I Bought A Compact Camera

[@lenny108]

I also bought this camera just recently. This camera is amazing. It looks like an older model but in the past ten years, no real improvements have been made on the camera sector. This camera is practically state-of-the-art.

[@TudorSmithPhotography]

It’s an amazing bit of gear. I keep mine with me all the time just in case there’s a photo opportunity.

[@Koji-888]

Me too. Always. In case you see Sasquatch or a streaker. A big fire. Natural disaster.

[@kennethhansen4000]

I use a Sony Cyber Shot hx90v professionally, as a building expert, where I document my registrations. I have to say, it has never disappointed me. Always unholstered in my trouser pocket. Has taken over 100,000 exposures, been involved everywhere both in the attic and in cramped basements, in rain, snow and frost. And it still works.

[@TexpatOTG]

I bought a 2nd hand HX90V -- It's a great little camera. I always keep it close, never know when you will need the awesome telephoto lens. These are a good choice for an EDC. Cheers

[@TudorSmithPhotography]

These cameras are really so versatile

[@Koji-888]

I love my HX90V. Didn’t need the HX99 with 4K version as I don’t shoot video much. Always keep this in the car. Never know when you’ll see a UFO or “Bigfoot”. 🤷🏻‍♀️ The case I use is the “Lowepro Tahoe CS 20”.. 12.00 dollars new (unused) on eBay. It’s a perfect size, with a zippered side for (3) spare batteries. Perfect for the Ricoh GR too.

[@Sony-Fanboy]

Great video, two days ago i bought a Sony DSC-HX60 in nearly mint condition. For almost the same reasons. But mostly for the in body build in photo effects wich i truly love. What i also love about these camera's is the zoom and the way how you can imitate old vintage camera's. My HX60 is here to stay!

[@TudorSmithPhotography]

Sounds like you’re on to a good thing. I’ve loved using my ‘50’ since I got it. It obviously has limitations compared to my DSLR but I wonder if that’s because I still need to take time to learn how it works 🤣 But they are great little cameras and really convenient to use too 👍

[@Sony-Fanboy]

@@TudorSmithPhotography thank you, i'm sure that you will learn very fast. These camera's are fast and easy learn. I have the advantage that i'm already familiar with this old Sony menu wich is the same as my old A6000 camera. That camera was also released around the same time in 2014. Since August this my old A6000 has been replaced with the brandnew A6700 as my new main camera. I seriously love it and Sony camera's in general. Good luck wishing you all the best with your HX50!

[@firefliesandroses]

I bought this exact camera used for £40 about 3 years ago and I find it brilliant for recording my children's Christmas plays. I was surprised how much better the sound of these videos was compared to what the teachers shared with us parents of the same performance. While I normally use a mirrorless camera on most occasions, this little HX50 acts like a telephoto lens which I'm not investing in, but occasionally need.

[@zaneclone]

If that's an HX50 (looks like one) your optical zoom covers 24-720mm (30x24 = 720) equivalent without digital zoom activated. They're a useful "walkabout" in the pocket "all in one" video/still camera- so long as your expectations of a reasonably inexpensive pocket camera are aligned with it's output. I used mine for recording organ recitals ! The audio capture is surprisingly good !

[@TudorSmithPhotography]

It’s early days but I’m keeping my expectations low. The image quality seems ok but it depends on the subject and focal range 👍

[@Koji-888]

Yes you’re right. 24 x 720 optical. Then in settings you can turn on “Sony clear zoom” for a little more. Then also turn on the digital zoom for even more. Yikes. I think better to crop in post. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@WillyBauwens2]

Sony has very good cameras, the DSC-HX99 30 x zoom is also a very good camera

[@Rfoz51]

My photography journey began with the Sony Cyber shot camera, I loved it! Macro was fun, a really good starter camera.. 👍🏼

[@TudorSmithPhotography]

Do you still have it? I’m amazed at the power and capabilities of this 10 year old camera.

[@Rfoz51]

@@TudorSmithPhotography Funny you should say that! Since this video went up I’m trying to locate it! I had it mended twice cause I loved it so much! I just know I didn’t throw it out!

[@AtilioFlegner]

I have this one, the HX50V and the HX400V love them for travel photography, airplanes, architecture also.

[@TudorSmithPhotography]

I am enjoying using this camera even though it’s quite old. It’s really practical too!

[@badger67]

That's an impressive little camera. The histogram preview will be a game changer in many respects. But that ZOOM man😅

[@TudorSmithPhotography]

I'm loving the histogram. No such quality on my entry level DSLR. I reckon this may be my "keep it in the pocket at all times" camera until I wear it out 🤣

[@Vaportrail56]

I got the same camera a couple of months ago myself. I really like it and like yourself I wanted something with a better zoom than my phone. I like it because of its size and it has manual focus which is nice for macro, also the video is pretty good. I like the watercolor setting too, that is cool. It also can take 3D pictures but I haven`t had a chance to get something to view them on yet. i wanted to add a EVF to mine but it cost three times as much as the camera, bummer.

[@TudorSmithPhotography]

Yes it’s a pretty cool little camera. 📷 👍

[@Koji-888]

You don’t like the “pop up” EVF on these little Sonys. ? They’ve been on every model since the HX80. HX90. HX99.

[@stefanhensel8611]

Bought a used H60 and I loved it, but the weak spot of this series seems to be the wheel on the back. After a couple of years, it springs wildly between the settings and renders the camera almost unusable. Which is a pity because the image quality is more than decent despite the small 1/2.3" sensor, and the room is amazing.

[@TudorSmithPhotography]

It does seem that the more use these compact cameras get, the more fragile they become. I’ve already notice a few sticking points on my H50!

[@colinfoyle1856]

I had one of those little Sony's once... The zoom was great, but unless you have good light, the extreme telephoto was a bit soft in my opinion. I now have the Sony RX100VI, it "only" has a 24-200mm lens, but the camera has a 1 inch sensor. I do prefer it to the HX range, except for that high reach zoom of the HX, however, it is still just as pocketable, and is a great little camera. The only drawback is the Sony RX range is on the expensive side...

[@TudorSmithPhotography]

This is my first move into compact cameras. If I find I make a lot of use with my 10yr old Cybershot, then I will make some considerations into replacing it with a newer model - and that might not be Sony. We’ll see

[@ROYALWAND]

yes, I bought 2 of these when they first came out; they are really nifty little cameras :)

[@TudorSmithPhotography]

I’m still quite pleased with my Sony. Do you still own your two?

[@ROYALWAND]

@@TudorSmithPhotography yes, I do. And since then I got 2 Panasonic LUMIZ tz220

[@sentimentaloldme]

A common problem with this camera is a loud buzzing sound that comes from the lens portion of the camera. I bought a Sony HX20V back in 2012. Just after a years use the noise started coming from the camera. The cost of getting it repaired match the cost of the camera..The sound is still there...comes and goes..

[@TudorSmithPhotography]

It does whirr when the lens is extended and it’s more noticeable when shooting video!

[@sentimentaloldme]

@@TudorSmithPhotography I'm aware of that but this noise is on another level..It comes on when I switch on the camera. It seems to be a common problem according to Google/KZbin..Sony quoted me 100 euro just to look at the camera and give me a quote. Sometimes when zi shake/ turn the camera upside down it goes away for a period of time. It doesn't seem to effect the image quality but destroys the audio quality when recording video.

[@sentimentaloldme]

@@TudorSmithPhotography This is video/audio sample from the camera when I first bought it kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3_LdH2DpKmXa6csi=zeZCBmqfOUahaXVM

[@kahuna1247]

@@sentimentaloldme This also happens with my HX20V. The fault is with the lens extender motor and requires a new lens assembly. I just live with the noise and use it as an emergency backup camera. I believe this issue was fixed in the later models.

[@ToyoteroMundial]

Subscribed. Hope to see many more videos on your channel.

[@TudorSmithPhotography]

Thanks for the sub! More videos are planned 👍

[@kleetruecrime]

Hi sir, could you please tell me where you bought this one? I was looking for it everywhere and couldn't find the shops to buy this, they said it's discontinued :(

[@TudorSmithPhotography]

Hi. I bought mine off eBay and there are still many for sale 👍

[@kleetruecrime]

thank you for the answer! wish you a nice day

[@Koji-888]

eBay. I bought a few HX90v from the Japan shops. Had great luck with them. Super clean like new condition. 350. ish. Japanese shops take close up photos of the cameras from every angle. Especially the lens. They describe the condition like.. Mint - or Excellent ++++ and tell if there’s dust in old lenses.

[@johnchristo4046]

loved the video ❤

[@TudorSmithPhotography]

Thanks very much 🙏

[@cpage1995]

Got the Panasonic tz90, need a tripod or a steady hand on max zoom..Enjoy

[@TudorSmithPhotography]

Yeah I’m discovering the need for a tripod for video 👍

[@siddj08]

Is there a way to make the camera not compress the JPEG's too much? How are the jpegs coming out of this camera? good enough?

[@TudorSmithPhotography]

They seem ok to me as long as you don’t zoom in too much. Then I find there’s a lot of degradation in quality. I hadn’t considered the JPGs were being compressed. I’ll have to investigate.

[@stefanhensel8611]

iirc you can shoot raw with this model.

[@DreamCatcher101-6]

I found one used at the price of 50$ but i was hesitant, thank you. Now i can go and chase some birds

[@TudorSmithPhotography]

It’s a decent little camera. It can’t compare to the bigger bits of kit of course but for what it is, it’s great value for money 👍

[@tonymontague6467]

was looking at hx60 but can't decide if its really that much better than my wx500?

[@TudorSmithPhotography]

A friend of mine bought the HX60 after seeing mine. Same megapixels but I think the 60 has a few more features.

[@gintarasstgintaras4546]

nice...

[@TudorSmithPhotography]

Thanks

[@izzyshootsiphone]

That’s one sexy camera

[@TudorSmithPhotography]

😆

[@electroripper]

no brother! not 270mm at its max zoom. 720mm!!! this camera has a very crazy zoom lens on it, especially considering its form factor.

[@TudorSmithPhotography]

Yes I got my 2 and 7 back to front. The focal range is amazing for such a small piece of kit!

[@pwood5733]

Why do photographers laugh at small cameras. Apparently its not a real camera unless its the size of a cruise missile stuck on the side of a shipping container

[@TudorSmithPhotography]

Maybe they’re trying to compensate for something 🤣