Sony Handycam HDV HDR-FX1 MiniDV Camcorder
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Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) PAYMENT VIA BANK TRANSFER

, Nov. 27, 2006
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Dear Seller, I want to buy this your item for my son as a birthday present,he school in nigeria, i am from ASUTRALIA but i am in united kingdom now for a business purpose ,so i will make the payment to you via bank transfer, so calculate the cost

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Pros: very good
Cons: good
Has Owned Product: 1 day
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 5 star(s) Sony HDR-FX1 Camcorder

, Oct. 21, 2005
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The HDR-FX1 is an excellent choice for the advanced amateur or professional. It has all the versatility and functionality needed for the most demanding Video assignments. The Zeiss lens adds to the image quality which earlier versions lacked.The Camera m

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Pros: Excellent High Quality Camcorder with digital HD capability
Cons: The only drawback in my opinion is the weight.
Has Owned Product: 3 months
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Not true pro

, May. 10, 2005
Comments:
Good low light good price owns the GL2 and DVX100a in picture quality

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Pros: HDV at a good price point
Cons: 4:3
Has Owned Product: 2 days
cnet.com.au Professional Review.

Sony HDR-FX1 Review - Camcorders

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For the price, the best HD camera currently available.

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Pros: Sharp and vibrant three-chip HD images, Native 16:9 capture, Ability to downconvert video for use with existing editing systems and displays
Cons: No XLR inputs or independent audio-level controls, No 24P, Somewhat difficult to control and monitor focus manually, Limited HDV editing and distribution options at this time
asia.cnet.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.3 star(s) Sony HDR-FX1

Comments:
For the price, the best HD camera currently available.

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Pros: Sharp and vibrant three-chip HD images; native 16:9 capture; ability to downconvert video for use with existing editing systems and displays.
Cons: No XLR inputs or independent audio-level controls; no 24P; somewhat difficult to control and monitor focus manually; limited HDV editing and distribution options at this time.
goodgearguide.com.au Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Sony HDR-FX1E

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Review Verdict: For those with a little extra money, or serious professionals looking to take the leap into high definition video, the HDR-FX1E is a great option.

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Pros: High definition, brilliant quality
Cons: Heavy, expensive
pcadvisor.co.uk Professional Review.

Product Rating: 2 star(s) Sony HDR-FX1E

Comments:
When digital camcorders first went on sale around a decade ago, they cost thousands. Amazingly, the first high-definition camcorder to arrive in the UK comes in at a similar price. Factor in inflation and Sony's HDR-FX1E seems cheap for such groundbreakin

Review Verdict: Although the HDR-FX1E is still well out of range for consumers, Sony doesn't charge much of a premium for its HDV capabilities. We don't have high definition broadcasts in the UK just yet, but HDV is clearly going to catch on quickly. In just a few years,

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maxpc.co.uk Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Sony HDR-FX1E

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HD is creating a lot of interest, so we put this camera through its paces.

Review Verdict: This is a good choice for corporates and for high-end home movie making, where its ability to zoom between panoramic shots and close-ups is particularly useful. But the fact that HD doesn't have any real broadcast potential yet, and that it will slow all
eisa-awards.org Professional Review.

Sony HDR-FX1E

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Why merely watch High Definition movies on your plasma or LCD screen, when you can go out and shoot your own? That dream becomes a reality with the arrival of Sony's top-flight HDR-FX1E camcorder. Numerous aspects of this design echo the sort of features

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digitalartsonline.co.uk Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.5 star(s) HDR-FX1

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Sony's HDR-FX1E is the first HDV camcorder to record in 1080i, the interlaced variant of HDV that records at 1,440-x-1,080 with a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio. This means that 1080i picture has 70 per cent more pixels than the 1,280-x-720 720p format used

Review Verdict: Sony has used the space vacated by the screen to place the tape unit, which makes changing tapes faster

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Pros: Exceptional output quality at 1080i resolution. Shape and layout taken from PD170 and VX2100 camcorders, with quick access to most controls through buttons. Offers low-cost access to HD capture.
Cons: Limited manual controls. No XLR inputs. Z1 due soon. Menu system tricky to use due to button/screen positioning.
goodgearguide.com.au Professional Review.

Sony HDR-FX1

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best-digital-camcorder-reviews.com Professional Review.

Sony HDR FX1

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Sony HDR-FX1 3-CCD HDV High Definition Camcorder w/12x Optical Zoom.

Review Verdict: 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 professio

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camcorderinfo.com Professional Review.

Sony HDR-FX1 First Impression Camcorder Review - Sony HDV Camcorders

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Sony's HDR-FX1 is the first three-CCD HDV camcorder to hit the market and, to many, the first HDV camcorder to be taken seriously. The HDR-FX1 records video to standard MiniDV tapes at 1080 lines of resolution, 60 interlaced fields a second. With Sony's e

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simplydv.co.uk Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) SimplyDV Review: Sony HDR-FX1E HDV Camcorder

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Review Verdict: 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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Pros: Design, layout and manual functionality very good. Dual HDV and DV input / output will guarantee early adoption.
Cons: Distinct handling noise when using built-in mic, zoom servo is audible in very quiet conditions, telephoto zoom could be better, HDV to DV down-conversion via FireWire produces artefacts.
simplydv.co.uk Professional Review.

SimplyDV Review: Sony HDR-FX1 Camcorder

Comments:
When first announced in late 2004, HDV was heralded as the cost-effective means by which video-makers could shoot high-definition video at affordable prices. What were our first impressions of the world's first HDV camcorder, the Sony HDR-FX1?

Review Verdict: 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 with

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hardwarezone.com Professional Review.

Sony HDR-FX1 Sneak Peek

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Sony has introduced a HD1080i-compatible digital camcorder that won't break your spine, nor your bank account. Check it out as we bring you a sneak preview of this revolutionary product from the launch held in Tokyo, Japan.

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videomaker.com Professional Review.

Sony HDR-FX1 HDV Camcorder

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The HDR-FX1 shoots high-def video that is clearly superior to standard-definition DV footage.

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Pros: Beautiful, detailed HD video, Numerous image tweaks, Usable controls, buttons
Cons: No progressive modes (720p), No XLR inputs
techradar.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 5 star(s) Sony HDR-FX1E

Comments:
With prices of HD-ready LCD and plasma screens falling, and the dawn of HDTV, HD DVD and Blu-ray breaking, it won't be long before high definition appears in homes throughout the UK. But a far greater development is the long-awaited arrival of affordable

Review Verdict: All the necessary manual controls are within easy reach on the body, namely a volume level dial,large silver iris (exposure) dial,and focus, gain,shutter,white balance and twolevel ND filtering controls.Assign buttons store set-ups and the Expanded Focus

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simplydv.co.uk Professional Review.

SimplyDV Review: Sony HDR-FX1 Camcorder

Comments:
When first announced in late 2004, HDV was heralded as the cost-effective means by which video-makers could shoot high-definition video at affordable prices. What were our first impressions of the world's first HDV camcorder, the Sony HDR-FX1?

Review Verdict: 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 with

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alaTest.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.4 star(s) Review summary of Sony HDR-FX1

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alaTest has collected and analysed 229 reviews of Sony HDR-FX1 from international magazines and websites.

Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 84/100 and users 89/100. Comparing these reviews to 82288 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 88/100 = Very Good.

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newbie.org Professional Review.

Product Rating: 5 star(s) Sony HDR-FX1 Mini DV Digital Camcorder

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The Sony HDR-FX1 Mini DV Digital Camcorder allows you to play and record high quality pictures. Some great features include: 3 - 1/3-inch wide aspect HAD CCD's (1.12 Megapixels each) allowing for enhanced color quality. Super Optical steady shot Image Sta

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Pros: Great picture quality, low light, large LCD and more.
Cons: Too large and heavy
digitalhomethoughts.com Professional Review.

Sony HDR-FX1

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Perhaps one of the most anticipated events in recent history, by semi-pro videographers is the upcoming release of Sony's new HDR-FX1 3-CCD high definition camcorder. Many of us have been disappointed by the JVC offerings due to their decision to use only

Review Verdict: This camera is a very exciting new entry into the world of video. Good quality high definition has been unavailable to the consumer until now, and the Sony HDR-FX1 represents a very good starting point for inexpensive HD. It seems as though Sony has taken

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Pros: True 16x9 1080i high definition video using 3 CCD sensors; Image quality is extremely high in all modes; Excellent manual controls; Many video format conversion options.
Cons: Being marketed as a 'consumer' camera, but is too complex, big, and expensive for a typical consumer; A camera at this level should include XLR microphone inputs; Low-light performance, though very good, is not quite as good as prior Sony cameras in thi
tomsguide.com Professional Review.

Sony HDR-FX1: High Definition Video Has Arrived!

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High-definition camcorders are finally here! The Sony HDR-FX1 is the first consumer digital video camera capable of shooting in 1080 lines of resolution with a 16:9 native aspect ratio. We take a look at just how much of a leap image quality has just take

Review Verdict: You must remember that buying an FX1 implies investing not only in a pricy camera, but in a whole series of other expensive products. To appreciate its quality you need a flat-screen television set or HD-compatible video projector, and to edit the HDV vid

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cnet.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.3 star(s) Sony HDR-FX1

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Review Verdict: For the price, the best HD camera currently available.

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Pros: Sharp and vibrant three-chip HD images; native 16:9 capture; ability to downconvert video for use with existing editing systems and displays.
Cons: No XLR inputs or independent audio-level controls; no 24P; somewhat difficult to control and monitor focus manually; limited HDV editing and distribution options at this time.
cnet.co.uk Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Sony HDR-FX1

Comments:
For the price, the best HD camera currently available

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QuickTake:

Pros: Sharp and vibrant three-chip HD images; native 16:9 capture; ability to downconvert video for use with existing editing systems and displays
Cons: No XLR inputs or independent audio-level controls; no 24P; somewhat difficult to control and monitor focus manually; limited HDV editing and distribution options at this time
cnet.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.3 star(s) Sony HDR-FX1

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Review Verdict: For the price, the best HD camera currently available.

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QuickTake:

Pros: Sharp and vibrant three-chip HD images; native 16:9 capture; ability to downconvert video for use with existing editing systems and displays.
Cons: No XLR inputs or independent audio-level controls; no 24P; somewhat difficult to control and monitor focus manually; limited HDV editing and distribution options at this time.
digitaltrends.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 5 star(s) Sony HDR-FX1

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The new HDR-FX1 utilizes the 1080 lines horizontal resolution / 60 interlaced frames per second frame rate for the HDV specification, which records to standard MiniDV tapes.

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pcplus.co.uk Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) PC Plus review: Sony HDR-FX1E

Comments:
This is a good choice for corporates and for high-end home movie making, where its ability to zoom between panoramic shots and close-ups is particularly useful. But the fact that HD doesn't have any real broadcast potential yet, and that it will slow all

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