A camcorder has been created to meet the growing demand from users who are looking for mobility and professional appearance. The HVR-HD1000P features a shoulder-mount design and black matte body similar to that of professional camcorders; making it perfect for weddings, corporate communications, and sporting events where appearance makes a difference. Premium design characteristics and high-definition HDV 1080i recording are the main features of this one-piece shoulder camcorder, ideal for working videographers on a budget. A built-in down-converter creates DV material, perfect for standard DVD productions. Plus, a special still photo mode is ideal for producing DVD cases and making wedding photo albums. Whether you are recording weddings and corporate communications or helping students make a documentary, the HVR-HD1000P is the best choice on the market today as an entry level professional camcorder.

SONY HVR-HD1000P SPECIFICATION

General

·         Product Type Camcorder

·         Enclosure Color Matte black

·         Digital Zoom 20 x

·         Optical Sensor Size 1/2.9"

·         Optical Sensor Type ClearVid CMOS

·         Min Illumination 0 lux

·         Analog Video Format NTSC

·         Image Stabilizer Optical (Super Steady Shot)

·         Min Shutter Speed 1/2 sec

·         Max Shutter Speed 1/10000 sec

·         Shooting Modes Digital photo mode

·         White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic

·         Exposure Modes Manual,  Automatic

·         Camera Flash None

·         Widescreen Video Capture Yes

Main Features

·         Camcorder Sensor Resolution 3.2 megapixels

·         Camcorder Effective Video Resolution 2.28 megapixels

·         Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 3 megapixels

·         Camcorder Interpolated Still Resolution 6.1 megapixels

·         Color Support Color

·         TV Tuner None

·         Supported Resolution 480i, 1080i

Memory / Storage

·         Media Type Mini DV (HDV)

·         Recording Speed LP, SP

Lens System

·         Type Zoom lens - 4.4 mm - 54 mm

·         Focal Length 4.4 mm - 54 mm

·         Optical Zoom 10 x

·         Lens system type Zoom lens

·         Min focal length 4.4 mm

·         Max focal length 54 mm

·         Auto Focus TTL contrast detection

·         Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss

·         Filter Size 37 mm

·         Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic

·         Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive

Additional Features

·         DV input Yes

·         Low Lux / Night Mode Yes

·         Digital Still Camera Function Yes

·         Additional Features Built-in speaker,  Takes photos while movie recording

·         Time Code Yes

·         Included Accessories Eyecup, Lens cap, Lens hood, Wind screen

Viewfinder

·         Viewfinder Type LCD

·         Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.27 in

·         Viewfinder Resolution 123,200 pixels

·         Image Aspect Ratio (camcorders) 16:9

Display

·         Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color

Digital Player (Recorder)

·         Type None

Microphone

·         Type Microphone - Detachable

Connections

·         Connector Type 1 x Component video output, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x S-Video output, 1 x HDMI output, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), 1 x Audio input, 1 x Headphones, 1 x Control-L (LANC), 1 x USB, 1 x DC power input

·         Expansion Slot(s) Memory Stick Duo

Audio Input

·         Audio input type Microphone

·         Microphone type Detachable

·         Microphone Operation Mode Stereo

·         Microphone Technology Electret condenser

Miscellaneous

·         Carrying Case None

·         Cables Included A/V cable

Power

·         Power Device Power adapter - External

Battery

·         Supported Battery Sony NP-F570

·         Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 2200 mAh ( Included )

Viewfinder / Display

·         Display Form Factor Rotating

·         Display Format 211,200 pixels

·         Viewfinder Color Support Color

Environmental Parameters

·         Min Operating Temperature 32 ?F

·         Max Operating Temperature 104 ?F

Physical Characteristics

·         Weight 6 lbs