- HDV Format
- HDV / DV switchability
- 3x CCD 1,070,000 pixels
- Optical Image Stabiliser
- Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar T
- 14-bit DXP
- 12x optical zoom
- 1440 x 1080 HDV resolution
- 3.5" 16:9 Hybrid LCD
- 16:9 Colour Viewfinder
- Manual zoom and focus ring
- Manual Gain / Iris / Shutter speed / White Balance / Audio level
- Expanded focus / Center mark
- Zebra / Peaking
- Cinematone Gamma
- Picture profile
- Shot transition
- Assign buttons
- i.LINK in / out
- Video, S-video and component output / input
- Intelligent Accessory Shoe
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Seeing is believing with the new HDR-FX1 Handycam from Sony, the world's first true 1080i high definition camcorder designed with you, the consumer, and your HDTV in mind. Those special moments you'll capture with the newly developed wide 3x 1/3" CCD and 72mm Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonar T lens are sure to give you a sense of déjà vu when you view the vivid colors and life-like images on your HDTV. The 3.5" wide hybrid LCD swivel monitor lets you keep an eye on the action regardless of the angle. Backed by a dependable Real Time Codec engine and solid, compact body design, the HDR-FX1 digital High Definition camcorder is your key to making (and enjoying) movie magic for a long time to come.
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Seeing is believing with the new HDR-FX1 Handycam from Sony, the world's first true 1080i high definition camcorder designed with you, the consumer, and your HDTV in mind. Those special moments you'll capture with the newly developed wide 3x 1/3" CCD and
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
This is a follow up to my main review below. After a year of usage I've at last got hold of Adobe Premiere Pro 2.0 and its native HDV support. In other words I can use Windows Media Player to view my FX1 captures in full 1920x1080 resolution for the first time and it's glorious. I've been watching some night time footage I shot in Tokyo last year and the ability of the FX1 to work in low light and to capture the intense colours of the neon signs is amazing. The clarity of the images is everything that I hoped for and fully justifies the cost of the camcorder. A friend said, when viewing my samples: "It's like looking at a fairly good photo... and then it moves!!!"
Finally: bear in mind that the FX1 is only implementing 75% of the 1080i standard resolution (anamorphic 1440 x 1080) because of the storage limitations of the mini-DV cassettes. I'm amazed by the FX1 output so full broadcast 1080i will be stupendous. The future is coming...!
Finally: bear in mind that the FX1 is only implementing 75% of the 1080i standard resolution (anamorphic 1440 x 1080) because of the storage limitations of the mini-DV cassettes. I'm amazed by the FX1 output so full broadcast 1080i will be stupendous. The future is coming...!
22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
I spent three weeks in April 2004 lugging one of these around Japan (in its dedicated SONY bag which I highly recommend) and had no difficulties at all. The camcorder performed in great heat and light and recorded some superb images. The zoom is marvellous and the autofocus staggering: I fully zoomed on a bee (and then pulled slowly back to reveal a buddhist temple in Gion Kyoto) and the camera locked onto the tiny bee with no difficulties. If only my Canon 20D SLR would do that! I've not yet seen any HD images from my camera (I need the relevant kit and that's to come) but the converted standard DV is great. I DID see an FX-1 hooked up to a hi-definition monitor in the SONY building in Tokyo and it was amazing so no worries there. My one and only complaint is that the time lapse facility (press the record button in lapse mode and only 7 frames are recorded) can't be automated: I'd love to leave the camera on its own recording 7 frames every minute (for example) but its not possible.
In conclusion: a superb camera for the price in standard DV mode but amazing with the addition of its HDV capability.
In conclusion: a superb camera for the price in standard DV mode but amazing with the addition of its HDV capability.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
In this day and age why buy an older technology CCD HDV camcorder when there are others with newer CMOS optics? Well right now, the CMOS technology is good but it isn't great, especially in low light. The older triple CCD equipped cameras like the HDR-FX1 and the HVR-Z1 work better in lower light than the newer FX7s.
I've had an FX1 for a while now and must say that I'm very happy with my purchase. The quality of material I've shot is excellent using Sony HDV tapestock and the playback is top end. The camera manual controls are a dream with an excellent zoom ring close enough to the focus ring for the nimble fingered to use one handed, but far enough apart for a separate focus puller to use without getting in the way. The weight of the unit is good, not too much for hand held use. I like the top mounted view screen like the Z1's and I've found the on board mic to be surprisingly good.
I would suggest the purchase of a NP970 (or equivalent) extended life battery - why do Sony ship the orderinary one at all? along with a decent tripod. I've used bith Vinten and Manfrotto tripods with this camera and to be honest can't decide which I like the best, but make sure you get one with a good fluid head suitable for HDV camcorders. The audio in is a 3.5mm minijack but a Beathtek adapter will add a couple of XLR connectors without the expense of having to stump up for a Z1 camera instead.
A great camcorder and I'll have to be seriously impressed with something else before I replace it.
I've had an FX1 for a while now and must say that I'm very happy with my purchase. The quality of material I've shot is excellent using Sony HDV tapestock and the playback is top end. The camera manual controls are a dream with an excellent zoom ring close enough to the focus ring for the nimble fingered to use one handed, but far enough apart for a separate focus puller to use without getting in the way. The weight of the unit is good, not too much for hand held use. I like the top mounted view screen like the Z1's and I've found the on board mic to be surprisingly good.
I would suggest the purchase of a NP970 (or equivalent) extended life battery - why do Sony ship the orderinary one at all? along with a decent tripod. I've used bith Vinten and Manfrotto tripods with this camera and to be honest can't decide which I like the best, but make sure you get one with a good fluid head suitable for HDV camcorders. The audio in is a 3.5mm minijack but a Beathtek adapter will add a couple of XLR connectors without the expense of having to stump up for a Z1 camera instead.
A great camcorder and I'll have to be seriously impressed with something else before I replace it.
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