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Sony HVR-V1/V1E / HDR-FX7/FX7E

Sony HVR-V1/V1E / HDR-FX7/FX7E
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alaScore 78

138 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 138 reviews of Sony HVR-V1/V1E / HDR-FX7/FX7E. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Camcorders for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the reliability and battery. The image quality and usability are also appreciated. Some have doubts about the memory, while there are some mixed views about the price.

portability, usability, image quality, battery, reliability

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Camcorders the Sony HVR-V1/V1E / HDR-FX7/FX7E is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 78/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony HVR-V1/V1E / HDR-FX7/FX7E

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 user reviews of Sony HVR-V1/V1E / HDR-FX7/FX7E 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 design and size. The price and battery also get good reviews, whereas many are critical about the reliability. There are some mixed comments about the portability.

usability, battery, price, size, design

reliability

100% 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-V1/V1E / HDR-FX7/FX7E

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 95 user reviews of Sony HVR-V1/V1E / HDR-FX7/FX7E from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Camcorders on Amazon.com. Reviews about the battery and zoom are on the whole positive. The image quality and usability also get good feedback, whereas some have doubts about the price.

portability, usability, image quality, zoom, battery

price

93% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Videomaker (videomaker.com)

Sony HVR-V1U HDV Camcorder Review

 

V1U - The Little Brother

Fast, Sharp imaging, Good color saturation, Excellent user control over major camcorder features

Moderately high-priced, Slow auto-focus response in certain circumstances

Oct, 2011
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Expert review by : Heath McKnight (digitalproducer.digitalmedianet.com)

Sony HVR-V1u HDV Camcorder

 

The Sony HVR-V1u is a small but powerful cinema-style HDV camcorder, with 3 CMOS sensors that pack quite a punch. The camera also provides 24p, 30p and 60i recording capabilities, plus added cinegamma and color features. With the cost down over $1,000...

Small but powerful cinema-style camcorder

Jun, 2007
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Expert review by : Brian Peterson (videomaker.com)

Camcorder Review: Sony HVR-V1U HDV

 

Sony's latest addition to its professional HDV camcorder lineup is the HVR-V1U. This camcorder is packed with a host of features designed for serious amateurs and budding professionals

Fast Sharp imaging Good color saturation Excellent user control over major camcorder features

Moderately high-priced Slow auto-focus response in certain circumstances

The V1U is a well-built, feature-packed HDV camcorder capable of producing professional quality video.

Apr, 2007
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Expert review by : Douglas Spotted Eagle (studiodaily.com)

Sony HVR-V1U

 

A new generation of high-definition camcorder is soon to hit thestreets, and if initial trial tests of the Sony HVR-V1U are anyindicator of what's to come, hang on to your production budget. Overthe course of several weeks, I shot some extreme sports...

Oct, 2006
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Expert review by : Mike Hanlon (gizmag.com)

Sony's HVR-V1U HDV Pro Camcorder, 1080 Filmmakers Ogle Its 24p-ness

 

September 22, 2006 Sony's HVR-V1U HDV camcorder was shown at a special event in New York earlier this week and reviewers are suggesting it will immediately be devoured by mid-level video production pros and filmmakers. This is the higher-end,...

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Consumer review (sony.com)

Thiis is a powerhouse camera

 

I have produced with this camera for several years. I like taking it on locations with me because its handheld abilities, excellent color production, I have been on extream locations and Sony has always come through with flying colors. Thanks Sony!

Great picture quality and quick access for news and documentary production work

Accessories for downloading video to PC

Apr, 2011
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Consumer review (dell.com)

cons

 

shoots dark bright light a must

Jul, 2010
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Consumer review (sony.com)

A true disappointment

 

I'm using Leopard (10.5.8) but I can't download the movies! Now I have to bring a card reader with me everywhere I go? or buy the latest OSX?? This is just ridiculous.

As good as it gets as a videocam

A ridiculous cam that isn't compatible with Mac 10.5.8

Jun, 2010
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Consumer review (sony.com)

Works on Mac Snow Leopard (10.6) / iMovie 9.0

 

I followed the directions for Mac to the letter, following the sequence exactly: turn on camera, then plug in USB, and imported into iMovie (9.0) without a problem using Snow Leopard (10.6) I could not import to my husband's iMovie (6.0.3) using Mac OS...

low lighting ; face recognition ; audio excellent without external mic

Mac-related

Jun, 2010
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Consumer review (sony.com)

Great cam

 

overall is a great camera for the price!

Awesome quality, great zoom, great colors

no internal memory, you need to buy at least 2-3 sd cards if you are going to film on the best quality

Mar, 2010
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