I wish you could do a demo of the audio playback when you playback the video.Some digital cameras and camcorders have a volume level where it sounds like someone is whispering.I really want to try this digital camcorder again to see if the audio is good.I know it is 5.1 which means it is not going to playback at low volume level.
Thanks for the review. That set up with the Rode mic is exactly what I'm going for with this camera. I'm so glad you showed it needs a universal adapter to mount the mic and how to set up the 1080 record feature. I appreciate videos like this. Great job!
Oh wow! Thank you so much. I bought a similar model HDR-CX405 Sony. I was able to use the tip you gave to be able to record in 1080. I originally bought it for traveling and family but right now I am using it to record our Sunday church services. This model does not have the jacks for mic and headphones and no hot shoe. I want to use an external mic like the one shown here, but this model only has the multi and usb plug in. Please let me know if you know one that will work with these. Thank you and God bless you!!!
thank you, this is very heloful for my doubts on getting new cony handycam, the hotshoe thing caught me right before i found it out the hard way on my own hahaha, thank you so much
Great video! I think including the adapter and a link to help people with mic will be very helpful. I noticed in your screen shots for resolution it was showing 29/fps Does it record 1080p at 60 fps or just 30?
Thank you very much for the in formidable video I have just purchased one of these cameras it has not arrived yet but I will definitely follow your advice and do the proper setup for my high definition video recording.
Thank you this video it is very informative. Just like you I prefer to do research ahead of time... once I decided on this camera then it was a matter of searching for the best deal. I purchased this camera used but haven’t received it yet. There is a complete bundle of accessories which I need to learn how to use. Thanks for your tips!
I found this to be very helpful, I did set my new camera up as you suggested, but for some reason, I cannot find the button or setting to record in Dolby 5.1, after more experimentation, I found that I cannot record Dolby 5.1 when the setting is at 1080. Although I can at 740. I noticed on both of your examples you are recording in only stereo?
Things not explained in this video. 1) Camcorder has internal memory and SD slot 2) This product uses BOSS (Balanced Optical Stabilization System) which is in eyes of almost all reviewers considered to be the best in consumer products. 3) MIS is Multi Interface Shoe which means it has contacts which allow for communication between camcorder and dedicated accessories like sound recorders and lights 4) XAVCS is a consumer version of codec used in proffesional camcorders. It enables to record in higher bitrate therefore giving a little bit higher quality and a bit more abilities in post production.
I purchased the same mic and had the same problem. Thanks for showing me the universal cold shoe as well as changing the settings to record 1080P. Thank you!
Thanks for your support.... We are using Sony hdr sr1 model with Ahuja external powered microphone, our Sony camcorder has external and inbuild mic options ,so we are using external mic to record our lectures, it's wireless... But it brings air noice..kindly help me to record videos with clear sound quality.
I have my volume turned up all the way and I can barely hear you. You might running your audio through a compressor or limiter to improve your audio. Most of the more pro level editing softwares have them. Otherwise a very helpful video.
This was super helpful, thank you! Trying to decide on options for dissertation data collection and this video provided exactly the information I needed.
Your volume is WAY too low. It's about 1/20th the volume of everything else on youtube. If I plugged in my headphones and cranked the volume to max it might be possible to make out what you're saying, but only because I have really loud headphones.
Thanks! Please talk about all the default settings and how someone can get the highest quality from pictures and video. Mine was set to 2.1 mb for photos and 30 p for video. Thanks!
Thanks very much - this has really helped me. I am replacing my faithful old and much loved Sony camcorder and need one I can use with my Rode microphone and your review has shown me it will work. You must have done something to improve the audio on this since all the negative comments because I heard it perfectly well. Thanks again!
lol 32 giga bits of memory. The audio is horrible. I was considering this camcorder, but after listening to the horrible audio in your video, I think its a piece of junk. I will buy something else.
Thanks for the video. I have it set to XAVC S HD and 60p but when I download the videos to my iMac (2009) using iMovie the videos don't look HD at all. They look grainy and very much like SD. Do you know why this might be?
this: CEARI SONY Camcorder Multi-Interface Shoe to Universal Standard Hot Shoe Mount Adapter, MSA-MIS Cold Shoe Mount: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01... I got this adapter on recommendation of this video, and it doesn't work with the Sony Cx675. I tried it, then saw that it was not listed on the package as a compatible sony camcorder.
i have a problem, I bought everything but didnt get that small thing where you connect the mic and camera, what its called please cause my rode mic doesnt fit in the camera without it? appreciate your reply
FLW Videos after some research I've found you can add a lens to this camera with a ring adapter. If you look closely there are threads around the shutter on this camera for the adapter ring. The threads are very tight and you must be careful when threading.