Sony - Handycam HDRCX580V 32GB HD Flash Memory Camcorder - Black HDRCX580V

Sony - Handycam HDRCX580V 32GB HD Flash Memory Camcorder - Black HDRCX580V
alaScore 89

20 reviews

May, 2013

  • No negative mentions yet

alaTest has collected and analyzed 20 reviews from magazines and websites. Views about the memory and portability are on the whole positive. The battery and image quality also get good reviews, whereas there are some mixed reviews about the value for money.

usability, image quality, battery, portability, memory

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the HDR-CX580V 32 GB Flash Drive HD Camcorder (12x Opt, 160x Dig, 3" LCD) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Great Camera, Check out the sample video below

 

I find this to be a great camera, I don't care for the location of the SD card. I have to take it off the tripod, and take off the tripod mounting hardware when I want to take out the card. I bought the wired remote, works great for self videos. I also...

high quality video and sound

SD Card Location

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Easy to get started and use right out of the box

 

Anyone can use this camera right out of the box with very orientation and get good quality HD video. This camera has a ton of features as well so that with a little study, one could become a rather accomplished video producer.

Good interface

Low light still pictures a bit washed out

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OK Camera for the Price

 

I bought this camera thinking i could get a good movie and still image recorder in one. I am going from a 5MP camera to this. I was wrong.The unit takes lowsy still pictures no matter what quality i put it on. The flash is too much, the auto makes it...

Fits well in your hand and taking pictures is ok

The still shots are not at all what is advertised

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Ultra lightweight & easy to use

 

Love this camera. It's super easy to use, lightweight, and some cool extras. No complaints. I'm no professional, just got it to record life events in general of our family.

Everything

GPS takes awhile to acquire

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Good @ capturing busy kids

 

We bought this camcorder to capture the precious memories of our children. Our children are very active and this camcorder has great stabilization features & automatic lighting adjustments. The Highlight feature makes it easy to catch a glimpse of a...

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Great little camera when on sale

 

Toward the high end of Sony consumer level video cameras. Normally lists for $799, but seems to go on sale every so often for $649. Very good picture quality for that price range. Sony apparently added a feature tag on the camera indicating that it...

High quality picture, lots of internal memory

Almost too small to be easily held be people with larger hands

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CONFUSING!!!!

 

I've had the camera for 3 days and have taken several videos. I bought this primarily so I could share videos of my baby with my family. I can record videos and play them back. However, for the life of me, I cannot figure out how to upload them! I...

It takes Videos

THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE TERRIBLE

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Great camera in low light

 

This camera is the best, under $1000, low light, action, crystal clear video camera ever! I have not been disappointed from Day 1! Try it you will love it!

Love the ease of use and quality videos

Haven't found a negative

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Under well-lit conditions, camera performs well

 

Purchased camera for videotaping daughter's wedding. Took unit out for several trial shoots to learn camera and features. Under well-lit conditions, camera performed well shooting at 60i Full Quality. Audio recording quality was very good, took a video...

5.1 Surround sound is very good, GPS functions well

Low light performance and 60P recording pixelation

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Great camera for novices

 

I purchased this camera to replace an older model (over 10 years old). I love the images, both video and still. It's great and so lightweight!

Great images

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