Ever since the Sony released their HDR-FX1000 HD Handycam I’ve wanted to get my hands on one to review. As you are no doubt aware, I record a LOT of video for the website and although I am quite pleased with the results from the Sanyo HD1000 that I use at the moment I wanted to see what a proper high-end camcorder could do.
The Sony HDR-FX1000 HD Handycam
In terms of what I use a camcorder for most, unboxing videos, the main problem with lower spec. camcorders is that in order to get the best picture quality you need to record in fairly bright conditions. Not a problem in itself, however, when you consider that most of the products that I am reviewing/unboxing have extremely shiny screens then recoding in bight conditions so that you can see the device does no lend itself to being able to see what’s on that shiny screen. Recording is often a compromise.
So when thinking about getting a better camcorder for unboxings the HDR-FX1000 sounded like a good choice. Thanks to its 3 CMOS chips and the large Sony G Lens the FX1000 performs very well in lower light conditions. Whether or not this makes any difference to me in practice remains to be seen but I’m hoping for a big improvement in the video quality of my unboxings!
I’m going to spend the next few weeks reviewing the HDR-FX1000. I’ll be using it to record some videos and I’ll be sure to mention which videos I used the FX1000 for. I should have my review online in a few weeks time, it’ll probably take me that long to work out what all the buttons do. Have a look at the FX1000 unboxing video below for a quick tour of the camcorder and to see what’s included.
Sony HDR-FX1000 Specification:
- Audio System: HDV ; MPEG1 Audio Layer2 Stereo / DV ; PCM
- Built in Microphone: Stereo
- Built in Speaker: YES
- Surround Recording: NO
- Image Device: Size: 1/3" 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor
- Image Device: System: Progressive
- Exmor technology: YES
- Image Processor: Enhanced Imaging Processor
- x.v.Colour: YES
- Number of Pixels Gross (K): 1120 x 3
- Minimum Illumination (lux): 1.5
- SteadyShot (Image Stabilisation): YES, Optical
- Shutter Speed: 1/3-1/10000
- Depth (mm): 349
- Height (mm): 178
- Width (mm): 169
- Weight without Tape/Battery (g): 2100
- HDMI Output: YES
- External Microphone Input: YES
- Headphone Jack: YES
- Lens: G Lens
- F: 1.6-3.4
- f (Focal Distance) (mm): 4.1-82
- f (35mm conversion): Camera mode (mm): 16:9 Mode ; 29.5 – 590 / 4:3 Mode ; 36.1 – 722
- Filter Diameter (mm): 72
- Zoom Ratio (Optical): 20
- Memory Stick PRO Compatibility: YES
- Image Size: Max 16:9 Mode ; 1440 x 810 / 4:3 Mode ; 1080 x 810
- Still Recording during Movie (Dual Rec): YES
- 16:9 Wide (Full) Recording: YES
- InfoLITHUM System: YES
- Continuous Recording Time with Supplied Battery and Viewfinder (min): 145
- Max. Continuous Recording Time with Optional Battery and Viewfinder (min): 450
- Progressive Recording Mode: YES
- Rechargeable Battery Pack: NP-F570
- i.LINK Cable: YES
- LCD: Size (inch): 3.2
- LCD: Pixels (dots): 921600
- Viewfinder: Pixel (K dots): 1.126
- Movie Format: High Definition, HDV (1440 x 1080) / Standard Definition, DV
- Recording Media: miniDV tape
- Movie Quality: SP / LP (Standard Definition only)
The full specification can be found on the Sony website.
Don’t forget to post your comments/questions on the Sony FX1000 forum thread, feel free to let me know if you want me to cover anything specific in the review too!
Posted by: Matt
First there was DVD and additional content being offered on DVD like deleted scenes and additional information about movies. Then came the battle of Japanese monsters Godzilla and Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster, or in other words: Toshiba (HD DVD) and Sony (BlueRay), that was won by Sony. Now comes new development in the area of home entertainment: iTunes Extras – something like additional content offered in DVD and BlueRay but without the disk, everything is over the Internet.
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New version of this extremely popular version comes as separate app with number “2” in it. Of course the developer could release it as upgrade, but then he wouldn’t earn so much money.
Anyway Touch Physics is one of the most popular games in the app store and since you can advance to next levels by drawing totally arbitrary objects, it is providing more freedom for creativity than most other games.
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A few days ago we spoke about the new Motorola CLIQ which will launch soon on the T-Mobile network in the USA. Turns out that the CLIQ name wont make it over here though and that the device will be sold everywhere else as the Motorola DEXT. It’s otherwise the same handset with the same Android OS, just under a different name.
A visit to Motorola’s UK website reveals some other interesting information about the DEXT including an announcement that the DEXT will launch on the Orange network here in the UK in early October. Much sooner than we anticipated!
Check out the specs. page on the Motorola site, it looks like being quite a cool device!
Hope to have our hands on one of these within the next few weeks. We’ll keep you posted!
Posted by: Matt
LG are yet to dabble on the Android front but it looks like this may all be about to change.
Spotted at the IFA Trade Fair on a Vodafone stand, the Android Powered LG ETNA looks like very nice.
LG ETNA
Rumoured to be sporting a 5 Mega Pixel Camera and a 3 inch touch screen, this slide out QWERTY keyboard based phone looks rather nice.
One thing I did notice was the location of the Charge / Sync port which seems to be in typical LG fashion (on the side of the phone). I really wish LG would move this to the top or the bottom of the handset but on a positive note, it does look like this will be featuring the new standardised micro usb as apposed to the proprietary LG charger.
According to sources LG have said that the phone will be released nearer Christmas in Germany.
Posted by: John
Clove have slashed the price of the Acer M900 to £169 (£194 inc VAT.)
Nothing funny…brand new, sealed UK spec models at a ridiculous price.
Price is valid until remaining stock sells!
That’s great value for a good, reliable Windows Mobile phone. Specs after the break:
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Posted by: Matt
Orange says vandals partly to blame for network outage today, which has since been resolved
Orange said its network outage today was partly caused by vandal damage in the Heathrow area.
A network spokesperson said: "We are aware that some BlackBerry customers experienced difficulty accessing emails earlier today. We can confirm the issue was a result of vandalism to cabling infrastructure, supplied to us by a third party provider in the Heathrow area of London.
"As soon as it was identified, engineers worked as a matter of priority to fix the issue, and full service has now been resumed.
"In a separate incident, some of our broadband customers may have encountered issues accessing the internet earlier today. We can confirm this matter was fixed shortly after being identified and full service was also resumed.
"We would once again like to apologise to those affected for any inconvenience this matter has caused them."
[source Mobile News]
Well I guess that’s down to personal views but it certainly is now official that globally they carry more Android phones than any other network.
The release of the new Motorola CLIQ now gives T-Mobile 3 handsets on Google’s highly praised Operating System (G1, G2 and CLIQ).
Motorola CLIQ
The Motorola CLIQ which is due to be launched in the US (not sure when) will be the first Motorola handset to feature MotoBlur which pulls information like email messages, text messages, Facebook updates, Twitter feeds, and pictures together in one place on the main screen.
Motorola Cliq Specifications
- Carrier – T-Mobile
- Price – To Be Announced
- Released – To Be Announced
- Keyboard – Slide-out
- Operating System – Android featuring MOTOBLUR
- Processor – 528MHz MSM7201A
- Screen – 3.1-inch (est.), 320 x 480
- Headphone – 3.5mm
- Touchscreen – Capacitive
- Camera – 5MP with AF
- Bluetooth – 2.0
- Exchange – ActiveSync
- Storage – 256MB, microSD
- Battery – 1400mAh
- Weight – 163g
With the Android Market now having a very basic Facebook application it will be interesting to see how the MotoBlur version compares.
Posted by: John
On the 13th September Nokia will start selling their new 7705 Twist(TM) in the USA.
The Nokia 7705 Twist(TM)
This mobile phone is designed so that you swivel the top of it round to reveal a full qwerty keyboard. You’ll see what I mean if you have a look at the photos.
The Nokia 7705 Twist(TM)
If you’re interested, here are a fewof the specifications:
- Dimensions: 2.71" x 2.71" x 0.59"
- Weight: 3.44 ounces
- 2.4-inch, 262K TFT QVGA screen
- Usage time: up to 270 minutes or Standby time: up to 312 hours
- 3.0 megapixel camera/camcorder with flash and autofocus
- 2.5 mm headset jack
- HTML browser
- Support for Mobile Email, Mobile Web Mail, Chat and Blogs
- Media Center-capable for downloading games, ringtones and more
For more info you can check out Nokia’s USA site
Posted by: Emma
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