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[HDBlog.net] Sony’s HD Camcorders: The HDR-HC1 HDV camcorder is a compact device that can record in full HD resolution based on HDV 1080i. This model weighs about 1.5 pounds and uses a Carl Zeiss ® Vario-Sonnar® T* lens with 10x optical zoom. Included is a 2.7″ wide-hybrid touch-panel LCD screen. You can switch between 16x9 and 4x3 aspect ratios (in DV mode) to see what your video will look like on TV.

[Free Software Downloads, Reviews, News] Sony Shrinks HD Camcorder's Size, Price: Second-generation device will costs half as much as its predecessor, Sony says. Sony will put on sale in July a consumer HD (high-definition) camcorder that is much smaller and cheaper than its current offering, the company says. The HDR-HC1 is the second consumer HD camcorder from Sony and its

[HD For Indies] Sony Unveils new HDV Professional Camera - HVR-A1U - $3700: The HVR-A1U offers many of the same features as the HVR-Z1U, such as balanced audio, XLR inputs, SMPTE timecode and a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens. However, its smaller footprint makes this camcorder ideal for applications where space is at a premium or extreme mobility is required.

[shane castile] Sony unveils ultra-compact HD video camera: The world's smallest and lightest high definition consumer camcorder. The ultra-compact HDR-HC1 Handycam camcorder, which "fits comfortably in your hand," weighs only about 1-1/2 pounds, and packs a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar lens.

[HD For Indies] Sony's new HD camera - the HDR-HC1 - tiniest HD camera, consumer oriented, $1700: Picture 4 - Accessories! These are my guesses based on the picture, so I could be wrong: tripod, backpack (probably with padded compartments), a hard carrying case, a shoulder bag, bigger batteries, single and dual battery chargers (nice!), three different battery sizes, three or four different flashes & lights, three different mikes, and two screw on lenses

[gadgetryblog] Sony Unveils World's Smallest HD Camcorder: In fact, the Consumer Electronics Association estimates that nearly 15 million HDTV sets will be in US households by the end of 2005 (has someone forgot about us in Europe, ey?). The new HDR-HC1 model features Sony's CMOS imaging sensor technology, designed to deliver faster image processing speeds for richer colours, more vivid detail, and significantly less glare from reflected light. Weighing only about 1-1.5 pounds, the model packs in a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens, which should further enhance image clarity and richness, even when shooting in low light. The camcorder also has a 2.7-inch wide hybrid, touch-panel LCD screen to access menu options.

Digital Television Blog: Sony HDR-FX1: Indie Filmmaker's Delight?: hey there- It's Patrick from LA - I was just checking out your DTVB and thought I'd give you a little feedback on the Sony HD cameras - I just used one for a couple of days on a concert DVD that will also have a brief theatrical release as well as a pay-per-view screening on indemandHD. The cameras were a little bit heavier and slightly more unwieldy than the VX that you're using, and after two full days of shooting basically all day my arms needed a break. The setups were easy and the menus intuitive.

  Sony Announces World's Smallest miniDV Camcorder - PhotographyBLOG: A 3.0-inch Hybrid LCD monitor is ideal for viewing video or a slideshow of still images even under high contrast situations. The 3.0-inch LCD display also has a Touch Screen, which can be used in conjunction with Sony’s Active Menu, a logically structured graphical user interface for camcorder controls. With Memory Stick DUO you can also easily shoot and store digital still images. Sony’s unique Easy Handycam menu gives one-button access to basic camera operation and recording settings.

Sony DCR-HC21 MiniDV Handycam Camcorder w/20x Optical Zoom: I just owned a nice handycam DCR-TRV19 that died after one year of seldom use. Something that is obvious factory defect (since many people experience exactly the same problem) costs more than half of the camcorders price to fix at sony service. I advise you to have a look at http://reviews.cnet.com/5208-6142-0.html?forumID=59&threadID=53316&messageID=1064984 and see for yourself how Sony treats their customers.

Sony DCR-IP1 MICROMV Handycam camcorder and Carl Zeiss 10X optical ...: Browse Back Issues Select an Issue May 2005 April 2005 March 2005 February 2005 January 2005 December 2004 November 2004 October 2004 September 2004 August 2004 July 2004 June 2004 May 2004 April 2004 March 2004 February 2004 January 2004 December 2003 November 2003 October 2003 September 2003 August 2003 July 2003 June 2003 May 2003 April 2003 March 2003 February 2003 January 2003 December 2002 November 2002 October 2002 September 2002 August 2002 July 2002 June 2002 May 2002 April 2002 March 2002 February 2002 January 2002 December 1, 2001 November 1, 2001 October 1, 2001 September 1, 2001 August 1, 2001 July 1, 2001 June 1, 2001 May 1, 2001 April 1, 2001 March 1, 2001 February 1, 2001 January 1, 2001 December 1, 2000 November 1, 2000 October 1, 2000 September 1, 2000 July 1, 2000

Sony DCR-DVD7E DVD Camcorder Launched: This Discman-like camcorder has finally hit the streets. This bugger, which we discussed a while back has a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens, 10x optical zoom, and can write and rewrite to DVD-R and DVD-/+RW respectively.

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