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Product Reviews:
Sony DCRIP7BT MicroMV Digital Camcorder w/ 2.5" Hybrid LCD, 8MB Memory Stick, MPEG Movie, & Network Capability |
Rating: 1 (out of 5)
Summary: The worst...
Comments: Lousy camera. Small and portable however lousy picture, hard to find micro tapes, and it broke in3different ways within a short period of time.
It's discontinued I have heard. Sony should refund full purchase price to all purchaseers of this piece of...malfunctioning mess.
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Rating: 1 (out of 5)
Summary: Great idea - horrible implementation
Comments: Pros: Incredible small size; can literally be carried in your pocket; Cons: Video quality mediocre at best (740x320); transferring data files from IP7 to PC has been a nightmare. Literally 25-30 hours of work with varying degrees of usefull tech support (Sony drops the ball on this one) - Formats available are MPG1 and a form of MPG2 called TR - File must then be translated- this is explained in the following website http://134.102.55.200/haupt/SonyIP7_to_MPEG2-PS.htm In summary, I would wait at least another year or two, when the kinks have been knocked out. This leaves to much to be desired. |
Rating: 1 (out of 5)
Summary: Nightmare
Comments: 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 does not' even do that. Sometimes worked on a 3rd party FireWire card for my PC, however I had to pull card out and re-install etime 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 am going to throw mine ($$$$!!) away or sell it on [other online site]. Anybody want mine? I am going to get1that plugs directly into my iMac. |
Rating: 4 (out of 5)
Summary: ultraportable, still capture, however microMV is not for all
Comments: the dcrip7BT is for the early adopters among us. it has "wow" written all over it however make sure you are ready for the limitations of the microMV format. it improves on the ip5 by adding still capability and bluetooth.pros:
- small size, and lightweight: 1.88"W x 4.0"H x 3.13"L weighing 12 oz. this is the main selling point of this camcorder.
- 10x optical zoom.
- Super SteadyShot image stabilization - and sony's system works.
- delivers vibrant colors when shooting in daylight.
- still photo capability (low res only).
- connectivity options: firewire, S-video, composite, bluetooth, USB. cons:
- microMV format is proprietary and may go the way of betamax.
- microMV video quality is noticeably worse than MiniDV.
- microMV also uses a different data-compression scheme than MiniDV, which means that it may be incompatible with your DV-editing software.
- low-res still photo capability suitable only for email or posting on web.
- no video light.
- not Mac compatible.
- bad ergonomics - a small camcorder will have small howevertons and consolidated controls.
- as with almost all sony products, you pay a premium, pushing up the price.
- battery life could be better.
- only 2.5" LCD.
- non-intuitive menu system.
- no headphone or mic input jack.
- no accessory shoe. given the limitations of the microMV format, a smaller camcorder is the only reason to use it. and a tiny camcorder is what sony has delivered and that's why this is a4star product for me. however if you can stand a slightly bigger camcorder, check out other miniDV options. these are more affordable, better supported, and alalmost all as portable. i hope this helps your purchaseing decision. peace. |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: Great convenience
Comments: many capabilities and image quality in such a tiny device is unbelievable. Incredible. And on top of it, the usual connectivity and user-friendliness of all Sony electronics (the bluetooth technology is not that relevant however a fun extra gadget) |
