Sony HDR-UX1 Review
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August 8th, 2006
Summary
Record every detail of every moment with the HDR-UX1 Handycam®. Make high-definition DVDs directly from your camcorder with supported DVD-R/-RW/+RW and +R DL media formats. In addition, the HDR-UX1 features a 10x Optical/80x Digital Zoom and Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens. Capture more than just video with the 4.0 Megapixel Still image feature and Dolby Digital 5.1ch Audio Recording. Once you've recorded your footage, you can easily transfer and share with complete composite, component, USB 2.0 and HDMI™ connectivity. Capture, create, connect, and share in high-definition with the HDR-UX1.
Specs
| General |
| Imaging Device: 1/3" 2100K Gross Pixels ClearVID™ CMOS Sensor |
| Pixel Gross: 2100K |
| Recording Media: 3" (8cm) DVD (DVDR/DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD+R DL)26 |
| Recording and Playback Times: TBD |
| Video Actual: 1076K Pixels (4:3), 1434K Pixles (16:9) |
| Still Actual: 1991K Pixels (4:3), 1493K Pixels (16:9)
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| Audio |
| Dolby® Digital Output: N/A |
| Recording System: Dolby® Digital 5.1
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| Convenience |
| USB Streaming: N/A |
| SteadyShot® Image Stabilization: Yes (Super; Electronic) |
| Accessory Shoe: Yes, Active Interface Shoe |
| White Balance: Auto, Indoor, One-push, Outdoor |
| Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility: Tested to support up to 2GB media capacity; does not support high speed transfer function; does not support Access Control security function |
| Still Image Mode(s): JPEG |
| Minimum Illumination: 5 Lux (0 lux with Super NightShot® Infrared System) |
| Low Light Capability: Super NightShot®
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| Inputs and Outputs |
| LANC Terminal: N/A |
| Analog Audio/Video Input(s): N/A |
| Analog Audio/Video Output(s): Yes (Multi A/V) |
| Digital Audio/Video Input(s): Yes (via USB) |
| Digital Audio/Video Output(s): Yes (via USB) |
| USB Port(s): Yes; 2.0 Compliant High Speed4 |
| i.LINK® Interface: N/A |
| Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s): Yes |
| Headphone Jack: Yes (Stereo Mini) |
| Microphone Input: Yes (Stereo Mini) |
| Remote Jack: Yes (Stereo Mini) |
| S-Video Input(s): N/A |
| S-Video Output(s): Yes (via optional accessory) |
| HDMI™ Connection Output(s): Yes
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| Hardware |
| LCD: 3.5" (211K Pixels) Wide (16:9) Hybrid Touch Panel Clear Photo™ LCD plus Display |
| Lens Type: Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T* |
| Viewfinder: Color, 123K Pixels (16:9) |
| Docking Station: N/A |
| Microphone: Yes (Built-in 5.1 Channel)
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| Optics/Lens |
| 35mm Equivalent: 41.3-485mm (16:9 Camera Mode), 50.5-594mm (4:3 Camera Mode), 40.4-404mm (16:9 Memory Mode), 37-370mm (4:3 Memory Mode) |
| Aperture: f1.8-2.9 |
| Exposure: Touch Panel/Ring |
| Filter Diameter: 30mm |
| Focal Distance: 5.1-51mm |
| Focus: Full Range Auto/Manual (Ring)/One Touch |
| Progressive Shutter Mode: Yes |
| Shutter Speed: Auto, 1/4-1/500 (AE Mode) |
| Optical Zoom: 10X |
| Digital Zoom: 80X |
| Resolution: 4MP
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| Power |
| Power Consumption: 5.0W/5.2W (VF/LCD) |
| Battery Type: InfoLithium® with |
| AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-FM50) |
| Power Requirements: 7.2V Battery |
| Pack/8.4V AC Adaptor
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| Service and Warranty Information |
| Limited Warranty: 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor
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| Software |
| Operating System Compatibility: Microsoft® Windows ®2000 Professional / Windows XP Home Edition / Windows XP Professional (The enclosed software is not designed to operate in a Mac OS environment.)3
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| Video |
| Video Recording System: MPEG4/AVC (H.264) |
| Video Signal System: NTSC color, EIA standards |
| Analog-to-Digital Converter: N/A |
| Format(s) Supported: 3" (8cm) DVD (DVDR/DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD+R DL)
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| Supplied Accessories |
| Power Adapter/In-Camera Charger (ACL15) |
| InfoLithium® Rechargeable Battery (NPFM50) |
| Remote Commander® Remote Control (RMT-835) |
| Component Video Cable |
| A/V Cable (Stereo) |
| Application CD-ROM w/ Driver |
| USB Cable < |
| Optional Accessories |
| Rechargeable InfoLithium® Batteries (NPQM71/ |
| QM91D) |
| Travel Charger (BCT-TRM) |
| Carrying Case (LCS-HCF) |
| Carrying Case (LCS-VA30) |
| High Grade Component Cables (VMC-30VC) |
| Remote Control Tripod (VCT-D680RM) |
| High Grade Wide Angle Lens (VCL-0730X) |
| High Grade Telephoto Lens (VCL-HG2030) |
| Polarized Filter Kit (VF-30CPKXS)
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| UPC Code: 027242698918 |