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Record every detail of every moment with the HDR-UX1 Handycam. Make high-definition DVDs directly from your camcorder with supported DVD-R/-RW/+RW and +R DL media formats. In addition, the HDR-UX1 features a 10X Optical/80X Digital Zoom and Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens. Capture more than just video with the 4 Megapixel Still image feature and Dolby Digital 5.1ch Audio Recording. Once you ve recorded your footage, you can easily transfer and share with complete composite, component, USB 2.0 and HDMI connectivity. Capture, create, connect, and share in high-definition with the HDR-UX1.

Brand: Sony Model: HDR-UX1 Released on: 2006-09-18 Dimensions: 3.20 pounds Display size: 3.5 Record high-definition video on a DVD with AVCHD technology ClearVid CMOS sensor for high-quality HD and standard-definition images 3.5-inch widescreen hybrid touch-panel Clear Photo LCD Professional 30mm Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens HDMI, USB 2.0, component, and composite connectivity

Manufacturer Description Record in high-definition and standard definition video directly to a DVD with the HDR-UX1 camcorder. Supporting a variety of DVD formats (-R/-RW/+RW and +R DL), you can easily and quickly record and share your videos and still images. 2.1-megapixel (gross) ClearVid CMOS sensor 1/3-inch ClearVID CMOS sensor with 1990K (effective) pixels provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video (up to 1080 lines of horizontal resolution for HD; 530 lines of horizontal resolution for SD) and still-image performance. The Megapixel technology enhances your digital videos and digital still (3980K) photography performance. DVD format video recording The DVD recording format, in both MPEG2 (SD) and AVCHD, delivers digital picture and sound quality comparable to that of MiniDV and high definition, but on DVD. Playback of these DVDs couldn't be simpler (depending upon the playback device used). After finalizing the disc in the camcorder, the disc can play back in most DVD Players (SD), computers, Blu- Ray Disc players and even PlayStation 3 video game consoles. DVD-R/-RW /+RW compatible The HDR-UX1 is compatible with a variety of DVD formats allowing the ease of use and simplicity found in DVD media. With DVD+RW media there is not a need to finalize the disc (minimum recording required). Simply remove the disc and insert the media into a compatible DVD player. 10x optical/80x digital zoom The optical zoom helps to bring the action close up from far away. In addition, the digital zoom interpolation means that extreme digital zooming is clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms. Professional-quality Carl Zeiss Vario- Sonnar T* lens Carl Zeiss lenses have an advanced optical multi-layer coating for increased contrast. This results in vivid image brilliance, true-to-life color saturation and perfect renditions of subtle tones. The additional T coating on the lens further reduces unwanted glare and flare. 3.5-inch wide (16:9) touch-panel hybrid Clear Photo LCD Plus Display (211K pixels) The 3.5-inch wide (16:9) LCD screen provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution. The high resolution 211K pixel LCD screen rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles providing sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback, and the widescreen format makes shooting in 16:9 mode and composing shots even easier. Enjoy 5.1-channel surround sound through the built-in microphone Dolby Digital 5.1-channel recording The HDR-UX1 will record in Dolby Digital 5.1-channel surround sound with a built-in microphone. By recording in 5.1-channel surround sound you can now experience your home movies with active sounds coming from all directions. Enjoy your personal home movies the way you experienced them while recording. Smooth slow recording By increasing the record rate from 60 fields per second (fps) to 240 fps for 3 seconds allowing you to capture 3 seconds of fast motion and play the video back in 12 seconds. This is great for analyzing a golf swing or a viewing a bird in flight. Digital Still Memory Mode with Memory Stick Duo media Capture still images up to 2304x1728 resolution, directly onto Memory Stick Duo Media for easy transfer to PCs for emailing, printing or sharing with other compatible Memory Stick devices. Convenient controls make it easy to switch to NightShot mode Super NightShot Infrared System With Sony's NightShot Infrared System you can capture natural looking video, even when shooting in low light. Record subjects up to 20 feet away using the built-in infrared system. Super SteadyShot picture stabilization system An advanced version of Sony's SteadyShot system that controls an even higher range of shake and vibration frequencies, to achieve an even higher level of smoothness without degradation of video like some other image stabilization systems. On-screen zoom and record buttons For additional control of the camcorder, the HDR-UX1 features zoom and record buttons on the frame of the LCD screen. This allows the user more flexibility when holding the camcorder, especially in overhead or low angle shots. USB 2.0 interface USB 2.0 interface provides an easy way to connect your DVD Handycam Camcorder to the computer for fast transfer of video and still images to your computer for editing. The camcorder can also be used as an external DVD burner, convenient for making copies of your DVDs or burning edited movies. One-touch wide-angle shooting Easily switch between 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios for shooting, with just the touch of a button. Progressive shutter system A mechanical shutter system that provides progressive scan performance while utilizing an interlaced scanning system. Digital still images will be sharp and clear with excellent definition. Active interface shoe Provides a location directly on the camcorder to which one may add optional accessories while providing power and twoway communication with those accessories. Additional Features InfoLithium battery with AccuPower Meter system Manual focus Program AE (Auto Exposure) modes Picture effects Fader effects Battery information Easy Handycam button Multi-language menu Note: Additional software may be required for use with Apple computers.

Most helpful customer reviews 80 of 82 people found the following review helpful. Best DVD camcorder out there. By Film Reviewer I have been researching the Sony HDR-UX1 camcorder and have found some information about it that will help those looking for a DVD camcorder. This camcorder is very similar to the highly rated Sony DVD-505 camcorder, except that it records in high definition. There is some confusion about how to play back the disks. I will attempt to explain. [1] This camcorder records in high definition to mini-dvd disks using the AVCHD compression format. It will only playback in AVCHD capable DVD players (which will become common in the next couple of years), Blueray players have this capability, but from what I read you should not neccessarily need to get a blueray player, just one that can support the AVCHD compression codec. HD-DVD players may also be able to play these disks. These disks will also play on computer DVD drives with the bundled AVCHD software as well. [2] You can play the disc through the same camera and connect directly to high-definition TV So in fact the same camera replaces the need for a blueray player for playback of discs MiniDVD. [3] If desired, you can also record in standard definition (such as DVD 505), and play DVDs on any DVD player, since it is MPEG 2 compression used for this and all DVD players are made for this . So basically there are two cameras in one. Standard definition or high definition. You can shoot in high definition, using the camera or the computer to see without a BlueRay player. Or shoot in standard definition and view on a standard DVD player. The choice is yours. [4] Some enhanced features of this camera is manual focus / zoom ring option for greater control, Guideframes to compose your shots, features 4 megapixel image. You can link to your HDTV with component or HDMI connectors. Headphone jack. Microphone Jack. Dolby 5.1 1 surround sound Large high resolution 3.5 inch screen (same as DVD505 model). [5] How much video can you fit on a disk? It took a while to find out this information, but here it is. In high definition, a dual layer DVD+R disk will hold 27 minutes in highest HD resolution, or in LP mode 60 minutes. 41 of 44 people found the following review helpful. A bargain at $799 !!! By LA Gadget Guy I don't know how Amazon is able to sell unit this for $799. Not only is their price hundreds less than other retailers, they are throwing in a free ECMHW1 Bluetooth microphone. This represents an absolute bargain. I have purchased over $2k in cameras/camcorders and lenses from Amazon in the past 3 months and have been very satisfied at how quickly they ship. They are also trustworthy in that they ship factory sealed items. I am really impressed at how much the Amazon site has improved over the years. Preface: High definition quality is very detailed. It requires good camcorder technique. You have to have a very smooth panning technique or else your video will be choppy and stutter Don't blame the camcorder as many others have on the internet. See my comments regarding IS below. On to the review: 1. AVCHD- The HDR-UX1 is one of the first camcorders to be able to record in High Definition using the AVCHD format. You have only two options at this time in playing back video recorded in high defiiniton: 1. Playback by hooking up the camcorder directly to a tv 2. Install Sony's software to playback on a computer. WARNING !!!: The AVCHD software requires a very fast computer. My computer has 2 gigs of RAM, a 256 mb dedicated ATI video card, and a AMD Athlon 64 3500+ processor. I tried playing back AVCHD on my brother's computer (Sempron 2.2 ghz w/ 512 mb RAM) and the video was choppy and after 4 min of playback his computer froze. Video playback is quite smooth on my computer, but I can't wait till they release DVD players that are compatible with AVCHD files.