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Reviews of the Sony HVR-HD1000U

  • 8.4

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | November 21, 2009

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 80/100 and users 90/100. Comparing these reviews to 104854 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 84/100 = Very Good.

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Manufacturer: Sony

Part number: HVRHD1000U

General

  • Product Type Camcorder - 1080i
  • Enclosure Color Matte black
  • Digital Zoom 20 x
  • Optical Sensor Size 1/2.9"
  • Optical Sensor Type ClearVid CMOS
  • Min Illumination 0 lux
  • Analog Video Format NTSC
  • Image Stabilizer Optical (Super Steady Shot)
  • Min Shutter Speed 1/2 sec
  • Max Shutter Speed 1/10000 sec
  • Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
  • White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
  • Exposure Modes Manual, Automatic
  • Camera Flash None
  • Widescreen Video Capture Yes

Main Features

  • Camcorder Sensor Resolution 3.2 megapixels
  • Camcorder Effective Video Resolution 2.28 megapixels
  • Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 3 megapixels
  • Camcorder Interpolated Still Resolution 6.1 megapixels
  • Color Support Color
  • TV Tuner None
  • Supported Resolution 480i, 1080i

Memory / Storage

  • Media Type Mini DV (HDV)
  • Recording Speed LP, SP

Lens System

  • Type Zoom lens - 4.4 mm - 54 mm
  • Focal Length 4.4 mm - 54 mm
  • Optical Zoom 10 x
  • Lens system type Zoom lens
  • Min focal length 4.4 mm
  • Max focal length 54 mm
  • Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
  • Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
  • Filter Size 37 mm
  • Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
  • Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive

Additional Features

  • DV input Yes
  • Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
  • Digital Still Camera Function Yes
  • Additional Features Built-in speaker, Takes photos while movie recording
  • Time Code Yes
  • Included Accessories Eyecup, Lens cap, Lens hood, Wind screen

Viewfinder

  • Viewfinder Type LCD
  • Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.27 in
  • Viewfinder Resolution 123,200 pixels
  • Image Aspect Ratio (camcorders) 16:9

Display

  • Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color

Digital Player (Recorder)

  • Type None

Microphone

  • Type Microphone - Detachable

Connections

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

Audio Input

  • Audio input type Microphone
  • Microphone type Detachable
  • Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
  • Microphone Technology Electret condenser

Miscellaneous

  • Carrying Case None
  • Cables Included A/V cable

Power

  • Power Device Power adapter - External

Battery

  • Supported Battery Sony NP-F570
  • Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 2200 mAh ( Included )

Viewfinder / Display

  • Display Form Factor Rotating
  • Display Format 211,200 pixels
  • Viewfinder Color Support Color

Environmental Parameters

  • Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
  • Max Operating Temperature 104 °F

Physical Characteristics

  • Weight 6 lbs

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