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Sony High Definition Camcorder
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With the introduction of
Sony's HDR-FX1, the
first HDV 1080i camcorder
and the benchmark in video
technology available for
consumers and prosumers
alike, users now have the
capability to record and
play back high definition
video. With 1080 interlaced
lines of resolution - the
highest resolution (1440
pixels x 1080 lines) of any
prosumer camcorder.
The new HDV camcorder utilizes the 1080 lines
horizontal resolution / 60
interlaced frames per second
frame rate for the HDV
specification, which records
to standard MiniDV tapes.
It also incorporates three chip,
one megapixel Super HAD CCDs.
The 1080i HD CCDs have
several improvements,
including an on-chip
micro-lens on top of the CCD
sensor that increases the
light focusing rate for
focusing on the fly. There
is also a great developed
16:9 aspect mode for
recording in widescreen. By
giving each lens its own
megapixel imager, the
camcorder captures the
intense detail and color
that expert videographers
appreciate.
For more info about
the Sony HDV format - High Definition Video - Check out this
special HDV Sony web site
for details - includes info for professionals as well as for
prosumers.
Key Features
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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To get one for your very own - 
click
here to read the official Sony press release
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