Sony HVR-HD1000U MiniDV 1080i High Definition Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom | 
| Brand: Sony
List Price: $1,850.00
Buy New: $1,429.99
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Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 621
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Optical Zoom: 10
Display Size: 2.7
Maximum Focal Length: 54
Minimum Focal Length: 4.4
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6
Dimensions (in): 13.1 x 19.7 x 12.9
MPN: HDVHD1000U
Model: HDVHD1000U
UPC: 027242734623
EAN: 0027242734623
ASIN: B0010T7J18
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| Features:
| • | Enhanced mobility and professional aesthetic with this shoulder-mount design and black matte body | | • | HDV1080i recordings can be captured on DigitalMaster professional tape as well as consumer MiniDV | | • | Built-in down-converter creates DV material, perfect for standard DVD productions | | • | Easy viewing with this large, freely rotating 2.7-inch LCD screen | | • | Features a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonner T* lens with 10x optical zoom |
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Product Description
The HVR-HD1000U Digital High Definition HDV camcorder features a shoulder mount design and matte black color to meet the growing demand of HDV users for greater mobility and professional appearance. With premium design characteristics and high-definition 1080i recording capability, the HDV-HD1000U is ideal for weddings, corporate communications, colleges, universities, sporting events, and working videographers. A built-in down-converter creates DV material, perfect for standard DVD productions. Plus, a special still photo mode is ideal for producing DVD cases and making wedding photo albums. The HVR-HD1000U camcorder can adapt to a wide range of shooting situations and features a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens with 10x optical zoom. The T lens coating suppresses unwanted reflections and faithfully reproduces colors for professional-looking results. The Smooth Slow Recording function of the HVR-HD1000U camcorder allows users to perform slow-motion playback by capturing images at four times faster than the normal field rate, while the Super SteadyShot(R) optical feature of the HVR-HD1000U camcorder utilizes an image stabilization system using an active optical lens method that functions without any deterioration in image quality. The Super NightShot(R) function of the HVR-HD1000U camcorder allows the videographer to record objects in zero lux light levels for nighttime monitoring and surveillance.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 2 more reviews...
 Nothing is worth 5 stars but... July 21, 2008
C. S. Poe (Texas)
14 out of 16 found this review helpful
For its price, this one gets close.
This is my first entry level prosumer camera. I have just began writing, shooting, and producing indie films, this camera gets the job done and is just what the doctor ordered. I'm not going to stick to the specs. But what you get out of this camera is beauty, precision and quality for a reasonable price.
Surprisingly nice! September 29, 2008
J. Tyler (Massachusetts)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
Look, this thing feels cheap. It's lightweight and plasticky feeling. It looks a lot like a really old VHS tape camcorder. It feels like a toy.
BUT... I'll be dipped if this thing doesn't shoot some fine video! It's really crisp and vibrant stuff! I shoot professional MMA cage matches. I use multiple cameras. The light weight of this thing turned out to be a blessing as I sometimes need to hold this camera way out, with fully extended arms to be able to capture some of my over-the-top-of-the-cage shots. I still get a full-body workout, but thank god it's not as heavy as a more expensive camera of the same size.
It's not the greatest in low light situations, but really, what digital video camera is that doesn't cost half an arm? I've never seen one with stellar low-light performance.
Also, it tends to go slightly out of focus when using the maximum zoom speed. I mean, if you were zoomed way in and wanted to zoom out as fast as possible, you will notice a little bit of a focus issue DURING the zoom process. You don't see it if you zoom more slowly.
The sound this camera captures is also quite surprising. I expected the mic that came with it to need replacing, but I haven't yet because it actually sounds pretty darn good.
All in all, it's my favorite camera for its results. I think I want to go get another one, or maybe two of these. They are great beaters to use on extreme sport gigs like this.
Don't expect to use any high-end wireless units on this camera. It's not set up with the standard stuff that the high-end cameras have to adapt wireless video.
Really though, if you're shooting weddings, or sporting events, or other gigs like this, this is a decent cam for a decent price. You won't kick yourself.
Note: You'll want a case for this thing and they are VERY hard to find in the size you will need (over 19 inches). You can find them out there, but you'll pay about helf the price of the camera just for the bag. I went to Home Depot and bought the FAT MAX roll-around tool case. I made some padding for the lower drawer of the tool case and this camera fit inside perfectly. Then the other two drawers hold the accessories, tapes, etc. It fits perfectly and only costs about 60 some-odd bucks. I like it because it rolls around and takes a beating. Just a tip. Hope it helps.
Yes, it's worth it! October 23, 2008
Jennifer D. Edmunds (USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I just bought this camera last week with the intention of making a feature HDV film with a group of like-minded individuals and I have to say now that I've received it and shot a little bit of footage with it I'm very excited. The picture is crystal clear and very bright. I watched what I shot on my HD television and it looks great, better than some professionally produced videos that air on the HD channels. I'm pleased with my purchase and with any luck will be shooting a feature with it this spring. I'm also going to spring for a glide cam stabilizer and some other accessories.
 Outstanding Documenting Camera November 25, 2008
Wesley Gunder (Grand Prairie, Texas United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The Sony HVR-HD1000U is a Entry level Professinal HDV Camera with some prosumer elements added to it. For example this camera does not have any video inputs other than shooting the video yourself. Second its audio input is a simple balanced mini sterio jack. That being said it does include a whole array of composite, componet, and HDMI out. It also uses Sony standard LanC port for tripod remote control. To me personally I do not feel this camera is cheap at all, it is made mostly of plastic and does not have a heavy weight to it. the first thing you have ask yourself before buying this camera is do you want a heavy back braking metal montrosity, useally the answear is no you don't. One more thing to think about when purchasing this camera if you want agood documenting camera this will work, if you want a good studio camera you are going to have to spend a lot more money. Now I work for a local production company and we use 2 of these in Tangent with the popular HVR-Z1U ( our compact camera ), 1 HVR-S270U with ENG lens and have achived great results at broadcast grade quality production.
Sony HVR-HD1000U November 20, 2008
Audio Visual Integrator (Hampton Roads, VA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This camcorder is a excellent value for the money. It's size gives it a very professional look and handling quality. It's signal output options and quality are much more than I expected from a unit of this price range. Even though it is very menu intensive to get to most of the features. I'd recommend it to prosumers as a beginning to professional videography.
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