Video Review: Sony Handycam HDR-CX520V

Rating: 9 out of 10
Pros: Records excellent quality video, 12MP still camera built-in, GPS tagging, 64 GB of built in memory.
Cons: The manual focus scroll wheel is not very user friendly, no viewfinder.
Overall: This is an excellent camcorder. I wish it included a mic input, but I’ll settle for the accessory shoe which can be used with microphones, lights and even a Sony bluetooth wireless mic. This camcorder is not cheap, but I feel it’s worth every penny with the quality of video it shoots, and the small form factor.

HDR-CX520V has been replaced by the HDR-CX550V (which now accepts SD cards) and can be purchased from 42nd Street Photo for around $900.

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