HDR-FX1000 High Definition MiniDV (HDV) Handycam® camcorder  

 

 

   The Sony® HDR-FX1000 Handycam® camcorder delivers HD broadcast quality moving images. With 24p Progressive Scan Mode, the film-like motion lets you realize brilliant scene reproduction.

  Film-like Progressive Scan 1080/24p, 1080/30p, or 1080/60iIn addition to 1080/60i recording, the HDR-FX1000 offers a 1080/24p and 1080/30p Progressive Scan mode that enables shooting with film-like results. Signals scanned at 24p/30p are converted to 60i (using 2-3 pulldown for 24p) and recorded on MiniDV tape, allowing footage to be played and edited using existing HDV products. In this way, progressive images can be handled in the conventional HDV editing environment.

CinemaTone Gamma™ and CinemaTone Color™ Users seeking extra control over image expression can use “Cinematone Gamma” to deepen the color and “Cinematone Color” to recreate film-like color tones. Cinematone Gamma allows operators to quickly set up and load a gamma curve with similar contrast characteristics to a film gamma curve.

3x 1/3" ClearVid™ CMOS Sensors w/ Exmor™ technology The HDR-FX1000 features three 1/3” ClearVid CMOS Sensors, each having 1,120K total pixels. The 3 independent CMOS sensors each handle one of the color elements – red, green, blue (RGB) – improving the color reproduction of video recordings. Dark scenes can be captured with low noise thanks to "Exmor"-derived technology that features a new column A/D converter and dual noise reduction. Sensor resolution has been optimized and the photosensitive surface area has been maximized thanks to the unique grid arrangement of the photo diode sensors, in which each is rotated by 45 degrees. This model also features the signal processing circuit, the Enhanced Imaging Processor (EIP) which uses Sony's unique image-processing technology.

Enhanced Imaging Processor (EIP) TechnologyThe EIP processor is able to rapidly process the vast amounts of pixel data read from the "3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor", and record beautiful HD and colorful video. The ClearVid CMOS Sensor™ has been developed using the most advanced technologies in the semiconductor industry. It handles video data in 1920 x 1080p and 4:2:2 color space for high-quality signal processing before recording it to tape in the HDV format . Combined use of the EIP and 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor imaging system allows the HDR-FX1000 camcorder to provide extremely high image quality with a smooth gradation and detailed image reproduction.

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G Lens: 29.5mm Wide-Angle to 590mm (20x) TelephotoThe HDR-FX1000 is equipped with a 29.5mm wide-angle “G Lens” made from advanced 10 group, 15 element lens including “Extra-low Dispersion glass” which reduces chromatic aberration caused by light refraction, and produces video with extremely low color fringing. Designed for shooting situations ranging from broad landscape shots to conditions where sufficient distance from the subject is difficult to obtain. The 20x optical zoom (29.5mm-590mm: 35mm conversion) lets you zoom in to the subjects you can't get close to. The optical zoom takes maximum advantage of the lens performance, so image quality does not suffer even at a zoom ratio of 20x, allowing you to faithfully reproduce the subject's impact. The digital extender increases zoom by 1.5 throughout the range up to 30x at full zoom.

Superior low-light (1.5 LUX) shooting capabilitiesSuperior low-light ability with high sensitivity enables clear shooting of subjects in light as low as 1.5 lux (at 1/30 fixed shutter speed with auto iris and auto gain). This allows you to capture sharp detail and brilliant colors even in less than perfect lighting, especially when professional lighting cannot be used.

3x built-in neutral density (ND) filtersGain more color control in extreme settings with three built-in ND filters for adjusting the amount of light entering the Image Sensor through the lens. Depending on shooting conditions, the operator can chose from Clear, 1/4, 1/16, or 1/64 filters. In strong, glaring sunlight these filters give users more flexibility in choosing the shutter speed and aperture for superior creative control.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

3x manual rings for superior control: zoom, focus, and iris

3.2" Xtra Fine LCD™ display (921k pixels)

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Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization

Manual Gain/Shutter/White Balance Adjustment

Improved Noise Reduction (w/ Exmor™ col. A/D conversion)

2:3 pull-down to 60i for editing on most HDV software

Minus Auto Gain Control (Minus AGC)

Assign Buttons

Additional record and zoom lever control on handle

Gini Callahan ● 16530 Via Esprillo ● San Diego, CA 92127-1898 Last Updated: 02/24/2009

HDR-FX1000 High Definition MiniDV (HDV) Handycam® camcorder  

 

 

1. Viewable area measured diagonally. 2. The HDV recording format is in 1440 x 1080i and 4:2:0 color space. 3. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection.

The i.LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other

4. HD viewing requires HDTV and HDMI™ cable, both sold separately 5. Available storage capacities of Memory Stick Duo and Memory Stick PRO Duo media may vary. A

portion of the memory is used for data management functions.

© 2008 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Handycam, ClearVid, Exmor, x.v. Color, Xtra Fine LCD, Optical Steadyshot, HDNA, Memory Stick Duo, i.LINK and the Sony, HDNA, Xtra Fine LCD and Optical SteadyShot logos are trademarks of Sony. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate and may vary. 

SpecificationsGeneralImaging Device: 3x 1/3" ClearVid™ CMOS

sensor Pixel Gross: 3x 1,120K each (Red, Green,

Blue)

Recording Media: MiniDV Cassette (sold separately)

Recording and Playback Times: HDV: up to 60 min. (with DVM60 cassette), DV: SP: up to 60 min., LP: up to 90 min.

Video Actual: 3x 1,1040K (16:9) each (Red, Green, Blue)

Still Actual: 1,080× 810 (4:3), 1,440× 810 (16:9)

Processor: EIP (Enhanced Imaging Processor)

Video Resolution: Full HD 1440x1080

Still Picture Resolution: 1.2 megapixel

AudioRecording Format: Stereo

Audio Format: HD: HDV (MPEG 1 Audio Layer2) / SD: DV ( 12/16bit PCM Digital Stereo)

Microphone: Yes (Built-in)

ConvenienceSteadyShot® Image Stabilization: Yes

(Optical)

White Balance: Auto / outdoor / indoor / One-push (A/B)

Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility: Tested to support up to 16GB media capacity; does not support high speed transfer function; does not support Access Control security function.

Still Image Mode(s): JPEG

Dual Record: Yes

Convenience FeaturesEasy Operation: Assignable Buttons, End

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Multiple Language Display: Yes

Remote Control: Yes (RMT-831)

Slide Show Mode: N/A

Movie Mode(s): MPEG 2

Scene Mode(s): Picture Profile (upto 6 pre-set conditions)

Picture Effect(s): CinemaTone Gamma™ , CinemaTone Color™ and Shot Transition

PictBridge Compatible: N/A

Fader Effect(s): Black, White

x.v.Color™ : Yes

VideoVideo Recording System: Real-Time HD

Codec Engine, HDV/DV Recording

Format(s) Supported: HDV (MPEG2) / DV (AVI)

Video Signal: NTSC color, EIA standards

Inputs and OutputsLANC Terminal: Yes (Stereo Mini)

Analog Audio/Video Output(s): Multi AV (Video/S Video/Audio)

Digital Audio/Video Input(s): Yes (via i.LINK®)

Digital Audio/Video Output(s): Yes (via i.LINK®, HDMI)

USB Port(s): N/A

i.LINK® Interface: Yes

Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s): Yes (via multi AV)

Headphone Jack: Yes (Stereo Mini)

Microphone Input: Yes (Stereo Mini)

S-Video Output(s): Included in A/V Jack

HDMI™ Connection Output(s): Yes

Audio/Video Remote Terminal: Yes

Active Interface Shoe: Yes (Cold)

DisplayLCD Screen: 3.2" wide Xtra Fine LCD™

display (921k pixels) Viewfinder: 0.45" Xtra Fine (16:9) Wide LCD

(1,227k pixels)

HardwareDocking Station: N/A

Memory Stick slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media slot

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Manual / Auto Lens Cover: Manual

S/S & Zoom button on LCD: Yes (Zoom Seesaw/ Ring/ Handle seesaw)

Optics/Lens35mm Equivalent: 29.5 - 590mm (16:9)

36.1 - 722mm (4:3) Aperture: f1.6-3.4

Exposure: Exposure control assignable to IRIS ring

Filter Diameter: 72mm

Focal Distance: 4.1 - 82mm

Focus: Full Range Auto, Manual (Ring), One Touch

Progressive Shutter Mode: N/A

Shutter Speed: 1/4 - 1/10000 (60i/30p) 1/3 - 1/10000(24p)

Optical Zoom: 20x

Digital Zoom: 30x approx. (When Digital Extender “ON”)

Lens Type: G Lens

Minimum Illumination: 1.5 Lux

PowerPower Consumption: HDV: 6.5W (VF/LCD)

Battery Type: InfoLITHIUM® Rechargeable Battery (NP-F570)

Power Requirements: 7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)

Service and Warranty InformationLimited Warranty Term: 1 Year Parts; 90 Days

Labor

SoftwareOperating System Compatibility: N/A

Supplied Software: N/A

DimensionsWeight: 4 lb 9 oz (2.1kg) w/ Lens hood with

Lens cover Measurements: 6 3/4 x 7 x 13 7/8 inch (169 ×

178 × 349mm) including protrusions w/o gripbelt

Supplied AccessoriesPower Adaptor/ In Camera Charger (AC-

L100) InfoLITHIUM® Rechargeable Battery (NP-F570)

Wireless Remote Commander® Remote Control (RMT-831)

Lens Hood

Lens Cap (Built-in Lens Hood)

Composit A/V Cable

Component Video Cable

Large Eye Cup

Shoulder Strap

Color: Black

UPC Code: 027242754317