Professional Features; Operational Versatility; Other Convenient Functions - Sony Handycam HDR-FX1000 Brochure

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HDR-fX1000 High Definition MiniDV ( HDV ) Handycam
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professional Features

switchable Recording and Playback
HDV 1080i/DV
The HDR-FX1000 can switch between HDV 1080i and DV
recording, providing the full flexibility to record in either
standard or high definition format according to
different production needs.
1:9 Wide-screen acquisition
in DV formats
When recording in DV formats, standard
definition images can be captured by the
HDR-FX1000 in either 16:9 or 4:3 aspect ratio.
stereo audio Input
The HDR-FX1000 has a single mini stereo audio input
connector for connecting external microphones ( sold
separately ) . Easy audio-level adjustments can be made
from a dial on the side of the camcorder.

operational Versatility

Picture Profile feature
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Up to six different picture-tonal settings can be saved in the
memory with custom 12-character names as picture profiles on
the HDR-FX1000 and displayed on the LCD monitor at the touch
of a button. This allows operators to easily call up customized
picture-tonal settings to suit particular shooting conditions,
rather than having to readjust the camera each time. The factory
default setting includes six pre-loaded picture profiles for typical
shooting conditions.
assign buttons
This feature allows you to assign features you use often to shortcut
buttons. The commonly used features can be used quickly without
going through a menu selection ( default: Zebra, AE Shift and
Record Review ) . Features that can be assigned: Extended Focus /
Digital Extender ( approximately 30x ) / IRIS Ring Rotate Direction /
AE Shift / Index Mark / SteadyShot / Back Light / Spotlight /
Fader / Smooth Slow Rec / Color Bar / Rec Review / End Search /
Zebra / Marker / Peaking / Pict. Profile / Shot Transition.
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Rec Review
At the touch of a button, the video and audio of the last shot
taken by the HDR-FX1000 can be instantly played back on the
LCD monitor. This is achieved without even having to switch
from "Camera mode" to "VTR mode." After playback, the
tape is automatically cued up to the end of the last shot to
continue back space editing. These features allow operators
to seamlessly shoot and review material.
Playback Zoom
Using the playback zoom function of the HDR-FX1000, a
selected area of the recorded HD images can be enlarged
and played back on the LCD monitor and viewfinder allowing
operators to perform a detailed evaluation of the material.
These enlarged images can also be output in SD format via the
i.LINK and analog connectors, allowing operators to cut out
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parts of the HD image and use them as SD material.

other Convenient Functions

Minus auto Gain Control ( Minus aGC )
When shooting in overly bright conditions, this feature enables
the selection of gain settings in the negative range for satisfying
results with minimal noise.
Memory stick PRo Duo ™ media slot
Capture still images directly onto Memory Stick PRO Duo ™ media
( sold separately ) for easy transfer to compatible PCs for emailing,
printing or sharing with other compatible Memory Stick devices
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( sold separately ) . Memory Stick PRO Duo
™ media slot captures
media ( sold
still images directly onto Memory Stick PRO Duo ™
separately ) for easy reference to scenes. Memory Stick PRO Duo
media also allows you to save frequently used settings and share
saved settings with other HDR-FX1000 camcorders for easy setup.
Multi-language Menu
Change the menu display from English to English ( Simplified ) ,
Canadian French, Latin American Spanish, or Brazilian Portuguese.
fader
To enhance viewing enjoyment, users can create transitions
between scenes by using the White fader or Black fader to fade
images in and out.
x.v.Color technology
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x.v.Color technology can capture or display nearly twice as
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many ( 1.8x ) viewable colors than possible with the traditional RGB
color standard. This provides a more accurate and vivid color
range, for a more natural, lifelike overall experience.
Center Marker/Guide-frame
The LCD and viewfinder feature a Center Marker that lets users
identify the center of the screen at a glance. Users can also
display a Guide-frame grid on the screen that simplifies the
vertical and horizontal alignment of shots.
Histogram display
When the histogram feature is turned on, a graph of the image's
brightness distribution appears. This gives you an objective
determination of whether the video image as a whole is bright or
dim. This makes it a handy guideline for brightness adjustment.
You can adjust the camera's brightness and AE shift while
checking this display.
Color bar
Four types of Color Bars are available for use. These are
convenient for color adjustment when playing back images
on a TV or monitor.
Peaking
This feature emphasizes the screen's edge in the LCD and
viewfinder, making it easier to adjust the focus. You can change
the peaking color to white, red or yellow, according to the color
of the subject, and you can also set the peaking level to high,
medium, or low. This feature is handy when shooting with manual
focus, because it makes it easy to tell where the focus is currently.
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Zebra display
While you are shooting, you can add a
striped pattern to bright areas of the video
image and display it in the LCD and
viewfinder. You can use this as a rough
guide for adjusting brightness and help
to prevent blocked highlights.
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