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Sony DSR-PD150

Sony DSR-PD150
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alaScore 78

26 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 26 reviews of Sony DSR-PD150. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Opinions about the design and usability are on the whole positive. The durability and zoom also get good feedback, whereas some have doubts about the price and reliability.

image quality, zoom, durability, usability, design

portability, reliability, price

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony DSR-PD150 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 78/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony DSR-PD150

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 9 user reviews of Sony DSR-PD150 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. People really like the image quality. The design is also mentioned favorably.

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78% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Bruce Coykendall (videomaker.com)

Camcorder Review: Sony DSR-PD150 DVCAM

 

As camcorder prices continue to drop, professional format cameras have come into the grasp of consumers. The Sony DSR-PD150 is one of them. Styled after the legendary Sony VX-1000, its thoughtful additions make it a reasonable choice for the video...

XLR audio inputs ; Great picture ; Rugged construction

XLR module awkward placement ; Auto iris button placement ; Fixed lens

We shot footage with this camcorder in a variety of situations. We shot a studio model with controlled lighting, in bright midday light on a golf course, at 10,000 feet in a national park, in deep woods with fall colors and snowmobiles in action....

May, 2002
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Great camera but not perfect

 

camera recording quality. Lot of options.

reliability, sound hiss on some cameras, and weight distribution

Oct, 2006
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Great camera but not perfect

 

I was one of the first to buy this camera, and it was revolutionary when it came out. Today there are way better cameras on the market. I have a bad history with Sony. I have bought many of their products and have always suffered dearly whenever I had ...

camera recording quality. Lot of options.

reliability, sound hiss on some cameras, and weight distribution

Oct, 2006
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Sony Handycam® DSR-PD150 DV Camcorder

 

camera recording quality. Lot of options.

reliability, sound hiss on some cameras, and weight distribution

Oct, 2006
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Audio/Video has fooled the pros!

 

AUDIO! Picture quality is incredible, just keep the lens clean.

They don't make this camera anymore.

Mar, 2006
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

great camera

 

When used in memory card mode to take stills it produces great clear quality.

Sound can be a bit of a problem, not as good as expected

Apr, 2004
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

A Proven Camera - by the BBC and several feature films

 

Great low-light sensitivity, reliable workhorse, both DVCAM and dv format, seamless compatibility

Non-interchangeable lens requires adapter for wide-angle, very early first models had hiss problems.

Nov, 2003
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Best camera in its price range!

 

Image quality, progressive scan, DVCAM,

Heavy, poor standard mike, backlight problems(Auto).

Apr, 2003
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Best camera in its price range!

 

This is a very good camera without doubt. The image quality is very good in almost every kind of light. In dark rooms(6-18 db) you get a nice warm picture, and in daylight faces are almost always correct. In contrary to VX1000 were you got yellows...

Image quality, progressive scan, DVCAM,

Heavy, poor standard mike, backlight problems(Auto).

Apr, 2003
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Consumer review (pcphotoreview.com)

Review: Sony DSR-PD150

 
Mar, 2003
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