Sony HDR-FX1 Brochure
F E A T U R E S
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S T E P - U P F E AT U R E
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3-1/3" 16:9 Advanced HAD™ CCD Imagers
1,120K Pixels Gross
Advanced HAD™ (Hole
Accumulation Diode) CCD
imagers with 1,120K effective (video) pixels
provides excellent detail and clarity with
exceptional digital video performance. Using a
3 chip Advanced HAD™ CCD system and
dichroic prism to separate color information,
colors are extremely accurate, and color
“bleeding” and “smearing” are greatly reduced.
provides excellent detail and clarity with
exceptional digital video performance. Using a
3 chip Advanced HAD™ CCD system and
dichroic prism to separate color information,
colors are extremely accurate, and color
“bleeding” and “smearing” are greatly reduced.
Advanced HAD™ CCD Technology
Enhanced CCD design allows more light to
reach the imager which reduces video noise to
improve signal-to-noise ratio by up to 6db
(2x better than a standard CCD). Particularly
effective when shooting in dark situations.
Enhanced CCD design allows more light to
reach the imager which reduces video noise to
improve signal-to-noise ratio by up to 6db
(2x better than a standard CCD). Particularly
effective when shooting in dark situations.
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HDV Recording Format
From the innovators in camcorder
technology, Sony’s HDR-FX1
camcorder is the world’s first
camcorder is the world’s first
HDV1080i consumer level camcorder and
player. Now you can record all your memories
in true high-definition video.
player. Now you can record all your memories
in true high-definition video.
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Switchable HDV/DV Format Recording
The HDR-FX1 is capable of
recording and playing back both
High Definition and Standard
High Definition and Standard
Definition video recorded on standard MiniDV
cassettes.
cassettes.
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Real-time HD Codec Engine
A Sony developed Real Time MPEG
Encode/Decode system with reduced in energy
consumption and compact size to fit inside a
personal camcorder. Provides efficient MPEG2
compression, and recording and playback of
clear HD images at the same bit rate of the DV
format, so that High Definition video can be
recorded on the same cassettes as are used
for MiniDV recording.
A Sony developed Real Time MPEG
Encode/Decode system with reduced in energy
consumption and compact size to fit inside a
personal camcorder. Provides efficient MPEG2
compression, and recording and playback of
clear HD images at the same bit rate of the DV
format, so that High Definition video can be
recorded on the same cassettes as are used
for MiniDV recording.
12X Optical Carl Zeiss
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Vario-Sonnar
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T* Lens
From the authority in lens technology,
the Carl Zeiss
the Carl Zeiss
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Vario-Sonnar
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T* lens
provides a high quality 12x optical
zoom which maintains image clarity and color
while reducing glare and flare.
while reducing glare and flare.
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3.5" Wide Precision Hybrid
SwivelScreen™ LCD Display (250K Pixels)
Provides excellent viewing clarity with
improved resolution. The 250K pixel LCD
display makes images sharp and detailed
during playback or when monitoring recording.
The Hybrid Reflective-Transmissive LCD
Screen provides accurate viewing in sunlight
or bright light, virtually eliminating the “wash-
out” common with traditional LCD Screens.
SwivelScreen™ LCD Display (250K Pixels)
Provides excellent viewing clarity with
improved resolution. The 250K pixel LCD
display makes images sharp and detailed
during playback or when monitoring recording.
The Hybrid Reflective-Transmissive LCD
Screen provides accurate viewing in sunlight
or bright light, virtually eliminating the “wash-
out” common with traditional LCD Screens.
Super SteadyShot
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Optical Stabilization
System
An advanced form of Sony’s
SteadyShot Image Stabilization
system that controls an even
system that controls an even
higher range of shake and vibration
frequencies. This optical stabilization system
achieves an even higher level of smoothness
without degradation of video like some digital
stabilization systems.
frequencies. This optical stabilization system
achieves an even higher level of smoothness
without degradation of video like some digital
stabilization systems.
Analog/Digital Conversion
with Pass-Through
Convert and/or record any analog NTSC video
source to digital video via the analog inputs.
Analog NTSC video can also be passed through
the digital Handycam camcorder directly into a
PC via the i.LINK
with Pass-Through
Convert and/or record any analog NTSC video
source to digital video via the analog inputs.
Analog NTSC video can also be passed through
the digital Handycam camcorder directly into a
PC via the i.LINK
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interface in real-time for
easy PC editing of your analog footage.
Manual Zoom and Manual Focus Ring
Dual independent Zoom and Focus rings
provide precise and detailed control over the
amount of zoom and the overall focus of the
image with just a turn of the rings. Fast,
intuitive framing when zooming, and finely
detailed focusing is easy with the natural
“feel” of the rings.
Dual independent Zoom and Focus rings
provide precise and detailed control over the
amount of zoom and the overall focus of the
image with just a turn of the rings. Fast,
intuitive framing when zooming, and finely
detailed focusing is easy with the natural
“feel” of the rings.
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.
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.
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Picture Profile
Allows the user to set manual
adjustments for a scene (color,
sharpness, white balance, etc)
sharpness, white balance, etc)
into any one of six presets, so they can be
called up at just the touch of a button. Useful
when shooting under the same conditions
repeatedly, as options do not have to be re-set
each time. Settings for various shooting
conditions are offered as defaults.
called up at just the touch of a button. Useful
when shooting under the same conditions
repeatedly, as options do not have to be re-set
each time. Settings for various shooting
conditions are offered as defaults.
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CineFrame™ Recording
Provides the option of recording
video at either 30 fps or with a
feeling of “film-like” 24 fps.
feeling of “film-like” 24 fps.
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Assignable Buttons
Three buttons on the exterior of the camcorder
are user-assignable so that they can be set to
the options most commonly utilized, for ease
of recording.
Three buttons on the exterior of the camcorder
are user-assignable so that they can be set to
the options most commonly utilized, for ease
of recording.
i.LINK
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* DV Interface (IEEE1394)
A high speed bi-directional digital
video/audio communication between
two compatible devices equipped with
two compatible devices equipped with
an IEEE1394 interface, including camcorders,
digital VCRs, and PCs.
digital VCRs, and PCs.
MPEG 1 Audio Layer II
The HDR-FX1 records audio in MPEG1 Audio
Layer II while recording in HDV format that
provides outstanding sound quality even when
compressed. In the standard DV format audio
is recorded in either 12/16 bit (selectable)
PCM Digital Stereo for audio quality that rivals
that of a CD.
The HDR-FX1 records audio in MPEG1 Audio
Layer II while recording in HDV format that
provides outstanding sound quality even when
compressed. In the standard DV format audio
is recorded in either 12/16 bit (selectable)
PCM Digital Stereo for audio quality that rivals
that of a CD.
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Manual Iris Control
By turning the Iris dial on the side of the
camera, the user can manually adjust the
amount of light entering the camera. The iris is
adjustable from f1.6 to f11, in 24 steps.
By turning the Iris dial on the side of the
camera, the user can manually adjust the
amount of light entering the camera. The iris is
adjustable from f1.6 to f11, in 24 steps.
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Shot Transition
Allows for a smooth automatic
scene transition. Settings for
focus, zoom, iris, gain, shutter,
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. Thus the iris enables a smooth change
of depth of field.
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. Thus the iris enables a smooth change
of depth of field.
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HDR-FX1
High Definition
Digital Handycam
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Camcorder