Sony Handycam® HDR-FX1 Mini DV Camcorder

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(4.50 out of 5) from 4 reviews

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Sony's got a winner here!

(5.00 out of 5) by vanagon on Jul 1, 2007

Pros: Everything
Cons: None

Only had this camera for 2 weeks, but so far it has performed flawlessly. I have been taping for 10 ...
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The Sony HDR-FX1...The HD Camera that sets the standard?

(5.00 out of 5) by drick on Apr 2, 2005

Pros: Carl Zeiss Lens, Hard Body Construction, 3.5"LCD Display, Mic Audio
Cons: Limited zoom length (12x), Does not support larger DV tapes, MPEG Compression
The Bottom Line: I recommend the Sony HDR-FX1 to serious professional videographers who want to make the switch to High Definition without any regrets.

The highly anticipated competition to JVC's HD camcorders, the 1st generation Sony HDR-FX1 attempts ...
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Sony HDV redefines semi-pro expectations

(5.00 out of 5) by papalazarou on Mar 4, 2005

Pros: image quality, control, shot transitions, tactile interface, price
Cons: weight, intial restrictions on editing solutions
The Bottom Line: Great cam, great price, but buy a tripod, shoot everything on HD and downgrade to SD for present editing.

Forget XL2's, forget the HD1. This is the only camera that counts. The LCD screen is a bit cookie at ...
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Too Large and Heavy

(3.00 out of 5) by mtobin2 on Mar 3, 2005

Pros: HD, manual controls, picture quality, low light
Cons: Too large and heavy.

I was looking to upgrade my camcorder and really wanted one that support HD. From everything I read ...
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