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Sony Handycam DCR-IP55 Micro MV Camcorder

User Rating:

(12 reviews)

Price Range: $499 to $699

Bizrate User Review.

Great camcorder-poor software and software support

by dick , Nov. 14, 2003

Comments:
Camera works great. The editing software won't work with quick time 6, for mpeg files. You have to have quick time 6 for windows XP! I have to uninstall 6 and re-install 5 everytime I want to save an MPEG. If you plan on editing on your computer plan o

QuickTake:

Pros: Small and easy to carry and use. No reason not to have it w

Cons: editing software won't work right with quick time 6.

Recommended: Yes

Has Owned Product: 1 month

Bizrate User Review.

Cool Camcorder

by Aloha Chris , Mar. 9, 2003

Comments:
I bought the DCR-IP55 on Amazon.com. The camcorder was delivered the day my son happened to be born 3 weeks early. This is my first camcorder and while my wife was in labor I literally had to pull it out of the box, plug it in and start recording (while

QuickTake:

Pros: Two Words: Plug & Play. Two more words: Sony Quality.

Cons: I'm still finding lots of tiny buttons.

Recommended: Yes

Has Owned Product: 10 days

Bizrate User Review.

IP55 Ready for the Road

by car , Feb. 3, 2003

Comments:
This is truly a great camera. I traveled with my family in Russia and Europe, and really enjoyed this camera. I found I predominantly used the memory stick to record stills and <=45 seconds of video (Get at least 128M stick). I consistently downloaded

QuickTake:

Pros: Small Compact, if you only have 1 camera this is it.

Cons: Needs bright light filtering, not good for wide angle shots.

Recommended: Yes

Has Owned Product: 3 months

Bizrate User Review.

DCR IP55

by Online Shopper , Jan. 13, 2003

Comments:
Great size, correct ergonomic positioning of main controls, digital imagery is great! Retro, 8mm Kodak film design with handle. Everything fits and works in a world class manner.

QuickTake:

Pros: All you need for digital pictures: still and video.

Cons: Price, check the internet for lowest prices.

Recommended: Yes

Has Owned Product: 12 days

Bizrate User Review.

Cool Camcorder

by Online Shopper , Jan. 2, 2003

Comments:
Nice one with lot of minor features in it. You can practically create your own personal movie which would look like real production movie using this camera.

QuickTake:

Pros: nice one

Cons: none

Recommended: Yes

Has Owned Product: 2 months

Bizrate User Review.

sony camera revu

by Online Shopper , Dec. 23, 2002

Comments:
fun easy to use..reasonably priced small compact tape is easy to change.. battery charges very fast...

QuickTake:

Pros: easy to use...lite weight...handles easy...small compact...

Cons: none so far

Recommended: Yes

Has Owned Product: 1 month

Bizrate User Review.

sony are good product's I had mine for 6 year's

by Online Shopper , Dec. 18, 2002

Comments:
buy a sony they last for ever I had mine for 6 year's and still work's like the day i bought it you'll never go wrong.

QuickTake:

Pros: I don't own this product but I have the same brand it work's

Cons: none

Recommended: Yes

Has Owned Product: 6 years

cnet.com Professional Review.

Sony DCR-IP55 (Bluetooth)

by Eamon Hickey

Comments:

Review Verdict: This Sony is a tiny, very cool camcorder for the well-heeled video hobbyist who doesn't mind some compatibility limitations.

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QuickTake:

Pros: Stylish and amazingly compact; innovative design; built-in flash and low-power video light; flexible low-light shooting.

Cons: Limited choice in editing apps for MicroMV video format; lens has fairly narrow angle of view; no accessory shoe or external microphone jack.

pcauthority.com.au Professional Review.

SONY DCR-IP55E

by Staff Writers

Comments:
The problem with making a camera too small is that they can become difficult to handle; the DCR-IP55e overcomes this by swinging the battery holder down to form a pistol grip.

Review Verdict: issue of PC Authority

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alaTest.com Professional Review.

Review summary of Sony Handycam DCR-IP55 Micro MV Camcorder

by alaTest

Comments:
alaTest has collected and analyzed 97 reviews of Sony Handycam DCR-IP55 Micro MV Camcorder from international magazines and websites.

Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 75/100 and users 76/100. Comparing these reviews to 90336 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 78/100 = Good.

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