| Sony HVR-HD1000U MiniDV 1080i High Definition Camcorder with 10x Optical Zoom | 
| Brand: Sony
Department: Camcorders
List Price: $1,850.00
Buy New: $1,599.00
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Seller: Crawford's Superstore
Rating:  16 reviews
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
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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 Sony HVR-HD1000U is an HDV camcorder specifically designed for videographers looking for an affordable shoulder-mounted camera. Ideal for event work and wedding videography, the camera is equipped with a ClearVid CMOS sensor, capable of recording 1080i high definition footage on a standard MiniDV tape. Additionally, the HVR-HD1000U comes fitted with a 10x Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar lens with Super SteadyShot image stabilization, ensuring operators get the perfect shot every time. These features make the HVR-HD1000U a welcome addition to the already proven line of Sony professional HDV products.
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 Outstanding Documenting Camera November 25, 2008
Wesley Gunder (Grand Prairie, Texas United States)
24 out of 24 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.
Better Than Expected June 29, 2009
John (Camas, WA USA)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I purchased this camera mainly to have a professional look when shooting weddings and events. I felt like I could produce a decent video using a normal consumer camera that would satisfy the customer just fine, but because most consumer cameras are so small the customer might not feel they were receiving a quality product. This camera with it's professional look came to my rescue. People are now treating me much more seriously with respect because of my "high-end" camera look.
Because this was a sub $2,000 camera I wasn't expecting a whole lot. It wouldn't be fair to compare it to a $10,000 or $20,000 camera, which I think some people were trying to do, especially with the poor reviews for low light conditions, plastic construction, and poor audio performance.
I was pleasently suprised with the performance of this camera, it out-performed all of my expectations. I left everything in the default HDV settings and turned it on to shoot my kids playing indoors under bedroom light conditions. I was amazed with how smooth and clear everything appeared, especially with the low reviews I read about in low light, it blew my other camera (Canon Optura 50) out of the water.
It also exceeded my expectations with audio, from what I read the shot-gun mic on this camera isn't the best, but I was greatly satisfied with it's performance. I could hear the subject speaking clear with little motor or background noise.
This camera looks and feels great, there were some reviews bashing it's construction, but whenever I take it out of the bag, people are impressed.
This is a great camera if your looking for a camera like this one (which I was) or an affordable professional looking camera with good quality this camera is great when comparing it with other consumer cameras.
If you're used to working with industrial high-end expensive cameras, you'll probably be disapointed with this camera as it is limited in manual controls (no manual iris, xlr outputs etc...) and only has one 1/2.9 single-chip cmos censor, but that's one reason why it's thousands of dollars cheaper.
I don't regret purchasing this camera one bit and I feel this will satisfy most all of my production free-lance needs
Perfect HD 1080i. A must have February 21, 2009
Bert G. Coates
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
The Sony HVR- HD1000u video camcorder is perfect, 5 out of 5 stars. It's light weight and well balanced for its size. I also own a SR-11 handycam that over time can get heavy and hard to hold up. With the Sony 1000u the weight is on your sholder. The sound and video quality is just as good as the Sony SR-11 if not better. The plastic feel that others may complain about isn't that bad, once you use it for a while you'll understand why. It to keep the weight of the video camcorder to a minimum.The night shot works great, if you move camera to fast it will take a few seconds to focus. The manual states that while in night shot mode you need to manualy focus the camera for a quicker responce time. The battery runs for only 2 hours so you may want to pick up a longer lasting one. Editing HDV software is a must have and make sure it's HDV compatible.We use Sony Vegas Movie Studio 9 platinum and it works great.
Sony HVR-HD1000U November 20, 2008
Audio Visual Integrator (Hampton Roads, VA)
3 out of 3 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.
The Best shoulder mounted for the money June 2, 2010
Maximilian A. Pinedo
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I shot my first event last Saturday (a birthday party) and I can report the following:
The HD1000u is not the "retro VHS looking plastic camera" described by critics. It feels hefty and is made of high impact ABS plastic. Following the tradition of Sony it has a very appealing look. Since shoulder mount was a definite necessity for my business it has proven an excellent choice. The shoulder pad must be adjusted to your needs to be able to balance the weight, the camera tends to be a bit front heavy but nothing like the Canon XL2 which has made my right arm grow larger than my left. I added an additional 1/8 inch thick rubber pad under the shoulder pad to alleviate hardness .Contrary to opinions I had no problems with the hybrid LCD menus or focusing with the EVF. I found focusing comfortable even in low light. As an semi-pro event videographer I'm yet to find a perfect camera for low light conditions (within my pocket's reach) so I was not expecting much and as such I'm always depending on my trusty custom on board light that possesses a 10, 20 and 50 watts setting. I have no problem convincing anyone for the need of extra lights even demanding "Bridezzilas" or stubborn Clergymen. As mentioned before I own the Cannon XL1s, the XL2, also the Sony HVR-A1U and HDR-HC1, and although the HD 1000u cannot give you the rich colors of the Canon XL2, or the manual selections of the A1U, the HD footage when down converted gives you better definition than the XL2. I remedied the lack of XLR by the acquisition of an XLR adapter and a better quality shotgun mike. An extended range battery is a must and also helps with the camera balance and you HAVE to get the ubiquitous AC/DC battery charger. The main reason I acquired this camera was because my hand held cameras and the front heavy Canons where killing me in long takes. Some times tripods where not feasible and I had to use the dreaded camera mounts but they were also prohibited in some instances. At no time I got this camera because it "looked" professional, In my part time business I deal with people on a one on one basis and the professionalism is established by the way I conduct myself but, then again the looks of the camera do help.
The birthday shoot was a success, I'm in the process of editing the footage and so far it looks great. I wish this camera had A LOT of additions to facilitate my work, but then again, I'm not willing to pay the additional cost, so leave it the way it is.
I shot my 1st wedding in 1968 with a Bell and Howell 306, today I maintain the tradition of all amateurs: Within the limits of my budget, I make any camera work for my needs.
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