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Sony HVR-HD1000U

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Manufacturer: Sony Part number: HVRHD1000U

$1,539.95 - $1,799.99 4 authorized stores

Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 5 reviews all user reviews

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Sony HVR-HD1000U

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4.5 stars

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"Best Camera for the price"

by Zaqueo on January 18, 2008

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2.0 stars

"Graininess I can't fix"

by reservoir12 on November 22, 2009

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5.0 stars

"Great Camera-Great quality for the pocket money spent!"

by bondn21 on July 2, 2009

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Specifications

Manufacturer: Sony
Part Number: HVRHD1000U

General
Product Type Camcorder - 1080i
Enclosure Color Matte black
Digital Zoom 20 x
Optical Sensor Size 1/2.9"
Optical Sensor Type ClearVid CMOS
Min Illumination 0 lux
Analog Video Format NTSC
Image Stabilizer Optical (Super Steady Shot)
Min Shutter Speed 1/2 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/10000 sec
Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
Exposure Modes Manual, Automatic
Camera Flash None
Widescreen Video Capture Yes
Main Features
Camcorder Sensor Resolution 3.2 megapixels
Camcorder Effective Video Resolution 2.28 megapixels
Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 3 megapixels
Camcorder Interpolated Still Resolution 6.1 megapixels
Color Support Color
TV Tuner None
Supported Resolution 480i, 1080i
Pro Camcorder Features
Professional Professional
Memory / Storage
Media Type Mini DV (HDV)
Recording Speed LP, SP
Lens System
Type Zoom lens - 4.4 mm - 54 mm
Focal Length 4.4 mm - 54 mm
Optical Zoom 10 x
Lens system type Zoom lens
Min focal length 4.4 mm
Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
Max focal length 54 mm
Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
Filter Size 37 mm
Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
Additional Features
DV input Yes
Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
Digital Still Camera Function Yes
Additional Features Built-in speaker, Takes photos while movie recording
Time Code Yes
Included Accessories Eyecup, Lens cap, Lens hood, Wind screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type LCD
Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.27 in
Viewfinder Resolution 123,200 pixels
Image Aspect Ratio (camcorders) 16:9
Display
Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color
Digital Player (Recorder)
Type None

Microphone
Type Microphone - Detachable
Connections
Connector Type 1 x Component video output, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x S-Video output, 1 x HDMI output, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), 1 x Audio input, 1 x Headphones, 1 x Control-L (LANC), 1 x USB, 1 x DC power input
Expansion Slot(s) Memory Stick Duo
Audio Input
Audio input type Microphone
Microphone type Detachable
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
Microphone Technology Electret condenser
Miscellaneous
Carrying Case None
Cables Included A/V cable
Power
Power Device Power adapter - External
Battery
Supported Battery Sony NP-F570
Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 2200 mAh ( Included )
Viewfinder / Display
Display Form Factor Rotating
Display Format 211,200 pixels
Viewfinder Color Support Color
Environmental Parameters
Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
Physical Characteristics
Weight 6 lbs

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