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Sony XDCAM EX PMW-EX1

Sony XDCAM EX PMW-EX1
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alaScore 85

58 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 58 reviews of Sony XDCAM EX PMW-EX1. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. People are impressed by the durability and color. The image quality and price also get good feedback, but there are some critical opinions about the viewfinder and battery.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony XDCAM EX PMW-EX1 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony XDCAM EX PMW-EX1

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 5 user reviews of Sony XDCAM EX PMW-EX1 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. Opinions about the viewfinder and reliability are on the whole positive. The image quality and color are also appreciated. Opinions are divided on the usability, while there are some negative views about the size and portability.

price, color, image quality, reliability, viewfinder

portability, size

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony XDCAM EX PMW-EX1

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 16 user reviews of Sony XDCAM EX PMW-EX1 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Reviews about the price and reliability are on the whole positive. The durability and image quality are also appreciated. There are some mixed comments about the design. There are some negative comments about the zoom and portability.

usability, image quality, durability, reliability, price

portability, zoom

100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : TechRadar (techradar.com)

Sony PMW-EX1 review

 

Is this the future – a tapeless, multi-format HD camcorder?

Well built ; User-friendly functions ; Excellent LCD display

Heavy and a bit cumbersome ; Not very comfortable to hold

A well-featured camcorder with lots of nifty features, the only issues here are it's bulk and the expensive storage options

Apr, 2008
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Expert review by : Digital Arts (digitalartsonline.co.uk)

Sony PMW-EX1 review

 

This model was reviewed as part of our group test of HD camcorders . A quick glance at the PWW-EX1 reveals a family resemblance to the HVR-Z7E. But although its CMOS sensors also use the Exmor technology, the EX1 has a trio of 1/2in units, each with a...

Wide range of formats. Captures huge amount of detail. High-qualiy built-in lens

Fixed lens. Slightly darker image than the Z7E

Apr, 2008
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Expert review by : Good Gear Guide.au (goodgearguide.com.au)

Expert Review

 

Like it or loathe it, the PMW-EX1 represents a turning point in the video camera industry; a gradual but indomitable shift away from the comforting familiarity of digital tape. If you're an industry professional, this is where your future will...

Unparalleled 'full' 1080p high-definition video, huge array of benefits offered by SxS Pro recording format, adjustable handgrip offers extra freedom

Technology still in its infancy, lens not interchangeable, no SD mode

Feb, 2010
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Expert review by : Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity (hometheaterhifi.com)

Sony PMW-EX1 Prosumer 1080p High Definition Video Camera

 

The Sony PMW-EX1 is a superb camera. It would be somewhat cumbersome to carry around on vacation, but when you returned home and put together your family vacation video, you would thank yourself for lugging its 6 pounds of weight (not including the...

Sep, 2008
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Expert review by : John Burkhart (videomaker.com)

Camcorder Review: Sony PMW-EX1 XDCAM Camcorder

 

The rarified realm of professional video cameras used to require an outlay of $60,000 and up, and this was minus a lens. Adding decent glass to that package got you to $80,000 or more easily. But you got what you paid for when it came to image quality....

Outstanding image quality. Great lens. Three 1/2" CMOS sensors.

Ergonomically challenged. Expensive media.

The Sony PMW-EX1's excellent image quality and slick SxS solid-state recording make it a one-of-a-kind solution for professional videographers.

Apr, 2008
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Expert review by : Bruce A. Johnson (studiodaily.com)

Sony PMW-EX1

 

Wow.

Apr, 2008
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Expert review by : Mike Jones (digitalproducer.digitalmedianet.com)

Sony PMW-EX1 XDCAM Camcorder

 

For some time now the video making populous has been sniffing the sweet scent of a tape-less recording future. And while many consumer mums-and-dads have long since ditched tape for the convenience of hard-drive and DVD recording cameras, professionals...

In Part 1, Mike Jones discusses the camera's body, lens, and recording format

Jan, 2008
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Expert review by : Heath McKnight (digitalproducer.digitalmedianet.com)

Sony PMW-EX1 Training DVD Reviews: VASST and Call Box

 

Two new excellent training DVDs from VASST and Call Box have come out covering all aspects of the amazing Sony PMW-EX1 professional XDCAM EX HD camera. Both are great, but each has a unique aspect to it.

He walks you through the editor's shopping list, importing and processing the SxS card media data for Final Cut Pro (the first thing I watched as I began processing video clips from the film). It's similar to working with Panasonic P2 media data. He...

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony XDCAM PMW-EX1R

 

Ease to use, weight and image quality (when I bought it).

Many focus problems (optical issues), also after many in-warranty support requests. Image quality degraded (high amount of video noise) after warranty service operations. These problems are still not solved!

Oct, 2013
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony XDCAM PMW-EX1R

 

Ease to use, weight and image quality (when I bought it)

Many focus problems (optical issues), also after many in-warranty support requests. Image quality degraded (high amount of video noise) after warranty service operations. These problems are still not solved

May, 2013
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