Reviews of the Sony Handycam HDR-UX1
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CNET Review
The Good: Sharp, saturated, low-noise video; excellent build quality; fast, smooth focus with effective image stabilization.
The Bad: Mediocre still photos; optical and occasional motion artifacts in video; discs unreadable by most devices; lame but necessary bundled software; no windscreen filter for microphone.
The Bottom Line: The Sony Handycam HDR-UX1 is a very nice camcorder; unfortunately, its myriad compatibility issues make it almost impossible to recommend over other similar models.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 77/100 and users 83/100. Comparing these reviews to 104865 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 86/100 = Very Good.
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techradar.com
Review Summary: The UX1's other half is the Sony HDR-SR1. What marks the difference between the two cams, however, is the choice of recording medium. The SR1 uses a 30GB hard drive to store video, while our UX1 can capture its movies to a variety of 8cm DVD media, ...
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No Rating
videomaker.com
Review Summary: This is a powerful camcorder that could possibly lead a format revolution.
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Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: HDRUX1
General
- Product Type Camcorder
- Digital Zoom 80 x
- Total Pixels 2.1 megapixels
- Optical Sensor Size 1/3"
- Optical Sensor Type ClearVid CMOS
- Min Illumination 0 lux
- Analog Video Format NTSC
- Digital Video Format MPEG-2
- Image Stabilizer Electronic (Super Steady Shot)
- Min Shutter Speed 1/4 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/500 sec
- Shooting Modes Normal movie mode, Digital photo mode
- White Balance Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Indoor, Outdoor
- Widescreen Video Capture Yes
Main Features
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 2.1 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
Memory / Storage
- Supported Flash Memory Memory Stick Pro
- Media Type DVD-R (8cm), DVD+RW (8cm), DVD-RW (8 cm), DVD+R DL (8cm)
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 5.1 mm - 51 mm - F/1.8-2.9
- Focal Length 5.1 mm - 51 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.8-2.9
- Optical Zoom 10 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 5.1 mm
- Max focal length 51 mm
- Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
- Filter Size 30 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 37 - 370 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
- Additional Features Dolby Digital 5.1 channel recording
- Remote control Remote control - Infrared
- Software Drivers & Utilities
- Included Accessories Battery pack, Remote control, A/V cable
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type LCD
- Viewfinder Resolution 123,000 pixels
Display
- Type LCD display - LCD passive matrix - 3.5 in - Color
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1, 1 x Accessory shoe, 1 x USB, 1 x Component video output, 1 x Headphones, Microphone, Remote control, HDMI output
- Expansion Slot(s) 1, Memory Stick Pro
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Surround
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1, 1 x A/V cable, 1 x USB cable, Component video cable
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
- Battery type - Lithium ion
Battery
- Supported Battery Sony NP-FM50
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Labor - 90 days, Limited warranty - Parts - 1 year
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
- Display Format 211,000 pixels
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
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