Sony Handycam DCR-IP5 Micro MV Camcorder

Sony Handycam DCR-IP5 Micro MV Camcorder

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  • Recording System: NTSC
  • Camcorder Type: Digital
  • Recording Media: Micro MV
  • Optical Zoom: 10x
  • Weight: 0.63 lb.
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A Little Gem!

bydr427 Sep 28, 2002
14 Helpfuls 15 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Size, Size, Size!
Cons Zoom button & Menu Joystick
Recommended it? Yes

In my search for a new family video camera the first thing that came to mind was what would it take for me to actually use it instead of it sitting in a bag in the closet? The biggest reason I never used my last Sony (Digital 8) video camera was it's size! It was just too bulky to take anywhere on... Read full review »

4

ip5 fragile sony step child

bybrrowla Dec 10, 2005
6 Helpfuls 7 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros small, portable
Cons fragile, expensive, unsupported, not digital unless you use their software.
Recommended it? No

I bought the ip5 with some disposable income, had a new child i wanted to capture in a nicer format than the 8mm i was using. One thing i didnt gather from the "expert" at best buy or the box was that it uses a sony proprietary format, only useable in windows with their software. sony didnt produce... Read full review »

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Why Sony? Why?

bytad29 Jan 7, 2003
6 Helpfuls 7 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros TINY! Plenty of usable features, good video quality.
Cons MicroMV has major compatibility issues.
Recommended it? No

This camcorder has a tragic flaw: MicroMV. Since I've had this camcorder I've pulled my hair out hunting down ways to get standard video editing programs to recognize the video format that this camcorder uses. I've tried everything from XMuxer to Pinnacle Studio 8 with varied results, but still I... Read full review »

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Small average digital camera

bysorinc23 Apr 3, 2003
5 Helpfuls 6 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Small, Sony, Small
Cons Poor software, average movie quality.
Recommended it? No

I have the Sony IP5 camcorder and a bit of experience with it. First, the size is awesome: it really fits your pocket. The price is reasonable, but the overall quality is average.
The steady shot is just a name (you still get shaky movies) and the night vision is not very helpful either (it... Read full review »

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Ultimate Vacation Camcorder

bythevu Mar 23, 2003
3 Helpfuls 4 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Size, Clip Menu Search Feature
Cons Cost, No night mode. Low Light picture quality. No true widescreen mode.
Recommended it? Yes

What makes a perfect vacation camcorder, one that you can EASILY take with you EVERYWHERE. This camcorder fits the bill. It is worth it to pay the extra price for the size because once you use it, there will be times when you look back on your vacation and acknowledge that you would not have been... Read full review »

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Forget editing video with this MicroMV format

bymstuver Feb 16, 2004
2 Helpfuls 3 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Size.
Cons MicroMV format is a nightmare, 0 support from Sony.
Recommended it? No

The camera is fine, Sony's proprietary MicroMV format is NOT. I have had the devil's own time trying to get footage from this camera to DVD. The included software repeatedly crashes on my high-end computer, as does Pinnacle Studio. As I write this I am checking out my new Panasonic 953, which I... Read full review »

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IT'S THE WORST INVESTMENT

byjorge78 Jan 1, 2004
2 Helpfuls 3 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Light weight.
Cons Very expensive camcorder and format. The zoom and rec/standby buttons are few ergonomic.
Recommended it? No

This is a very expensive camcorder, and has nothing to do with others. Doesn't have nightshot, memory stick and other functions of an average camcorder. Only you are paying the "micro mv" format and the inneficiency of SONY.

Advice: Better buy a JVC Camcorder.
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Do not buy if you plan on using on a Mac!

byamagnetta Mar 4, 2003
2 Helpfuls 3 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Small Size, Can Zoom in very close, Cool Effects ? Generally easy to use
Cons WILL NOT WORK WITH MACS!!! Noticable compression, Expensive Tapes, Zoom button is pretty...
Recommended it? No

I bought this camera after a fair amount of research, but failed to uncover the tidbit that it is TOTALLY incompatable with iMovie/Mac, as well as ANY OTHER editing software on any platform. You can ONLY edit using the included 'Movie Shaker" software (for Windows only). I have heard only bad... Read full review »

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