Sony Handycam PJ5 Review : Camcorder, Projector with 3 Million (IDR) Price Tag

Have you ever seen a television ad that promote the Sony Handycam which is not only can record but also be functional as a projector? Yes, the Sony Handycam DCR-PJ5, which was introduced in Indonesia recently, is a camcorder that has a built-in projector. This feature is similar to one that found on the Handycam PJ10. The difference, you can get PJ5 by the price of three million rupiahs only.

unbelievable? Let’s take a look at the features and specifications of Sony Handycam DCR-PJ5.

• Processor: Sony Imaging
• Censor: 1/8″ Advanced HAD CCD Image
• Format: MPEG-2 Video
• Lens: Sony
• Audio: Dolby Digital 2.1 Stereo
• Memory Card: SD/ SDXC/ SDHC
• Display: 2.7-inch Clear Photo LCD
• Zoom: 57x Optical and 1800x Digital
• Image Stabilizer: Electrical Steady-Shot
• In-Built LED Video Light
• Mode: Face Detection and Intelligent Auto
• Backlight Compensation
• Index: Face and Film Roll
• Battery: Lithium-ion NP-FV30 Rechargeable
• Dimensions: 58.5 x 55.5 x 124.5 mm
• Weight: Approx 230g

Product Tour

Although equipped with a projector, PJ5’s size is no larger than other camcorders. The projector is located on the rear of LCD screen.

PJ5 equipped with 57x zoom lens, with focal lengths from 1.8 to 102.6 mm, equivalent to 38-2166mm.

On the inside of the LCD screen there are several control buttons,including the Projector In port. These ports can be used to connect the camcorder to other devices such as notebook or mobile phone. Then, the projector can be used to display a notebook’s  / mobile phone’s screen.