Sony DCRIP5 MicroMV Digital Camcorder w/ 2.5" Hybrid LCD – Customer Reviews
Great DV camcorder
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I read the reviews and the software that comes with the camera isn't the best. i bought pinnacle 8 dowloaded the latest patches and it works great. I searched on google and found three programs that support micromv. I plugged the camcorder into my firewire card and transferred my vacation video to my pc. From their I edited my movie and made a DVD. it couldn't be any easier. Sony just released a new micromv camcorder. I don't know that noob was saying they discontinued micromv. Some people just don't have the brains for technology or computers. It funny how it's 90% user error that are most ofthe problems.
10/8/2004 12:00 AM | Rating:
What a WASTE of Money!
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Bought it last year!Nice and small, but even Pinnacle Studio 8 can't handle the compression.No voice, can't burn to DVD, blah, blah, blah.You name it I had a problem with it!And now, come to find out, Sony has stopped production AND will no longer pursue MicroMV.They are moving back to MiniDV!ARGH!Pinnacle won't support their product any longer with this compatibility issue and Sony abandons it.
I bought the Canon Elura 50!Great with stills and video.Inexpensive, only 1 ounce heavier and about the same size!
As my wife called it......I bought Beta instead of VHS!Never be an early adopter.
Mark
4/6/2004 12:00 AM | Rating:
If you want to burn DVDs with your video, avoid this.
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I have bought a lot of Sony products over the years so when I was in the market for a camcorder I foolishly just picked this up without researching it.After recording four tapes of my one year old I tried making a DVD and after 20-30 hours and using 3 programs, including Sony's Movieshaker (constant crashes) I have still been unsuccessful.I have just ordered a well reviewed Panasonic camera in DV.MicroMV is a terrible product with zero support from Sony.I won't be buying Sony again.
2/9/2004 12:00 AM | Rating:
Please sign petition requesting Sony support MicroMV on Mac
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5 stars when they support Macs
Please sign the petition http://www.petitiononline.com/osxmicmv/ requesting that Sony support MicroMV camcorders on Mac OS X.
11/9/2003 12:00 AM | Rating:
ultra-portable but microMV is not for everyone
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the dcrip5 is for the early adopters among us.it has "wow" written all over it but make sure you're ready for the limitations of the microMV format.
pros:
- small size, and lightweight: 1.88"W x 4.0"H x 3.13"L weighing 12 oz.this is the main selling point of this camcorder.
- 10x optical zoom.
- Super SteadyShot image stabilization - and sony's system works.
- delivers vibrant colors when shooting in daylight.
- connectivity options: firewire, S-video, composite.cons:
- microMV format is proprietary and may go the way of betamax.
- microMV video quality is noticeably worse than MiniDV.
- microMV also uses a different data-compression scheme than MiniDV, which means that it may be incompatible with your DV-editing software.
- no still photo capability.
- no video light.
- not Mac compatible.
- very bad ergonomics - a small camcorder will have small buttons and consolidated controls.
- as with most sony products, you pay a premium, pushing up the price.
- battery life could be better.
- only 2.5" LCD.
- non-intuitive menu system.
- no headphone or mic input jack.
- no accessory shoe.given the limitations of the microMV format, a smaller camcorder is the only reason to use it.and a tiny camcorder is what sony has delivered and that's why this is a four star product for me.but if you can stand a slightly bigger camcorder, check out other miniDV options.these are more affordable, better supported, and almost as portable.
i hope this helps your buying decision. peace.
9/20/2003 12:00 AM | Rating:
