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Product Description
The Sony HVR -V1U Mini DV Camcorder offers exceptional quality - only made possible by Sony’s well known technical expertise. With world-class semiconductor manufacturing technologies,... More
The Sony HVR -V1U Mini DV Camcorder offers exceptional quality - only made possible by Sony’s well known technical expertise. With world-class semiconductor manufacturing technologies, Sony has enabled the development of a new CMOS sensor that offers the image quality to satisfy the most demanding professionals. Employing a 3-chip system, the 3 ClearVid CMOS sensor offers high-resolution images with rich and natural colors. The HVR-DR60 offers a unique option, in which video material can be recorded to the hard disk and the camcorder tape simultaneously with time code synchronized. Finding HD quality in a compact, lightweight, and mobile design makes the HVR - DR60 perfect for professional or amateur. Less
Product Features: Family Line: Sony HDR
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Key Features   
Recording System   NTSC/PAL -
Camcorder Type   Digital -
Recording Media   Mini DV -
Optical Zoom   20x -
Weight 3.38 lb. -
CCD   
Sensor Size 1/4" -
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Sensor Quantity   3 -
LCD / Viewfinder   
LCD Screen Size   3.5 in. -
Color Viewfinder   With Color Viewfinder -
Display Type   With LCD Screen -
Lens   
Optical Zoom   20x -
Focal Length 37.4 - 748 mm -
Attachment / Filter Size 62 mm -
Digital Zoom   Without Digital Zoom -
Video Modes   
Recording Speeds   SP -
Low Lux   4 Lux -
Audio   
Audio Format   PCM Digital Audio (DV) /Hi-Fi VHS Stereo -
Memory Photography   
Digital Still Shot Mode   With Still Shot Capability -
Memory Card Support   Memory Stick Duo -
MPEG Movie Mode   Without MPEG Movie Mode -
Interfaces   
Microphone Type External/Optional • Installed -
Output Interfaces Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • Component • FireWire / DV / i.Link • USB • Headphones Jack • HDMI -
Input Interfaces FireWire / DV / iLink -
Power Supply   
Battery Type   Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery -
Battery Life   Up to 7 Hours -
Dimensions   
Weight 3.38 lb. -
Depth 12.72 in. -
Height 7.24 in. -
Width 5.16 in. -
Miscellaneous   
Family Line Sony HVR Sony HDR
UPC 027242703315 4905524391619
Release Date December, 2006 -
Product ID 37477462 99474176
Included Accessories USB Cable • A/V Cable • Lithium Propriety Battery • AC Power Adapter • Remote Control • Lens Cap • Lens Hood • Microphone -
Product MPN   
MPN HVR-V1U HDRFX7E
 
Consumer Reviews
Sony HVR-V1
Sony HVR-V1U Mini DV Camcorder
From $2,749.95
Sony HDR-FX7E
Sony HDR-FX7E Camcorder
From $1,998.00

Consumer Reviews

2

Great Outdoor Camera, but Poor Low Light and Audio

bymarqwyce Jul 23, 2007
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Pros Good zoom lens, high exposure latitude, lots of controls, picture profiles, great color.
Cons Terrible audio frequency response, HDV artifacts, poor picture quality in anything but...
Recommended it? Yes

This camera is a mixed-bag in terms of performance. It needs a lot of light to produce its best picture. Shooting outdoors, with sunlight, it can produce nearly spectacular images. Indoors, even with natural light from windows, supplemented by artificial light from PAR floods, the picture can be... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.3
Based on 3 user reviews
100% recommend this product
5 stars
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4 stars
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1 star
Pros
  • Easy to Use (1)
  • Great Design (1)
  • Quality Construction (1)
Cons
  • Short Battery Life (1)
Good For
  • Home Movies (1)
  • Special Events (1)
  • Professionals (1)

Consumer Reviews

heybecka
310

A Great Camcorder, Beautiful Images.

byheybecka Feb 20, 2010
2 Helpfuls 3 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Lightweight, Easy to Use, Great Design
Cons Bad in Low Light

My husband is a Film Major, and writes and directs lots of little short films. He is saving up for a fancy professional camera, but in the meantime this is what he shoots on primariily. I occasionally use it to take images of the kids. It is good enough quality for my husband to make professional... Read full review »

425

professional quality sound and video.. hard to use for beginners.

bydrrahimfazel Nov 28, 2009
1 Helpfuls 2 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Lightweight, Compact, Quality Construction
Cons None submitted
Recommended it? Yes

great produt for those who know how to use photograph and video camcorders well and have a good technical understanding.. the microphone is constructed well and has excellent fidelity, video is beatufiul.. I tried this out, but it was too hard for me to use. I sodl it to a photographer and... Read full review »

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