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Sony Handycam HDR-UX1 DVD Camcorder

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Product Description
Meet Sony's incredibly small high definition camcorder: the HDR-HC1. At just under a pound and a half, it has tons of features. First, it has genuine 1080i resolution, so you shoot in... More
Meet Sony's incredibly small high definition camcorder: the HDR-HC1. At just under a pound and a half, it has tons of features. First, it has genuine 1080i resolution, so you shoot in real HDTV. Second, it uses HDV, which brings the resolution of HD to a tape the size of a Mini DV cartridge. Menu options are easy to choose, thanks to the 2.7" widescreen LCD SwivelScreen monitor. Super NightShot and Super SteadyShot Pro ensure great video under any conditions. Manual focus, zoom, shutter speed and white balance put you in total control. Sony goes one better than a CCD by using a CMOS sensor to generate images. This 3-megapixel CMOS processes faster than a CCD for richer color and better detail. The Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens also adds color and detail, plus reduces glare with its special T coating. Less
Experience the remarkable picture quality and convenience of the HDR-UX1 AVCHD DVD Handycam® Camcorder from Sony. Recording Full HD 1080 video on standard or dual-layer 8cm DVD media,... More
Experience the remarkable picture quality and convenience of the HDR-UX1 AVCHD DVD Handycam® Camcorder from Sony. Recording Full HD 1080 video on standard or dual-layer 8cm DVD media, the HDR-UX1 marks a revolution in high-definition. Its ClearVid™ CMOS Sensor produces dynamic, distortion-free moving images, while the precision-crafted Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T* lens captures the scene with exceptional clarity. The extra-large 3.5” Touch Screen LCD brings added control right to your fingertips. This widescreen display also features anti-reflective Clear Photo LCD plus™ technology, providing enhanced resolution while shooting. Jump to your favourite scene with the Visual Index or enjoy the flexibility of simultaneous digital video and still image capturing. Less
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Key Features   
Recording System   - NTSC/PAL
Recording Media   Hard Drive DVD
Optical Zoom   10x 10x
Weight 1.5 lb. 1 lb.
LCD / Viewfinder   
LCD Screen Size   2.7 in. 3.5 in.
Color Viewfinder   With Color Viewfinder With Color Viewfinder
Display Type   With LCD Screen With LCD Screen
Lens   
Optical Zoom   10x 10x
Focal Length 5.1 - 51 mm 5.1 - 51 mm
Attachment / Filter Size 37 mm 30 mm
Digital Zoom   120x 80x
Video Modes   
Recording Speeds   SP LP
Low Lux   7 Lux 5 Lux
Image Stabilizer   With Image Stabilizer With Image Stabilizer
Night Shot   With Night Shot With Night Shot
Audio   
Audio Format   - 5.1 Surround Sound
Memory Photography   
Digital Still Shot Mode   With Still Shot Capability With Still Shot Capability
Memory Still Resolution - 3.98 Megapixels
Memory Card Support   Memory Stick Duo • Memory Stick Pro Memory Stick Pro
MPEG Movie Mode   - With MPEG Movie Mode
Max Still Image Size   - 2304 x 1728
Interfaces   
Microphone Type Internal Internal • External/Optional
Output Interfaces Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • USB • Headphones Jack S-Video • Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • Component • USB 2.0 • Headphones Jack
Input Interfaces Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) USB 2.0
Power Supply   
Battery Type   Proprietary Lithium Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Dimensions   
Weight 1.5 lb. 1 lb.
Depth 7.5 in. 6.5 in.
Height 2.75 in. 3.63 in.
Width 2.88 in. 3 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year 90 Days
Miscellaneous   
Family Line Sony Handycam Sony Handycam
UPC 826557123487 027242698918
Release Date 31 July, 2005 September, 2006
Product ID 24883425 35394952
Included Accessories USB Cable • A/V Cable • Shoulder Strap • 16 MB Memory Card • Lithium Propriety Battery • AC Power Adapter • Remote Control • Lens Cap • Lens Hood Software • USB Cable • A/V Cable • Lithium Propriety Battery • AC Power Adapter • Remote Control
Product MPN   
MPN HDR-HC1 HDRUX1
 
Consumer Reviews
Sony HDR-HC1
Sony Handycam HDR-HC1 Hard Drive Camcorder
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Sony Handycam HDR-UX1 DVD Camcorder
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Product Review Summary

4.6
Based on 5 user reviews
100% recommend this product
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Pros
  • Excellent Picture Quality (4)
  • Good Value (1)
  • Easy to Use (1)
  • Compact (1)
  • Powerful Zoom (1)
  • Good Sound (1)
  • Great Design (1)
  • Image Stabilization (1)
Cons
  • Short Battery Life (3)
  • Lacks Features (1)
Good For
  • Special Events (4)
  • Outdoors (4)
  • Home Movies (3)
  • Everyday Use (3)
  • Travel (3)
  • Professionals (1)
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Consumer Reviews

15

First consumer HD camcorder

byep01 Sep 17, 2005
11 Helpfuls 12 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Great video quality.
Cons Fairly expensive. Doesn't have as many features as some standard definition...
Recommended it? Yes

This camera is really your only option right now for consumer HD video recording. The price is fairly steep due to the lack of competition, but it isn't unreasonable. The camcorder records video in 1080i HDV format on regular miniDV cassettes.

The camera is very compact and stylish,... Read full review »

32

MiniHDV Marvel

bypapalazarou Nov 7, 2005
7 Helpfuls 8 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Image quality, decent range of pro functions, compact size, build quality, backwards...
Cons Battery, bottom-loader, lacks: universal hotshoe, aperture/gain readout, fussy menu,...
Recommended it? Yes

INTRODUCTION
As an owner of an FX1 I decided to replace my Canon XM2 with a second HD camera, primarily to use as a safety cam & perhaps a player to save wearing out my man cam.

It's worth pointing out how small the HC1 is, I would put it at about a quarter of the FX1, almost pocket... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.8
Based on 4 user reviews
100% recommend this product
5 stars
3
4 stars
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2 stars
1 star
Pros
  • Compact (1)
  • Lightweight (1)
  • Easy to Use (1)
  • Good Value (1)
  • Quality Construction (1)
  • Great Design (1)
Cons
  • Suggestion (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (1)
  • Travel (1)
  • Home Movies (1)
  • Special Events (1)
  • Gifts (1)
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Consumer Reviews

44

Sony UX1 is a great camcorder

bykharin Sep 27, 2007
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros hd quality , wonderful value/ clarity compared to older mini dv for the money
Cons dvd compression and lack of easy editing
Recommended it? Yes

Look I am not the most technology minded person in the world but I will sum up everything with the following sentences. Basically the Sony HDR- UX1,HDR- SR1 the Sony HC3 are basically the same camcorder with different recording techniques and slightly different lens with same recording ccd. All... Read full review »

2

HD Home Video is Awesome

byinaz4sun Nov 6, 2006
4 Helpfuls 5 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Stunning HD video Random access Super night shot Super slow motion
Cons MANY BATTERY COMPATIBILITY ISSUES!!! Editing of HD video not quite there yet.
Recommended it? Yes

BATTERY PROBLEM ALERT: This unit (and some SR1s) do not accept the 91 series batteries that are listed in the documentation to work with the units. This problem has been reported by numerous users. Sony is refusing to acknowledge the problem as of yet. Please report all your issues directly to... Read full review »

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