Sony Handycam HDR-XR520VE
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 As it is with most gadgets, not every user is going to be wowed by the Sony HDR-XR520VE (£1,199). You can't fault its video performance, though. It's quite good. Noise levels were low, and sharpness and motion are both in line with top camcorders. The colour accuracy in bright light might not be the best we ever measured, but it isn't the worst either. Sadly the XR520 doesn't perform quite as good in low light as in bright conditions. And without an alternate frame rate (where's the 25p?), Sony doesn't provide the chance to improve the average low light performance.The manual controls aren't exactly on par with a pro camcorder, but the XR520is not without its appeal in this area. There are lots of 'Sony-style controls' that are dumbed down but effective nonetheless. Additionally, the touch screen, GPS, and 240GB of hard drive have strong appeal. Whether the Sony HDR-XR520 is the right camcorder for you depends on the importance of manual controls and low light performance. Those needing the best in low light should check out the Panasonic HDC-HS300 and the Sanyo VPC-HD2000. In bright light, and if you prefer the viewfinder and the manual dial, the Sony HDR-XR520 will more than satisfy. |
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