Sony HDR-FX1 - Opinioni degli Esperti

Recensione: With prices of HD-ready LCD and plasma screens falling, and the dawn of HDTV, HD DVD and Blu-ray breaking, it won't be long before high definition appears in homes throughout the UK. But a far greater development is the long-awaited arrival of affordable

Verdetto: All the necessary manual controls are within easy reach on the body, namely a volume level dial,large silver iris (exposure) dial,and focus, gain,shutter,white balance and twolevel ND filtering controls.Assign buttons store set-ups and the Expanded Focus

Recensione: High-definition camcorders are finally here! The Sony HDR-FX1 is the first consumer digital video camera capable of shooting in 1080 lines of resolution with a 16:9 native aspect ratio. We take a look at just how much of a leap image quality has just take

Verdetto: You must remember that buying an FX1 implies investing not only in a pricy camera, but in a whole series of other expensive products. To appreciate its quality you need a flat-screen television set or HD-compatible video projector, and to edit the HDV vid

Recensione: Sony's HDR-FX1E is the first HDV camcorder to record in 1080i, the interlaced variant of HDV that records at 1,440-x-1,080 with a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio. This means that 1080i picture has 70 per cent more pixels than the 1,280-x-720 720p format used

Pro: Exceptional output quality at 1080i resolution. Shape and layout taken from PD170 and VX2100 camcorders, with quick access to most controls through buttons. Offers low-cost access to HD capture.

Contro: Limited manual controls. No XLR inputs. Z1 due soon. Menu system tricky to use due to button/screen positioning.

Verdetto: Sony has used the space vacated by the screen to place the tape unit, which makes changing tapes faster

Recensione: The HDR-FX1 shoots high-def video that is clearly superior to standard-definition DV footage.

Pro: Beautiful, detailed HD video, Numerous image tweaks, Usable controls, buttons

Contro: No progressive modes (720p), No XLR inputs

Recensione: Sony has introduced a HD1080i-compatible digital camcorder that won't break your spine, nor your bank account. Check it out as we bring you a sneak preview of this revolutionary product from the launch held in Tokyo, Japan.