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Sony HXR-MC2000E

alaTest has collected and analyzed 34 reviews of Sony HXR-MC2000E. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviews about the design and image quality are on the whole positive. The price and size are also appreciated. Reviews are divided on the portability, while some have doubts about the zoom and memory.

usability, size, price, image quality, design

memory, zoom

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony HXR-MC2000E is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony HXR-MC2000E

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of Sony HXR-MC2000E from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the reliability and price. The size and usability also get good feedback.

usability, size, price, reliability

75% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

This summary is based on the products: Sony HXR-MC2000E Professional Camcorder • Sony HXR-MC2000E Professional Camcorder

Feb, 2019

Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony HXR-MC2000E

 

Software for Mac users

Oct, 2013
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony HXR-MC2000E

 

I found the camera quite easy to use. This is my first pro camera having used four handy cams all being Sony's.

The eye piece could extend a little more. I found it quite tight to get it into viewing sight of subject. Half an inch more would have helped me.

Jul, 2013
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony HXR-MC2000E

 

Very easy to set up and use. Quality is impeccable both of construction and video quality

Bit on the heavy side. A start button on the left hand side would also be an asset - I find that when using on a tripod I am fumbling either round the right side or the top handle for the button. If the shoulder pad was made as a snap on, this could be...

Jul, 2013
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony HXR-MC2000E

 

good picture for 1/4" sensor. Inteligent auto mode. Design like big, professional camcorder.

no xlr inputs, no good zoom posibillities.

Jul, 2013
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony HXR-MC2000E

 

Battery life and internal hard drive capacity excellent

No sound monitoring available. Too much noise from handling picked up by on board microphone Only one channel sound input.

May, 2013
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony HXR-MC2000E

 

If filming a performance, when the lights go down after a scene then come back up, the auto focus seems to get confused and will not focus on the newly lit scene for a few moments.

Mar, 2013
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony HXR-MC2000E

 

this is an excellent camera for those new to professional videography.

absolutely none.

Feb, 2013
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony HXR-MC2000E

 

VERY COMFY TO USE AND WELL BALANCED CONVERSION TO CARD SUPERB, QUALITY PROFESSIONAL. A PLEASURE TO USE BUT I RECOMMEND A PRO TRIPOD. ITS A MUST

I HAVE NOT FOUND ANY YET

Feb, 2013
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony HXR-MC2000E

 

Looks the part

Bad in any other mode but shoulder mount. Does not like tripods ( bad balance) Viewer far too small > I have to attach a monitor, Too heavy in comparison with whats on the market. Single mike input bad feature.

Feb, 2013
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony HXR-MC2000E

 

Sony Professional HD Camcorder representing great value for the price. HD picture quality is fantastic. AVCHD format works perfectly with Sony Vegas editing software. Shoulder mount camera is not too heavy and feels comfortable. Integral hard drive...

more connections for external sound.

Oct, 2012
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Product Specifications

Audio

Audio system:Dolby Digital 2.0
Built-In Microphone:Y
PCM digital audio:16-bit/48 kHz

Battery

Battery life (max):4.67
Battery technology:Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Type:NP-F570
Battery voltage:7.2
Continuous video playback time:2.92

Camera

Minimum illumination:3

Design

Colour of product:Black
LED indicators:N

Display

Display:LCD
Display diagonal:68.6
Display Resolution:960 x 240
Display resolution (numeric):230400
Touch screen:N
Touchscreen: No

Focusing

Focus adjustment:Manual

Image sensor

Optical sensor size:1/0.157
Sensor Type:CMOS
Total MegaPixels:7.1

Lens System

Digital Zoom:160
Filter Size:37
Focal length (35mm film equivalent):27.4 - 328.8
Focal length range (f-f):2.9 - 34.8
Image stabilizer:Y
Image stabilizer type:Optical
Optical Zoom:12

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T):0 - 40

Other features

Aperture range (F-F):1.8 - 3.4
Auto Focus:Y
Lens system:Sony G
Power consumption (typical):3.4
Power requirements:8.4V DC

Packaging Content

AC adapter included:Y
Batteries included:Y
Cables included:USB

Ports & interfaces

Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out:1
DC-in jack:Y
HDMI:Y
Microphone in:Y
USB 2.0 ports quantity:1
USB connector type:Mini-USB A, Mini-USB B

Shutter

Camera shutter speed:1/6 - 1/10000

Still image

Maximum image resolution:1920 x 1080

Storage

Camcorder media type:HDD, Memory card
Compatible memory cards:MS PRO Duo, MS Pro-HG, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Internal storage capacity:64

Video

Analog signal format system:NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HD:Y
HD type:Full HD
Maximum frame rate:200
Maximum Video Resolution:1920 x 1080
Supported video modes:1080i, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Video capturing speed:200
Video formats supported:H.264, MPEG2, MPEG4

Viewfinder

Viewfinder:201600
Viewfinder resolution:201600
Viewfinder Type:Optical

Weight & Dimensions

Depth:456
Height :232
Weight:2700
Width:255

White balance

Indoor white balance:Y
Onepush white balance:Y
Outdoor white balance:Y
White Balance:Auto