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I bought this 1 week after it was released in Australia as I wanted a street photography camera and my A99 was just not viable to carry around all the time. I love it, I carry this camera around with me everywhere.
Your reviews are definitely helpful Keep it up bro
Love this camera! very good photos in natural lighting and takes great shots of the sky, moon etc.. takes a little while to figure out the settings. can't seem to adjust my ISO settings at the moment.. lol user error I'm darn sure..
Great videos man! I have a question though. My old camera HX9V broke so I'm looking for a new one. I'm Looking at this one (HX60V) and RX100 (1st edition). Which one do you think is the best camera if I want to step up my game of photography if you compare picture quality, not the features?
this is wow.. thanks for the review sir.
Hi John, according to you which one has a better image quality, the sony hx60v or the canon sx700 hs. thanks
Great review, thanks!
hello john, nice reviews.. what do you suggest between HX400V and HX60V. size is not a problem to me. all i need is IQ(specifically at low lights)
Hi there! Thank you very much for your review, as I am currently deciding on which travel camera to get (suggestions are more than welcome!) Everyone praises this camera for several reasons you acknowledge but I also read several reviews which comment on the fact that in sunny days it is virtually impossible to view the screen despite brightness was at max. Is this actually true, or not? It's quite important to me given I live in a sunny country and travel on the summer. Thank you again for your time!
Hey there John, Gr8 review! When I log into FB there's just a page of text essentially saying I've logged in. Any idea what I'm doing wrong with this please?
Great video, I have just bought this camera, didn't know about the apps so thankyou for letting me know that. Enjoying getting to know all the nifty features. I zoomed in on the moon when it was out during the day and took a pic. You can see the craters. The zoom is outstanding. You have to change the video setting to MP4 if you want to be able to transfer to your mobile device. Other than that it's pretty simple to use.
Great to hear that you're enjoying your camera. Have fun with it! =.)
So i recently picked up the a6000 with the 16-50 kit lens. I am considering wich lens i want as a replacement. So far i am considering the 18-200, or the zeiss 16-70. Both can be had for a similar price where i am from. I am guessing the zeiss lens produces better images, but i would also need a seperate zoom lens, like the cheaper 55-210. Any advice? Anyway, my thought was, i very rarely need an extreme zoom lens, but i was considering picking up this little camera as a supplement, for the rare occations where i need that much zoom, rather than investing in some extremely expensive zoom lens. It would not be for action shots, but rather for vacation photos, nature or wildlife (not fast wildlife, though, Denmark where i am from, doesnt really have that). Is it worth it? I am new to photography, if that has any bearing on your reply. I am a fast learner though, and i use every oppertunity to go out and shoot. Thanks for the video review, in fact it was the only proper video review i could find on this camera. :-)
Here's a question, what camera is better at doing its job, the Canon powershot SX700 or the Sony DSC-HX60V? For what I want from them is to have decent image quality, decent battery life, able to take pictures within a second upon startup, relatively easy to use, firm grip, decent video quality, fast autofocus and useful features. What would you recommend?
Hi John, Great review and very informative! Thank you. You mentioned the hot shoe can be used for a digital viewfinder. I’ve googled it but don’t know what I am looking for regarding which digital viewfinder to choose. Can you help?
Hi Rose-marie. The viewfinder model number is the FDA-EV1MK. That is the viewfinder that would be compatible with this camera.
John Sison Thank you for your reply 🥰 wow, the viewfinder costs more than the camera 🥺😞
Is there a cheaper alternative that you could help with?
Excelente Review, me voy a comprar este modelo próximamente. saludos desde Argentina! Excelentes videos!
Emiliano Ferru hola! Vivo en England, pero hablo español.
I love this camera! The only thing is that I cannot find it on the US website for sony. I'd like to know which retailer I can purchase it from, and a possible reason why it is not listed. Also, any EVFs you have to recommend?
B&H Photo or Bestbuy I believe are the places to get camera gear from in the US. An EVF I would recommend is the FDA-EVM1K but its a bit pricey.
Hey i am looking at this at the moment to record in 1080p outside would you recommend this...
Hi! Great video, I want to buy this camera but want to know if the power battery source is included or I have to purchased separately. Thank you!
+Elizabeth Quintero The battery is included and all you the accessories you need to charge the battery is included too. It just doesn't have an external charger included in the box, you need to charge the battery in camera.
That's a nice detailed review but you did not mention anything about its low light performance. Can you please share your advice about the camera's performance in low light conditions.
I know this is an old post but this camera suffers lots of noise in low light, which is a real shame, I took some pictures of the Manhattan Skyline at dusk from the Staten Island ferry, images where very shaky, but this camera comes into its own during daylight hours, and the zoom is simply breathtaking.
Hi John, Do you have to manually put the flash up on this one as with the HX50? Thanks
Carly Dutton Yep.
Hi. I really need to choose between HX60 and RX100 fast. I am for the most part looking for the better video quality. Which one would be the better choice for videography? Any answer would be appreciated
could you recommend settings to have this camera on for nice photos - my photos are all very blurry and poor quality and I cannot seem to get the same quality pictures as the ones you have! Thank you
+John sison should i update my camera if i want to download apps? and is there other way to update than firmware updates?
Thank YOU
Hey, I really like your reviews, I'm a relative novice photographer but I have some experience with CSCs, I am torn between the Hx60 & the a5000, both are almost the same price and the size difference is little (because I would put them in a case anyway), I really like the zoom on the Hx60 for some close ups shots from my apartment tower, My question is; is the image quality on the a5000 worth giving up the zoom for? [cuz a zoom lens costs almost as much as the camera]. Please let me know what you think, Thanks
Thank you i brought it and just using it to shoot pictures of my grandson but its a great camera just need to learn all its fetures your videos are Brilliant if you can sugest any tutorials on its fuctions i would apriciate it keep up good work and i will look into the other camera thanks
not a bad travel camera. Pitty about the extra issues problem.
Thanks for this video. I recently bought this camera for a holiday and I found that it took some really brilliant night videos. The only down side I found is that it didn't take a full panoramic picture. It would stop half way so not sure if it was me (I've only just got into taking photographs!) or the camera itself. Otherwise brilliant camera for starting off with.
minnie Glad to hear you're enjoying the camera. It unfortunately doesn't do the full 360 degree panorama.
Very nice Review as nice as the camera! 5 stars mate
The video clip of the dog shows this camera's main weakness, it tends to overexpose bright areas and the exposure compensation dial doesn't seem to work in video mode. Please reply to this if you know a way around this problem or if they have fixed this on the later models ie 80v or 90v. On the plus side this camera has 5 axis image stabilisation which means much smoother videos than you will get from your phone as long as you keep the camera relatively steady to start with.
Hi John, thanks for answering my previous question and finally I decided to buy hx60v and it's really a good camera. Thanks for your help. Just another clarification from you. Could you tell me how to defocus the background in this camera please. Thanks.
select A aperture
i am confused between hx60v and dsc wx500..i will be doing travel videos..i want to know which one will be better in low light conditions?? focusing is better in which one?? image and video quality is better in which one?? as i do a lot of onboard videos in trains..so it will be best to have a camera which will take smooth videos..with good frames per second..the zooming in and zooming out of dsc wx500 is very fast..is it the same in hx60v too?? please tell me which one should i buy?? you can also refer me cameras of other brands within this range, if that is better..please help me out
Great review - is there a way to connect an external mic?
Thank you! You can mount it on the hot shoe BUT you will need Sony's own microphones like the ECM-XYST1M.
Hi! I know that you have reviewe for hx50v also. What is the difference between this two cameras? Thanks
what settings would you recommend taking wildlife/ safari? thank you!
+Lindsey Voong That's a difficult one. For me I would probably just use it in the green Auto mode to let the camera do all the thinking for me.
I am getting this camera tommorow!!! So excited. Quick question, can i control it though wifi instead of Nfc ?
+ΑDD Yep :) Enjoy your new camera.
Great video. Can u suggest which mic can be bought for this particular camera. I had purchased this camera 2.5 years ago when it was new in india. looking for a mic hat can be attached, should be v.good in quality and not very expensive as well. Thanks
I'd suggest the Sony ECM-XYST1M.
John is it true the old hx20v is better for using video at concerts than the hx60v? On my channel I have plenty of concerts shot on the hx20v. They look great. I read somewhere that the hx60v doesn't focus as well in low light video. Thoughts??
+Nightrain76 I'm not too sure. Haven't compared both of them together in concert settings.
awesome review brother,but can i know what are the post process you did for the video?and what setting you recommend ;)
+Naren Rocking Machan “NRM” Vevo For this particular camera or what I did to make the video? I shot in AVCHD at 25p and used final cut pro x to edit the video.
John Sison cool thanks for the info bro i was just confused with the setting that you might had used,and all the best for your future reviews mate,cheers! :D
Great review! You did a good job. I am looking for a camera and this one has really piqued my interest. I have a question. I like bugs and like to shoot insects and wildlife in the miniature. Would this camera do the trick?
It is capable of getting shots of bugs and insects definitely. Although, to get a good macro shot with this camera, don't use the zoom. Get in physically closer and you will be fine.
Thanks.
You explain things so a lay person can understand, thank you.
You are welcome! Glad to hear that it was helpful for you. 😊
You might think its weird but even today so many years after its release this camera is awesome, I bought one a couple of days ago for just 50 euro, its like brand new and came with extras and bag, im so happy with it! For that price im mega happy anyway as its a packed full of features of which I am still learning how to use lol It takes awesome pictures
Same, bought it in 2021 when going on holiday and meeting family there. Good buy. The only problem now is that my S23 Ultra renders it a bit useless. But hey, it's still a good camera with great battery life. Plus it only costed me £150! (at T5 in Manchester Airport)
Greetings friend John Sison, please could you tell me whether or hx60v hx50v Sony cybershot cameras can be configured SPANISH language ??? Much appreciate your attention, greetings from Venezuela.
Hello John. Great review on the HX60V. I have one question. Can you take a photo while maling a video? Thanks, Michael
It can take a photo whilst taking a video if that's what you mean.
John Sison how do you take a photo while taking a video?
Best money I ever spent on a camera. Should be ideal for travelling.
Hi, very useful review the hx60v has some of the features of the rx100 mk2 and three which I can't quite afford so I think you have helped me move a little closer to my choice.Any idea how this camera compares to the Panasonic tz 60 or similar?Thanks Shaun
+Shaun Wright They're roughly on the same level but the TZ60 does have a built in viewfinder if you think you would find it useful.
Thanks again for your help.
hi!..thanks for your information....what about HD? in the camera? .Thank you.
It can shoot full HD but not HD at 720p.
gostei muito, obrigado pelo video :)
Hello! Ive had this camera for about a year now but havn't really had the chance to use it as much as id like, so it relatively new. i did want to see if you could help me with a question though. When taking a picture using the nob at the top of the camera ...there are two small icons....i (image of camera) and i(image of camera ) +......i normally use those to shoot...now, when i use the icon without the +....after i take a picture it says "recording" and saves 2 or + images and i dont know why and dont know how to take that recording feature off. Help?
+Eva Hm there are two auto modes. The gold auto mode may take between one to six photos and stitch them together depending on the scene. The green one will adjust camera settings to best suit the shooting conditions of the camera. If you're shooting in the green auto settings and its taking several photos there might be another setting that's turned on. If you head into the drive mode (the leftside of the wheel on the back of the camera) select 'Single Shooting'. That should fix the problem. I hope that's the issue. Let me know how you go.
John Sison OMG YOU ARE A GENIUS!!!! IT WORKED!! THANKS SO SO SOSOSOSOSOOSOSOSOSO MUCH! honestly ive been crying over this issue for a while now XD...thanks so much!!
+Eva Haha woohoo! Glad that you were able to fix the issue =.D Happy to help!
Hi John, Could you please tell me if all the software can be used on a Apple Mac computer..I heard someone say that they had difficulty with uploading to there mac computer.. I love this camera(DSC-HX60V.)and hope to buy one this week but just need little info.. Many thanks Yvonne
Yeah it definitely works. I personally use an apple computer (macbook pro). I would suggest getting Sony's playmemories program (this is free btw) though because I know a few programs that would have trouble with the AVCHD file format so you may need to convert it.
John Sison Thank you for the info.. am definitely going to buy this camera. Cheers
thanks for video... i want to know which is better camera sony hx60v or canon sx700 HS
I haven't tried the SX700 HS so I can't give you a proper answer on that.
Can you adjust microphone volume level for video recordings? Does it handle loud concerts?
From memory, it doesn't have audio controls to adjust for different environments.
Great video mate. I am a KZheadr myself and looking to get the HX60 ( so far have done around 100 videos all with my One M8 and it's been generally impressive ) to step things up. I am guessing the FULL HD recording is available at 60fps? Would you recommend this over the Samsung NX3000? Your valuable input will be much appreciated. Cheers
Hello fellow KZheadr! =.) The NX3000 is a more capable camera because you can switch your lenses and you also have the flip up LCD screen which can come in handy and depending on where you buy the HX60 from like the US it can do 60fps full hd recording. Not exactly sure about the NX3000 though.
John Sison Thanks very much for the prompt reply. You have earned my subscribe & good luck. Cheers 😊
J TheAndroidFreak No worries and thank you! =.D I appreciate it
Hi John what would you suggest...HX60 or Canon SX710?
Hey!, I think yor channel is very helpfull , it's great! I just have a question, can you tell me how good the macro focus mode is please? Thanks
Thank you for the kind words. The macro mode is pretty decent. It can focus on a subject as close as 5cm away at the wide end.
Hello John, just got the new Sony HX60 , but can't figure out how to take pictures during video recording, I used it quite a lot on my HX9V. Thanks
All you need to do is press the shutter button whilst your recording a video.
John Sison When i press it nothing happens, i tried on AVC HD 50i and 50p mode. Even Updated to the latest 2.1 firmware. Can you tell me on which video mode you managed to take pictures.Thanks
kmitro John Sison same problem here
Got a question. Does the previous model, HX50, shoot in MP4 as well? Thank you.
It shoots in MP4 as well.
Hi, just brought this hx60v, but having testing I could not find the pause function when recording videos, a bit silly of sony to forget the pause functions. Any help please? Thanks
There isn't any pause function unfortunately.
Hi , John ...Canon PowerShot SX700HS and Sony DSC-HX60V which one is better use in the concert?
I haven't tried the SX700HS but the HX60V is great for concerts and in low light conditions.
John Sison thanks your suggestion …………^^
could you help? what microphone do i purchase for this camera to go on the top please? john.
+TheAdventurousVlogger p.s....i am a travel vlogger so will be using this nearly all the time just for video footage,Will it be up to the job? thank you
Great review man, thanks! So, the only difference between 50V and 60V are that 60V can be upgraded with Sony apps, but 50V cannot? I got that right?
1878religion Main difference is of course the Sony apps and bionz x processor so slightly better quality.
Hello Si, can you reccomend a mic i can uss directly with this without the need of voice syncing with the video? Please
+Amar Gao I would probably suggest the Sony ECM-XYST1M.
Ignoring the optical zoom, which is an obvious advantage, would you recommend this camera over a good smartphone camera?
Compared to today's high end smartphones? Probably not.
What mic should I get for recording concerts with this camera?
Great review. I just got thie camera cheaply. When I go to select the AF Continous mode, its greyed out so I cant select this setting. I can select the AF_S, AF semi-manual and AF manual/ Why is that so? Do you have this problem? I have tried all the different shooting mode , still cant select the AF-C.
I didn't have that problem. It could be maybe cause of one particular setting really. Are you just shooting in iAuto? Maybe try shooting in Program mode.
No, it wont work in all mode. I found out in the manual, the AF-C cannot be set in any modes and movie at all, actually Its a default setting in movie mode only. So much for the AF-C mode ,it cannot be set in any modes. Why Sony want to put in the camera?
Hi John, Just need to know which is better one to buy hx50v or hx60v? and what is the major difference between this. Thanks.
Not much to be honest. The HX60v has better Wifi integration, playmemories apps and a bionz X processor which gives you better low light performance. Those are the main differences from the top of my head.
loved your review for this camera. thank you! i bought the camera and will find out soon if it was worth it. But I am sure it was. i compared the hx60 and the hx90/wx500 with each other. ended up buying the hx60 because it is solid in the hand and because it has a much better stereo mic then the hx90/wx500. Mainly planning to use this camera for concert photography and filming.
+WVMUSIC Hello, you put this comment 3 months ago, I was wondering if it is a good camera, as I think you may have this camera now. :PP
Hi Subzy, yes I have this camera and for so far I am very satisfied with it. I used it for both photo and film. On my channel the video - Glennis Grace - I wanna dance with somebody - is a good example of the perfect quality of HX60 video ( full hd 50p) As for the photos; You can make perfect photos as well. I do use the M-mode the most, because it lets you control how the camera takes the photo. I avoid using auto mode because it not always gives the result I want. It is a good camera for both photo and film. Examples of the photo quality are on my flickr channel wbvdesign. I can really recommend this camera.
+WVMUSIC When you mean full HD, does it do 1080p? Because right now I'm jsut using my Iphone 6, which is better to use?
+Subzy this camera has 30x zoom and the iphone cannot zoom. not to say the video quality is bad on the iphoneat all. the hx60 does a great job
+Subzy yes it does 1080p at 50fps in avhd mode. the last videos on my channel are all full hd avchd
I'm looking for a good Camera for Gigs and concerts (as they dont allow big DSLR's or detatchable lens cameras in) and i was turned on to this. Is this going to be any good for Concerts? 9/10 im towards the front so wont need massive zoom, but i will need a quick auto focus in changeable light conditions.... I was told this might be able to do the job.
Yeah its definitely capable of getting some good footage.
Just bought this camera and I ma really pleased with it but how can I shoot moving vehicles without getting a speed blur. I am in my 70's so a simple answer would be preferred with out any technical jargon
I would say shooting in intelligent auto would be the best way if you're not already. There are no manual modes on it unfortunately.
Hello John Thanks for the short review. Three years after it came out, I bought one today. Only problem is, it is in Japanese and If I cannot change it to english, I will have to take it back. I am trying to understand the steps that I have to take to get to the language menu but to no avail. People have commented that you have to look for the letter a in side a box, but I have not found it. Can you possibly help? Des.
If it was bought in Japan, you will not be able to change the language unfortunately. If you bought it anywhere other than Japan, the option to change it will be in the menu. Navigate to the toolbox icon and like other people have said it will have the letter A. I hope it isn't a Japanese version though.
got this camera this weekend ..like it so far .........but I wish they would include or have a full instruction booklet to download ......... does anyone else think the same ?
Yeah it would be convenient. From memory if you connect the camera to your computer, there is a built in instruction manual that you can read.
I rang sony asking a few questions and they gave me this great web link. I found it very useful. aportal.sony-asia.com/learn/articles hope this helps you too.
Ra8chel Brilliant website!
hi which is better a nex-6 or the hx60v? one has interchangeable lens and a tiltable flash advantage.....but as for autofocus speed which is faster? thinking of a camera to use for underwater pics
The NEX-6 will give you better images but the HX60 has a lot more zoom. Autofocusing would be faster on the NEX-6.
Hey John I love my 5100, but I want more compact. Are you going to review the WX500? I know, greedy. LOL its actually for my 12yo daughter. Thanks.
Do you know if the Liveview remote wrist controller works with this camera or the previous version (HX50V)?
It definitely works with the HX60V. It may not work on the HX50V because you need the smart remote control app from the playmemories store but I haven't tried it.
ok, tks
actually i`m a little bit confused between the HX300 and HX50 i can`t understand the difference between them exactly . and for me i will use the camera for videos as main and for capturing photos as an assist, i also care about the quality of voice and if i can fix an external mike
Hi John i am finding it hard to pick between the nikon d3300 and the sony hx60v i am a beginer at this and your feedback would be great many thanks!!
The Nikon D3300 is a much more advanced camera where you can change lenses and it has a much larger sensor so its going to better in low light and overall image quality. The HX60 has the advantage of being smaller with a long zoom. You would probably never get that sort of range with the D3300 and if you ever could, it would be a very heavy lens.
What's the best megazoom pocket friendly camera? Sony HX60v or Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 or Cannon SX700 HS? Some key major features i look for other than the 30x zoom, is obviously image quality and low light performance and faster focus. Please help. Thanks
better than tz40 . miss slo-mo video but gain hotshoe , firework mode, and 30x zoom. video mode zoom focuses quicker. pics lots better. apps like timelapse etc are avail. sony wins easy for me.
any comment on how this one compares with the Canon powershot SX 700 HS... which my kids tell me better photos.. but I like the panorama option of the Sony. glad of advice, as my 3.5 year old Panasonic Lumix has collapsed! thanks for this
I haven't compared the two cameras so I can't give you a proper advice on it but for travel cameras, the best ones are from Panasonic and Sony because they are well featured and offer good value for money. Image quality is actually one of the best.
Sounds like a good camera, what is it like when filming lights and vibrant colours? Im a emergency vehicle photographer/videographer and I want to get a camera that has good video quality with realistic colors and lighting.
Its capable of taking good quality photos but if you want a camera that will step it up in terms of colours and also filming, I would look at the Sony RX100 series cameras.
Good Day, I want to use the Sony DSC-HX60 Digital camera as document camera (Visualizer, Representer) 1- As I understood, the camera can be connected directly to TV or projector (1920*1080), right? 2- I want to stream A4 page using a projector. Could you tell me if small letters are clearly appeared? 3- Is it possible to hide all additional information items like battery status, time, some lines… ? 4- Can the camera work without a battery? Only with normal current from a plug? As the camera will be used for more than 3-4 hours to stream the books and other things Thanks and regards, Usama Imam
Hi there! 1. It can be connected via HDMI but the HDMI cable is sold separately. 2. I'm not too sure. Sorry! 3. Yes it is. You just need to press the Display button to change that. 4. The camera requires a battery to be used.
Hi, I wanted to ask, if it is possible to change/select your desired language to operate? In which section is possible to do that?
That would be in the toolbox section of the camera. It will also have a small icon with the letter A on it.
@@JohnSisonPhotography Thank you, John!
what camera would you recomend for best picture quality
kamis4189 That's a difficult one. The best for quality I would say is the Sony A7R and a high quality lens.
Hi, I have just bought the HX60V, primarily for my wife's travel. Is there any guidance or recommendations re the camera settings eg ISO, focus area, focus mode, metering mode? Do I need to, and can I, format the memory card? Many thanks
If you press the ? button on the bottom right hand corner of the camera it would help you with what the function does and there are also settings recommendation in the camera too. You don't necessarily need to format the card but if you wanted to clear all the memory from your card you could format it in the camera.
i can't decide if i should get this or the lumix DMC-LZ40
***** I'd definitely go with the HX60. While it does lose out on the extra zoom, you've got a lot more room for potential extra features through the playmemories app and video quality is top notch.
got it today holy sh*t a beast of a camera it has tons of features i'm glad i didn't get the dmc lz40 eventhough it has a 42 times zoom it only has a small 14 mp sesor and from what i've seen the pictures has lot's of noice so that might be the reason for the discount of allmost 150$ but thanks for the answer :-)
please tell me who sells the flexible cable
John.. Does the camera's Side port, USB still the same with no external power? As That feature to me is important! Owner of the HX9V, and HX20V
It can only charge the camera whilst the camera is off and transfer images via the USB.
Thank you, Also did they free up, the movie mode to FULL manual controls, I know the answer be NO!
If flash setting is set to "Auto flash". Will the flash pop-up by itself if needed ? Or do you manually have to remember to pop it up? I am planning on buying one for my parents but if it does not automatically pop the flash up, it is a no go for them!
You have to manually pop it up.
Hi i use a Nikon d300s for weddings would this be goos as a back up and also my partner to use and take shots of guests would the quality be good enough to print in an album thanks
It would be a good camera but I would suggest taking a look at the RX100 for better quality photos. Its still a point and shoot camera and its very easy to use as well. The main thing that it would be lacking is the 30x optical zoom of the HX60 whereas the RX100 has 3.8x optical zoom.
Would you recommend this camera for a concert, would the audio be good?
I got the prequel and its really good for concerts photography and recording videos.
does it cost to download apps ? like a time lapse and is this still a great option for a digital camera?
Some apps require payment like time lapse but its best to take a look at Sony's playmemories apps website to take a look which is compatible with the camera. Its still a decent option for a digital camera and can be found for very cheap prices now.
What external microphone would u suggest to use with is camera
I would recommend the ECM-XYST1M.
Hi, I have bought Sony Camera (HX60V) for the first time. previously I owned 4 Panasonic TZ and 1 Canon sx240 I mainly use my camera for video shooting purpose. I like Sony. Zooming is good smooth and noiseless compare to canon sx240 and sx700. Also good in sound recording such as concert with blasting sound but canon was bad. Panasonic was good too but it had auto-focussing issued as it gave blurring for a second or two during zooming. I am happy with Sony and I am with it one week now. I have youtube channel joegoauk, most recent videos uploaded about 5 using the sony HX60V
check 30x zoom moon kzhead.info/sun/ldlrca-HfKirq3A/bejne.html
Hi, how is the efficiency in low light of this camera? I'm really interested in get one.
For a normal compact camera it does a very good job compared to its peers but don't expect it to be as good as a DSLR.
very thank you John!!! best regards!
Cool chanel i subscribed Sony DSC-HX60V vs Sony DSC-HX60 which is better for zoom
You are welcome and thank you for support! Same zoom, same camera. The HX60 is just lacking the GPS.
@@JohnSisonPhotography ok thanks for the info
Hey man, I'm new to video production and I need a camera not for photography but for capturing events at night like parties and shooting music videos. My range is $300USD so I was looking at the HX50 and HX60 since they are compact and have the ability to add an external mic and lights but I know DSLRs are what everyone goes for but personally I don't like DSLRS since I'll need to get good lenses anyway which is extra cash. What do you think, best start up DSLR I've seen so far is the a5000. With your experience, what's the best option for me?
If you're more on a budget the A3000 is a very good option to go with too. What do you think about that camera?
John Sison it looks really really really good for what I would like to do, especially the low light but right out the box will that stock lens give me a good enough quality vs the hx50? I'm not fond of buying lenses right out the gate, would like to make some money with the cam first then invest in lenses. Again I'm new so I'm not sure what restrictions this has for lenses. Thank you
Renaldo868 Yeah it will give you much better quality with the stock lens compared to the HX50. So I would start with that for the meantime and see how you go afterwards.
John Sison Thanks John. Much appreciated. If I decide to stick with it, what's the best lens to invest in for my purposes?
Renaldo868 For low light two good lenses to get is the 35mm f1.8 and the 50mm f1.8. Depending on the focal length and what you want to shoot those would be good options. If you want more of an all rounder with a power zoom option, there is the 18-105mm G series lens although its not as good as the other lenses for low light shooting because the 18-105mm is an F4.
hi man,,can you tell me please what is the max video recording limit?I want to use for speech do you think it is right idea?
The max recording limit is rated for 29mins. I would recommend it but if you need to record for longer, a video camera would be the better option for you then.
thanks man ,,i have bought the Panasonic v550 camcorder ,,really happy with it..any comment?
sam sailor I haven't really used that camera so I'm not too sure about it.
HI John i have a question Sony-DSC HX60V OR Panasonic DMC-TZ70EP
TZ70 :)
I started filming with my Sony Action Cam and I have a lot of views. I want to buy Sony a5000 or Sony DSC-HX60? Help me which is better. Thanks ☺
I want to know If I can record with a external mic from Rode eben shooting videos....pls answer
Not with this camera. There is no external mic input with this camera.
I'm actually here because I'm trying to figure out how to turn off autofocus while filming on the subject camera, the DSC-HX60V. Any tips?
Hmm how about going into the mode dial and switching to video mode. While in that mode, press the "Fn" button on the back of the camera and changing the camera from AF to MF. Does that work? I would probably shoot in a different movie mode instead of "Auto" though.