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Reviews of the Sony HDR-FX1

  • 8.0

    simplydv.co.uk

    By Colin Barrett | November 30, -1

    Review Summary: It's the first of its kind, and will improve in time. A fine camcorder that handles well and is ideally suited to pros and prosumers alike.

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  • No Rating

    best-digital-camcorder-reviews.com

    Review Summary: resenting the world's first consumer 1080i high-definition camcorder: the Sony HDR FX1 Handycam. A revolution in form and function, the HDR-FX1 allows you to play and record interlaced high-definition video at resolutions up to 1,440 x 1,080 for ...

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  • No Rating

    simplydv.co.uk

    By CB | November 30, -1

    Review Summary: Despite the above limitations, the HDR-FX1E functions extraordinarily well in virtually all situations. At a minimum 3 Lux, it doesn't produce low-light images as well as either the VX2100 or PD170, but in every other respect the cam produces images ...

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  • No Rating

    cesweb.org

    Review Summary: Sony's HDR-FX1 HDV camcorder is the world's first 1080i HDV camcorder. It records and plays back the highest resolution video of any consumer camcorder available on the market today

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Manufacturer: Sony

Part number: HDRFX1

General

  • Product Type Camcorder - 1080i
  • Effective Sensor Resolution 921600 pixels
  • Total Pixels 1555200 pixels
  • Progressive scan Yes
  • Optical Sensor Size 1/3"
  • Optical Sensor Type Super HAD 3CCD
  • Min Illumination 3 lux
  • Digital Video Format MPEG-2
  • Special Effects Black & White, Color, Sepia
  • Image Stabilizer Optical (Super Steady Shot)
  • PCM Digital Sound 16bit (48KHz / 2 channels), 12bit (32KHz / 2 channels)
  • Digital Scene Transition Black fader, White fader
  • Min Shutter Speed 1/4 sec
  • Max Shutter Speed 1/10000 sec
  • Shooting Modes Normal movie mode, Digital photo mode
  • Shooting Programs Spotlight
  • White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
  • White Balance Presets Indoor, Outdoor
  • Exposure Modes Manual, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority
  • Camera Flash No

Main Features

  • Camcorder Sensor Resolution 1.12 megapixels
  • Camcorder Effective Video Resolution 1.07 megapixels
  • Color Support Color
  • Still Image Format JPEG
  • Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
  • TV Tuner None

Memory / Storage

  • Floppy Drive None
  • Media Type Mini DV (HDV)
  • Recording Speed LP, SP

Lens System

  • Type Zoom lens - 4.5 mm - 54 mm - F/1.6-2.8
  • Focal Length 4.5 mm - 54 mm
  • Lens Aperture F/1.6-2.8
  • Optical Zoom 12 x
  • Lens system type Zoom lens
  • Interchangeable lens Yes
  • Lens Construction 11 group(s) / 16 element(s)
  • Min focal length 4.5 mm
  • Max focal length 54 mm
  • Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
  • Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
  • Features Aspherical lens, Built-in 1/6 neutral density filter, Built-in 1/32 neutral density filter
  • Filter Size 72 mm
  • Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 32.5 - 390 mm
  • Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
  • Zoom Adjustment Manual, Motorized drive

Additional Features

  • DV input Yes
  • Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
  • Search Modes End search, Edit search
  • Additional Features Accessories hot shoe, Backlight compensation, RGB primary color filter, Display brightness control, Analog to digital conversion with pass through
  • Analog to digital conversion Yes
  • Time Code Yes
  • Remote control Remote control - Infrared
  • Software Drivers & Utilities
  • Included Accessories Lens cap, Lens hood, Cleaning tape

Viewfinder

  • Viewfinder Type Electronic
  • Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.5 in
  • Viewfinder Resolution 252,000 pixels

Display

  • Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3.5 in - Color

Digital Player (Recorder)

  • Type None

Microphone

  • Type Microphone - Built-in
  • Microphone Features Wind noise reduction

Connections

  • Connector Type 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), 1 x Composite video/audio (input/output), 1 x S-Video input / output, 1 x Component video output, 1 x Headphones, 1 x Control-L (LANC), 1 x Microphone, 1 x DC power input
  • Expansion Slot(s) 1 x Memory Stick

Audio Input

  • Audio input type Microphone
  • Microphone type Built-in
  • Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
  • Microphone Technology Electret condenser

Miscellaneous

  • Cables Included A/V cable kit

Power

  • Power Device Power adapter - External
  • Battery type 1 x Camcorder battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion
  • Run Time (Up To) 125 min

Battery

  • Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )

Viewfinder / Display

  • Display Form Factor Rotating
  • Display Format 250,880 pixels
  • Viewfinder Color Support Color

Expansion / Connectivity

  • Wireless Connection Yes (IrDA)

Physical Characteristics

  • Width 5.9 in
  • Depth 14.4 in
  • Height 7.1 in
  • Weight 4.4 lbs
  • Body Material Magnesium alloy

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