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| Sony HDR-PJ10 High Definition Handycam Camcorder with Built-in Projector (Black) |
This is a good choice for you. Sony HDR-PJ10 High Definition Handycam Camcorder with Built-in Projector have features that projector capable of projecting images up to size 60 inches in a distance of three meters. Anything that has a flat surface can be used as media for projecting an image, such as walls.
This product also features stereo speakers with clear phase and S-Master digital amplifier is capable of producing a clear sound and pleasant. This camcorder can record images with high definition quality with a resolution reaching 1920x1080 Full HD which can record your momment film-like videos. Capable of 1080/60p recording and playback via HDMI and compatible HDTV1 providing stunning clarity and incredibly detailed playback of your memories. In addition, there is also a wind noise reduction feature, which serves to reduce noise from the wind on video.
Cool camera, solid hardware. Nice quality output. Easy to use.
Some amazing options.
Wish capture was not so hard on my wrist. But, this is a common issue.
Looking forward to hours/years of usage and Sony makes a great product so this is easy to imagine.
OUT OF THE BOX:
First of all unlike other electronics that I have purchased, this camera did not have a "Get Started" that jumped out at me. I had to find it on page 14 of the manual. That's okay, kinda.
I found it funny that their first step, was Turn off the camera by closing the LCD. Either they intuitively know people are just going to dive in, or they wrote the instructions for later usage.
Out of the box, the battery had enough charge to use, but predictably their first step was to install the battery and charge it by installing it in the camera. Took me a minute to figure out how to put the battery in, as it had a slider, so I tried to slide it. Apparently you drop in and then slide. But other than that, this step went seamless. You get a USB cable that can go into your computer, or the transformer that goes into the wall. One comment on the charging method: If you had a second battery, you would have to charge it right in the camera which means you have to plan ahead to have two batteries to use.
You also get component connectors to hook into your TV, so you have this ability right away. But you also have a mini HDMI connection in the camera(no cables) so this can be an option,if you can use it . You need an adapter to use the HDMI connection with a standard size HDMI cable, so we have not tried the HDMI hook up yet.
HARDWARE:
Inside the LCD area, there is a separate Power button, Review button and Projector button. So once you open the LCD to turn it on you can see Live view (if you do nothing), look at Menus (control on the LCD), look at your pictures/videos (control on the camera or on the LCD) or Project (button on the camera). Under a flap inside the LCD there is the input and output stuff (head phones, microphones, HDMI and USB hook ups). On the opposite side you have your DC-in and your component hook ups inside a cute little door. Yeah, I know the guys are groaning, but this was well done. Seems weird that HDMI and component video connections are on opposite sides. Must be space related. The projector has a focus control on the top of the LCD. This works great.
On your handle you have a USB cable that is nested in that. That was really neat. Nice you don't have to haul out a cable to use to do this.
The one physical complaint I have on this camera, was that the handle and shape of the camera forces you to hold your hand straight up and down to capture. This is fatiguing. Since the barrel of the camera has to be held perpendicular to what you are capturing, not much you can do. But, it is uncomfortable. As this is my first video camera, this is the first time, I have noted this. Might be a common issue.
TAKING VIDEOS:
One thing I have always noticed is that video cameras seem to need less light than regular cameras. I have been in sporting events where I could not get a shot with a regular camera and next to me people were taking videos with no issue. Sony apparently is also known for this. I walked around my house in dusk deliberately seeing how this camera would perform and it was great. It had only a few issues with focusing on scene changing (very minor) and the picture quality was decent. If you can see it, apparently so can the camera. This camera has several modes. Besides the standard video you have golf shot mode, which can take a series of shots to evaluate a golf swing or any other fast moving action. When you figure the camera can take about 60 frames in one second you get action easily in 1/60 of a second intervals. We can't see that fast but this camera can. I've only dabbled with that, as I don't golf or something that would be a natural for that.
There is also a Smooth Slow record mode and this is a means of taking a shot of an event like making a goal, or something that can be anticipated. My son used it to take a shot of our cat jumping up on the bed and we captured her motion. It plays back in slo-mo, so that was cool. For us this is a novelty. But, it is one we plan to play with. I could have used it when my kids were younger and in sports. Now I get to use it on my grandkids.
TAKING STILL SHOTS:
This camera only has a 3.3 MP still camera capability. Comparing this to my cell phone which has an 8 MP sensor, this comes off as disappointing numbers wise. But, that is not what this camera's purpose is, now is it. At least you can capture stills if you need to. However, I don't know why you would ever put it in Still mode for this camera, since you have an external still button. Seems like you could add another fun video one. You need to also remember you can pull stills from your videos. Years ago, this was a waste of time, but that is no longer the case. Mind you, you might not be able to make poster size prints of them, but you could still print them smaller if you wanted to or use them in a photo book.
PROJECTOR
Except for really dark videos, this does a great job. I have used the projector on some white walls. It was cool. I have displayed as little as 1-2 feet diagonally to 6 feet diagonally and it impressed everyone that saw it. Really cool for sharing. The adjustment to the focus on the top of the LCD makes this easily possible.
VIEWING
You can look at your pictures on the LCD, a TV, or in Projector mode. The LCD touch screen allows navigation in the menu as well as the zoom button and still button. Zoom hops between controls, the still button allows selection. The ability to share makes viewing nearly seamless. The only complaint noted earlier, was the lack of mini to regular HDMI adapter connector in the box.
You can also automatically create a highlight version of all your videos/stills and display this in a playback sort of mode. This can be saved too as a scenario, so you don't have to recreate it. Music is selectable and apparently you can add your own music. If you are really into this, I'm sure you can go wild.
BUNDLED SOFTWARE:
Picture Motion Browser (PMB) is the provided software. This installed seamlessly. It also added a Sony commercial to my laptop. I thought it was suspicious when I had elephants show up in my home videos.
The Software allows you to capture stills from video and trim videos. There are also some still editing capabilities. You can share quite a few ways: DVD, online, email. But, overall it is pretty limited. If you wanted to create multiple clips from a single video, you would have to start from an original each time and save a new one. Pretty cumbersome, but at least possible.
Apparently the files can also be used by other Video software. My boyfriend altered some with Nero 9. That's a good thing because sometimes videos can be proprietary disallowing use with other manufacturers software. Not sure, why. Like I said I'm new at this.
Main features of Sony HDR-PJ10 :
- 1920x1080 Full HD 60p Recording w/3MP still image
- 16GB embedded Flash Memory for up to 6 hours of recording
- Project your videos on the go anywhere, anytime
- Wide Angle G lens to capture everything you want
- 42x Extended Zoom to get even closer to the action
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