Editorial Review

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Features

• Sleek, 2.1-megapixel MicroMV camcorder and digital still camera
• 10x optical zoom lens (digital zoom to 120x) with Super SteadyShot image stabilizer
• 2.5-inch rotating precision SwivelScreen hybrid touch panel LCD
• Memory Stick slot, wireless remote control, and Super NightShot forshooting in low lighting
• NP-FF70 InfoLithium Rechargeable Battery

Reviews (5)

microMV is not for everyone
on paper, the IP220 looks like a winner.but after a close look and i'm not as sold... Micromv:Not for the Serious Computer Video Editor
I bought the Sony DCR IP220 because of its 2.0 Megapixel capabilities and while I love the resolution that it displays on the TV, I am not impressed with the quality of footage after capturing to computer. Here are the pros and cons that I have found: DCR-IP220 - Good ergonomics, but unproven tape format
Pros: Small size. Good ergonomics. Screen on back. Still photos. Compact tapes & batteries.Read more

Features

• Pocketable, 8-ounce MicroMV camcorder and digital still camera--the size of a deck of cards
• 10x optical zoom lens (digital zoom to 120x) with Super SteadyShot image stabilizer
• 2-inch rotating precision SwivelScreen hybrid touch panel LCD
• Memory Stick Pro slot, wireless remote control, and Handycam Station
• NP-FF51 InfoLithium Rechargeable Battery

Reviews (5)

Portability rocks!
I've owned an unit for 4 months now, and it's everything I expected it to be, plus a little bit more. Some caveats
Video nuts may not like the artifacts that this unit produces.If you are outputing to VHS tapes, it won't matter, but if you are into capturing the highest fidelity possible for future generations, or for display on a large flatscreen TV, you should try this out in the store before buying.Just play the output hooked up to a large flatscreen.Now compare to another camcorder you are considering.I'll bet the DCRIP1 comes up short, but it is a judgement call if it is significant enough.The camera I use for family shots is a Triple CD Sony TRV950- and it produces near HDTV like quality, far outstripping the DCRIP1. Not compatible with iMovie
If you use iMovie your forced to use analog input.Why? Sony won't release the compression scheme to developers.Read more

Editorial Review

Featuring a compact, vertically aligned body to go along with its potent 10x optical zoom, the DCR-IP5 is the first of two camcorders featuring the unique new recording format MicroMV, which records using the same format used to encode DVDs: MPEG-2. Read more

Features

• MicroMV camcorder
• 10x optical, 120x digital, zoom with Super SteadyShot image stabilization
• 2.5 inch color LCD monitor and color EVF
• Records in MPEG2 video format--the same format used in DVDs
• Features composite and S-Video outputs

Reviews (18)

Great DV camcorder
I read the reviews and the software that comes with the camera isn't the best. i bought pinnacle 8 dowloaded the latest patches and it works great. I searched on google and found three programs that support micromv. I plugged the camcorder into my firewire card and transferred my vacation video to my pc. From their I edited my movie and made a DVD. it couldn't be any easier. Sony just released a new micromv camcorder. I don't know that noob was saying they discontinued micromv. Some people just don't have the brains for technology or computers. It funny how it's 90% user error that are most ofthe problems.
What a WASTE of Money!
Bought it last year!Nice and small, but even Pinnacle Studio 8 can't handle the compression.No voice, can't burn to DVD, blah, blah, blah.You name it I had a problem with it!And now, come to find out, Sony has stopped production AND will no longer pursue MicroMV.They are moving back to MiniDV!ARGH!Pinnacle won't support their product any longer with this compatibility issue and Sony abandons it. If you want to burn DVDs with your video, avoid this.
I have bought a lot of Sony products over the years so when I was in the market for a camcorder I foolishly just picked this up without researching it.After recording four tapes of my one year old I tried making a DVD and after 20-30 hours and using 3 programs, including Sony's Movieshaker (constant crashes) I have still been unsuccessful.I have just ordered a well reviewed Panasonic camera in DV.MicroMV is a terrible product with zero support from Sony.I won't be buying Sony again. ... Read more

Editorial Review

Sony's FireWire-equipped DCR-IP55 MicroMV Handycam camcorder features a 1-megapixel CCD sensor and offers 520 lines of horizontal video resolution and still image resolution of 1,152 x 864. It also offers a foldout handle for use in shooting video on an angle, above a crowd, or when following fast-paced sports. Read more

Features

• Sleek, 1-megapixel MicroMV camcorder and digital still camera
• 10x optical zoom lens (digital zoom to 120x) with Super SteadyShot image stabilizer
• 2.5-inch rotating precision SwivelScreen hybrid touch panel LCD
• Memory Stick slot, remote control, pop-up flash, and Super NightShot forshooting in low lighting
• NP-FF50 InfoLithium Rechargeable Battery

Reviews (10)

After Sales Service Very Poor
This camera seemed ideal for my needs and although I spend most of my time in Europe I opted for an NTSC format as I know that I am able to access this format in Europe whereas I cannot access PAL in the US, thus it being much more universal. 5 Stars if it worked on a mac
Please sign the petition at http://www.petitiononline.com/osxmicmv/ requesting Sony support this camera (and other MicroMV camcorders) on Mac OS X. Caution! Not compatible with Apple Computers
I was about to buy this little beauty when I found out Sony's MicroMV system (compressing in MPEG2) is not compatible with Apple's iMovie and other editing software. The editing software that comes with the camcorder (Movie Shaker) is PC only. So if you are a Mac user, save yourself a lot of hassle and prefer a (Sony?) MiniDV camcorder. Read more

Editorial Review

Featuring a compact, vertically aligned body to go along with its potent 10x optical zoom, the DCR-IP7BT is the first of two camcorders featuring the unique new recording format MicroMV, which records using the same format used to encode DVDs: MPEG-2. Read more

Features

• MicroMV camcorder
• 10x optical, 120x digital, zoom with Super SteadyShot image stabilization
• 2.5 inch color LCD monitor and color EVF
• Records in MPEG2 video format--the same format used in DVDs
• Bluetooth adapter lets you wirelessly email pictures and MPEG movies

Reviews (19)

The worst...
Lousy camera. Small and portable but lousy picture, hard to find micro tapes, and it broke in three different ways within a short period of time.
Great idea - horrible implementation
Pros: Incredible small size; can literally be carried in your pocket; Nightmare
Doesn't work with my MAC. Nightmare trying to download on PC. Sometimes works w/ an i.Link port on a Sony computer. Now it doesnt' even do that. Sometimes worked on a 3rd party FireWire card for my PC, but I had to pull card out and re-install everytime to try to get it to capture. Now that doesn't even work. MPEG2 bites, must convert w/ DOS program. MovieShaker is the worst. I hate this camera w/ a passion. I'm going to throw mine ($$$$!) away or sell it on [other online site]. Anybody want mine? I'm going to get one that plugs directly into my iMac. ... Read more

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