Semi professional camera responding quite my expectations. The handling is quick (provided you have some technical concepts such as focal length, aperture, zoom, ect.) But for those who do not yet know all that, an "auto" mode is available, which provides a record very good. In addition, the user manual will help you switch to manual mode. Video recording can be done in .mp4 / .mov / .avchd. The quality of video is 1080p or 720p. In manual mode there is the possibility to adjust the shutter speed, aperture, white balance and brightness (+ 6dB to + 18db and AGC and AUTO mode). There is also an aid to development, using a color, image stabilization, zoom (up to x64, but the image quality decreases as the zoom is great) There is also a setting audio (microphone (-2dB to + 2db) and headphones, also present a wind screen (I have not yet had the opportunity to use). A grid is an option to build its image over the rule of thirds for example, or in order to make landmarks on the image (this option is particularly interesting for me, so it is almost always active on my camcorder.) To verify overexposed areas of your image , there is the option stripes (two possibilities: 70-80% / and / more than 100%) in automatic mode If the recording is done in 50fps (frame per second) this figure is modifiable (1 / 80fps in. ... 500fps /! \ careful though image quality greatly decreasing when pushing these settings to its extreme. In addition, the exception of 50fps, the sound is not recorded in slow motion, or to accelerated.) The photo mode is also very good with ability to adjust the shutter speed (1/2 - 1/4000) white balance, the diagragme (F1.2 - F5.6), ISO brightness (ISO.50 - ISO6400), the size of the image (4: 3 or 16: 9 640x480 to 4000x3000), an image stabilizer (very efficient), an integrated flash, self-timer (2s, 10s, or detector face). Also very practical grid (three vertical stripes and three horizontal stripes) can be activated to build its image after the "rule of thirds". Connectivity, an HDMI jack, a microphone jack, AV, headphone, DC (to connect the camcorder to a socket to recharge it). WiFi mode is also available. Small problem though, there is no manual when you get the camcorder, you need to download one online. Conclusion: I am very satisfied with this camcorder that gives me some beautiful images (videos and photos), the sound is also interesting and exploitable. Ergonomics is interesting, although some options would have deserved to have direct access (eg white balance is not particularly convenient to adjust). However for the price of this camcorder can not seek professional qualities. I recommend it for anyone like me who want to become professionals in the video, capture the practice test image constructions, understand and test concepts may seem a bit blurry (the aperture, focal length, white balance. ..). If you want to make videos or short films to put on the internet, this camera is made for you.
