Sony HVR-HD1000

213 reviews

Apr, 2024

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usability (64)
portability (50)
price (44)
image quality (42)
design (18)

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durability (12)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 213 reviews of Sony HVR-HD1000. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Views about the design and image quality are generally positive. The price and portability are also mentioned favorably, whereas some have doubts about the durability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony HVR-HD1000 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 76/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony HVR-HD1000

alaTest has collected and analyzed 5 user reviews of Sony HVR-HD1000 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the color and usability. The image quality and portability also get good feedback. Some have doubts about the price and durability.

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80% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony HVR-HD1000

alaTest has collected and analyzed 68 user reviews of Sony HVR-HD1000 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Comments about the design and image quality are overall positive. The usability and price are also appreciated, but there are some less positive reviews about the durability.

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97% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (sony.com)

Best HD professional camera ever

As a film maker and a movie producer, I need a camera which is not only support HDV, but also have a professional outlook. 1000U is my best camera! Extremely clear and easy to use, you don't need to worry about how to push these bottoms on this camera,...

Sep, 2012

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Consumer review (dell.com)

Great Camcorder for the price.

This is a great unit for the price. I would have given it 5 stars if it had XLR mic connections (most pro mics are XLR, which all my mics fall into). This camcorder is only 1080i, not 1080p, but amazing picture for the price. It also has a nice 'pro'...

Apr, 2011

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Consumer review (dell.com)

Sony HVR-HD1000U

I am so loving this camera for my video production business, mainly because of its striking clarity and brilliance. The pros to me are that even shooting in SD mode, the shots are crystal clear, razor sharp, and delivers amazing color, even in low...

Nov, 2010

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Sony HD1000U

Just finished shooting an Indie film here in NJ called Pembrook. Very wild horror movie. Shots look amazing. Totally am glad I invested in this camera!

Full 1080i at 4 to 90 fps. This is a great camera for the hobbyist or the amateur film maker. I have owned this camera for 3 years and have yet to have any kind of hiccup with it. Great buy and easy to use

Could some type of lens that is more functioning that the 2x zoom lens or the 0.5x wide angle lens

Jul, 2010

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Consumer review (dell.com)

Best Pro HD Camera/Recorder in it's Price Range

I have been a Sony customer for decades, and this new addition to my video business does not fail to impress. The pros of this large shoulder-mount form factor camcorder are the German-made Carl Zeiss lens, which adopts the Zeiss/Sony MTF measurement...

Jul, 2010

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Consumer review (sony.com)

Best HD cam around

Our church purchased one of these cameras for our video ministry and we just ordered two more. If yur looking for professional quality.. GET THIS CAMERA. IT IS BREAT!

Ease to use. HD at a value price

NO CONS

Mar, 2010

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Consumer review (sony.com)

Hot Little Camera

Very good camera for a beginner and or first time user. But it's also well designed to fit the needs of a semi pro as well. If the right person has this camera in their hands it's tops. Where even in a full AUTO mode the beginner can also get some...

Easy to use, very clear picture, Easy to use functions

Low quality audio, no XLR

Jan, 2010

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Consumer review (sony.com)

Great Camera

Lightweight and very reliable, produces great pictures and videos

Price, Production, Ease of Use

Sound and be iffy

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Consumer review (shopping.com)

kind of like what the professionals use

This is a HD camcorder, for a fraction of the price of ones that movie-makers use, but has everything. It is a little heavy, but that much is obvious just from looking at it. Stunning HD makes any movie shot from this beautiful, and very clear. For...

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Oct, 2010

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