Sony HDR-PJ790 96GB Full HD Camcorder with Projector, 1920 x 1080 Full HD, 24.1 MP, 10x Optical Zoom, 3.0" LCD Display, Black

SKU: SOHDRPJ790V

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2013-10-22T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Downloadable manual

Another commenter complained that there is no downloadable manual for this camcorder. Maybe it was not available when he wrote his review (3/8/13), but one is available: https://docs.sony.com/release/HDR-PJ780E_PJ780VE_PJ790_PJ790E_PJ790V_PJ790VE_guide_EN.pdf

Daniel K.

2013-05-25T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent, very full featured camcorder

This camcorder has tons of features but is easy to use. The construction is quite rugged with lots of metal in the housing. This camera is not light by any means for its size. It is fairly compact but is a good fist full. The quality of the video is excellent, as is the audio. The mic is very sensitive but does not pick up any noise from the camera, eg, from the zoom. The projector works well for what it is and can project stills as well as video. Some people have complained about the touch screen, but I have had no problems. It just sometimes requires pressing on an icon for an extra second. The camera has a sticker on it prompting the user to download software from the Sony site, which went well. What did not go well is trying to register on the Sony site for additional online features/services. It did not recognize my email login address from previous Sony purchases, so I tried to register again, only to have the site say that my email address was already in use. So it knew me, but it didn't know me. I called Sony, got sent to various other reps and phone numbers, one of which had a menu option (#1) in case I was having trouble registering online. However, the people at that number were useless and had no idea about registering on the site. I contacted the Sony executive offices. They called me back three business days later. My case was escalated to some technical service, whom I have not yet contacted. The camera hardware in this case is excellent. The web service and support leave a lot to be desired. From looking around the web, my experience is not unique in this regard.

Daniel K.

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Downloadable manual

By Daniel K.

Another commenter complained that there is no downloadable manual for this camcorder. Maybe it was not available when he wrote his review (3/8/13), but one is available: https://docs.sony.com/release/HDR-PJ780E_PJ780VE_PJ790_PJ790E_PJ790V_PJ790VE_guide_EN.pdf

Excellent, very full featured camcorder

By Daniel K.

This camcorder has tons of features but is easy to use. The construction is quite rugged with lots of metal in the housing. This camera is not light by any means for its size. It is fairly compact but is a good fist full. The quality of the video is excellent, as is the audio. The mic is very sensitive but does not pick up any noise from the camera, eg, from the zoom. The projector works well for what it is and can project stills as well as video. Some people have complained about the touch s...

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Make your filmmaking debut with ultra-smooth HD, a 5.1 channel mic and built-in projector to showcase your masterpiece. This 24.1MP camcorder delivers Full HD 24p/60p recording, ideal for rich storytelling. What's more, you get manual control and minimal shake when shooting on the move with Balanced Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, plus a top-mounted mic for crystal-clear surround sound recording.

Precious moments become even more special the second time around when captured in exquisitely rich 1920 x 1080/60p/24p Full HD video. Notice the perfect photo op while recording? You can shoot crystal-clear 24.1MP still images and video at the same time so you won't miss an ounce of the action. Gather up the gang and share your fantastic footage on the big screen simply by connecting the camcorder to your compatible HDTV with an HDMI cable.

This is really cool. Featuring a high-contrast 35 lumen projector built into the LCD panel, you can transform your camcorder into a mobile movie theater by projecting onto a wall or virtually any flat surface. It's great for sharing footage on the fly, but since it works with HDMI-compatible smartphones, laptops and tablets, you can also project YouTube videos, photos, full-length films and more. It's tons of fun for family movie night and super convenient for professionals who want to share presentations on the spot.

Complement your gorgeous video with equally beautiful audio. The top-mounted 5.1 surround sound microphone is independent and isolated from the camcorder for premium audio capture. Using the supplied windscreen drastically reduces the amount of background and wind noise by up to 90%. Plus, the new Advanced Sound System offers a wider dynamic range and crisper, cleaner sound while Audio REC level adjustments deliver even more creative control.

Blurry footage is a sure way to ruin any scene. Balanced Optical SteadyShot image stabilization with Active Mode compensates for a greater degree of camera shake significantly reducing blur and delivering stunningly smooth video. By moving the entire optical block at once, this revolutionary technology maintains the integrity of the optical path for reduced levels of distortion and vignetting, plus noticeably smoother videos with significantly less blur.

The newly integrated multi-interface shoe opens up a world of accessories to enhance your videos. Attach lights, monitors and other accessories to help you get the best shots in any situation. Attach the optional wireless module (ADP-WL1M) and tap into Wi-Fi to turn your smartphone or tablet into a remote control, instantly upload footage to the web or wirelessly backup data to your PC. How convenient.

Get the most out of your camcorder with advanced capture and control features often considered the domain of professional cameras. A convenient assignable dial gives you manual control of focus, exposure, white balance, iris and shutter speed, plus the ability to experiment with more advanced features like zebra and peaking.

What's in the box:

  • Sony HDR-PJ790E 96GB Full HD Camcorder
  • Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-FV50
  • AC Adaptor AC-L200
  • Power Cord
  • A/V Connecting Cable
  • HDMI(Micro) Cable
  • USB Connection Support Cable
  • Remote Commander RMT-835
  • Battery CR2025 for Remote
  • Lens Hood
  • Wind Screen
  • Step Down Ring
  • Software
  • Sony 1 Year Warranty