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The Sony HVR-HD1000U is an HDV camcorder specifically designed for videographers looking for an affordable shoulder-mounted camera. Ideal for event work and wedding videography, the camera is equipped with a ClearVid CMOS sensor, capable of recording 1080i high definition footage on a standard MiniDV tape. Additionally, the HVR-HD1000U comes fitted with a 10x Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar lens with Super SteadyShot image stabilization, ensuring operators get the perfect shot every time. These features make the HVR-HD1000U a welcome addition to the already proven line of Sony professional HDV products.

Amazon Sales Rank: #833 in Camera & Photo Brand: Sony Model: HDVHD1000U Released on: 2009-11-30 Dimensions: 12.90" h x 19.70" w x 13.10" l, 6.00 pounds Display size: 2.7 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

The HVR-HD1000U was created to meet the growing demand from users who are looking for mobility and professional appearance. This camcorder features a shoulder-mount design and black matte body similar to that of professional camcorders; making it perfect for weddings, corporate communications, colleges, universities, and sporting events where appearance makes a difference. Premium design characteristics and high-definition HDV1080i recording are the main features of this new one-piece shoulder camcorder, ideal for working videographers on a budget. 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. Whether you are recording weddings and corporate communications or helping students make a documentary, the HVR-HD1000U is the best choice on the market today as an entry level professional camcorder. From the Manufacturer The HVR-HD1000U was created to meet the growing demand from users who are looking for mobility and professional appearance. This camcorder features a shoulder-mount design and black matte body similar to that of professional camcorders; making it perfect for weddings, corporate communications, colleges, universities, and sporting events where appearance makes a difference. Premium design characteristics and high-definition HDV1080i recording are the main features of this new one-piece shoulder camcorder, ideal for working videographers on a budget. 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. Whether you are recording weddings and corporate communications or helping students make a documentary, the HVR-HD1000U is the best choice on the market today as an entry level professional camcorder. Sony HVR-HD1000U Highlights High-quality Imaging System 1/2.9-inch Clear Vid CMOS Sensor The next generation of Sony imaging sensor, the ClearVid CMOS Sensor used in the HVR-HD1000U camcorder, is quite unique and different from current CMOS technology. The ClearVid CMOS Sensor uses a unique pixel layout rotated 45 degrees to provide high resolution and high sensitivity. This pixel layout technology is also used in higher end professional camcorders. The ClearVid CMOS Sensor, coupled with an Enhanced Imaging Processor (EIP), generates stunning images. Moreover, thanks to the CMOS technology, bright objects do not cause vertical smear. Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonner T* lens with optical 10x zoom The HVR-HD1000U camcorder can adapt to a wide range of shooting situations and features a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonner T* lens with 10x optical zoom, as featured on higher end professional HDV camcorders. The T* lens coating suppresses unwanted reflections and faithfully reproduces colors for professional-looking results. Super SteadyShot (Optical) Image Stabilizer The Super SteadyShot (Optical) feature of the HVR-HD1000U is an image stabilizer using an active optical lens method that functions without any deterioration in image quality. The lens itself shifts vertically and horizontally to compensate for the polarized light axis in real time. Professional Design Shoulder-mount design The HVR-HD1000U is lightweight and easy to use even for beginners. It provides a professional camcorder shoulder-mount design that allows for easy balance and stable operation. Wide Clear Photo LCD plus Monitor on Viewfinder Unit Provides Easy Viewing A large, freely rotating 2.7-inch LCD screen is located on the top of the viewfinder unit to provide easy viewing when the HVR-HD1000U camcorder is in a low-level position or on a tripod. This also makes it easy for a director or client to see what the camera operator is shooting. The LCD uses a 211,200 dots widescreen Clear Photo LCD plus device that provides proper brightness and a high level of color reproduction. Ergonomically Designed Handle The ergonomically designed handle of the HVR-HD1000U camcorder contains a convenient record button and zoom control, essential for low position shooting. There are two cold shoes on the front and rear of the handle. You can attach two accessories like the HVL-LBP Battery Video Light and HVR-DR60 Hard Disk Recording Unit. Camera Control Ring A special camera control ring is located on the lens unit of the HVR-HD1000U camcorder. Any one of the following functions can be assigned to the ring for easy adjustment: Focus (default) Zoom Brightness Shutter Video: 1/4~1/10000 sec Photo: 1/4~1/500 sec AE Shift WB Shift Full Compatibility with your Current DV System The HVR-HD1000U offers benefits for SD productions, as well as HD. It is easy to use HDV recordings for your current DV editing work. The HVR-HD1000U has a down-conversion feature that outputs converted DV signals through the i.LINK connector to your current DV non-linear editing system, while retaining an HD master on the tape for future use. Furthermore, the HVR-HD1000U offers a DV recording mode (4:3 or 16:9), which can provide a recording time of approximately 120 minutes in LP mode. HDV - the Accessible HD Recording Format HD can be recorded on DigitalMaster professional tape as well as consumer MiniDV. video and television technology, as well as viewer preferences, are moving from standard definition (SD) to high definition (HD) - just like black and white television moved to color in the past. HD has almost twice the number of scanning lines available with SD. This means you can see much sharper detail and finer image quality when your work is viewed on an HD display monitor. The HVR-HD1000U adopts the HDV format for HD recording. The HDV format allows you to shoot approximately 63 minutes of HD video on a miniDV cassette tape. There are two standards of HDV format; One is HDV720p and the other is HDV1080i,which has 1,080 scanning lines and is used by most broadcasters already using HD. Sony has adopted the HDV1080i standard for all its HDV products. HVR-DR60 Brings HDV to IT Workflows The optional external HVR-DR60 hard disk recording unit gives you a hybrid operation,where video and audio are recorded simultaneously to hard disk drive (HDD) and tape. The HDV or DV images are recorded as movie files in the HDD for quick nonlinear editing, enabling the operator to archive the source tape as soon as the shoot is finished. Other Features Super NightShot The Super NightShot function of the HVR-HD1000U camcorder uses a built-in infrared light emitter that allows you to record an object in zero lux light levels. It also enables night-time monitoring and surveillance. Long Operating Time With infoLITHIUM L Series Battery The HVR-HD1000U camcorder uses standard infoLITHIUM L series batteries, like the DSR-PD170, HVR-Z1U, and HVR-V1U. With the NP-F970, a maximum operating time of approximately 10 hours can be achieved thanks to the power management system and low power consumption of the ClearVid CMOS sensor. Smooth Slow Rec The Smooth Slow Rec function of the HVR-HD1000U camcorder enables slow-motion playback by capturing images at four times faster than the normal field rate (240 fields/s). In this mode, quad-speed images are captured for three seconds, stored in the built-in buffer memory, and then recorded to tape (in either HDV or DV format) as slow-motion pictures lasting 12 seconds. Diverse Range of Photo-creation Functions While the HVR-HD1000U doesn’t contain all the features you’d find in higher end professional camcorders, such as DVCAM recording/playback, XLR audio connectors, and TC preset menu, it does boast a diverse range of photo-creation functions. These photo-creation functions are available at the touch of a button. You can store high-quality still images on Memory Stick Duo media, and then use them to design DVD cases,website content, news, etc. Workflow Using HDV Shooting and Photo Data Creation For working videographers starting out with a limited budget, the HVR-HD1000U camcorder provides flexibility and an amazing selection of features like HDV shooting and photo data creation. Even if you are still using SD for your projects, HD is the way of the future. Down-conversion allows you to shoot in HD to create a high-quality master tape and still use your existing DV nonlinear editing system and SD display monitor for playback and viewing. Photo Mode In Photo mode of the HVR-HD1000U camcorder, you can take 6.1-megapixel, 2848 x 2136-quality, 4:3-aspect images. Dual Rec You can take 4.6-megapixel (16:9-aspect) photos while you are shooting HDV video simply by pressing the photo button. Capturing from Recorded Video In case you missed the perfect timing for your still photo while videotaping, you can capture and save still frames from recorded video by just pressing the photo button of the HVR-HD1000U camcorder during playback. HDV footage will give you a 1.2-megapixel, 1440 x 810 pixel still image of that magic moment.

Most helpful customer reviews 87 of 88 people found the following review helpful. Surprisingly good! By J. Tyler Look, this thing feels cheap. It is light and plasticky feel. It looks a lot like a really old VHS tape camcorder. It feels like a toy. BUT ... I am immersed, if it can not do this thing shoot some fine video! It's really crisp and vibrant stuff! I shoot professional MMA cage matches. I have several cameras. The low weight of this thing turned out to be, as I sometimes have to hold the camera so fully with arms stretched in a position to capture some of my over-the-top-of-the-cage recordings as a blessing. I still get a full body workout, but thank God it's not as heavy as a more expensive camera of this size. It is not the greatest in low light situations, but really, what is digital video camera that does not cost half arm? I've never seen one with a stellar performance in low light. Also, it has a tendency to go a little out of focus when the maximum zoom speed. I mean, if you zoom way in and wanted to escape as quickly as possible, you'll notice a bit of a focus problem when zooming do not see it, if you go slower. The sound of this camera capture is also quite surprising. I expected the mic that comes with it the need to replace, but not because it looks really good. However, it is my favorite camera for its results. I think I want to go get another one or maybe two. Scouts are widely used in concerts like this extreme sport. Do not expect to use high-end units in this wireless camera. No material is defined as the standard high-end cameras have to adapt wireless video. Really though, if you're shooting weddings, or sporting events, concerts and others like him, is a decent camera for a decent price. You do not kick. Note: You will want a case of this and are very difficult to find the size you need (more than 19 inches). You can find them out there, but you pay about Half of the price of the camera just for the bag, I went to Home Depot and bought the FAT MAX as a roll-around tool. I put some padding to the bottom drawer of the toolbox and it fits perfectly into the camera. Than the other two drawers for accessories, belts, etc. It fits perfect and it takes only about 60 or so dollars. I like it because it rolls around and takes a beating. Just a tip. Hope this helps. 34 of 35 people found the following review helpful. Solid, but lacks By N. HALL I do not know what the other guy said, but the camera feels solid and looks like Sony's line of high-end professional cameras. This is not the same as Panasonic puffy plastic cameras (DVC DVC-7-15) This camera was designed by Sony unit of transmission is not the consumer unit. The picture quality is great, I never knew a CMOS may look good in comparison to a configuration of three CCDs, but it is. The disadvantages are that you assign commands on the screen, making it a pain until you get used to use "manual" to quickly switch to control the ring when you get used to manage settings with ring which really starts to feel great. The other bad thing is that it has XLR beachtek so you have to have a box or something. For the money you can not beat this camera, customers love to see you go in a big machine looking Pro and not a small handycam. The support really helps you to assume it blows hard, when you can not use a tripod. The camera also has a lot of Firewire outputs, Component, HDMI, S-Video, Composite, USB, Memory Stick (for still images), and does everything to HD to SD downconverter in real time. If you ever introduce another with XLR inputs and an annular lens, which I buy in a heartbeat. This makes a cam big budget or a backup camera. 27 of 27 people found this review helpful. Camera documentation sent out by Wesley Gunder Sony HVR-HD1000 is an entry level HDV camcorder with some professinal