Waterproof, shockproof, dustproof & freezeproof; those are the makings of the Sony HDR-GWP88 Handycam that was launched days ago for the local market. Editor's Note and Disclosure: Sony Philippine sent us this unit a couple of days before launch and to use it. Brought this new handycam Sony lent to me last week during our trip to Miniloc Island at El Nido. It's the Sony HDR-CX550 that not only takes 1080 full HD videos but can also capture still images up to 12 megapixels. Sony HDR-CX550 1/2.88 type "Exmor R" CMOS Sensor Sony Lens G 10x Optical Zoom 　 120x Digital Zoom 12M pixels (4000x3000 pixels @ 4:3) still image 26.3mm wide angle Flash (built-in) 64GB internal Flash memory Here's a sample clip I recorded using the handycam putting into test the 10x optical zoom capabilities. The Sony CX550 retails for about Php81,990 in stores (that Flash storage sure does make this model a bit pricey than the previous ones I've tried). I've tried a couple of Sony handycams before (starting with the XR100 and then the XR200) and they just get better and beefier each time around. The latest one I've been using for the last couple of weeks is the Sony HDR-XR350 which introduced a couple of improvements from its predecessor. Read more in our articles including "Sony HDR-GWP88 unboxed in the flesh, first impressions" and "Sony HDR-CX550 Handycam Road Test".
Waterproof, shockproof, dustproof & freezeproof; those are the makings of the Sony HDR-GWP88 Handycam that was launched days ago for the local market. Editor's Note and Disclosure: Sony Philippine sent us this unit a couple of days before launch and to use it.
Brought this new handycam Sony lent to me last week during our trip to Miniloc Island at El Nido. It's the Sony HDR-CX550 that not only takes 1080 full HD videos but can also capture still images up to 12 megapixels. Sony HDR-CX550 1/2.88 type "Exmor R" CMOS Sensor Sony Lens G 10x Optical Zoom 　 120x Digital Zoom 12M pixels (4000x3000 pixels @ 4:3) still image 26.3mm wide angle Flash (built-in) 64GB internal Flash memory Here's a sample clip I recorded using the handycam putting into test the 10x optical zoom capabilities.
Our coverage of sony handycam includes: "Sony HDR-GWP88 unboxed in the flesh, first impressions"; "Sony HDR-CX550 Handycam Road Test"; "Sony HDR-XR350 Road Test". Each article provides unique insights and information.