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2013-01-14T19:00:00
I own this camera for five years and all I can say is: The best camera ever ! Sorry is not available anymore.
Happy7
2012-08-07T20:00:00
Well I had a few camcorders in use during the last 5 years and I am still in love with the FX1, simply because of the 3CCD which my eye tells is still superior over the more recent C'MOS and XMOR. I mean, yes it does eat up more power and no XLR input but I am okay with that as I am happiest with the image quality. Am not bothered with the fact that it does not record to a more compressed format (AVCHD) but that's harder to handle when editing anyway so.. FX1, still my favorite . No longer produced but I will treasure mine like it's pure gold.
Videodan
2012-02-06T19:00:00
Awesome HD recording, perfect for Documentaries, Weddings and parties.
Topheriizb
2010-05-24T20:00:00
I have owned my FX1 for six years now, it is a wonderful camcorder. The picture quality is far superior to other camera's of this generation and spec. The extended life battery lasts over 420 minutes allowing me to shoot an entire wedding from the bride getting ready until the end of the reception off ONE battery! -- I have recently purchased the FX1000 and am looking forward to an upgrade to the AX2000 - I would highly recommend this camcorder to anyone looking to make money from video production. You will NOT be disappointed!
ZachMac
2009-05-28T20:00:00
Amazing video outdoors, works well with poor lighting, picture is clear, colors are vivid! If you know how to use a professional camera properly, this should be a great buy for anyone!
apagicv
2008-12-31T19:00:00
What can I say about this camera other than the fact that I should have waited a little longer before switching to HD. At the time, it was the only pro-levelesque HD camera and that was the reason why I bought it. Like anything else, I usually wait for a company to get all the bugs out before buying their first gen. product but I didn't follow my usual gut feeling. In my opinion, the company should have addressed the low-light issue that it has before launching it. Wanna know what you should do? Buy a different HD camera and make sure that it does amazingly great in low-light.
LTPhotography
Imaging Device: 3 - 1/3", 16:9 1120K Pixel Advanced HAD CCDs
Video Actual: 1070K Pixels
NTSC
Mini DV
Optical Zoom: 12X
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar f/1.6-2.8
Focal Distance: 4.5 to 54.0mm
35mm Conversion: 32.5 to 390mm
Full Range Auto/Manual (Ring) / One Touch
1/4-1/4000 (Program AE Mode)
Minimum Illumination: 3 lux
NightShot Infrared System: N/A
Filter Diameter: 72mm
Color, Precision 16:9 (252K pixel)
3.5" 16:9 (250K) Precision Hybrid Color
Accessory Shoe: Yes (Cold)
Exposure: Manual Iris, Touch Panel (24 Step)
Video Input/Output: Yes (Composite (Mini) and S-Video/Yes (Component, Mini, and S-Video)
Audio Input/Output: Yes/Yes (Stereo, Mini)
i.LINK DV Interface (IEEE1394): Yes
USB: N/A
See Above
Mic. Input: Yes (Stereo, Mini)
Yes (Stereo, Mini)
Power Consumption (VF/LCD/VF+LCD): 7.4W / 8.0W / 8.4W
(WHD): 6" x 7 1/8" x 14 3/8"
Weight: 4 lbs 4 oz
White Balance: Auto/One-Push (A)(B)/Preset
Iris Control: Yes, Gain Independent
Super SteadyShot Optical Stabilization System
Great camera for the price
By ZachMac
I have owned my FX1 for six years now, it is a wonderful camcorder. The picture quality is far superior to other camera's of this generation and spec. The extended life battery lasts over 420 minutes allowing me to shoot an entire wedding from the bride getting ready until the end of the reception off ONE battery! -- I have recently purchased the FX1000 and am looking forward to an upgrade to the AX2000 - I would highly recommend this camcorder to anyone looking to make money from video produ...
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Great Camera
By apagicv
Amazing video outdoors, works well with poor lighting, picture is clear, colors are vivid! If you know how to use a professional camera properly, this should be a great buy for anyone!
Presenting the world's first consumer 1080i high definition camcorder, the Sony Handycam HDR-FX1. A revolution in form and function, the HDR-FX1 allows you to play and record interlaced high definition video at resolutions up to 1440 x 1080 for professional quality video with vivid colors and striking detail. It even offers the ability to switch to standard DV recording and playback as the situation warrants.
The HDR-FX1 features the Real-time HD Codec Engine, which offers professional-level MPEG2 video compression, and 14bit HD DXP (Digital Extended Processor) for increased processing speed. Images are captured on three chip Advanced HAD CCD system that provides increased detail and improved video performance without the color bleeding found in other system. Optical capabilities include a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens with 12x optical zoom and Super SteadyShot image stabilization.
The HDR-FX1 offers an unprecedented amount of control to the user, including manual zoom, focus, and iris control. Picture Profile allows the user to create a number of preset video modes for a variety of shooting settings. Composing shots is easier than even with the 3.5" precision hybrid SwivelScreen LCD display1 and the extra-large electronic viewfinder.
The Sony HDR-FX1 HDV Handycam camcorder the revolution begins.
Advanced HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD imagers with 1,120K effective (video) pixels provides excellent detail and clarity with exceptional digital video performance. Using a 3 chip Advanced HAD CCD system and dichroic prism toseparate color information, colors are extremely accurate, and color bleeding" and smearing" are greatly reduced.
Enhanced CCD design allows more light to reach the imager which reduces video noise to improve signal-to-noise ratio by up to 6db (2x better than a standard CCD). Particularly effective when shooting in dark situations.
From the innovators in camcorder technology, Sony's HDR-FX1 camcorder is the world's first HDV1080i consumer level camcorder and player. Now you can record all your memories in true high-definition video. The HDR-FX1 is capable of recording and playing back both High Definition and Standard Definition video recorded on standard MiniDV cassettes.
A Sony developed Real Time MPEG Encode/Decode system with reduced in energy consumption and compact size to fit inside a personal camcorder. Provides efficient MPEG2 compression, and recording and playback of clear HD images at the same bit rate of the DV format, so that High Definition video can be recorded on the same cassettes as are used for MiniDV recording.
From the authority in lens technology, the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens provides a high quality 12x optical zoom which maintains image clarity and colorwhile reducing glare and flare.
3.5" 250K pixel LCD display makes images sharp and detailed during playback or when monitoring recording.