Sony PXW-Z150 Compact 4K Handheld XDCAM Professional Camcorder, 12x Optical Zoom

2022-09-15T11:17:37

Love my Sony PXW Z150. The all in one camera is light, incredible definition at 4K. Sturdy and with easy access to all the functions.

Luigi C.

2021-11-25T07:12:22

Very good for professional and individual use

George J.

2021-05-25T10:48:59

It's a dream come true.

Edward W.

2021-03-01T09:28:06

Amazing image quality. Even the onboard mics are decent. Had problems to mount a Sennheiser 416 shotgun mic (the camera's mic mount is NOT standard) had to get a universal shock mount for hotshoe (coldshoe) and take it from there. Build quality is ok, but take care of this camera, it’s delicate.

7456 S.

2020-10-08T08:07:28

This camera is crystal clear once you dial in the proper settings for your environment, the only thing I wish this camera had is a fixed f-stop but other than that if you can afford it then I would say it’s worth it!!

JAMAR R.

2020-09-21T08:51:51

Wow! these are excellent. We just upgraded our studio with three of these and they are perfect for our livestreams and post-production editing!

Eric S.

2020-07-21T07:16:40

best video camera i buy sony

BENIGNI R.

2020-07-16T09:04:25

Great camera!

ANGIE S.

2020-01-02T09:58:59

Works great. Having trouble finding record mode that I can use in Adobe Premiere Elements.

ANTHONY D.

2019-04-30T19:50:15

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GURINDERJIT T.

2018-12-05T10:46:47

Having switched from Canon video cameras to Sony, I am bitterly disappointed in this camera. You might want to take a course in Mandarin as the manual might as well be written in another language. Forget about Sony support, takes weeks if not months to get a response. I suppose if you have used Sony products before, the changes are minimal, but from a cold start, you are basically on your own. Camera is solid, but heavy, I have to really lock down the tripod plate or it will tip it over, never had that issue with any of the Canon's, the menu settings are sometimes incomprehensible and are poorly explained as to what they do. Anyone want a nice barely used Sony PXW-Z150? I'm going back to a different brand so I can be productive and get some work done.

JONATHAN M.

2018-08-02T08:44:55

My Son and I love it!!!!

RICHARD W.

2018-06-26T05:48:13

This camera is a workhorse that gives us maximum flexibility! At www.AnotherDamnSportsNetwork.com we can shoot everything from interviews to sports action and it looks as if we have a stable of different types of cameras and lenses. The range of the lense is great for what we do. Shooting on SD cards also makes it very affordable. The native slow motion capability makes for an easier post production session. The weight is nicely balanced and the hot buttons make switching to various settings a breeze.

Kevin T.

2018-01-15T08:23:27

This is the second time I've purchased an XD Cam for video photography work. It really is a great camera, although -- they have made some changes in the latest version that make it slightly less intuitive to use, which is unfortunate. For instance, they got rid of the nice switch in the back where you could switch the audio channel you are listening to.

ACCOUNTS P.

2018-01-04T04:39:56

We already have one of these cameras in our studio, and it's great. Most of the bundle was useful, like the bag, lens cleaning kit, etc. The light isn't very useful to us, as we're in a studio setting with lights, but perhaps it would be good for on-location to add some extra light. The light is dimmable and comes with a sizeable battery. The rechargeable battery set looks interesting, we'll have to see how well it works charge after charge. The battery level indicator readout on the screen is useful. I would definitely recommend this kit.

Dudley L.

2017-11-14T08:01:37

Great camera, takes a beating and keeps working (got caught in rain). Only problem, no external white balance.

ACCOUNTS P.

2017-06-18T09:15:29

This camera represents a true breakthrough in picture quality and control at an entry price for professional cameras. It's very well constructed physically, and advanced electronically and optically. I replaced an older HDR-V1U 3 Cmos sensor camera which is also a great performer, especially with the addition of an external solid state recorder. It will continue to be used for "B" roll and other needs. This camera produces phenomenal pictures in just about any shooting environment I have encountered. Low light, low noise images are easier to capture. The camera is relatively light and easy to hand carry. When you're ready to upgrade, consider this camera. For me there were no compromises.

Marc E.

2016-11-22T10:35:47

Love it! I understand those individuals who are frustrated about the whole menu buttons situation but the buttom line is the "Picture quality" is amazing, mainly in low light and that's what I care the most. The camera is low weight and easy to handle, no complaints, just a few annoyances that I will get over by getting used to it.

Eitan M.

2016-08-02T12:20:24

This is the best camcorder I have used in 40+ years as a videographer. The automatic focus is the fastest and the best I have ever seen... Much better than my Sony NEX-FS100UK camcorder with 18-200mm lens. Recorded a 55 min Forum with the PXW-Z150 at church and edited it as usual using Vegas Pro 13. Was pleased to note that the Z150 camcorder (in Hi-Def) produced one 8.3 GB .m2t file (instead of 20+ 2.75GB files ... that in the past caused audio discontinuities) Recommend downloading Sony's (Free) Catalyst Browse app and using it to manage the files produced in your Sony SDXC UHS-I memory cards. (I purchased a 64GB and a 128GB memory card and simultaneously record to both memory cards.) I recorded a 51 minute Forum using XAVC 2160/24p recording at 50mbps which produced a 9.0 and a 13.0GB .mxf files. Used Catalyst Browse to view (full screen) the extraordinary image; copied the files in (11 minutes) to an external 8TB GRaid Studio hard disk. Edited the video using Vegas Pro. Took 2 hours to render the video to a 3.1GB .MP4 file which I uploaded to my Vimeo website. The image and audio using the PXW-Z150 were the best I have ever made to date. Note: I use a Sony LPM-770BP 7" monitor which connects via HDMI cable to the Z150. When I videotaped Hi-Def, the monitor stayed on in Standby and Recording modes. When I set up to recording XAVC 2160/24p, the monitor showed the image during Standby. When I pressed Record, the monitor went blank ... and I used the LCD screen to pan my recording. A subsequent review of the User Manual shows that videographers have to use the menu to select where you want an image sent during recording: either to the LCD screen or External .... to the HDMI port to be connected to a monitor or external recorder. Jay Bartol/JBar Video, Alexandria, VA

JOHN B.

2016-07-27T09:18:21

A very good camera for the run and gun filmmaker. The picture is very clean for a built-in lens and Sony earns the Mystery Science award for turning a 12x optical lens into 18x that works beautifully. I was worried about the f2.8 to 4 max. aperture, but the pix is clear, remarkable in that 9db (and higher) generates a good image and does not pixilate. Lots of nice options, too many to mention. Minor complaint: must access the menu to adjust sound for headphone!

PAUL H.

2016-07-01T09:03:49

I'm semi-professional and this camera is giving me very good results. I'm still learning but every day I'm finding its user friendly

Mahmut A.

2016-06-20T10:09:41

I was lucky to get this camera from Adorama since it seems at the moment to be on backorder everywhere. I have used it for a few gigs already and the ease of use and amazing footage are second to none. I have not used the 4K as yet, but I know that will not disappoint.

Julian P.

2016-05-16T10:42:45

Great investment if you're a pro or semi-pro, not as big as other professional cameras yet it packs a punch, there's a lot to like about this camera a little big for consumers though, not something you can take to your son's soccer game! :)

Pedro O.