High Definition Camcorder
HDR-FX1

3 - 1/3" 16:9 CCDs w/ 1.12 Megapixels (Gross) Each
HDV 1080i & DV Recording Capable
Get up Close with 12x Optical Zoom
3.5" Wide (16:9) Hybrid Swivelscreen™ LCD3
Optical Super Steadyshot® Stabilization
72mm Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T Lens
Manual Zoom / Focus Ring - Flexibility & Performance

 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.
   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.
   HDV Recording Format : From the innovators in camcorder technology, Sony’s HDR-FX1 camcorder is the world’s first HDV1080i consumer level camcorder and player. Now you can record all your memories in true high-definition video.
   Switchable HDV/DV Format Recording : The HDR-FX1 is capable of recording and playing back both High Definition and Standard Definition video recorded on standard MiniDV cassettes.
   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.
   12X Optical Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T Lens : From the authority in lens technology, the Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T lens provides a high quality 12x Optical Zoom which maintains image clarity and color while reducing glare and flare.
   3.5" Wide Precision Hybrid SwivelScreen™ LCD Display3 (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 "washout" common with traditional LCD Screens.
   Super SteadyShot® Optical Stabilization System : An advanced form of Sony’s SteadyShot Image Stabilization 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.
   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®2 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.
   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.
   Picture Profile : Allows the user to set manual adjustments for a scene (color, 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.
   CineFrame™ Recording : Provides the option of recording video at either 30 fps or with a feeling of "film-like" 24 fps.
   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.
   i.LINK®2 DV Interface (IEEE1394) : A high speed bi-directional Digital video/audio communication between two compatible devices equipped with an IEEE1394 interface, including camcorders, Digital VCRs, and PCs.
   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. Thus the iris enables a smooth change of Depth of Field.
 
 SPECIFICATIONS 
 Audio 
   Dolby® Digital Output : MPEG1 Audio Layer 2-Stereo (HDV), PCM (DV)
   Recording System : Stereo
 Convenience 
   SteadyShot® Image Stabilization : Yes (Super; Optical)
   Accessory Shoe : Cold
   White Balance : Auto, A/B Preset, One-Push
   Minimum Illumination : 3 Lux
 General 
   Imaging Device : 3- 1/3" 16:9 Advanced HAD™ CCD
   Pixel Gross : 1120K
   Recording Media : MiniDV Cassette
   Recording and Playback Times : HDV: 60 min. (with DVM60 cassette), DV: SP: 60 min., LP: 90 min.
   Video Actual : 1070K Pixels
 Inputs and Outputs 
   LANC Terminal : Yes (Stereo Mini)
   Analog Audio/Video Input(s) : Yes (Mini Plug)
   Analog Audio/Video Output(s) : Yes (Mini Plug)
   Digital Audio/Video Input(s) : Yes (via i.LINK®)2
   Digital Audio/Video Output(s) : Yes (via i.LINK®)1
   i.LINK® Interface : Yes1
   Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s) : Yes
   Headphone Jack : Yes (Stereo Mini)
   Microphone Input : Yes (Stereo Mini)
   Remote Jack : N/A
   S-Video Input(s) : Yes
   S-Video Output(s) : Yes
 Optics/Lens 
   35mm Equivalent : 32.5-390mm (Camera Mode), 40-480mm (4:3 TV Mode)
   Aperture : f1.6-f2.8
   Exposure : N/A
   Filter Diameter : 72mm
   Focal Distance : 4.5-54.0mm
   Focus : Full Range Auto, Manual (Ring), One Touch
   Progressive Shutter Mode : N/A
   Shutter Speed : 1/4-1/10,000 (AE Mode)
   Optical Zoom : 12X
   Digital Zoom : N/A
 Power 
   Power Consumption : 7.4W/8.0W/8.4W (VF/LCD/VF LCD)
   Battery Type : InfoLithium® with AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-F570)
   Power Requirements : 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
 Service and Warranty Information 
   Limited Warranty : 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor
 Video 
   Video Recording System : Real-Time HD Codec Engine, HDV/DV Recording
   Video Signal System : NTSC color, EIA standards
   Analog-to-Digital Converter : Yes (Signal Convert with DV only)
 Convenience Features 
   Easy Operation : Assignable Buttons, End Search
   Fader Effects : Black, White
   Multiple Language Display : Yes
   Remote Control : Yes
   Slide Show Mode : N/A
   Titling : N/A
   Light/Flash : N/A
   Movie Mode(s) : MPEG2
   Scene Mode(s) : Picture Profile (upto 6 pre-set conditions)
   Picture Effect(s) : CineFrame™ Recording, Shot Transition
   Digital Picture Effect(s) : N/A
 
 SPECIFICATION HARDWARE 
 Hardware 
   LCD : 3.5" (250K Pixels Wide Precision Hybrid SwivelScreen™ LCD Display)3
   Lens Type : Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T
   Viewfinder : Color (252K Pixel, Precision 16:9)
   Docking Station : N/A
   Microphone : Yes (Built-in)
 
 SPECIFICATION SOFTWARE 
 Software 
   Operating System Compatibility : N/A
   Supplied Software : N/A
 
 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 
   Power Adaptor/ In Camera Charger (AC-L15)
   InfoLithium® Rechargeable Battery (NP-F570)
   Wireless Remote Commander® Remote Control (RMT-840)
   AA Battery
   Lens Hood
   Lens Cap
   A/V Cable
   Component Video Cable
   Cleaning Cassette
   Shoe Adapter
   Large Eye Cup
   Shoulder Strap 
  
 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 
   High Grade Wide Angle Lens (VCL-HG0872)
   Polarizing Filter Kit (VCL-72CPK)
   Carrying Case (LCS-VCB)
   Hard Carrying Case (LCH-FXA)
   Tripod (VCT-FXA)
   Video Light (HVL-20DW2)
   Remote Control Tripod (VCT-870RM)
   Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP-F570/770/970)
   KATA Cases: CC-193 Soft Case, CC-195 Soft Case, Shell-03 Hard Case, CRC-14 Rain Cover

  
 WEIGHT 
   4 lbs, 6.5 oz (2000g) main unit only; 4 lbs,10 1/8 oz (2.1 kg) including the NP-F570 rechargeable battery pack, DVM60 cassette and lens hood
 
 APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS (WXHXD) 
   5 15/16" x 7 1/8" x 14 3/8" (151 x 181 x 365mm) 
  
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