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High Definition Camcorder

HDR-FX1

Weight: 4 lbs 6.5 oz (2000g) main unit only; 4 lbs 10 1/8 oz (2.1 kg) including the NP-F570 rechargeable battery pack, DVM60 cassette and lens hood
Dimensions: 5 15/16" x 7 1/8" x 14 3/8" (151 x 181 x 365mm)

The GC1 is an easy to use, extremely convenient solution to record and share the experiences of your everyday life. The pocket-sized Net Sharing CAM features a 5 megapixel CMOS sensor for clear, sharp video and still images. Built-in software lets you go from shooting video to sharing it in just three simple steps.
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Key Features
3-1/3" 16:9 Advanced HAD™ CCD Imagers 1,120K Pixels Gross :   Advanced HAD™ (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCD imagers with 1,120K effective (video) pixels provides excellent detail and clarity with exceptional digital video performance. Using a 3 chip Advanced HAD™ CCD system and dichroic prism to separate color information, colors are extremely accurate, and color "bleeding" and "smearing" are greatly reduced.
Advanced HAD™ CCD Technology :   Enhanced CCD design allows more light to reach the imager which reduces video noise to improve signal-to-noise ratio by up to 6db (2x better than a standard CCD). Particularly effective when shooting in dark situations.
HDV Recording Format :   From the innovators in camcorder technology, Sony’s HDR-FX1 camcorder is the world’s first HDV1080i consumer level camcorder and player. Now you can record all your memories in true high-definition video.
Switchable HDV/DV Format Recording :   The HDR-FX1 is capable of recording and playing back both High Definition and Standard Definition video recorded on standard MiniDV cassettes.
Real-time HD Codec Engine :   A Sony developed Real Time MPEG Encode/Decode system with reduced in energy consumption and compact size to fit inside a personal camcorder. Provides efficient MPEG2 compression, and recording and playback of clear HD images at the same bit rate of the DV format, so that High Definition video can be recorded on the same cassettes as are used for MiniDV recording.
12X Optical Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T Lens :   From the authority in lens technology, the Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T lens provides a high quality 12x optical zoom which maintains image clarity and color while reducing glare and flare.
3.5" Wide Precision Hybrid SwivelScreen™ LCD Display3 (250K Pixels) :   Provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution. The 250K pixel LCD display makes images sharp and detailed during playback or when monitoring recording. The Hybrid Reflective-Transmissive LCD Screen provides accurate viewing in sunlight or bright light, virtually eliminating the "washout" common with traditional LCD Screens.
Super SteadyShot® Optical Stabilization System :   An advanced form of Sony’s SteadyShot Image Stabilization system that controls an even higher range of shake and vibration frequencies. This optical stabilization system achieves an even higher level of smoothness without degradation of video like some digital stabilization systems.
Analog/Digital Conversion with Pass-Through :   Convert and/or record any analog NTSC video source to digital video via the analog inputs. Analog NTSC video can also be passed through the digital Handycam camcorder directly into a PC via the i.LINK®2 interface in real-time for easy PC editing of your analog footage.
Manual Zoom and Manual Focus Ring :   Dual independent Zoom and Focus rings provide precise and detailed control over the amount of zoom and the overall focus of the image with just a turn of the rings. Fast, intuitive framing when zooming, and finely detailed focusing is easy with the natural "feel" of the rings.
Expanded Focus Indicator :   The camera‘s LCD image is magnified, temporarily, up to 4X its original size without any loss of distortion. This allows the user more finite control while focusing the camera for greater detail and clarity.
Picture Profile :   Allows the user to set manual adjustments for a scene (color, sharpness, white balance, etc) into any one of six presets, so they can be called up at just the touch of a button. Useful when shooting under the same conditions repeatedly, as options do not have to be re-set each time. Settings for various shooting conditions are offered as defaults.
CineFrame™ Recording :   Provides the option of recording video at either 30 fps or with a feeling of "film-like" 24 fps.
Assignable Buttons :   Three buttons on the exterior of the camcorder are user-assignable so that they can be set to the options most commonly utilized, for ease of recording.
i.LINK®2 DV Interface (IEEE1394) :   A high speed bi-directional digital video/audio communication between two compatible devices equipped with an IEEE1394 interface, including camcorders, digital VCRs, and PCs.
Shot Transition :   Allows for a smooth automatic scene transition. Settings for focus, zoom, iris, gain, shutter, and white balance can be set to the A/B button and a smooth transition will take place according to the set time. This function enables the focus to gradually shift from the front of the screen to a deeper part of the screen. Thus the iris enables a smooth change of depth of field.

Hardware
Docking Station :   N/A
Microphone :   Yes (Built-in)
Viewfinder :   Wide (16:9), Color (252K Pixels)

Optics/Lens
35mm Equivalent :   32.5-390mm (Camera Mode), 40-480mm (4:3 TV Mode)
Aperture :   f1.6-f2.8
Digital Zoom :   N/A
Exposure :   N/A
Filter Diameter :   72mm
Focal Distance :   4.5-54.0mm
Focus :   Full Range Auto, Manual (Ring), One Touch
Lens Type :   Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T
Optical Zoom :   12X
Progressive Shutter Mode :   N/A
Resolution :   N/A
Shutter Speed :   1/4-1/10,000 (AE Mode)

Audio
Dolby® Digital Output :   MPEG1 Audio Layer 2-Stereo (HDV), PCM (DV)
Recording Format :   Stereo

Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term :   1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor

Inputs and Outputs
Active Interface Shoe :   Yes (Cold)
Analog Audio/Video Input(s) :   Yes (Mini Plug)
Analog Audio/Video Output(s) :   Yes (Mini Plug)
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s) :   Yes
Digital Audio/Video Input(s) :   Yes (via i.LINK®)2
Digital Audio/Video Output(s) :   Yes (via i.LINK®)1
HDMI™ Connection Output(s) :   N/A
Headphone Jack :   Yes (Stereo Mini)
i.LINK® Interface :   Yes1
LANC Terminal :   Yes (Stereo Mini)
Microphone Input :   Yes (Stereo Mini)
Remote Jack :   N/A
S-Video Input(s) :   Yes
S-Video Output(s) :   Yes
USB Port(s) :   N/A

Video
Analog-to-Digital Converter :   Yes (Signal Convert with DV only)
Video Recording System :   Real-Time HD Codec Engine, HDV/DV Recording
Video Signal :   NTSC color, EIA standards

Display
LCD Screen :   3.5" (250K Pixels Wide Precision Hybrid SwivelScreen™ LCD Display)3

General
Imaging Device :   Three - 1/3" 16:9 Advanced HAD™ CCD
Pixel Gross :   1120K
Recording and Playback Times :   HDV: up to 60 min. (with DVM60 cassette), DV: SP: up to 60 min., LP: up to 90 min.
Recording Media :   MiniDV Cassette (sold separately)
Still Actual :   N/A
Video Actual :   1070K Pixels
Video Resolution :   Full HD 1440x1080

Weights and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx.) :   5 15/16" x 7 1/8" x 14 3/8" (151 x 181 x 365mm)
Weight (Approx.) :   4 lbs 6.5 oz (2000g) main unit only; 4 lbs 10 1/8 oz (2.1 kg) including the NP-F570 rechargeable battery pack, DVM60 cassette and lens hood

Convenience Features
Digital Picture Effect(s) :   N/A
Easy Operation :   Assignable Buttons, End Search
Fader Effect(s) :   Black, White
Light/Flash :   N/A
Low Light Capability :   N/A
Movie Mode(s) :   MPEG2
Multiple Language Display :   Yes
PictBridge Compatible :   N/A
Picture Effect(s) :   CineFrame™ Recording and Shot Transition
Remote Control :   Yes
Scene Mode(s) :   Picture Profile (upto 6 pre-set conditions)
Slide Show Mode :   N/A
Titling :   N/A

Power
Battery Type :   InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-F570)
Power Consumption :   7.4W/8.0W/8.4W (VF/LCD/VF LCD)
Power Requirements :   7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)

Software
Operating System Compatibility :   N/A
Supplied Software :   N/A

Convenience
Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility :   N/A
Minimum Illumination :   3 Lux
SteadyShot® Image Stabilization :   Yes (Optical)
Still Image Mode(s) :   N/A
USB Streaming :   N/A
White Balance :   Auto, A/B Preset, One-Push
Supplied Accessories:
Power Adaptor/ In Camera Charger (AC-L15)
InfoLITHIUM® Rechargeable Battery (NP-F570)
Wireless Remote Commander® Remote Control (RMT-840)
AA Battery
Lens Hood
Lens Cap
A/V Cable
Component Video Cable
Cleaning Cassette
Shoe Adapter
Large Eye Cup
Shoulder Strap

Optional Accessories:
High Grade Wide Angle Lens (VCL-HG0872)
Polarizing Filter Kit (VCL-72CPK)
Carrying Case (LCS-VCB)
Hard Carrying Case (LCH-FXA)
Tripod (VCT-FXA)
Video Light (HVL-20DW2)
Remote Control Tripod (VCT-870RM)
Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP-F570/770/970)
List Price*
$3,999.99
*Ask your reseller or distributor for product pricing
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Footnotes
    1.Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns and environmental conditions. Designed for use with compatible Sony InfoLITHIUM® batteries.
    2. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony, used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connector. All products with an IEEE1394 connector may not communicate with each other.
    3. Viewable area measured diagonally.

©2006 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Sony, Advanced HAD, CineFrame, Handycam, i.LINK, InfoLITHIUM, like.no.other, NightShot, Remote Commander, SteadyShot, SwivelScreen and worryfreedigital are trademarks of Sony. Carl Zeiss and Vario-Sonnar are trademarks of Carl Zeiss. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate. Screen Images Simulated