Name: Used Sony HDR-CX900 Full HD Handycam Camcorder (Black) undefined
Brand: Sony
SKU: US1660039
Price: 519.00 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.2 (15 reviews)

Sony HDR-CX900 Full HD Handycam Camcorder (Black)

Sony HDR-CX900

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The Sony HDR-CX900 Full HD Handycam Camcorder brings broadcast-quality HD video to the palm of your hand. The 1" Exmor R CMOS sensor is approximately 8x larger than that of typical camcorders, allowing you to capture cinematic images with shallow depth-of-field for defocused backgrounds. The camcorder features a wide-angle Zeiss Vario Sonnar T lens with 12x optical zoom plus 24x Clear Image digital zoom. SteadyShot image stabilization with Active Mode delivers smooth video and 3-Way-Shake-Canceling adds electronic roll stability for even smoother results.The HDR-CX900 is a versatile camcorder that lets you capture Full HD 1920x1080 video in XAVC S (up to 50mpbs), AVCHD, or web-optimized MP4. You can also capture high-quality 20MP still images. Frame your shots using either the large 3.5" XtraFine LCD touchscreen, or with the high-contrast 0.39" OLED EVF. For connectivity, the camcorder provides a USB 2.0 port, Micro HDMI output and a Composite Video output. Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC support lets you use your smartphone or tablet to control the camera, as well as wirelessly transfer files to your mobile device for sharing and back up data on your computer.

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A year ago, along with my cousin, I bought a Sony CX900 and an AX100 for a variety of events. Both cameras offer a picture quality that is hard to match and a consistent sound, but autofocus is very weak. The cameras came with the latest v3 manufacturer's frimware installed by the manufacturer but with the risk of repeating autofocus is catastrophic. We sent files with autofocus slides to the Romanian representative and we were advised to send the cameras to the warranty. By contacting different friends or faced with the same problems, we have come to the conclusion that the only solution is a new version of frimware. Since the chances of Sony releasing a new version of frimware in a timely manner were small, we decided to sell the devices of some buddies who use them more on manual focus. I started using Sony cameras with the launch of my first HD camcorder, but now I quit passing on Canon and Pansonic which although it does not have the Sony image offers a better autofocus. In vain you have star image if it is not clear. If these issues are resolved, we will surely return to Sony.

CX900 CAN BE EXCEPTIONAL CAMERA

sony product nice photos, easy to use, steady shot, download to computer

TECHNICIAN

I am very happy with this purchase. the camera is really good and easy to use.

Awesomb videos

I now own 3x cx900's.. I record live stage plays and not only do I care about visual quality,but I also emphasize high quality audio.. I use an xlr adapter on one of the cx900's and sync the other in camera mic to the main audio. I'm not that bothered about losing 5.1 audio when I use an xlr adapter. This camera takes amazing video data and hands you a gorgeous image... And very NLE friendly in any format that you record.. Also in my "toolbox " I have 3 Cx 330's for extra perspectives not needing a lot of details. All my audio comes from a 18 channel wi fi controlled mixer with a line level xlr bus to main camera. Every actor has wireless headsets. I feel like I stole sumthin' man... Cause I have a for real production rig. My inspiration for this long crazy testament started from my first Sony HDR CX900.. Once I figured out the amazing power it possesses, I knew I could build a multicam operation worthy of broadcast nods. Buy this camera, learn it well and you will not be sorry. I have to say that this is a universal camera.. It will do consumers and Professionals well.

"As of today"

Moved to HD 1080 from Std definition with this one, and a good pick it was. HD res. and 5.1 Surround sound has made huge difference. Quality Zeiss optics like my last Sony. I have compared to other HD Camcorders and it is better and has a full 1" CMOS Sensor. Easy menu navigation, set up, and formatting. AVCHD format capability is phenomenal in playback quality. I was reluctant to go Sony again because of proprietary software but at least the current PlayMemories software is easy to use... Important if you want to share with DVD, and Blu-Ray creation. My only dislike so far is the zoom speed, too fast in its slowest speed for some applications, but just right, if you are filming sports events like Track & Field or Soccer events. I am taking advantage of the camera more and more as the quality is very good at 20MP and the ability to capture a photograph WHILE recording video. Bottom line, the CX900 has expensive Camcorder features at a mid-line price. Would purchase again.

Solid performer

This camera's night vision, even without Nightshot, is extraordinary It takes great pictures and videos. Nightshot is great, too; however, I would have like to have seen Supernightshot as well. Now--here are my criticisms: Having the USB lead come out of the chassis as a wire is just plain stupid. With use one can see this breaking off causing an expensive repair. Instead there should be a micro USB plug on the chassis. This camera also should have been configured to charge and download on a base as my previous Sony camcorder does. .

Powerful Camera but with flaws

I have had many sony Camcorder, this is the worst . Heavy and cumbersome also only a very small Operating Guide.

To expensive

Sony is best. But Had it s-log2 gamma It would be nice :)

Great camcorter

I own an HDR-CX760. Purchased this unit as a companion to my 760. Unit is much larger than Sony's other consumer units. Zoom speed is very good and not too fast. Viewfinder has eyecup to help deflect stray light. Focus speed is slower than the CX760 but not unreasonable. Many of the manual features of the camera can be accessed from buttons on the side of the camera not needing to select them from the display. Being able to zoom or focus from the large ring near the front of the camera is a nice feature that was present on Sony's older DV camcorders. Camera does not have Balanced Optical Steady Shot that the CX760 has and movies are not as smooth when filming and walking with the camera. Low light performance is very good with little noise even at max gain. JPEG images are slightly better than the CX760's JPEGS but compression is still too high and magnifying images reveals lots of compression artifacts. Sony should offer a high quality mode for stills. Lens hood connection is very good and will not come off even when hit.

Good Set of Easy to Access Manual Controls, WIFI.

While basically a very good video camera in many respects, I find it unsatisfactory in automatic focus arena. There is no point of focus indicator you can use to maintain proper focus. I find the focus is often on what I do not want in sharp focus, particularly in wide or semi-wide angle of view. Also, the screen is intermittently blocked with a black screen saying to 'Choose Autofocus or Manual Focus'. Sometimes this screen keeps coming up frequently, blocking what I am trying to film for several seconds at a time. This seems to happen mostly when the camera is 'cold' at the start-up. When that happens, it often keeps happening throughout the filming session. At a more basic level, I find it disconcerting, because it indicates to me that the camera is having problems focusing. And as I zoom in, the image is not sharp after this happens, and I have to resort to manual mode to correct - which only works for a relevant focus range because focus changes with amount of zoom. Also, I find the viewfinder screen inadequate. If you are nearsighted and wear glasses when shooting, you cannot see the full screen, no matter how close you get to viewfinder. And part of screen is blocked by mask over of 'W' T'', etc on left side. Obviously, not ideal. I am going to see if there is a way to alleviate these problems. Maybe, there is a bios update available or something undocumented in how to deal with all of this. Perhaps a diopter supplemental lens to allow change if screen focus so I can see full screen using my glasses. I should mention that I use the 'on the fly' feature to keep manual brightness setting wheel on all the time. Perhaps the focus glitch above only occurs because that feature is in use. But, it definitely makes my use of this cameral less than ideal, as I need that brightness control to film things like dark subjects {e..g. musicians in front of white tents and darker kites in brighter sky backgrounds}.

Weak on Automatic Focus

I use camcorders for streaming live video 24/7/365. This means the camera is never turned off. Two years ago I purchased two Canon Vixia HFG10 camcorders because of their low light capabilities (which are quite good). Well 13 months later (1 month out of warranty) I had to pay $ to get one of them repaired because it was constantly turning itself off! Now the other Canon is starting to have the same problem. I just received my new Sony HDR-CX900 and the quality is phenomenal! I pretty much let it do auto everything due to the fact that it is left unattended for months at a time so I'm not going to comment on all the other bells and whistles. I will say it has a much more solid feel and all around it's just a better product than any Canon in this price range. The 1" Exmor sensor takes this camcorder over the top in terms of picture quality! Want to see for yourself? Check out www.niagarafallslive.com/niagara_river.htm. The low light capability is much better than the Canon and anything else in the "prosumer" market. I'll be doing a few more weeks of testing and then this baby will be broadcasting my live Niagara Falls video feed. Thank you Sony! YOU ARE THE BEST!!!!

Nothing beats a Sony!

This Sony model takes great video at each frame rate option (though auto focus is a little slow). However, there appears to be a technical issue with recording at 60p (and only at 60p)-- the sound recording is clipped/cuts in and out and also has a loud hiss. I have tested it in numerous indoor and outdoor settings including a quiet closet and it happens every time at 60p. I sent my original camera back to the retailer thinking that I had a bad model. Got the replacement and it does the exact same thing. I tried adding an external mic (Sony ECM-XYST1M) and the clipping and hiss sound goes away. So . . . do not plan on recording with the CX-900 at 60p without an external mic. I called Sony Support and reported my experience - but it was a quick conversation. It was hard to tell if they already knew about the issue and they provided no operational suggestions. Seems to be a great camera with that exception. Would be interesting if others could test and see if they have the same problem.

Great video but problem with 60p sound

First off, please ignore the reviewer who stated that the camera does not have zebras. As he indicated, he did not have the camera in his possession, nor had he used one, so his review is pretty meaningless. The camera DOES have zebras. This camera packs a lot of functionality and artistic latitude into a... not-so-small package. It may seem like your average Handycam at a glance, but it's about twice the size. The bulk and weight of the big glass is noticeable, but not uncomfortable. My only regret is that the hip holster I've enjoyed using with my smaller Handycams won't work with this one -- a minor complaint, really. Low-light performance is very good, as you'd expect from a large sensor and a downscaled image. The picture is very sharp, and the depth of field is shallow enough for rack-focus shots while remaining deep enough that small focus errors aren't a total catastrophe. Manual controls are accessible, and full-auto mode yields nice results. There is some confusion around the use of XAVC-S with Adobe Premiere CS5.5, and many are claiming that XAVC requires Premiere CS6. This is not correct. The XAVC-S 50Mbit/S from the CX900 loads right up in CS5.5 and edits without a hitch. And looks awesome. In short: If you're prepared to fork out a bit more and don't mind a slightly bulkier camera, the CX900 will reward you with top-notch control and a crazy-good image.

Brilliant

This looks like a game-changing camera for those of us not-yet-ready for 4K (essentially the non-4K version of the FDR-AX100.) I'd pre-order right now, but.... ZEBRA PATTERN DISPLAY is not listed as a feature, while it is listed for the FDR-AX100. Have zebra stripes really been hobbled in this camera? That makes accurate control of exposure considerably more difficult. (I'm hoping it's just a typo.)