By Sony

• DVCAM Format for Professional Shooting Environments
• Larger magnifier for viewfinder monitor
• Viewfinder and LCD monitor work simultaneously
• Time and Date Window Burn
• Advanced CCDs and Upgraded DSP

By Canon

With 3x 1/3"" 800k progressive scan CCDs, the broadcast quality XL2 is the flagship of the Canon range, setting the standard in versatile, light-weight professional digital video. Revolutionising its class, the XL2 provides full manual control over a myriad of variables, allowing all the fine adjustments necessary to satisfy even the most demanding professional videographer. Both 16:9 (960 x 576 effective pixels) and 4:3 (720 x 576 effective pixels) formats are supported.Features:- 20x L IS Zoom Lens XL 5.4-108mm - 3x 1/3"" 800.000 pixel progressive scan CCDs - 50i & 25p frame rate - Total manual image control- Pro Quality 16:9 and 4:3 recording - XL interchangeable lens system - 20x optical zoom ""L-Series"" lens with zoom and focus presets - Super range Optical Image Stabilizer - Flourite lens component and 2 Independent neutral density filters - Professional audio and video connectivity - 4 audio channels with 2 built-in XLR connectors, phantonm power and BNC video output - SMPTE time code with Rec Run, Free Run and preset settings- IEEE1394 for remote camera control and direct recording to PC - Fully adjustable EVF and shared 2"" LCD - Dimensions: 225 x 220 x 496mm- Weight (ful...

By Canon

Features:1/3x 1.67MP 3CCD HDV1080i L-series 20X optical zoom lens with OIS Instant AF & Focus Assist DIGIC DV II Professional connectivity Focus, zoom & iris rings Widescreen LCD & EVFFull image control Custom presets and Cine gammaCompact design The excellence of the XH G1 begins with the Genuine Canon 20X HD zoom lens with Professional L-Series Fluorite. Super-Range Optical Image Stabilisation corrects for a wide range of camera movement and vibration, and Instant AF (auto focus) ensures ultra-quick, accurate focus. The DIGIC DV II HD image processor then ensures improved colour reproduction and noise reduction-for a final result that is the zenith of image quality. If you need advanced image control, the XH G1 gives you features that let you make manual adjustments to fine-tune your video. If you prefer to concentrate on your subject and let your camcorder take care of exposure and image controls, the XH G1 lets you do that as well. Canon's Professional Jackpack on the XH G1 gives HD-SDI Out, SD-SDI, SMPTE Time Code In/Out (selectable) and Genlock Input capabilities-a feature unmatched in this category of camera. With a wide range of features and optional accessories, the XH G1 ...

By Sony

3CCD Imaging System 2 Lux Minimum Illumination 58 mm Lens 12x Optical Zoom / 48x Digital Zoom Optical Super SteadyShot 530 TV Lines Camera Resolution Precision Colour Viewfinder i.LINKTM (DV in/out) Analogue in/out Exposure Dial Powered Zoom Ring 2.5"" Precision Colour LCD Memory StickTM Slot Intelligent Accessory Shoe STAMINA 9h (with optional battery) Included accessories:- AC-L15 Power Adapter / in camera charger- NP-F330 InfoLithium Rechargeable battery- RMT-811 Wireless Remote Commander Remote Control- 8MB memory stick Media3- 2 x AA batteries- Stereo AV cable- lens hood- shoulder strap- english manual

By Sony

TV quality, 2006-03-30
This camcorder whuch I have had for just a week does everything!!copies from other cannon, tv video etc. I am just ordering a charger ( only downside) as time is spent on charging battery, being attached to camcorder. but it truly is as it says in the book !tv quality! I love it!

By Sony

Presenting the world's first consumer 1080i high definition camcorder, the Sony Handycam HDR-FX1E. A revolution in form and function, the HDR-FX1E allows you to play and record interlaced high definition video at resolutions up to 1440 x 1080 for professi
Tough, Reliable, great optics, 2008-02-28
In this day and age why buy an older technology CCD HDV camcorder when there are others with newer CMOS optics? Well right now, the CMOS technology is good but it isn't great, especially in low light. The older triple CCD equipped cameras like the HDR-FX1 and the HVR-Z1 work better in lower light than the newer FX7s.

I've had an FX1 for a while now and must say that I'm very happy with my purchase. The quality of material I've shot is excellent using Sony HDV tapestock and the playback is top end. The camera manual controls are a dream with an excellent zoom ring close enough to the focus ring for the nimble fingered to use one handed, but far enough apart for a separate focus puller to use without getting in the way. The weight of the unit is good, not too much for hand held use. I like the top mounted view screen like the Z1's and I've found the on board mic to be surprisingly good.

I would suggest the purchase of a NP970 (or equivalent) extended life battery - why do Sony ship the orderinary one at all? along with a decent tripod. I've used bith Vinten and Manfrotto tripods with this camera and to be honest can't decide which I like the best, but make sure you get one with a good fluid head suitable for HDV camcorders. The audio in is a 3.5mm minijack but a Beathtek adapter will add a couple of XLR connectors without the expense of having to stump up for a Z1 camera instead.

A great camcorder and I'll have to be seriously impressed with something else before I replace it.

By Sony

The HVR-V1P is a compact and lightweight professional HDV camcorder, sharing similar dimensions to the popular DSR-PD170P. The HVR-V1P is identical to the HVR-V1E.The HVR-V1P is the first Sony professional to incorporate 3 ClearVid CMOS sensors. Coupled with Sony's Enhanced Imaging Processor (EIP) these sensors provide high sensitivity, low noise and a wide dynamic range to help achieve high-quality, smearless images.Features:- PAL camcorder- Supports recording and playback of HDV 1080i, DVCAM and DV- 1080/50i and 25p (progressive scan) acquisition- 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensors- 20 x Optical Zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T Lens- 2 x XLR Microphone Inputs- 3.5"" Clear Photo LCD- HDMI Output- Timecode Options including preset and synchronisationIncluded Accessories:- AC-L15 AC adaptor- Power cord- NP-F570 battery pack- A/V connecting cable- Component connecting video cable- USB cable- Lens hood with lens cover- Eyecup- RMT-831 wireless remote commander- ECM-NV1 condenser microphone- Sony HVR-V1P manual

By Sony

Hard Disk Drive with 30Gb for up to 21 hours of recording time. 3Megapixel CCD, true widescreen and 5.1 Dolby Digital capabilities.
Another Great Sony product, 2006-12-29
For the novice to the experienced home video, this camera is superb. Usually Sony offer quality products and this does not disappoint.

Image Quality (HD)- very very good, especially if you have a HD TV, the quality is awesome, and one is the greatest features it the anti-shake images, which work very well. Only at the max zoom, does your shaky footage begin, before this, it is tripod quality.

Sound - Unreal surround sound system, when I talk behind the camera, and replay the footage through the home cinema system, my voice appears behind me! It is clear and sharp and picks up everything.

Software - this is the best Sony software I have seen in simplicity of use. It is clear and easy to understand, so much so OAPs would be able to edit and burn their footage. Some nice touches like audio only, which can be layered onto the video footage.

Camera itself - easy to use for the no brainers, and it has enough features to keep an enthusiast happy. The touch screen is beautifully simplistic and such a good asset for the camera. Review your footage and bin the crap.

Battery - last longer than I thought it would. There are upgrades available, but for a dabbler, this is more than enough.

If you get this camera, I doubt you will need to buy an upgrade or new camera for 10years plus, or until such times as "holo" TV comes out.

Sony, as ever, fail to disappoint.

By Sony

Sony's flagship camcorder with a range of advanced features for professionals.Main Features:3CCD imaging system2 Lux Minimum Illumination58 mm Lens12x Optical Zoom / 48x Digital ZoomOptical Super SteadyShot530 TV lines camera resolutionPrecision Colour ViewfinderiLINK (DV in/out)Analogue in/outExposure dialPowered zoom ring25 Precision Colour LCDMemory Stick Slot Intelligent Accessory ShoeSTAMINA 9h (with optional battery)...

By Canon

The brand new XL2 is a high-quality camcorder offering all the features necessary for both broadcast and cinema film projects. The XL2 comes with a host of new setting adjustments, a new optical lens, a true 16:9 format mode and new connections. The XL2 is also the only MiniDV camcorder with interchangeable lenses (compatible with the EOS photo series).