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2009-05-24T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Awesome Camera

I used this camera for weddings, skateboarding, short films and documentaries and hasn't let me down. Vegas and Final Cut Pro are great to work with the FX1's .m2t format. Just invest in a better mic like the Rode VideoMic if you want the exceptional audio.

Dan P.

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Sony HDR-FX1000 Specifications

Video
  • Format(s) Supported

    HDV (MPEG2) / DV (AVI)

Hardware

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  • Assignable Dial

    N/A

General

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  • Imaging Device

    3x 1/3" ClearVid CMOS sensor

  • Battery Type

    InfoLITHIUM® Rechargeable Battery (NP-F570)

  • Audio Format

    Stereo MPEG1 Audio Layer

Convenience

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  • Accessory Shoe

    Yes (Cold)

Convenience Features

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  • Easy Operation

    Assignable Buttons, End Search

Optics/Lens

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  • 35mm Equivalent

    29.5 - (16:9), 36.1 - 722mm (4:3)

Display

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  • LCD Screen

    3.2" wide Xtra Fine LCD display1 (921k pixels)

Inputs and Outputs

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  • Active Interface Shoe

    Yes (Cold)

Software

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  • Operating System Compatibility

    N/A

Weights and Measurements

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  • Dimensions (Approx.)

    6 3/4 x 7 x 13 7/8 inch (169 x 178 x 349mm) including protrusions w/o gripbelt

Service and Warranty Information

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  • Limited Warranty Term

    1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor

  • Video Recording System

    Real-Time HD Codec Engine, HDV/DV Recording

  • Video Signal

    NTSC color, EIA standards

  • Docking Station

    N/A

  • Flash

    N/A

  • Lens Cover Type

    Manual

  • Memory Stick slot

    Memory Stick PRO Duo Media slot

  • S/S & Zoom button on LCD

    Yes (Zoom Seesaw/ Ring/ Handle seesaw)

  • Pixel Gross

    3x 1,120K each (Red, Green, Blue)

  • Processor

    EIP (Enhanced Imaging Processor)

  • Recording and Playback Times

    HDV: up to 60 min. (with DVM60 cassette), DV: SP: up to 60 min., LP: up to 90 min.

  • Recording Media

    MiniDV Cassette (sold separately)

  • Still Actual

    1,080x810 (4:3), 1,440x810 (16:9)

  • Still Picture Resolution

    1.2 megapixel

  • Video Actual

    3x 1,1040K (16:9) each (Red, Green, Blue)

  • Video Resolution

    Full HD 1440x1080

  • Power Consumption

    6.5W

  • Power Requirements

    7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)

  • Dolby® Digital Output

    HD: HDV (MPEG1 Audio Layer II) / SD: DV ( 12/16bit PCM Digital Stereo)

  • Microphone

    Yes (Built-in)

  • Recording Format

    Stereo

  • Dual Record

    Yes

  • Face Detection

    N/A

  • Hybrid/Hybrid Plus

    N/A

  • Memory Stick PRO Media Compatibility

    Tested to support up to 16GB media capacity; does not support high speed transfer function; does not support Access Control security function.

  • Minimum Illumination

    1.5 Lux

  • Minimum Illumination

    1.5 Lux

  • Quick On

    N/A

  • SteadyShot Image Stabilization

    Yes (Optical)

  • Still Image Mode(s)

    JPEG

  • USB Streaming

    N/A

  • White Balance

    Auto / outdoor / indoor / One-push (A/B)

  • White Balance

    Auto / outdoor / indoor / One-push (A/B)

  • Smile Shutter

    N/A

  • Fader Effect(s)

    Black, White

  • Movie Mode(s)

    MPEG2

  • Multiple Language Display

    Yes

  • Picture Effect(s)

    CinemaTone Gamma, CinemaTone Color and Shot Transition

  • Remote Control

    Yes (RMT-831)

  • Scene Mode(s)

    Picture Profile (upto 6 pre-set conditions)

  • x.v.Color

    Yes

  • Aperture

    f1.6-3.4

  • Digital Zoom

    30x approx. (When Digital Extender "ON")

  • Exposure

    N/A

  • Filter Diameter

    72mm

  • Focal Distance

    4.1 - 82mm

  • Focus

    Full Range Auto, Manual (Ring), One Touch

  • Lens Type

    G Lens

  • Optical Zoom

    20x

  • Progressive Shutter Mode

    N/A

  • Shutter Speed

    1/4 - 1/10000 (60i/30p) 1/3 - 1/10000(24p)

  • Viewfinder

    0.45" Xtra Fine (16:9) Wide LCD1 (1,227k pixels)

  • Analog Audio/Video Output(s)

    Multi AV (Video/S Video/Audio)

  • Audio/Video Remote Terminal

    Yes

  • Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s)

    Yes (via multi AV)

  • Digital Audio/Video Input(s)

    Yes (via i.LINK®)

  • Digital Audio/Video Output(s)

    Yes (via i.LINK®, HDMI)

  • HDMI Connection Output(s)

    Yes

  • Headphone Jack

    Yes (Stereo Mini)

  • i.LINK® Interface

    Yes

  • LANC Terminal

    Yes (Stereo Mini)

  • Microphone Input

    Yes (Stereo Mini)

  • S-Video Output(s)

    Included in A/V Jack

  • USB Port(s)

    N/A

  • Supplied Software

    N/A

  • Weight (Approx.)

    4 lb 9 oz (2.1kg) w/ Lens hood with Lens cover

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About Sony HDR-FX1000 High Definition MiniDV (HDV) Handycam Camcorder - SKU#1649922

Place the pinnacle of high definition in your hands with the HDR-FX1000 high definition MiniDV Handycam® camcorder. Equipped with 24p progressive scan mode, you'll experience high-quality, film-like motion for brilliant scene reproduction while CinemaTone Gamma & CinemaTone Color provide the color & gamma range to give your footage an amazing film-like feel

It also features 3 1/3" ClearVid CMOS image sensors with Exmor derived technology which let you capture sharp, detailed images even in lower-light situations. And the 29.5mm wide-angle to 590mm telephoto G-lens with 20x optical zoom brings the action closer & allows for wider angle shooting

Take control of light in extreme settings with 3 built-in neutral density filters & 3 manual rings for adjusting zoom, focus & iris. Plus, the 3.2" xtra Fine LCD & Optical SteadyShot image stabilization give you an unparalleled recording experience

In addition to 1080/60i recording, the HDR-FX1000 offers a 1080/24p & 1080/30pProgressive Scan mode that enables shooting with film-like results. Signals scanned at 24p/30p are converted to 60i (using 2-3 pulldown for 24p) & recorded on MiniDV tape, allowing footage to be played & edited using existingHDV products. In this way, progressive images can be handled in the conventional HDV editing environment

Users seeking extra control over image expression can use "Cinematone Gamma" to deepen the color & "Cinematone Color" to recreate film-like color tones. Cinematone Gamma allows operators to quickly set up & load a gamma curve with similar contrast characteristics to a film gamma curve

The HDR-FX1000 features 3 1/3" ClearVid CMOS Sensors, each having 1,120K total pixels. The 3 independent CMOS sensors each handle one of the color elements red, green, blue (RGB) improving the color reproduction of video recordings. Dark scenes can be captured with low noise thanks to "Exmor"-derived technology featuring a column A/D converter & dual noise reduction

Sensor resolution has been optimized & the photosensitive surface area has been maximized thanks to the unique grid arrangement of the photo diode sensors, in which each is rotated by 45 degrees. Also featured is the signal processing circuit, the Enhanced Imaging Processor (EIP) which uses Sony's unique image-processing technology.

The HDR-FX1000 is equipped with a 29.5mm wide-angle "G Lens" made from advanced 10 group, 15 element lens including "Extra-low Dispersion glass" reducing chromatic aberration caused by light refraction, & produces video with extremely low color fringing. Designed for shooting situations ranging from broad landscape shots to conditions where sufficient distance from the subject is difficult to obtain

The 20x optical zoom (29.5mm-590mm: 35mm conversion) lets you zoom in to the subjects you can't get close to. The optical zoom takes maximum advantage of the lens performance, so so image quality does not suffer even at a zoom ratio of 20x.

Sony HDR-FX1000 High Definition MiniDV (HDV) Handycam Camcorder - SKU#1649922 Features

  • Film-like Progressive Scan 1080/24p, 1080/30p, or 1080/60i
  • CinemaTone Gamma and CinemaTone Color
  • 3x 1/3" ClearVid CMOS Sensors w/ Exmor technology
  • Enhanced Imaging Processor (EIP) Technology
  • G Lens: 29.5mm Wide-Angle to 590mm (20x) Telephoto
  • Digital extender increases zoom by 1.5 throughout the range up to 30x at full zoom.
  • Superior low-light (1.5 LUX) shooting capabilities
  • 3x built-in neutral density (ND) filters
  • 3x manual rings for superior control: zoom, focus, and iris
  • 3.2" Xtra Fine LCD display1 (921k pixels)
  • Optical SteadyShot image stabilization
  • Manual Gain/Shutter/White Balance Adjustment
  • Improved Noise Reduction (w/ Exmor col. A/D conversion)
  • 2:3 pull-down to 60i for editing on most HDV software
  • Minus Auto Gain Control (Minus AGC)
  • Assign Buttons: Extended Focus / Digital Extender (30x) / Ring Rotate/ AE Shift / Index Mark / SteadyShot / Back Light / Spotlight / Fader / Smooth Slow Rec / Color Bar / Rec Review / End Search / Zebra / Marker / Peaking / Pict. Profile / Shot Transition.
  • Additional record and zoom lever control on handle
  • 0.45"Xtra Fine View Finder
  • HDMI connectivity provides a simple, high-quality video and audio connection
  • Ability to transmit HD video from the camcorder to compatible HDTVs via a single cable
  • Quickly transfer images from the camcorder to compatible devices equipped with an IEEE1394 interface, including camcorders, digital VCRs, and PCs, using this high speed, bi-directional digital video/audio connection.
  • Memory Stick PRO Duo Media Slot
  • Change the menu display from English to English (Simplified), Canadian French, Latin American Spanish, or Brazilian Portuguese
  • Switchable HDV/DV Format Recording
  • Allows the user to set manual adjustments for a scene (color, sharpness, white balance, etc) into any one of 6 customizable presets
  • The Shot Transition function allows for smooth automatic scene transitions.
  • x.v.Color technology can capture or display nearly twice as many (1.8x) viewable colors than possible with the traditional RGB color standard.
  • While you are shooting, you can add a striped Zebra like pattern to bright areas of the video image, and display it in the LCD and viewfinder
  • When the histogram feature is turned on, a graph of the image's brightness distribution appears
  • The Peaking feature emphasizes the screen's edge in the LCD and viewfinder, making it easier to adjust the focus
  • The LCD and viewfinder feature a Centre Marker that lets users identify the centre of the screen at a glance
  • Four types of Color Bars are available for use
  • To enhance viewing enjoyment, users can create transitions between scenes by using the White fader or Black fader to fade images in and out

What's in the box:

  • Sony HDR-FX1000 Handycam HDV miniDV Camcorder
  • Power Adaptor AC-L10B
  • InfoLITHIUM Rechargeable Battery NP-F570
  • Wireless Remote Commander RMT-831
  • Built-in Lens Hood
  • Lens Cap
  • Audio Video Cable
  • Component Video Cable
  • Large Eye Cup