Sony DSC HX5V Review w/ Sample Pictures Part 2

In-depth Impressions of the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX5V. Sample photos at the end of part 2.

Functions Discussed: Intelligent Auto; Program Mode; Manual; Macro; i Sweep Panorama; Backlight HDR; Anti Motion Blur; Handheld Twighlight; HD Movie (Video)

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[Templehawk]

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

[FredB127]

@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.

[BOYINGTON19909]

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?

[FredB127]

@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!

[CarlyUTube]

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.

[FredB127]

@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!

[DWJ202]

Great Tutorial , Was wondering how the battery life is on this camera?

Again Thank you.



[victoriavanfsg]

hey, nice video but does this camera autofocus? because im buying a camera that has good autofocus to make videos :)

[titamarie07]

thanks - very helpful! Bought this for a trip to Costa Rica - can't wait to photograph some quetzales and beaches...

[calikalinfo]

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