Sony HDR-CX160 HDRCX160 1080P High Definition 16GB Handycam Camcorder with Wide Angle G-Lens and 3-inch Touch-Screen(Black) ULTIMATE BUNDLE With 16GB SD Card + Pro Wide Angle Lens + Pro Telephoto Lens + Deluxe Filter Kit + Digpro Case + Spare Battery + Le

by Sony

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 8.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B004TG97XM
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,288 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 23, 2011

Product Description

1920x1080 Full HD 60p Recording w/3MP still image1920 x 1080 high definition resolution lets you record your memories in exceptional Sony Full High Definition quality. Capable of 1080/60p recording and playback via HDMI and compatible HDTV providing stunning clarity and incredibly detailed playback of your memories. 16GB embedded Flash Memory for up to 6 hours of recordingThe built-in 16GB embedded Flash memory can record and store up to 6 hours of high definition video footage (HD LP mode). Wide Angle G lens to capture everything you want.Experience the pinnacle of Sony lens technology with the professional-quality G Lens. Engineered for superior optical performance, Sony G lenses deliver brilliant, accurate color reproduction and sharp, amazingly detailed images. In addition, the 29.8mm focal length offers a broader perspective for enhanced wide angle shooting. 42x Extended Zoom to get even closer to the actionExtended Zoom works in conjunction with 30x optical zoom to get even closer to the action while maintaining HD image quality. Back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor for superb low-light videoExperience stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced grain with Sony's back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor. Designed for compact cameras and camcorders, the Exmor R sensor relocates the photo diodes above the support circuitry, maximizing the light gathering area per pixel so you can shoot with better results in lower lighting conditions. Optical SteadyShot image stabilization w/ Active ModeOptical SteadyShot image stabilization with Active Mode compensates for greater degrees of camera shake to deliver stunningly smooth video from wide angle to full telephoto shooting. In addition, innovative 3-Way Shake-Canceling adds electronic roll stability for even smoother video capture. 3.0 touch-screen Clear Photo LCD Plus display (230K)The 3.0 Clear Photo LCD Plus display provides exceptional viewing clarity with 23...

Customer Reviews

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31 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sony HDR-CX160 (black) Ultimate Bundle., April 7, 2011

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torn501s - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sony HDR-CX160 HDRCX160 1080P High Definition 16GB Handycam Camcorder with Wide Angle G-Lens and 3-inch Touch-Screen(Black) ULTIMATE BUNDLE With 16GB SD Card + Pro Wide Angle Lens + Pro Telephoto Lens + Deluxe Filter Kit + Digpro Case + Spare Battery + Le (Electronics)

Bought this Sony HDR-CX160 Handycam which also came with the Ultimate Bundle sold through Beach Camera. The camera is great but had problems with Beach Camera on getting the right items in the Ultimate Bundle. The description of the Ultimate Bundle indicates it comes with Deluxe Filter Kit. The filters didn't come with the camera. After a few e-mails to Beach Camera, I was told by a sales manager that the filters don't come with the Ultimate Bundle. After a couple more e-mails I did receive an e-mail from the sales manager who said that he had to talk with the Sony Rep (??????????) and he would send out the filters. I'm still waiting for them to arrive. Now I've noticed that the back-up battery is not a Sony battery. After charging the battery it would only run for about 2 minutes then a message would appear on the screen that says "not compatible with this device." Over all the camera is good its just that someone isn't watching what is going into the packing box at Beach Camera and they don't know what they've got in their ads.

An old saying "the left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing."

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A Great Sub-Par Camcorder, June 13, 2011

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Jonathon "Jonathon" (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony HDR-CX160 HDRCX160 1080P High Definition 16GB Handycam Camcorder with Wide Angle G-Lens and 3-inch Touch-Screen(Black) ULTIMATE BUNDLE With 16GB SD Card + Pro Wide Angle Lens + Pro Telephoto Lens + Deluxe Filter Kit + Digpro Case + Spare Battery + Le (Electronics)

The build quality is great. The user menu is all too user-friendly.

Bright sunlight was impossible at any setting as far as the LCD screen readings went. You'll have to guess and point for shooting the material you hope to get.

For us, we shot inside, outside, night and day to 'TEST' the CX160. Hands-down kudos to Sony for the best possible image stabilization I have ever seen. Even while walking on a agressive basis, the picture stayed as though I were on liquid wheels. Wonderful stabilization.

Video is HD at 60 but it is missing he 60/24p factor so you'll get a vivid picture but it comes out way too soft for it to look Blu-Ray or 1080. Had more of a 720 look and effect and it just didn't warrant a $550 price tag for lower-end HD quality.

If they'll sell this someday for $450 or less, then it would be a fair buy. For now, continue looking elsewhere for a better model.

5.0 out of 5 stars Camcorder, December 31, 2011

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Boldingc1 - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sony HDR-CX160 HDRCX160 1080P High Definition 16GB Handycam Camcorder with Wide Angle G-Lens and 3-inch Touch-Screen(Black) ULTIMATE BUNDLE With 16GB SD Card + Pro Wide Angle Lens + Pro Telephoto Lens + Deluxe Filter Kit + Digpro Case + Spare Battery + Le (Electronics)

Received all products promptly and everything worked great. The battery life is good and the video camera is self initiative.