Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V/B 10.2 MP Digital Camera- Black:

I used this camera to film an entire theater show - this means inside, variable lighting and no flash - the video is absolutely fantastic - I am very impressed. Regular pictures are clear with excellent color and low light pictures are filled in perfectly.

Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V/B 10.2 MP Digital Camera- Black:

Es increible la calidad de imagen. Me sorprendió las nuevas funciones q saca varias fotos seguidas en poca luz o en movimiento , sin flash y elige la mejor!! Es buenusima la maquina y vengo de una sony semi profesional y esta es muy superior, rapida!!

Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V/B 10.2 MP Digital Camera- Black:

Good camera overall. High quality images and video. Zoom function is top-notch on this camera.

However, I can buy the same widget from a million different vendors. I'm more impressed w/ Abes of Maine than the cam. Called to order, rep was nice enough, but all business, which I like. Processed me fast, gave me thoughtful peripheral and accessory suggestions, but not pushy. Whole thing took about 3 minutes, and I had my camera in less than 24 hours. Granted, I'm an East Coaster, but still...pretty quick. Nice jobs Abes of Maine, I'll be back.

Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V/B 10.2 MP Digital Camera- Black:

I take photos as I travel for the Texas Hill Country website, online magazine and Facebook page. I love the small size and great features even though I haven't learned how to use them all to best advantage. The overall quality of pictures is mostly good already, and the panorama photos are spectacular!

Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V/B 10.2 MP Digital Camera- Black:

This camera is not as good as a up scale SLR, but is a quality camera. It is always better to have a small camera with you than to have a large camera at home.

Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V/B 10.2 MP Digital Camera- Black:

Easy to use
Great zoom
LCD is weak when in sunlight

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I use this camera when I go on trips and any type
of reunion that I may go to. So far everything is
what I expected it to be.

Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V/B 10.2 MP Digital Camera- Black:

I had great picture from my last trip to Europe. It was very easy to use and excellent quality. The video was great as well.

Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V/B 10.2 MP Digital Camera- Black:

Easy to carry around and a snap to use. Love the moving panaorama choice. HD video is wonderful. The large display on the back is fabulous, but would love the shutter lag time to be shorter and I would love to have had a view finder. All in all. Great camera

Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V/B 10.2 MP Digital Camera- Black:

Wow even my pictures look fab..Able to capture wildlife..Easy to use..Love it..It is so much better then my old digital camera

Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V/B 10.2 MP Digital Camera- Black:

Great video. Replaces my video camera when traveling.

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Having had a Canon EOS and Olympus 8080, this has been a great big surprise. I can do everything I could before with several additional things--like panoramic. And it is so much simpler. I am delighted with it.

Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V/B 10.2 MP Digital Camera- Black:

I would have liked a longer shutter exposure time to take pictures of the sky at night. I would also have liked a better zoom, however, overall, the camera is great. I love the panoramic feature and the HD video is great. This was one of the choices Kim Komando had on her video site and I would also recommend this to anyone.

Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V/B 10.2 MP Digital Camera- Black:

This camera does everything I want and more.
I was looking for a 10X zoom camera that was compact enough to fit in my pants pocket, that worked well in low light, that offered a number of manual functions and that had good all-around reviews. I am very happy to have purchased this camera, as it does all of those and much more.
I was not going to spend as much as $300 when I first started looking at cameras, but the features packed into this camera for slightly over $300 are amazing.
First, picture quality is very good and the zoom is fantastic in such a small package.
Bonus features like the burst (10 photos in less than 2 seconds) has proen extremely useful in capturing those kids and pets who don't always cooperate when you're looking to get their picture. So what if you have to sort through 10 shots to get one keeper. I love the fact that the burst feature can be toggled on and off with the button conveniently located on top of the camera.
Similarly, the video mode can be toggled on and off like that.
The built-in panorama is awesome. No more piecing together shots in another software package. It happens right there as you shoot.
The camera has a cool feature you can set it to, where it takes 3 pictures (almost simultaneously) in low light or night-time conditions, so you can pick the best shot of the 3. A real time saver.
I thought it had so many features I would not use 1/2 of them, but once you learn how to navigate to them, you will find yourself using them more often than not.

Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V/B 10.2 MP Digital Camera- Black:

I would recommend this camera to anyone who likes to take alot of photos, but doesn't want to carry a full size camera, I also own a SLR camera and I find the picture quality of the Cyber shot to be almost as good on everyday photos, and since it is not a large camera I get more use out of it as I tend to take it with me more often than I would my larger camera.

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Just came back from vacation in China. Used the camera in all types of situations and my pictures came out great. The zoom and the fact that the camera is compact was what I liked best. I would highly recommend for the person who just wants to point and shoot.

Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V/B 10.2 MP Digital Camera- Black:

excellent camera with HD video. Only poor quality in sun light.

Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V/B 10.2 MP Digital Camera- Black:

I bought this camera to replace an aging Sony DSC-V1. I had fairly high expectaions but in many outdoor settings this camera performs worse than my 6 year old 5M pixel camera. It often over exposes outdoor shots. The auto mode also is too slow to respond in many cases. The flash also is inferior to other cameras I've used - its too bright whiich generates unattractive shadows on subjects in the foreground.

It does have many bells and whistles and some of them are worthwhile. The high zoon is great though the zoom control is very difficult to operate smoothly.

Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V/B 10.2 MP Digital Camera- Black:

Good camera, compact for travel. the only thins is the burst bottom is too close to on/off bottom, my husband always hit it by accident.

Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V/B 10.2 MP Digital Camera- Black:

I love this camera, great when I cant carry around my other bigger camera, has a 10X Optical Zoom which is great for the size of the camera, Video quality is great to full HD. The camera is fast to turn on which is great for opportunity shots when you cant wait to long for the camera to start-up before the subject is out of frame, also fast in the fact that you can take several pictures in burst mode and here is where I found the only problem with the camera, when you take say 10pics in burst mode it takes a loooooong time to record them, I've tried class 6 and 10 SD cards with no noticeable diference, so I guess it has to do with the internal memory or the camera itself but this is a minor problem in the otherwise great camera.The iSweep panorama pics are easy to take and have a fair resolution and last but not least it takes great pics in low light situations. I would fully recomend it to anyone.

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Panorama features

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thanx

Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V/B 10.2 MP Digital Camera- Black:

Great camera. Small yet powerful. It's everything we hoped foe. Another great Sony product.

Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V/B 10.2 MP Digital Camera- Black:

I use this camera for everything from family photos, to concert pics from far away and every time the photos come out great! The video is awesome too. I haven't even begun to explore it's more advanced features but I'm sure I'll be thrilled when I do!

Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V/B 10.2 MP Digital Camera- Black:

Takes excellent photos, very little touch-up afterwards... excellent video, and I mean excellent...
get an extra battery,drains in video mode...

Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V/B 10.2 MP Digital Camera- Black:

Without a viewfinder it is nearly impossible to frame a shot when the LCD is sunlit. Panarama feature is great for landscapes. Quality seems great, but have only used it on one trip for a week. Battery and charger are very small and convenient to use.

Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V/B 10.2 MP Digital Camera- Black:

I took this after I lost my Panasonic Lumix older version, which wasn't very good in low-light...this is a perfect replacement!!

Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V/B 10.2 MP Digital Camera- Black:

I've had this camera for a few weeks now and so far, I love it! I took it to New York City this past week and it worked well. It takes excellent low-light pictures and I love the 10x optical zoom. For me, the battery life is better than I had expected but still not great.

My one gripe so far is that my lens cover doesn't close all the way. I don't know if anyone else has this problem, but I was considering sending it in under warranty to see what they can do about it.

Other than that, it's a great camera that I would recommend to anyone!

Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V/B 10.2 MP Digital Camera- Black:

Great little camera, good indoors where my other Sony camera is just too big and bulky to use. 100% satisfied customer.

Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V/B 10.2 MP Digital Camera- Black:

I really like this camera. It does many things that digital compact cameras simply cannot do (although many manufacturers are copying the features of the Sony HX5 in order to be competitive. However, I think that Sony and many camera review sites have really "over sold" it. I mean, yes, it take good low light pictures but it is not great--not near great quality that you would get from a much more expensive and bulky DSLR (I know the comparison is unfair due to how different these two types of cameras are and the price difference). The CMOS Exmor technology is good but DON'T BELIEVE THE HYPE TOO MUCH! The photo quality is marginally better than higher ISO photos due to the less noise produced by the Exmor sensor. However, to pull this off the image comes out I think "softer". I personally like sharper images but the images from the Sony is certainly acceptable.

Other features such as GPS is really a good selling point and that was the deciding factor for me. I know the Panasonic ZS7/TZ10 also has GPS but it is not as good in low light. Also I have seen a side-by-side comparison of the video of the Panasonic and I feel it looks better than the Sony. The Sony's video quality is good indoors and outdoors but not great. Don't expect HD pro video quality such as those from a good quality expensive video camera and you won't be disappointed.

I definitely suggest you buy extra batteries and higher capacity memory card (at least 16gb) especially if you using the GPS a lot and shooting a lot of video which eats of memory.

Abe's of Maine did give me a good price on the camera and other accessories I got such as an extra battery and a Sony memory 16 gb card.

Overall, I am happy with the camera although my initial expectations (now I know) were perhaps a little unreasonable due to the publicity and "hype" this camera received. If you need a compact camera to take low light pictures without flash and if you need GPS then buy the Sony HX5 you will be happy with the results just don't expect DSLR results.

Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V/B 10.2 MP Digital Camera- Black:

The camera worked much as I expected and hoped. I wanted a telephoto camera that was small and light. In particular I like to carry the camera in the back pocket of my bike jersey so I can whip it out without taking it out of a case and going thru a long set up. The intelligent setting makes it easy to use in situations where you don't want to fumble around with setting. The 10x optical zoom provided an additional capability I didn't have in previous cameras. The low level light shooting was good. Be sure to note exactly what comes with the camera you order. You need an external charger since you can't charge the battery in the camera. It also is helpful to have a second battery because it requires special lithium batteries and you don't want to wait for a charge. Also you need a camera card. An 8 gig card was fine for me. Overall I am satisfied, although I think it is pricey.

Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V/B 10.2 MP Digital Camera- Black:

Perfect addition to my camera arsenal. I thought the Nikon S8000 was the end all for Point and Shoots for me, but now that camera belongs to my daughter.
Still not as versatile as my DSLR but much easier to carry. Fits in my pocket and has HD video!
Bust mode is crazy fast! 10fps and I can delete what I don't want. Writing to card after recording video takes a bit but not a deal breaker.
Auto mode takes the guess work out.
Not too well in dimly lit areas but neither was my Nikon or other Sony.
Could've used a more powerful zoom, but I gave up a 14x zoom to keep this unit.
Easy to hold and shoot with one hand.
I'm a tech geek and this one surprisingly met all my expectations.
Not the cheapest unit out there but well worth it for me.
I did all the research and even own a competitor's model and I still like the HX-5 better.
Screen could've been brighter, writing to memory stick will not break any speed records and it flat out is horrible in low light situations.
I hope this review helps!

Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V/B 10.2 MP Digital Camera- Black:

This is a great camera! I got this to replace my old Sony DSC-H10 since it got lost. My old Sony was simply too bulky, though had great features such as 10x zoom. I'm no pro photographer, but I like simple cameras that have intuitive, easy to use features, and the HX5V is that product! It features 10x zoom and it 1/2 the size as my old Sony! I love the video recording as well because this camera records in HD and up to 29 minutes per video! I don't think I'll need to ever buy a camcorder. I've already used it outdoors and I absolutely love the panorama feature. The device has a fast start-up and short lag between photos. There's also a feature where it takes 2 photos back to back so you can always have a great picture of somebody in case they happened to have been blinking or 1/2 way through their smile; you can toggle that feature on/off.

The only complaints I have are that the body feels slightly cheap relative to the price but I can reason with that because the camera is also very light, so it's a good trade-off in ways. Don't get it twisted, the camera is not flimsy by any means. Also the images are sometimes "soft". It's not often, but the images aren't as sharp as I've seen with my old Sony, but it depends on the lighting situation and how fast you shoot the photo I suppose.

Overall, GREAT product for the price; highly recommended!

Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V/B 10.2 MP Digital Camera- Black:

This is a great camera! I took it with me on vacation and was extremely pleased at all of the features it has! Very easy to use, great zoom, the only not so great thing about it so far is the tutorial CD which is not really a tutorial...I was expecting something different from it, still trying to figure it out. But overall, very pleased with this product!

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Great pictures and good lens

Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V/B 10.2 MP Digital Camera- Black:

I'm very happy with this camera.
It works as advertised.The 1080i video
looks great on my HDTV.I take my camera in the woods when mountain biking and with the 10 pics per second burst mode, I never miss a shot :)
I love that you can watch the videos in slow motion right on the camera...The zoom is great and the panoramic pics are very cool too...
Not much to complain about from me..
It does do better in low light than my DSC-V1
but don't expect miracles.
The video in SD is very much improved over my DSC-V1 as well....

Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V/B 10.2 MP Digital Camera- Black:

Though it was somewhat more than I'd intended to spend for a point-and-shoot, I chose the DSC-HX5V for its 10X optical zoom, excellent wide angle, large, bright display, and CMOS detector -- also had used Sony's in the past and was accustomed to the interface. I have not regretted the extra dollars. The camera doesn't offer a lot of manual control, but the automatic settings produce exemplary pictures. The "Easy" and "Intelligent Automatic" settings allow even someone with little aptitude with a camera to take good shots. The low-light performance is superb, and even better when using the preset for that purpose. I thought the "Intelligent Sweep Panorama" was clever but not something I'd use -- but it works so well and so effortlessly and produces such interesting results that I now consider it one of the camera's outstanding features. I've only used the DSC-HX5V for about 6 weeks, and may still discover some negatives -- but so far I have nothing but good to say about the camera.

Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V/B 10.2 MP Digital Camera- Black:

Very good camera specially once you get to know its various settings and how and when to use them. Though the sound on videos could of been better.

Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V/B 10.2 MP Digital Camera- Black:

The zoom controls are a bit clumsy, meaning it zooms too fast, but it is workable. Other than that 5 STARS!

Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V/B 10.2 MP Digital Camera- Black:

Everything you need. Very small if you think of what it contains.

Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V/B 10.2 MP Digital Camera- Black:

We use this camera for everything from stills, to pictures of the kids during sports, to video of recitals. The crop feature was a little difficult to figure out, but the zoom is amazing. We turned off the GPS to conserve battery life.

Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V/B 10.2 MP Digital Camera- Black:

Impressed with video quality

Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V/B 10.2 MP Digital Camera- Black:

Overall camera is good for me. Indoor photos are quite not so good for me. Outdoor photos are awesome and its really of high quality (HD). Video is superb. I recommend for outdoor shoot.

Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V/B 10.2 MP Digital Camera- Black:

Great point and shoot camera for travel. It does a great job on landscapes and indoor shots without a flash.

Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V/B 10.2 MP Digital Camera- Black:

I've had this camera for 4 months and it has been great it is very versatile and I am very happy with purchasing this camera

Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V/B 10.2 MP Digital Camera- Black:

Takes great pics, esp. low light. And the panorama shots are fun as well. Battery life only issue, not even close to 200 shots with a Sony battery. I took a 2nd to Europe, but had to limp along saving battery life. Would've shot several hundred more but that would have taken 3 or 4 more batteries.

The scene selection works great. No comment on the movie aspect as I didn't try it.

Overall, highly recommended. (Just buy a lot of batteries.)

Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V/B 10.2 MP Digital Camera- Black:

Mode madness, too many modes. Documentation lacking detail. Images lack fine detail - too much noise filtering. Red saturation on Macro shots. Ridiculous computer interface cable (should use USB or Firewire)! Needs firmware update to fix noise filtering.

Great panorama. Good low light. Low lag. Uses SD or Memory stick.

Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V/B 10.2 MP Digital Camera- Black:

This camera is amazingly simple to use with user friendly instructions, which makes it a joy to use the camera (without requiring to open the manual). Being extremely compact, my camera and phone almost are the same size.

Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V/B 10.2 MP Digital Camera- Black:

So many options that it could take weeks to learn more about all the good things this camera can do. Import into iphoto and camera gps gives you a location map of your shoot.

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Traveling around Europe, shoot 100's of images each day ... very happy

Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V/B 10.2 MP Digital Camera- Black:

As a casual photographer, I can definitely recommend this camera. Once one dials into the intelligent mode, the camera does a decent job recognizing the appropriate scenes for optimal picture quality. My friends were literally blown away by the night shots and they had no difficulties themselves using the camera. I am also fond of the panorama and excellent video feature. All in all, a great casual camera that performs well under most circumstances.

Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V/B 10.2 MP Digital Camera- Black:

This is much better then my Nikon D-5000, to be able to carry and not a big Cam. A great Camera and it makes Great Pic.