Sony HDR-FX1 HDV 1080i Camcorder

Product Infomation

• Real Time HD Codec Engine
  File compression maintains trueness of images Sony's Real Time HD Codec Engine lets you record and playback HD images. This remarkably small and energy efficient technology uses MPEG2 compression technology to handle HD images at the same bit rate as the DV format, all while maintaining image quality. The Real Time HD Codec Engine provides you versatility in format handling and truer images for increased viewing pleasure.

• HDV 1080i Compatible Camcorder
  Allows you to capture HD video in a broad range of styles, for an exceptional level of creativity in your shots. The features provide the control that you would expect of a professional grade camcorder, opening up a whole realm of possibilities.

• HDV/DV Switching System
  Record and playback in both formats, with this camcorder you can record and playback in HDV 1080i and the original DV format as well. So now you can enjoy HDV and DV recording in one camera.

• Wide Super HAD 3CCD
  Advanced Super HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD functionality greatly improves the performance of the camcorder. With this technology comes an on-chip micro-lens, on top of the CCD sensor that increases the light focusing rate.

  More defined digital HD images are achieved through a 3CCD Camera System which separates light that enters the lens into the 3 primary colors of red, green and blue. Sony has also included Semi-conductor technology with a great developed 16:9 aspect ratio, and 1.12M total pixels; all of which work to increase the feel of your footage.

• Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens
  With the advanced multi-layer optical coating system, the Vario-Sonnar T* lens improves the contrast and color of your footage greatly. The lens reduces the Ghosting effect and flair by up to 80%, and lets more light through for much sharper images.

• Better Viewing and More Control
  Combines the right balance of manual and automatic controls to help you use the functions of your camcorder to their best. You have the best of both worlds; automatic control function for moments when you want to capture a simple shot, and full control functions for when you need to manually adjust camera controls to achieve a unique effect.

• 3.5" Hybrid LCD
  You can use the monitor to check wide-angle shots in digital HD. Because it is a hybrid system, you can still see the LCD monitor outside even on the brightest and most sunny days. With 250,000 pixels. Even more, it is located above and in front of the handle, which has it placed on the same eye-level as the viewfinder for even greater ease.

• Cinematic Features
  Cinematic features alter the visual characteristics of the footage by configuring how the camera responds to lighting, changes in focus, and the rate at which frames are displayed. The cinematic features include pre-programmed recording settings so that quality footage can be captured in a variety of environments.

• CineFrame Recording
  Provides the option of recording video at either 30 fps or with a feeling of film-like 24 fps (frames per second).

• Shot Transition
  Allows for a smooth automatic scene transition. Settings for focus, zoom, iris, gain, shutter, and white balance can be set to the A/B button and a smooth transition will take place according to the set time. This function enables the focus to gradually shift from the front of the screen to a deeper part of the screen.

• Expanded Focus Indicator
  The camera's LCD image is magnified, temporarily, up to 4x its original size without any loss of distortion. This allows the user more finite control while focusing the camera for greater detail and clarity.

• Large Eye Viewfinder
  A LCD panel is utilized in the Eye viewfinder to allow wide-angle digital HD shots to be viewed. Additionally, with the size of the eyepiece increased, you can see images even while wearing glasses - further light-excluding ability and visual abilities can be achieved with a large eyecup accessory. Again, with 250,000 pixels of resolution, you can view the fine details of your video subjects.

• System : NTSC and HDTV 1080i/60i
• Format : Mini DV and HDV
• CCD : 3x 16:9 1/3" Mega-Pixel CCD -1,120,000k Pixels per CCD Video Actual Pixels 1,070,000k per CCD
• Audio: PCM Digital Stereo, 12-bit/32 kHz/4ch, 16-bit/48 kHz/2ch
• Zoom: 12 x Optical
• Lens : Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T , 4.5-54mm f/1.6-2.8 for 35mm Conversion 32.5-390mm
• Filter Size: 72mm
• Image Stabilizer: Yes - Super SteadyShot Optical Stabilization System
• Lux: 3 lux
• Viewfinder : Precision 16:9 Color Viewfinder - 252k pixels
• LCD Monitor : 3.5" 16:9, Precision Hybrid Color - 250k pixels
• Manual Controls: Focus (ring),Exposure ,White Balance ,Zoom (ring) ,shutter Speed (1/4-1/10,000) ,Iris , Audio Mic Level Control
• Date & Time: Yes
• Time Code : Yes Tape Counter H/M/S
• Edit Control : Control L - Lanc
• A/V Dubbing : Yes
• Line In Recording : Analog/Digital Conversion with Pass Through

• Inputs : S-Video= 4 pin x1 ,Audio/Video =Mini to 3 RCA - with cable, HDV/DV =- i.Link 1394 4 pin
• Output : Same as Input - Plus Component Special to RCA x3 - Pb/Pr, Cb/Cr
• Card Slot : No
• Special Effects : No
• Digital Effects: No
• Fader : Yes
• Titler : No
• Built-in Mic: Yes
• Microphone Input : Yes - Stereo Mini Jack
• Headphone Jack: Yes - Stereo Mini Jack with volume level control
• Built-in Speaker : Yes
• Accessory Shoe : Yes
• Built-in Light : No
• Tape Loading : Top Loading
• Power Consumption : 18 Watt, DC 8.4 V, AC 100/240 V, 50/60 Hz
• Dimensions (WxHxD) : 6 x 7-1/4 x 14-3/8" , 151 x 181 x 365mm
• Weight: 4.5 lb , 2 kg

• Batteries
  NPF-570 1500 mAh InfoLithium Battery
  NPF-770 3000 mAh InfoLithium Battery
  NPF-970 5400 mAh InfoLithium Battery

• Battery Chargers
  BCV-615 Portable Charger
  AC-V700A AC/DC Power/Battery Charger
  BCV-500 Dual Battery Charger

• Lens Accessories
  VF-72CPK Filter Kit
  VCL-HG0872 0.8 High Grade Wide Angle Lens

• Case LCH-FXA Hard case

• Stabilizer VCT-FXA Camera Shoulder Stabilizer

• AC Power/ On Camera Charger - AC-L15
• NP-F570 Info-Lithium Battery (7.2v, 2200mAh)
• Remote Control - RMT-831
• 2 AA Batteries
• Multi Audio/Video Cable
• Component Video Cable
• Large Eye Cup
• Lens Hood
• Lens Cap
• Shoe Adapter
• Cleaning Cassette
• Shoulder Strap
• 1-Year Parts & 90-Day Labor Warranty