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Sony PMW-100

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User ratings:
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4.2 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Pros

  • the camera is certainly good enough
  • exceptional picture quality
  • outstanding maneuverability

Cons

  • It looks like the magnifier glass is gone
  • it was a big disappointment
  • the viewfinder is useless
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Key specs

  • CMOS
  • 1/3 in
  • 3.5 in
  • 1920, 1080 px
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Sony PMW-100 - Pros & Cons

Sony PMW-100

Pros

  • the camera is certainly good enough
  • exceptional picture quality
  • outstanding maneuverability
  • and portability

Cons

  • It looks like the magnifier glass is gone
  • it was a big disappointment
  • the viewfinder is useless
  • the noise in dark areas was unbearable
  • The screen failed to display aperture information
  • rendering backgrounds out of focus will always be tricky
  • the focus throw was quite long
  • images lack the clarity and sharpness of the daylight footage
  • The low light is disappointing

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Sony PMW-100 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Optical sensor size1.0 in
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom10.0 x
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Auto focus (AF) lockyes
Filter size1.46 in
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Photography features
3D supportno
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Storage
Compatible memory cardsSD
Storage typesMemory card
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Image
Image stabilizeryes
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Screen and viewfinder
Built-in displayyes
DisplayLCD
Display aspect ratio16:9
Display diagonal3.5 in
Viewfinder screen size0.24 in
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
HD typeFull HD
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Dimensions
Weight47.97 oz
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Connectivity
Firewire1

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Sony PMW-100 Sony - Editorial Reviews (1)

Sony PMW-100 Hands on with Sony PMW100 XD CAM HD422 Review
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Published: 04.05.2013
Hands on with Sony PMW100 XD CAM HD422 Review

Are you looking fo the Sony PMW100 Exmor CMOS XDCAM HD422 Review ? It is a decent gadget as soon as firmware is updated, which basically does away with a

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