if u want great extreme lowlight pictures try manual mode with a tripod and test it with different settings and u will be amazed of how good pic's it takes, tried this some night ago at around 0200 AM and it was so dark that handheld T.light gave me a black pic swiched to manualmode, max ISO and aperture time, waited ~60 sec and when i did see the result it was a surprise, it was amazing. best camera ever for me
I've been looking at this camera for ages now and the Samsung ST1000 both because they have a GPS chip in the and can getoag. This is the main reason I want a camera is for its geotagging functions. I'm wondering how good is the gps in this camera? Like I know indoors signal will be poor but in general how accurate is it? Also is it quick? Ive read reviews saying it takes 2 -15 minutes to get signal but this can be shortened to 5 seconds with software updates?
@BOYINGTON19909 thanks for the comment! unfortunately, of all the great features on the camera, the GPS is the ONE thing I haven't used. I turned it off the day I bought it and have never activated it since. I don't have any reason to use it. So, unforunately, I don't have any comment about that. i hope you find your answer elsewhere!
Thanks for posting this. I've been going through so many video reviews of cameras just trying to find the right camera for me it is making me crazy But I must say your review did help me. I have found that NO camera will have EVERYTHING I want or do EVERYTHING just right. You just have to find one that meets most of your needs and price range. I really wanted to get the Canon S95 but not having that zoom lens really held me back. I think this camera just might be the one for me.
@CarlyUTube hey thanks for the kind words. I hope you are happy with your ultimate choice. You can't go wrong with the Canon S90 / S95 in terms of picture quality (from what I read). But you are correct that you forgo the nice zoom. Although, now that the S95 has HD video (I think) that definitely increases its value. Best of luck!
Great review thanks for the indepth details....im not sure if u answered this but how is the shot to shot time and the start up time of the camera. i have used some cameras before and they take forever to do both of these things thanks !!
@yellojacks3 Thanks for the comment. Start-up time was very important to me b/c I came from an old canon that took forever. I'm happy to report that start up to shoot time is very good--even if you have flash enabled. Shot-to-shot time is also good. You can interrupt the auto-preview in the LCD at any time if you need to squeeze out a shot in a hurry. Also, for the heat of the moment, you will love the burst setting, which I forgot to mention in my review. 10 high-rez shots in 1 second.
@tpboi573 I used windows live movie maker to make the whole thing. you can add video, photos, and music and edit them into a whole movie. it's free for windows but must be downloaded off of microsoft's site as part of the windows live essentials pack.
Thanks dude, very helpful. Pretty sure I'm gonna buy this one. Maybe next time a little prep for what you wanna say in the review. Not that I'm complaining, I just know that that works for me. Keep em comming!
Great video this has helped me alot! I've been going back and forth from the lumix zs7 and the Sony hx5v. And then even the canon sx210. And I really don't know. Do you think the zs7 is better than the hx5v??? Or maybe the sx210 tops then all off? The only thing about the sx210 is the flash I don't really like it having to pop up like that. And ive heard it's uncomfortable Cus you can put your hand there? Plus theres a chance of that getting hit or broken off somehow. So what do you think?!
@techreviewsdotcom thanks for the comment. not sure about the lumix but definitely stay away from the SX210. the pop-up flash is not high enough and you will experience lens shadow on your wide-angle shots with a flat surface (such as a wall) nearby. i initially purchased that camera and couldn't believe the over site.
@FredB127 ok well thank you on this it has helped. Because i was considering it because of all the manual controlling with the aperture and such. Thats why i would consider the lumix zs7 but one thing about that is it has a bad sunlight line all the way through it when pointed to the sun in video. And so with all that i may even go with a small end dslr. But i'm not sure. i like the hx5v but i would like to have aperture n such function like a slr.....
Hi, I have been investgating cameras for a month. I need a camera to take Pictures of our grandkids, (family gatherings you know.) our youth group playing indoors and out, and recording Video of my Husband at indoor Music Gigs, (mostly low lit places.) I'm double checking your recommendation.... Would you think that the SX210 IS would be better for my personal needs than the HX5V? Or, should I wait for the new Nikon S8100 to see if it lives up to the hipe?
@MoodyBlueTube well, I have a hard time recommending the SX210 to anybody b/c of the lens shadow (google it). I love owning the HX5V and it should suit most of your needs. But, if you plan on taking a lot of videos indoor at LOW light the canon line of cameras does a better job. In fact, youtube has a video of the two video modes side by side. If you can get around the lens shadow issues, go with the SX210. Sorry but I haven't read up on the Nikon so i can't give an opinion. Best of luck!
@itisnti well, the video is very good but im not sure i would recommend spending the money for video "alone." why wouldnt you just purchase a bona fide camcorder? in any event, if video is very important to you, i recommend the canon SX210, which is about the same price. it gets better video in dark environments.
@FredB127 i'm interested in it for portability mostly. and i haven't seen any camcorders in this price range that can even touch these camera's low light abilities. but at any rate, thanks for the recommendation.
@itisnti gotcha. the canon will be a good fit, then. make sure you google "canon SX210 + lens shadow." if you primarily shoot indoors it might be a problem for you. and if that's the case, i'd stick with the sony as it is a very, very good all around camera.
@FunkyChicken000 battery life has been excellent so far. i have yet to push it to the limit. i think the most i've taken in a day is a little over 50 shots and a handful of movies, and the battery still had more than half. if i had to guess, i'd say you wont have any problems taking a hundred shots and a couple movies in a day.
@Maximilianovor can't adjust the auto focus at all either before or during a movie. instead, it just shifts focus in and out but you can't control macro vs. infinite. it probably has a setting somewhere in between preset. as for seep panarama, zoom is disabled completely in this mode. (wouldn't it kinda defeat the purpose?)
Hey thanks for your thorough review of the sony hx5v. I'm really confused about it's performance generally with flash and low light situations (specifically parties and clubs). Does this perform well in those areas lets say with atleast a 10-20ft range. If you answer this question it may be the deciding point to go ahead and get this camera. I bought an Lx3 but it is too damn big, I was looking at the sd4000 and s90 but am getting mixed results, some say sd4000 and others s90. Thanks for ur help
@KSBains no problem. here are my thoughts. this camera is excellent in low-light thanks to handheld twilight. but, as this takes a quick series of shots and stiches them together, it only works well when there isn't a lot of movement. if your goal is to shoot in clubs, this mode will probably be worthless. in terms of low-light performance with flash, for parties and smaller rooms its pretty good. i dont think it'll give you what you want for club shots, though. s90 might be ur camera
@KSBains however, if you plan on taking shots of your friends relatively up close (rather than shots of the crowd dancing) then you will likely be quite pleased with how clear and sharp hand held twilight shots will offer you in very low-light environments. i went to a county fair this past weekend and the HHT shots were far and away prettier than using program or auto mode, with or without flash.
@FredB127 Allright thanks for your input, I guess I'm just going to go and do a trial and error with each camera buy and return until I find the right one haha, but once again thanks for the suggestion!
Great user review of the camera. Thanks for sharing. You mentioned comparing it to the Canon SX210. I've got the Canon and I'm thinking about switching it for the Sony, mainly for the 1080 video capabilities. I'm interested in hearing more of your thoughts between the two.
@andyhwaiting the sx210 is a bit tricky. great image quality, phenomenal zoom, and despite the fact that the HX5V has higher resolution video, the canon has overall sharper and better color videos from what i've seen. i went with the HX5V in the end because I experienced lens shadow on the sx210. VERY annoying and unacceptable for such an expensive camera. if that doesn't bother you (or if you just haven't experienced it), i would stick with the canon. not worth the switch just for video
@igoboss1 low-light video performance, admittedly, is poor. you'll see lots of graininess. when there is sufficient light, however, (such as outdoor videos) the quality is amazing.
I was definitely going for this camera but I read so many owner complaints of soft photos supposedly due to the low light capabililties of the camera. My next choice is the Canon S90 as it is supposed to produce great photos but has less features otherwise. I'm wondering what would be the comparison between computer sharped HX5V photos and the Canon S90 photos...
@polystictus at the end of the day if photo quality alone is most important to you S90 is probably the way to go. You give up HD Video, the magnificent zoom, and some other neat features, but you'll get better overall day-to-day shots. I sharpen my pictures right after I important them in batch mode in photoshop. But for users who don't have this capability (who would otherwise have to sharpen every photo individually) I could definitely see that being a pain.
Whoops, guess I didn't read all the comments! I just saw that you did have a complaint about that. Have you tried printing out an image with no sharpening? Is it really that bad? Also, what software did you use to correct it? Thanks again!
@glitterygreenstars the pics are "soft" but it isn't a deal breaker. Besides, I've never had a camera whose pics didn't need at least a little shaprening. I use a batch function on photoshop that resizes and slightly sharpens pictures so after just a click it takes care of all my imported photos. you might want to do the same, or use the software that comes with the camera (i think it has sharpening).
@glitterygreenstars as far as the colors are concerned, generally I don't have any complaints. the only exception I've noticed is that sometimes, when I use the flash, and take indoor shots, red colors may be a little over saturated. again, it seems limited to indoor flash shots (I've only ever seen it when taking a picture of my couch which has very distinctly red pillows). outdoor shots are beautiful, non flash shots are great, and even macro shots with flash seem very true to life.
Fred, thanks for this video. I am currently trying to decide between this camera and the Panasonic TZ10. Just wanted to ask you if you have had any problems with over aggressive noise reduction on this camera? I have read various reviews, some don't even mention the NR and overs mark this camera down drastically because the NR is way over the top even on low ISO settings. What are your thoughts on this? I aint a camera geek... just a normal user who likes to get good value.
@chardar well, the NR can be quite dramatic sometimes, but only if you use the AMB or HHT modes. those modes do some amazing things in terms of getting you in-focus shots without using the combination of a flash and fast shutter speed...so there is a trade-off. but if you stick with auto, program, or manual mode, there is no such NR so you should be completely satisfied. in other words, you dont "lose" anything by having these modes. you can choose not to use them. hope that helps!
@FredB127 Thanks that helps my decision :). One last thing that i have heard is regarding the memory media this uses, its uses SD or Memory Stick technology and i have heard that by some types of media can only be used for photos and some for video and some mean you lose some features etc... I expect its a load of rubbish, but what media do you use? and what would you recommend? my gut instinct is to go with the sony cards, as its a sony camera......
@chardar i only use SDHC cards and i havent had any problems storing pictures or videos... i haven't heard of any stories where one media format could only store pics and not videos, or vice versa.... in terms of choosing b/w memory stick and SD, there really is no realy to go with the memory stick, imo, unless you already have some from a previous sony device. they always cost more and do the same.
I was just wondering how many seconds it takes to take another picture, right after you've taken one? I'm thinking about normal single-shot pictures. Nice in-depth review though
@wuzumaki just like OnTvAds said it only takes a second or less if you arent using flash. if you use flash, i've noticed it takes about 2 seconds to recharge. one nice thing is that even if the picture you just took is being previewed in the LCD, you can interrupt it and take a shot at any time if you press the shutter down.
@FredB127 Thanks for your answer. My old digital camera is so slow, it takes like 3 seconds from one picture to the next one. I was thinking about getting a SLR camera just because of the shutter speed, but they're too big and expensive. So if it's true that this one is as fast like you said, then I'm definitely going for it. Do you think this camera is worth the money?
@wuzumaki I definitely think the camera is worth the money. I know exactly where you are coming from in terms of shot time. I had a very old canon that would take anywhere from 5-6 seconds sometimes while the camera redied itself...very annoying!! The HX5V has been a blast to use. Only complaint I have in terms of picture quality is that photos are a little less sharp than ideal. But, a quick sharpening in a photo editing program and you are all set (if you plan to print, for example).
Great Tutorial , Was wondering how the battery life is on this camera?
Again Thank you.
DWJ202 2 months ago
hey, nice video but does this camera autofocus? because im buying a camera that has good autofocus to make videos :)
victoriavanfsg 9 months ago
thanks - very helpful! Bought this for a trip to Costa Rica - can't wait to photograph some quetzales and beaches...
titamarie07 10 months ago
if u want great extreme lowlight pictures try manual mode with a tripod and test it with different settings and u will be amazed of how good pic's it takes, tried this some night ago at around 0200 AM and it was so dark that handheld T.light gave me a black pic swiched to manualmode, max ISO and aperture time, waited ~60 sec and when i did see the result it was a surprise, it was amazing. best camera ever for me
Templehawk 1 year ago
@Templehawk thanks for the tip! i haven't needed to shoot in such low-light conditions yet but good to know the camera can handle it.
FredB127 1 year ago
Brilliant video, very helpful.
I've been looking at this camera for ages now and the Samsung ST1000 both because they have a GPS chip in the and can getoag. This is the main reason I want a camera is for its geotagging functions. I'm wondering how good is the gps in this camera? Like I know indoors signal will be poor but in general how accurate is it? Also is it quick? Ive read reviews saying it takes 2 -15 minutes to get signal but this can be shortened to 5 seconds with software updates?
BOYINGTON19909 1 year ago
@BOYINGTON19909 thanks for the comment! unfortunately, of all the great features on the camera, the GPS is the ONE thing I haven't used. I turned it off the day I bought it and have never activated it since. I don't have any reason to use it. So, unforunately, I don't have any comment about that. i hope you find your answer elsewhere!
FredB127 1 year ago
Thanks alot for taking your time bro. That means alot but i was wondering which to buy. This or the Tx7 but im not really sure which is better
calikalinfo 1 year ago
Thanks for posting this. I've been going through so many video reviews of cameras just trying to find the right camera for me it is making me crazy But I must say your review did help me. I have found that NO camera will have EVERYTHING I want or do EVERYTHING just right. You just have to find one that meets most of your needs and price range. I really wanted to get the Canon S95 but not having that zoom lens really held me back. I think this camera just might be the one for me.
CarlyUTube 1 year ago
@CarlyUTube hey thanks for the kind words. I hope you are happy with your ultimate choice. You can't go wrong with the Canon S90 / S95 in terms of picture quality (from what I read). But you are correct that you forgo the nice zoom. Although, now that the S95 has HD video (I think) that definitely increases its value. Best of luck!
FredB127 1 year ago
Great review thanks for the indepth details....im not sure if u answered this but how is the shot to shot time and the start up time of the camera. i have used some cameras before and they take forever to do both of these things thanks !!
yellojacks3 1 year ago
@yellojacks3 Thanks for the comment. Start-up time was very important to me b/c I came from an old canon that took forever. I'm happy to report that start up to shoot time is very good--even if you have flash enabled. Shot-to-shot time is also good. You can interrupt the auto-preview in the LCD at any time if you need to squeeze out a shot in a hurry. Also, for the heat of the moment, you will love the burst setting, which I forgot to mention in my review. 10 high-rez shots in 1 second.
FredB127 1 year ago
@FredB127 cool thanks for the info!!!
yellojacks3 1 year ago
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may i ask how do u add those picture comparison to the end of your review? some kind of slideshow maker?
tpboi573 1 year ago
may i ask how do u add those picture comparison to the end of your review? some kind of slideshow maker?
tpboi573 1 year ago
@tpboi573 I used windows live movie maker to make the whole thing. you can add video, photos, and music and edit them into a whole movie. it's free for windows but must be downloaded off of microsoft's site as part of the windows live essentials pack.
FredB127 1 year ago
@FredB127 thank you! very nice review!
tpboi573 1 year ago
Thanks dude, very helpful. Pretty sure I'm gonna buy this one. Maybe next time a little prep for what you wanna say in the review. Not that I'm complaining, I just know that that works for me. Keep em comming!
SeanStols 1 year ago
Great video this has helped me alot! I've been going back and forth from the lumix zs7 and the Sony hx5v. And then even the canon sx210. And I really don't know. Do you think the zs7 is better than the hx5v??? Or maybe the sx210 tops then all off? The only thing about the sx210 is the flash I don't really like it having to pop up like that. And ive heard it's uncomfortable Cus you can put your hand there? Plus theres a chance of that getting hit or broken off somehow. So what do you think?!
techreviewsdotcom 1 year ago
@techreviewsdotcom thanks for the comment. not sure about the lumix but definitely stay away from the SX210. the pop-up flash is not high enough and you will experience lens shadow on your wide-angle shots with a flat surface (such as a wall) nearby. i initially purchased that camera and couldn't believe the over site.
FredB127 1 year ago
@FredB127 ok well thank you on this it has helped. Because i was considering it because of all the manual controlling with the aperture and such. Thats why i would consider the lumix zs7 but one thing about that is it has a bad sunlight line all the way through it when pointed to the sun in video. And so with all that i may even go with a small end dslr. But i'm not sure. i like the hx5v but i would like to have aperture n such function like a slr.....
techreviewsdotcom 1 year ago
Hi, I have been investgating cameras for a month. I need a camera to take Pictures of our grandkids, (family gatherings you know.) our youth group playing indoors and out, and recording Video of my Husband at indoor Music Gigs, (mostly low lit places.) I'm double checking your recommendation.... Would you think that the SX210 IS would be better for my personal needs than the HX5V? Or, should I wait for the new Nikon S8100 to see if it lives up to the hipe?
MoodyBlueTube 1 year ago
@MoodyBlueTube well, I have a hard time recommending the SX210 to anybody b/c of the lens shadow (google it). I love owning the HX5V and it should suit most of your needs. But, if you plan on taking a lot of videos indoor at LOW light the canon line of cameras does a better job. In fact, youtube has a video of the two video modes side by side. If you can get around the lens shadow issues, go with the SX210. Sorry but I haven't read up on the Nikon so i can't give an opinion. Best of luck!
FredB127 1 year ago
Thanks for your video, the best on youtube, greetings from chile
Mrlag 1 year ago
@Mrlag Thanks! I'm glad I could help!
FredB127 1 year ago
Would you recommend this camera for it's video alone? If not, do you know of any that you would recommend in the same price range?
itisnti 1 year ago
@itisnti well, the video is very good but im not sure i would recommend spending the money for video "alone." why wouldnt you just purchase a bona fide camcorder? in any event, if video is very important to you, i recommend the canon SX210, which is about the same price. it gets better video in dark environments.
FredB127 1 year ago
@FredB127 i'm interested in it for portability mostly. and i haven't seen any camcorders in this price range that can even touch these camera's low light abilities. but at any rate, thanks for the recommendation.
itisnti 1 year ago
@itisnti gotcha. the canon will be a good fit, then. make sure you google "canon SX210 + lens shadow." if you primarily shoot indoors it might be a problem for you. and if that's the case, i'd stick with the sony as it is a very, very good all around camera.
FredB127 1 year ago
@FredB127 will do. thanks again
itisnti 1 year ago
great review.
i gotta ask, what is the battery life like? say take it out for a day, take 100 shots a few panoramas and maybe a movie. will it last????
FunkyChicken000 1 year ago
@FunkyChicken000 battery life has been excellent so far. i have yet to push it to the limit. i think the most i've taken in a day is a little over 50 shots and a handful of movies, and the battery still had more than half. if i had to guess, i'd say you wont have any problems taking a hundred shots and a couple movies in a day.
FredB127 1 year ago
What about the autofocus on movie mode , can you adjust macro / infinite view manually or it is automatic?
It is possible to do sweep panorama at 10x optical zoom?
Maximilianovor 1 year ago
@Maximilianovor can't adjust the auto focus at all either before or during a movie. instead, it just shifts focus in and out but you can't control macro vs. infinite. it probably has a setting somewhere in between preset. as for seep panarama, zoom is disabled completely in this mode. (wouldn't it kinda defeat the purpose?)
FredB127 1 year ago
Hey thanks for your thorough review of the sony hx5v. I'm really confused about it's performance generally with flash and low light situations (specifically parties and clubs). Does this perform well in those areas lets say with atleast a 10-20ft range. If you answer this question it may be the deciding point to go ahead and get this camera. I bought an Lx3 but it is too damn big, I was looking at the sd4000 and s90 but am getting mixed results, some say sd4000 and others s90. Thanks for ur help
KSBains 1 year ago
@KSBains no problem. here are my thoughts. this camera is excellent in low-light thanks to handheld twilight. but, as this takes a quick series of shots and stiches them together, it only works well when there isn't a lot of movement. if your goal is to shoot in clubs, this mode will probably be worthless. in terms of low-light performance with flash, for parties and smaller rooms its pretty good. i dont think it'll give you what you want for club shots, though. s90 might be ur camera
FredB127 1 year ago
@KSBains however, if you plan on taking shots of your friends relatively up close (rather than shots of the crowd dancing) then you will likely be quite pleased with how clear and sharp hand held twilight shots will offer you in very low-light environments. i went to a county fair this past weekend and the HHT shots were far and away prettier than using program or auto mode, with or without flash.
FredB127 1 year ago
@FredB127 Allright thanks for your input, I guess I'm just going to go and do a trial and error with each camera buy and return until I find the right one haha, but once again thanks for the suggestion!
KSBains 1 year ago
Great user review of the camera. Thanks for sharing. You mentioned comparing it to the Canon SX210. I've got the Canon and I'm thinking about switching it for the Sony, mainly for the 1080 video capabilities. I'm interested in hearing more of your thoughts between the two.
andyhwaiting 1 year ago
@andyhwaiting the sx210 is a bit tricky. great image quality, phenomenal zoom, and despite the fact that the HX5V has higher resolution video, the canon has overall sharper and better color videos from what i've seen. i went with the HX5V in the end because I experienced lens shadow on the sx210. VERY annoying and unacceptable for such an expensive camera. if that doesn't bother you (or if you just haven't experienced it), i would stick with the canon. not worth the switch just for video
FredB127 1 year ago
The video quality in low-light situation , how it performs ? Does his Cmos Exmor R Sensor have influence for video recording?
igoboss1 1 year ago
@igoboss1 low-light video performance, admittedly, is poor. you'll see lots of graininess. when there is sufficient light, however, (such as outdoor videos) the quality is amazing.
FredB127 1 year ago
I was definitely going for this camera but I read so many owner complaints of soft photos supposedly due to the low light capabililties of the camera. My next choice is the Canon S90 as it is supposed to produce great photos but has less features otherwise. I'm wondering what would be the comparison between computer sharped HX5V photos and the Canon S90 photos...
polystictus 1 year ago
@polystictus at the end of the day if photo quality alone is most important to you S90 is probably the way to go. You give up HD Video, the magnificent zoom, and some other neat features, but you'll get better overall day-to-day shots. I sharpen my pictures right after I important them in batch mode in photoshop. But for users who don't have this capability (who would otherwise have to sharpen every photo individually) I could definitely see that being a pain.
FredB127 1 year ago
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glitterygreenstars 1 year ago
Whoops, guess I didn't read all the comments! I just saw that you did have a complaint about that. Have you tried printing out an image with no sharpening? Is it really that bad? Also, what software did you use to correct it? Thanks again!
glitterygreenstars 1 year ago
@glitterygreenstars the pics are "soft" but it isn't a deal breaker. Besides, I've never had a camera whose pics didn't need at least a little shaprening. I use a batch function on photoshop that resizes and slightly sharpens pictures so after just a click it takes care of all my imported photos. you might want to do the same, or use the software that comes with the camera (i think it has sharpening).
FredB127 1 year ago
@glitterygreenstars as far as the colors are concerned, generally I don't have any complaints. the only exception I've noticed is that sometimes, when I use the flash, and take indoor shots, red colors may be a little over saturated. again, it seems limited to indoor flash shots (I've only ever seen it when taking a picture of my couch which has very distinctly red pillows). outdoor shots are beautiful, non flash shots are great, and even macro shots with flash seem very true to life.
FredB127 1 year ago
@glitterygreenstars oh and one last thing just to answer your question. i never print any pictures so I can't speak to that specifically. sorry!
FredB127 1 year ago
@malika27 nah. not much else I want to say. the only thing I didn't go over is burst mode and easy mode. pretty self explanatory.
FredB127 1 year ago
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chardar 1 year ago
Fred, thanks for this video. I am currently trying to decide between this camera and the Panasonic TZ10. Just wanted to ask you if you have had any problems with over aggressive noise reduction on this camera? I have read various reviews, some don't even mention the NR and overs mark this camera down drastically because the NR is way over the top even on low ISO settings. What are your thoughts on this? I aint a camera geek... just a normal user who likes to get good value.
chardar 1 year ago
@chardar well, the NR can be quite dramatic sometimes, but only if you use the AMB or HHT modes. those modes do some amazing things in terms of getting you in-focus shots without using the combination of a flash and fast shutter speed...so there is a trade-off. but if you stick with auto, program, or manual mode, there is no such NR so you should be completely satisfied. in other words, you dont "lose" anything by having these modes. you can choose not to use them. hope that helps!
FredB127 1 year ago
@FredB127 Thanks that helps my decision :). One last thing that i have heard is regarding the memory media this uses, its uses SD or Memory Stick technology and i have heard that by some types of media can only be used for photos and some for video and some mean you lose some features etc... I expect its a load of rubbish, but what media do you use? and what would you recommend? my gut instinct is to go with the sony cards, as its a sony camera......
chardar 1 year ago
@chardar i only use SDHC cards and i havent had any problems storing pictures or videos... i haven't heard of any stories where one media format could only store pics and not videos, or vice versa.... in terms of choosing b/w memory stick and SD, there really is no realy to go with the memory stick, imo, unless you already have some from a previous sony device. they always cost more and do the same.
FredB127 1 year ago
I was just wondering how many seconds it takes to take another picture, right after you've taken one? I'm thinking about normal single-shot pictures. Nice in-depth review though
wuzumaki 1 year ago
@wuzumaki just like about thee time you pres again the shutter button, like 1 sec or less
OnTVads 1 year ago
@wuzumaki just like OnTvAds said it only takes a second or less if you arent using flash. if you use flash, i've noticed it takes about 2 seconds to recharge. one nice thing is that even if the picture you just took is being previewed in the LCD, you can interrupt it and take a shot at any time if you press the shutter down.
FredB127 1 year ago
@FredB127 Thanks for your answer. My old digital camera is so slow, it takes like 3 seconds from one picture to the next one. I was thinking about getting a SLR camera just because of the shutter speed, but they're too big and expensive. So if it's true that this one is as fast like you said, then I'm definitely going for it. Do you think this camera is worth the money?
wuzumaki 1 year ago
@wuzumaki I definitely think the camera is worth the money. I know exactly where you are coming from in terms of shot time. I had a very old canon that would take anywhere from 5-6 seconds sometimes while the camera redied itself...very annoying!! The HX5V has been a blast to use. Only complaint I have in terms of picture quality is that photos are a little less sharp than ideal. But, a quick sharpening in a photo editing program and you are all set (if you plan to print, for example).
FredB127 1 year ago
i just finally got it today, good review, check the spanish review i got in my channel (:
OnTVads 1 year ago
@OnTVads thanks!! i dont understand spanish though :-(
FredB127 1 year ago
@FredB127 its ok (:
hey last night i was like 2 hoours with the camera testing the night capabilities (:
you where rigt, they are pretty cool for a compact camera .
OnTVads 1 year ago