00

I've used this to record my band's gigs. Great quality sound especially.

kegsy0

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2015-04-10T20:00:00

This is a clever little camera, it is so easy to use, once you know how. The viewing screen goes off when in the record mode but this in a way is an advantage so you know it's recording. Also the fact that it is not a touch screen means that you can't make an era and delete footage by mistake. The only problem I have found is that the instruction manual is not detailed enough and I have had to ring Sony on a couple of occasions in order to interpret some of the settings. However, generally it is easy to find your way around the menu using the mini joystick. I am using the camera to record live music the picture quality is good, the sound quality is excellent. The wide angle lens is great and although it doesn't have a zoom facility this is not a problem for me.

Suki

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2015-04-05T20:00:00

Great little video recorder for recording music live, does what it says on the tin. Good quality results.

pbmick

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2015-03-06T19:00:00

I've bought this video camera about 3 weeks ago. I've very much enjoyed the design. I wasn't able to take any shootings, until I've purchased a micro memory card. It is very basic, but a very useful camera, especially for musicians who would like to post their music. It suits best as a selfie camera, therefore no zoom or movable display required (presumably you won't play and adjust your camera on the same time..). If you want a video-clip or an artistic video with yourself, it might not be the best option, but if you want to apply for a job and need to have a video, that's the best option. Make sure you're doing your best (this camera captures the wrong notes very clearly), and you'll amaze everyone with your skills.

george1111

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2014-12-03T19:00:00

The camera has a wide angle lens and captures a lot but the camera has no zoom capability. The audio works well. Who would think that in this day and age I would have to ensure that a digital camera had a zoom lens ? Buyers remorse to be sure :(

Rockstarteacher

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2014-11-12T19:00:00

I love sony products. However, this one was not funtionable. No zoom in or out, which in the world of making videos you need to be able to zoom. Poor low light recording. Low batery life. The only plus for this camera has is the wifi autho transfer to ipad. Even the voice recording compaire to Iphone 5s was little bit better! There is really a great demand for camers that have better voice recording capability in concerts/ events and better recording options at night. Dont forget the zooming! I am sure sony can imrove this product.

Ferraridrive

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2014-10-16T20:00:00

I bought this a few weeks ago. I teach singing and want to give pupils a copy of their lessons to review. What is good automatic: sound levelling so no need to worry about clipping, great quality sound, wide angle captures room well, good quality video even in normal artificial lighting. What could be better: the wide angle is very wide so in larger venues you need to put the camera close to the action which is not always possible. For me the addition of an optical zoom would be ideal even if it made the product more expensive. I would like to see a higher bit rate option(s) recording AAC sound. An option of SD video recording would make file sizes more manageable. Using a phone as a monitor is great however playback to phone / tablet would be a very useful addition as transferring the file then playing it is much too slow (even if you have room to store the file on the phone). The documentation could be better: for example how to set the ideal sound level, how to merge the 4GB files it creates etc. Finally the MVR studio software is OK but very limited and I found I mainly use Playmemories Home

CathyB

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2014-09-28T20:00:00

The audio recorded is excellent, but the lack of camera features really hinders this product. It is frustrating to have a recording in HD and not have it be able to view a full stage without looking like a fish bowl.

churchtechguy

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2014-09-28T20:00:00

okay but why not a flip open screen to see what your filming. Would it of cost so much more?????????????

USA h.

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2014-09-26T20:00:00

Aside from a rather spendy case, the product alone is a fantastic value. The video is clear and very crisp, and the audio is flawless and perfectly balanced. It really is pretty perfect for a musician that wants to create music videos or audition reels.

Kaehlis82

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2014-09-25T20:00:00

Great build here. Good sound. Video quality very blurred at edges, and overall not up to GoPro, or Cannon Vixia Mini X when used indoors.

SwingShift

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2014-09-25T20:00:00

Great video, decent audio but only for closeup recording. Since it is fixed focus with no zoom, it is impossible to isolate one person at a time without physically getting closer, or get any detail from more than 15 to 20 feet away. For a set-and-record setup, it is great, especially with its wide angle.

ThePinkPig

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2014-08-18T20:00:00

I got this camera originally for the soul purpose of getting some videos of my band playing live to post online for friends and family outside our area to be able to see us. I was originally looking into a GoPro camera until I found out that the audio gets compressed when used for what I wanted it for. Someone told me about this Sony HDR-MV1, which was the same price as the GoPro I was looking at.. So far the only issue I have with this camera and I knew this before I got it was there is no zoom feature, but the camera has a very wide angle lens on in so with the camera on a tripod only about 6 feet in front of the stage this one night, it captured the entire stage. The audio was really good as well as the video quality. I've actually had a number of ppl who've seen the videos I posted remark on how great it looked and sounded. Also love that there is a app for the phone that allows me to actually see exactly what the camera is picking up and I can remotely start and stop the recording - this is extremely helpful as I'm the drummer and saves me from running back and forth from behind my drum kit to hit the button. So over all its a great camera for use in band situations - only reason I only gave it 3 stars is no zoom feature, so its hard sometime to get it onto a good position in a place where it won't be knocked over by ppl who might be dancing while we play.

Baldguy71

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2014-06-15T20:00:00

Performs great but there is a serious bug. If the battery runs out while recording the current file is corrupt and cannot be repaired. This happened to me 3 consecutive nights where I had the camera on a stand to get an overhead shot of a drum set. There is a repair app available from Sony, but it is Windows only, I'm Mac. I ran the on-camera repair tool and file does appear on desktop but won't play back. Shouldn't the unit auto-save before shutdown? Every other camera does. I certainly can't run on to the stage in the middle of a show to change a battery. So disappointing, because it is a great product, but too risky for me even as an auxiliary camera. Audio good, picture good, easy to use. Firmware upgrade soon? Would love to keep this one. Don't use without external power.

BHMcNultey

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2014-06-04T20:00:00

Bought this so i could record my musician kids to post on you tube. The main attraction to me buying this product was the sound quality. I was more than happy with the sound quality this little beauty produces, sounds fantastic. If i lost my Sony hdr mv1 i would buy another the next day, i love it. The picture quality is excellent, love the wide angled lens, great for capturing a whole band. Well done to sony for this great little camera, i ordered mine before it was selling in the UK. Was calling up the shop every day asking is it in yet, so glad i choose this product the videos i posted on YouTube have gone down a storm.

peteg

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2014-05-02T20:00:00

Although I am quite pleased with the sound pickup, I am not equally thrilled with the video recordings. If the video is set up too close there is a fisheye effect and if the camera is set back, further away, the subject, me, seems very far away. I would think the lens has to be rethought..

stros29

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2013-12-19T19:00:00

I am a private percussion teacher and wanted to up my game in the lesson room. I was close to purchasing the top tier GoPro camera but when I heard the audio I knew it would have been a mistake. After countless hours of research I stumbled upon the HDR-MV1. I purchased it and was amazed how easy it is to use, how clear the video is and the quality of the audio. I put it through its paces with the students last night and all were amazed. Great work guys! What a fantastic product.

MattRexy

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2013-10-28T20:00:00

This is a great compact video camera. I have been attracted to it by its form factor and low light performance. It is unfortunately not a suitable auto dashboard camcorder. t lacks the power-on auto auto-record mode and ability to overwrite older recordings when the SD card media becomes full. I am also not sure if it timestamps the recording. These are minor software features that can be easily added. Hope that SONY will add them in the final product as these will extend the potential market for it.

bluesky67

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