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Sony HD Digital Handycam Camcorder, Model HDRFX1

Presenting the world’s first consumer 1080i high definition camcorder, the Sony Handycam® HDRFX1. A revolution in form and function, the HDRFX1 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 HDRFX1 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 HDRFX1 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. The Sony HDR-FX1 HDV Handycam® camcorder… the revolution begins.

Key Features:

• World's first Consumer 1080i Record/ Playback camcorder.
• 3 - 1/3" wide aspect HAD CCD's (1.12 Megapixels each) allowing for enhanced color quality.
• Super Optical SteadyShot® Image Stabilization system which keeps your video smooth.
• Dual recording modes (HDV/ DV) for the ultimate in versatility and compatibility.
• Color: Charcoal

Features:

• 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 Display1 (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® 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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:

• Imaging Device: 3- 1/3" 16:9 1120K Pixel Advanced HAD™ CCDs
• Video Actual: 1070K Pixels
• F: 1.6 – 2.8
• Focal Distance: 4.5 – 54.0mm
• 35mm Conversion: 32.5 – 390mm
• Filter Diameter: 72mm
• Optical Zoom: 12X
• Focusing: Full Range Auto/Manual (Ring) / One Touch
• Minimum Illumination: 3 lux
• NightShot® Infrared System: N/A
• Shutter Speed: 1/4 – 1/10,000 (in AE Mode)
• Viewfinder: Color, Precision 16:9 (252K pixel)
• LCD: 3.5" 16:9 (250K) Precision Hybrid Color¹
• Accessory Shoe: Yes (Cold)
• Video Input/Output: Yes (Composite (Mini) and S-Video/Yes (Component, Mini, and S-Video)
• Audio Input/Output: Yes/Yes (Stereo, Mini)
• i.LINK®² DV Interface (IEEE1394): Yes
• USB: N/A
• USB Streaming: N/A
• Headphone Jack: Yes (Stereo, Mini)
• Mic. Input: Yes (Stereo, Mini)
• White Balance: Auto/One-Push (A)(B)/Preset
• Iris Control: Yes, Gain Independent
• Power Consumption (VF/LCD/VF+LCD): 7.4W / 8.0W / 8.4W

Supplied Accessories:

• AC-L15 Power Adaptor/ In Camera Charger
• NP-F570 InfoLithium® Rechargeable Battery
• RMT-831 Wireless Remote Commander® Remote Control
• AA Battery
• Lens Hood
• Lens Cap
• Multi A/V Cable
• Component Video Cable
• Cleaning Cassette
• Shoe Adapter
• Large Eye Cup
• Shoulder Strap

Approximate Dimensions:

• Width: 5-15/16" (151mm)
• Height: 7-1/8" (181mm)
• Depth: 14-3/8" (365mm)

Approximate Weight:

• Unit:
  • 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
• Shipping: 10 lbs

Download Files (.pdf):

• Spec Sheet
• Product Brochure
• Owner's Manual
• Camcorder Training Guide 2006
• Sony Camcorder Warranty
• HDV Technology Handbook

Warranty Information:

• Manufacturer Warranty (authorized online retailer):
  • Labor: For a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase, if this Product is determined to be defective, Sony will repair or replace the Product, at its option, at no charge, or pay the labor charges to any Sony authorized service facility. After the warranty period, you must pay for all labor charges.
    
  • Parts: In addition, Sony will supply, at no charge, new or rebuilt replacements in exchange for defective pads for a period of one (1) year. After ninety (90) days from the date of purchase, labor for removal and installation is available from Sony authorized service facilities or a Sony Service Center at your expense.
    
• 4 Year Extended Service Warranty: Click here for details

Manufacturer's Model Number: HDR-FX1

Footnotes:

1. Viewable area, measured diagonally.
2. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony, used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connector. All products with an IEEE1394 connector may not communicate with each other.

Features and specifications subject to change without notice.

Regular Price:	$ 3699.99 (before $279.99 savings)
Abt Price: $ 3420.00