Sony HVR-S270U 1080i HDV Camcorder

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Pros

  • Great features (13)
  • Great picture quality (10)
  • Great sound quality (8)
  • Comfortable to operate (7)
  • Versatile (7)
  • Simple controls (6)
  • Durable (5)
  • Cf cards improve workflow (1)
  • Digital zoom (1)
  • Dual recording (1)
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Cons

  • Flimsy (3)
  • Inadequate features (3)
  • Low-quality recordings (3)
  • Uncomfortable (2)
  • Cant find any yet (1)
  • Few listed below (1)
  • Menu driven audio (1)
  • Ships without batteries (1)
  • Ships without tripod plat (1)
  • Stock lens (1)

Best Uses

  • Documentaries (6)
  • Movies/short films (5)
  • Special events (5)
  • Travel (5)
  • Weddings (5)
  • Hd shooting (3)
  • Corporate (2)
  • Family (2)
  • Sports (2)
  • Commercial production (1)
 
 
 

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The Sony HVR-S270U is an HDV camcorder designed for ENG applications, while still being highly cost-effective. Incorporating all the benefits of HDV technology, the camera can also take avantage of stardard-size DV tapes for increased run-times. Additionally, the HVR-S270U can also record directly to compact flash cards, via the camera's supplied memory recording unit. Combined with Sony's entire family of HDV products, the HVR-S270U is a great camcorder for almost any production, including documentaries, news, low-budget movies, music videos, and industrials. This package includes a Switronix battery, charger and on-camera light.

Specification Description
Model HVRS270U
UPC 027242735750
Select Format HDV

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Last update: Oct 30, 2009

Sony HVR-S270U 1080i HDV Camcorder Reviews

 
 
 

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[7 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

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[11 of 15 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★☆
4.0
Great camera and very versatile!

"The camera is incredible and extremely versatile! I can use the same type of tape stock that I've used for years in my DSR 250 for both the DVCAM mode and also in HDV mode. The picture is beautiful in both modes and the compact flash recorder is a bonus. The camera is heavier than the DSR 250 but much more balanced. I find it easier to shoot and stabilize on my shoulder than the 250. When shooting in HDV mo..." Read Full Review »

Apr 21, 2008 by Mike

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★★☆☆☆
2.0
Camera falls short on image quality

"We had high expectations when we purchased the HVR-S270U camera due to its specs and tape/CF card recording. Unfortunately the image quality was totally unsatisfactory. Out of the box the camera looks terrible. Crushed blacks and lifeless color. When we used the camera's menu-driven setting controls we were able to marginally improve the image, especially the black levels. However we had to push the the ch..." Read Full Review »

May 09, 2008 by Gene

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[7 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

Sony HVR-S270U 1080i HDV Camcorder Review

Great camera and very versatile!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable to Operate
  • Durable
  • Great Features
  • Great Picture Quality
  • Great Sound
  • More »

    Cons

  • Few Listed Below

    Best Uses

  • Corporate projects
  • Family
  • Movies/Short Films
  • Special Events
  • Sports
  • More »
 

"The camera is incredible and extremely versatile! I can use the same type of tape stock that I've used for years in my DSR 250 for both the DVCAM mode and also in HDV mode. The picture is beautiful in both modes and the compact flash recorder is a bonus. The camera is heavier than the DSR 250 but …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 21 2008
Mike
Fuquay Varina, NC
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Price: $6,849.95
 

Sony HVR-S270U 1080i HDV Camcorder Review

Not A Total Waste...Other's Are Better

★★☆☆☆
2.0

    Pros

  • Great Picture Quality
  • Great Sound

    Cons

  • Flimsy Construction
  • Inadequate Features

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"We demo'd the Sony HVR-S270U, the Panasonic HPX-300, and the JVC GY-HM700. While this Sony camera does offer some good features, like the flash drive, and record to tape for those who don't have a good file backup system, this camera also has some major flaws.



1. Lens: Feels like a cheap lens. …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Oct 30 2009
Larry
Garland, TX
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  • Pro Videographer
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Price: $6,849.95
 

[11 of 15 customers found this review helpful]

Sony HVR-S270U 1080i HDV Camcorder Review

Camera falls short on image quality

★★☆☆☆
2.0

    Pros

  • Great Features

    Cons

  • Low-Quality Recordings
  • Uncomfortable

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"We had high expectations when we purchased the HVR-S270U camera due to its specs and tape/CF card recording.



Unfortunately the image quality was totally unsatisfactory.



Out of the box the camera looks terrible. Crushed blacks and lifeless color. When we used the camera's menu-driven setting …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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May 9 2008
Gene
Ohio
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  • Professional
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Price: $6,849.95
 

[7 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

Sony HVR-S270U 1080i HDV Camcorder Review

I just bought the camera. Wow!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable to Operate
  • Durable
  • Great Features
  • Great Picture Quality
  • Great Sound
  • More »

    Cons

  • Cant find any yet

    Best Uses

  • Family
  • Movies/Short Films
  • Special Events
  • Sports
  • Travel
  • More »
 

"I have been around the block and for the money, this camera kicks Butt! Great features, Great function, and the CMOS technology is so clean. Im happy! No i dont work for Sony, I am a guy with a small start up production company and I am happy that I live in this time, you can do so much for so much …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 5 2008
Boy Genius 68
NYC/NJ
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  • Professional
Reviewed at:
Price: $6,849.95
 

[4 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

Sony HVR-S270U 1080i HDV Camcorder Review

Great Camera for Many Uses!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • CF cards improve workflow
  • Comfortable to Operate
  • Great Features
  • Great Picture Quality
  • Great Sound
  • More »

    Cons

  • Ships without batteries
  • Ships without tripod plat

    Best Uses

  • Commercial Production
  • Corporate
  • Movies/Short Films
  • Music Videos
  • Satellite TV Production
  • More »
 

"I shoot a wide variety of things from live events to TV commercials and TV show segments to corporate video for web and DVD. This camera goes from one job to another with the same great performance and ease of use. The flexibility of being able to shoot to CF cards, miniDV tape or full sized DV tape …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 25 2008
Creative Jedi
Phoenix, AZ
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  • Professional
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Price: $6,849.95
 
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