Sony HDR-FX1000 / FX1000E

105 reviews

May, 2013

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Portability (7)
Color (6)
Design (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 87 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the design and build quality. The color and portability are also mentioned favorably. Comments about the connectivity and zoom are mixed, and many are negative about the battery.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony HDR-FX1000 / FX1000E is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: Jeremy Stamas (camcorderinfo.com)

Sony Handycam HDR-FX1000 Camcorder Review

With an MSRP of $3199, the Sony HDR-FX1000 is an HDV camcorder that's packed with enough manual controls and features to keep most people happy. If you're a professional videographer, however, you'll likely be disappointed with the camcorder's lack of...

The Sony HDR-FX1000 ($3199 MSRP) doesn't offer quite what you'd expect from a professional camcorder-most obviously noted by its lack of audio controls, connectivity, and a detachable lens. However, our tests show that it can hang with the pros when it...

Feb, 2009

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Expert review by: Tom Skowronski (videomaker.com)

Videomaker's 2009 Best Tape Camcorder: Sony HDR-FX1000 HDV Camcorder Review

View all of the best consumer video production products of 2009, selected by the editors of Videomaker Imagine That Costing $3,200, the HDR-FX1000 is Sony's new version of the HDR-FX1. Sony has included three 1/3-inch ClearVid CMOS sensors instead of...

Very professional feeling consumer camcorder ; 29.5mm wide-angle G Lens ; Film-like progressive Scan: 1080/24p, 1080/30p, or 1080/60i

No knob on the zoom ring ; Servo focus only

The Sony HDR-FX1000 is the ultimate consumer camera that thinks like a professional.

Feb, 2009

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Consumer review by: CorwinB (cnet.com)

Well worth the money

I am a video production student and this camera is perfect for me. This camera is just amazing. I use it for class projects and my wife uses it for all of her internship projects as well. If you really know cameras you will not be disappointed with it....

Excellent low light performance. The picture quality is just amazing. Packed with tons of manual controls. By far not a consumer camera. Perfect for video production students. I get compliments from professors on the quality all the time

As of yet I have had no issues with it. Other than the fact that it costs alot even at a discount

May, 2009

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Consumer review by: CorwinB (cnet.com)

Well worth the money

As of yet I have had no issues with it. Other than the fact that it costs alot even at a discount

May, 2009

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Consumer review by: richcampent (cnet.com)

Great Upgrade! Even More Amazing Camera!!

I had the FX1 for years and upgraded to this one for a few of the key features. The low light is a big help. The screen is a decent amount smaller but is really nice. The peaking and histogram is a huge help! The new iris ring is amazing, ... Expand...

Easy Workflow, Great LCD Screen, Peaking, Histograms, Great Quality, Layout, Cheap, Good Lens Range

Scroll wheel a little hard to use, infinite spinning iris, zoom and focus rings, eye cup fits weird

May, 2009

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Consumer review by: richcampent (cnet.com)

Great Upgrade! Even More Amazing Camera!!

Easy Workflow, Great LCD Screen, Peaking, Histograms, Great Quality, Layout, Cheap, Good Lens Range

Scroll wheel a little hard to use, infinite spinning iris, zoom and focus rings, eye cup fits weird

Dec, 2008

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Amazon review summary for the Sony HDR-FX1000 / FX1000E

alaTest has collected and analyzed 26 user reviews of the Sony HDR-FX1000 / FX1000E from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

value for money, image quality, resolution, zoom

73% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Strange (sonystyle.com)

Excellant Camera

I take video of my son and his friends racing things from go karts to super late model cars. I manually zoom in and out and the camera stays in focus at all times. People are amazed at the videos no matter if it is in the middle of the day or late at...

Clear pictures no matter what time of day

can be heavy at times

Jan, 2013

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Consumer review by: 14husker (jr.com)

Excellent shotgun mic

Quick shipping and excellent quality. Love the sound with this mic.

Clear Sound","Lightweight

Feb, 2012

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Consumer review by: drvideoorthe (buydig.com)

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exelent service eazy webside to buy no comfuisons all nice

Jan, 2012

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Product Specifications

Place the pinnacle of high definition in your hands with the HDR-FX1000 high definition MiniDV Handycam camcorder. Equipped with 24p progressive scan mode, you'll experience high-quality, film-like motion for brilliant scene reproduction while CinemaTone Gamma and CinemaTone Color provide the color and gamma range to give your footage an amazing film-like feel. It also features three 1/3-inch ClearVid CMOS image sensors with Exmor derived technology which let you capture sharp, detailed images even in lower-light situations. Take control of light in extreme settings with three built-in neutral density filters and three manual rings for adjusting zoom, focus and iris. Plus, the 3.2" Xtra Fine LCD and Optical SteadyShot image stabilization give you an unparalleled recording experience.