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)

 

 
Audio
 
Dolby® Digital Output: N/A
 
Recording System: Dolby® Digital 5.1

 

 
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®

 

 
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

 

 
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)

 

 
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

 

 
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

 

 
Service and Warranty Information
 
Limited Warranty: 1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor

 

 
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

 

 
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)

 

 
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)

 

 
UPC Code: 027242698918


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