Sony Handycam HDR-FX1000 Camcorder Reviewby Jeremy StamasPublished on Feb 20, 2009 2:00 PM |
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 • The left side of the camcorder is a bit cramped and many buttons are difficult to access.• Hand-held design is compact and solid—the camcorder feels good in your hand • Three independent lens rings offer smooth adjustment |
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Introduction | (Page 2 of 17) | Color & Noise Performance |  |
The lens on the Sony HDR-FX1000 is not removable, but various lens converters are available through Sony at an extra cost. The lens has a very wide viewing angle, measuring in at 70 degrees.
The lens on the HDR-FX1000 is not detachable
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| Filter Diameter | 72mm | Type | CMOS | |
| Focal Range | 4.1 - 82mm | Size | Three 1/3-inch | |
| Focal Range (35mm equiv.) | 29.5 - 590mm (16:9) 36.1 - 722mm (4:3) |
Pixel Count (Gross) | 1,120,000 | |
| Aperture | f/1.6 - f/3.4 | Pixel Count (Effective) | 1,103,700 (16:9) 778,000 (4:3) |
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| Lab Tested Wide Angle* | 70° | |||
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Built-in Stereo Microphone |  |
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Included removable lens hood |  |
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| Electronic viewfinder with 1,227,000-pixel display |  |
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Battery release button |  |
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Memory Stick Pro Duo card slot |  |
The padded, adjustable hand strap is well placed, comfortable, and provides a balanced grip. |  |
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IEEE 1394 (FireWire) port and multi-A/V connector | |
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Power/mode switch with record button in center. | |
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| HDMI port | |
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| 3.5mm Headphone jack | |
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| DC Power input | |
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| Tape eject switch |  |
Battery pack slot, with provided battery |  |
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Speed control for handle rocker |
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Assignable buttons |  |
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Auto/Manual focus |  |
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Focus ring |
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Zoom |
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Gain | White Balance | Auto/ manual |  |
Menu |  |
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Iris |
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Iris & Expose |
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Scroll wheel |
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2nd record button |
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Secondary Zoom Rocker |  |
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| 3.2-inch LCD display |  |
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Cold Accessory Shoe |  |
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Tripod Mount |
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In the Box
The following items ship with the HDR-FX1000:
• AC-L100 Power Adapter/In Camera Charger
• NP-F570 Rechargeable Battery Pack
• Wireless Remote Control
• Detachable Lens Hood
• Lens Cap
• Composite A/V Cable
• Component Video Cable
• Large Eye Cup
• Shoulder Strap
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