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Sony DEV-5

Sony DEV-5
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alaScore 85

19 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 19 reviews of Sony DEV-5. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. People are impressed by the design. The usability also gets good feedback, whereas there are some negative comments about the portability and viewfinder.

usability, design

zoom, price, image quality, viewfinder, portability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony DEV-5 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Tim Moynihan (techadvisor.co.uk)

Sony DEV-5 review

 

The Sony DEV-5 are digital binoculars that record 1080p video, 3D footage, and 7-megapixel stills.

Alas, these futuristic binos aren't cheap. Due to launch in November, the Sony DEV-5 will be priced at $2,000 (£1,250), while the DEV-3 will go for $1,400 (£850).

Aug, 2011
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Expert review by : Ng Chong Seng (hardwarezone.com)

Hands-on: Sony DEV-5 Digital Recording Binoculars

 

Going bird-watching this Saturday, and to a football match the following evening? A pair of binoculars is surely an indispensable tool for such occasions. What if you could record what you're seeing? Sony has the answer in the form of the DEV-5.

Oct, 2011
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Expert review by : Barrie Smith (digital-photography-school.com)

Sony DEV-5 Digital Recording Binoculars Review

 

My experience with binoculars has mainly revolved around visits to motor sports, surf carnivals and performances like musicals or opera.

So I can, without fear of contradiction, say that we can safely discount use of the DEV-5 in theatres and the like: for one thing you’d quickly get tired of sitting it on your lap or wrapping it around your neck — it weighs over a kilo and is nearly...

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony DEV-5 Digital Recording Binoculars

 

easy to use

heavy

Oct, 2012
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony DEV-5 Digital Recording Binoculars

 

Convenience of having binoculars, camcorder and digital camera in one unit.

Expensive. Image quality especially still photos using digital zoom. Lack of zoom when reviewing images. Lack of accessories like strap for case, HDMI cable and memory card.

Jun, 2012
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony DEV-5 Digital Recording Binoculars

 

Fantastic to use, my preferred camera, very easy to track wildlife and comfortable on the eyes, video quality is excellent (try and avoid max digital zoom), zoom very powerful (in binocular use), 3D movies are excellent but time is needed to master...

When in photo mode digital zoom at max is absolutely useless, it looks like someone has painted the picture, I had difficulty getting the 3D to work, manual was a bit confusing, you can have a 3D viewfinder but that does not mean the camera will record...

May, 2012
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony DEV-5 Digital Recording Binoculars

 

Convenience of having binoculars, camcorder and digital camera in one unit

Expensive. Image quality especially still photos using digital zoom. Lack of zoom when reviewing images. Lack of accessories like strap for case, HDMI cable and memory card

Apr, 2012
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony DEV-5 Digital Recording Binoculars

 

Fantastic to use, my preferred camera, very easy to track wildlife and comfortable on the eyes, video quality is excellent (try and avoid max digital zoom), zoom very powerful (in binocular use), 3D movies are excellent but time is needed to master...

When in photo mode digital zoom at max is absolutely useless, it looks like someone has painted the picture, I had difficulty getting the 3D to work, manual was a bit confusing, you can have a 3D viewfinder but that does not mean the camera will record...

Mar, 2012
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony DEV-5 Digital Recording Binoculars

 

Ability to take good quality video/photos

Mean to not include an HDMI cable at this price Need to go into menus to switch from 2D to 3D is a backward step from TD10.

Feb, 2012
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony DEV-5 Digital Recording Binoculars

 

Ability to take good quality video/photos

Mean to not include an HDMI cable at this price ; Need to go into menus to switch from 2D to 3D is a backward step from TD10

Jan, 2012
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