Sony's gaggle of camcorders (pictures)
HDMI pass-through, so that you can use the projector with other devices, is the highlight for many of the models.
Lori Grunin
I've been reviewing hardware and software, devising testing methodology and handed out buying advice for what seems like forever; I'm currently absorbed by computers and gaming hardware, but previously spent many years concentrating on cameras. I've also volunteered with a cat rescue for over 15 years doing adoptions, designing marketing materials, managing volunteers and, of course, photographing cats.
Handycam HDR-CX430V
Priced at $700, this model is the cheapest one that gains the balanced optical SteadyShot system.
Some get smaller
The models in the middle of the price range -- the x380 versions -- have shrunk by about 20 percent.
HDR-PJ430
The $850 PJ430 is the base model that offers HDMI pass-through for using the camcorder as a pico projector.
PJ380
The $450 PJ380's projector.
HDMI pass-through
The higher-end models have a second Micro-HDMI port for video input so that you can use the camcorder as a standalone pico projector.
New accessory shoe
Sony's moving toward a universal accessory shoe, dubbed "ni."
PJ790
The $1,500 PJ790 kitted out with the Wi-Fi accessory. This model uses the new audio system.
PJ790
Top view of the camcorder.
EVF
The PJ790 and PJ650 have electronic viewfinders.
Inside view of the PJ790
This model has Nightshot infrared mode, which had largely disappeared from the Sony camcorders.
Manual controls
The PJ790 has the company's veteran manual control dial.
Optional microphone
Sony's new add-on mic.
Optional mic
It has pretty simple options.
LED light
The company also announced an accessory light.
Add-on light
The control-switch options.
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