Sony High Definition Handycam® HDR-FX1® $250/day

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HDV Handycam® Camcorder The world’s first consumer 1080i High Definition camcorder 1080i (1440x1080) High Definition video recording and playback 3 - 1/3" wide aspect ratio Advanced HAD™ CCD imagers for enhanced color quality Professional-level MPEG2 video compression with the Real-time HD Codec Engine Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T* lens 12x optical zoom and Super SteadyShot® image stabilization. 3.5" wide precision hybrid SwivelScreen™ LCD display Weight: 4 lbs 4 oz Also see Real-Time High Definition Non-Linear Editing System

Description:

Presenting the world’s first consumer 1080i high definition camcorder, the Sony Handycam® HDR-FX1. A revolution in form and function, the HDR-FX1 allows you to play and record interlaced high definition video at resolutions up to 1440 x 1080 for professional quality video with vivid colors and striking detail. It even offers the ability to switch to standard DV recording and playback as the situation warrants.

The HDR-FX1 features the Real-time HD Codec Engine, which offers professional-level MPEG2 video compression, and 14bit HD DXP (Digital Extended Processor) for increased processing speed. Images are captured on three chip Advanced HAD™ CCD system that provides increased detail and improved video performance without the color bleeding found in other system. Optical capabilities include a Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T* lens with 12x optical zoom and Super SteadyShot® image stabilization.

The HDR-FX1 offers an unprecedented amount of control to the user, including manual zoom, focus, and iris control. Picture Profile™ allows the user to create a number of preset video modes for a variety of shooting settings. Composing shots is easier than even with the 3.5" precision hybrid SwivelScreen™ LCD display1 and the extra-large electronic viewfinder.

Features:

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.

Technical specifications:

Format: Mini DV and HDV Lens: F/1.6; fl=4.5 mm to 54 mm; 12x optical zoom; 72mm filter diameter Image sensor: 3 x 1/3-inch CCD Gross pixels (per CCD): 1,120K Video pixels (per CCD): 1,070K Viewfinder: color (252K pixels, 16:9) LCD viewscreen: 3.5-inch color (251K pixels, 16:9) Focus: auto, manual Anamorphic 16:9: yes Image Stabilization: optical Exposure: auto, manual, presets (5) Minimum Shutter Speed: 1/4 Maximum Shutter Speed: 1/10,000 Iris: auto, manual Electronic Gain: +18dB Neutral Density Filter: yes (2) Zebra Stripes: yes (70%, 100%) White Balance: auto, manual, presets Audio: 12-bit (default), 16-bit Audio Gain: auto, manual Microphone Input: 1/8-inch stereo mini Headphone Output: 1/8-inch stereo mini Inputs: FireWire, S-video, composite Outputs: FireWire, S-video, composite Edit Interface: FireWire Other features: Cinetone/Cineframe modes, 6 Picture Profiles, adjustable image stabilization Dimensions (w x h x d): 5-15/16 x 7-1/8 14-3/8 (inches) Weight (sans tape and battery): 4 lbs. 7 oz