Future-proof yourself and make sure your production is made for you in 16:9 wide-screen format
The Sony HVR-Z1 HDV camcorder (HDV - High Definition Video) offers three selectable recording and playback format including HDV 1080i, DVCAM and DV that meet the professionals' needs. Add to this, the on-board down conversion to output SD or HD signals greatly enhance the production flexibility. The HDV professional camcorder and VTR also support switchable 50i/60i PAL/NTSC recording and playback.

Sony HDR-FX1. A revolution in form and function, the HDR-FX1 allows you to play and record interlaced high definition video at resolutions up to 1440 x 1080 for professional quality video with vivid colors and striking detail. It even offers the ability to switch to standard DV recording and playback as the situation warrants.


If the HDR-HC1 is a sign of the future and subsequent Sony HDV consumer camcorders are made this well, then the HDR-HC1 is an example of how Sony knows how to make high-end camcorders. The camcorder performs excellently in normal light and very well in low light. In addition, the image is about 3x sharper, with 3x more pixels than a MiniDV signal. The video produced from the HDR-HC1 is gorgeous. Nothing comes close and the HDR-HC1 even challenges others for the position of best value on the market today.




