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Sony HVR-HD1000U MiniDV 1080i High Definition Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom

Sony HVR-HD1000U MiniDV 1080i High Definition Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom


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Brand: Sony
Category: Photography

List Price: $1,850.00
Buy New: $1,429.99
You Save: $420.01 (23%)



Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 7 reviews

Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Optical Zoom: 10
Display Size: 2.7
Maximum Focal Length: 54
Minimum Focal Length: 4.4
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6
Dimensions (in): 13.1 x 19.7 x 12.9

MPN: HDVHD1000U
Model: HDVHD1000U
UPC: 027242734623
EAN: 0027242734623
ASIN: B0010T7J18

Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours

Features:
  • Enhanced mobility and professional aesthetic with this shoulder-mount design and black matte body
  • HDV1080i recordings can be captured on DigitalMaster professional tape as well as consumer MiniDV
  • Built-in down-converter creates DV material, perfect for standard DVD productions
  • Easy viewing with this large, freely rotating 2.7-inch LCD screen
  • Features a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonner T* lens with 10x optical zoom

Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
The HVR-HD1000U Digital High Definition HDV camcorder features a shoulder mount design and matte black color to meet the growing demand of HDV users for greater mobility and professional appearance. With premium design characteristics and high-definition 1080i recording capability, the HDV-HD1000U is ideal for weddings, corporate communications, colleges, universities, sporting events, and working videographers. A built-in down-converter creates DV material, perfect for standard DVD productions. Plus, a special still photo mode is ideal for producing DVD cases and making wedding photo albums. The HVR-HD1000U camcorder can adapt to a wide range of shooting situations and features a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens with 10x optical zoom. The T lens coating suppresses unwanted reflections and faithfully reproduces colors for professional-looking results. The Smooth Slow Recording function of the HVR-HD1000U camcorder allows users to perform slow-motion playback by capturing images at four times faster than the normal field rate, while the Super SteadyShot(R) optical feature of the HVR-HD1000U camcorder utilizes an image stabilization system using an active optical lens method that functions without any deterioration in image quality. The Super NightShot(R) function of the HVR-HD1000U camcorder allows the videographer to record objects in zero lux light levels for nighttime monitoring and surveillance.


Customer Reviews:   Read 2 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars Great Camera   December 2, 2008
Nathaniel Couch (Dallas, TX USA)
I work in video professionally and I am very happy with this camera. For the price its unbelievable. Amazon shipped it to me faster than they said they would and I had no problems. I will continue using Amazon to buy all of my equipment.


5 out of 5 stars Sony HVR-HD1000U   December 1, 2008
Oleg A. Grobshteyn (Chicago, IL)
Sony HVR-HD1000U MiniDV 1080i High Definition Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom
Best semi-pro camera for money.



5 out of 5 stars Outstanding Documenting Camera   November 25, 2008
Wesley Gunder (Grand Prairie, Texas United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

The Sony HVR-HD1000U is a Entry level Professinal HDV Camera with some prosumer elements added to it. For example this camera does not have any video inputs other than shooting the video yourself. Second its audio input is a simple balanced mini sterio jack. That being said it does include a whole array of composite, componet, and HDMI out. It also uses Sony standard LanC port for tripod remote control. To me personally I do not feel this camera is cheap at all, it is made mostly of plastic and does not have a heavy weight to it. the first thing you have ask yourself before buying this camera is do you want a heavy back braking metal montrosity, useally the answear is no you don't. One more thing to think about when purchasing this camera if you want agood documenting camera this will work, if you want a good studio camera you are going to have to spend a lot more money. Now I work for a local production company and we use 2 of these in Tangent with the popular HVR-Z1U ( our compact camera ), 1 HVR-S270U with ENG lens and have achived great results at broadcast grade quality production.


5 out of 5 stars Sony HVR-HD1000U   November 20, 2008
Audio Visual Integrator (Hampton Roads, VA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This camcorder is a excellent value for the money. It's size gives it a very professional look and handling quality. It's signal output options and quality are much more than I expected from a unit of this price range. Even though it is very menu intensive to get to most of the features. I'd recommend it to prosumers as a beginning to professional videography.


4 out of 5 stars Yes, it's worth it!   October 23, 2008
Jennifer D. Edmunds (USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

I just bought this camera last week with the intention of making a feature HDV film with a group of like-minded individuals and I have to say now that I've received it and shot a little bit of footage with it I'm very excited. The picture is crystal clear and very bright. I watched what I shot on my HD television and it looks great, better than some professionally produced videos that air on the HD channels. I'm pleased with my purchase and with any luck will be shooting a feature with it this spring. I'm also going to spring for a glide cam stabilizer and some other accessories.


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