Sony Handycam HDR-FX1 Camcorder - Black

I now have three HDR-FX1 cameras, mainly because they are such great workhorse cameras with exceptional HD quality at an incredible price. Pros: three big imaging chips, fantastic lenses, good form factor, plush with manual controls. Cons: No XLR audio jacks, no progressive mode, and only records to tape internally. I have external solid-state chip recording devices that overcome the tape limitation, and they record in progressive. I also have two Sony HVR-A1U cameras and an HVR-Z7U. The FX1 is better than the single-imaging-chip A1U, but they're only slightly higher priced here on eBay.

thise is some good deal for a short baguette great camera good sound quality easy to use but performance on low light could be better.

This camcorder still (after 6 years of being on market), still bests in low-light recording. It generates brighter color than the Canon HX-A1 (this is also a good camcorder) that we've had in the past. I'm waiting in the market for its replacement and I have not found better low-light camcorder as of yet. None of 2011 pre-announcements indicate that the low-light sensitivities will get better. Only draw back is that it does 1440x1080 instead 1920x1080. Battery on this camcorder (small one) lasts about 3 hours of recording. Large one will last about 8 tapes. Or 8 hours non-stop using citidisk (or small laptop -which is what i used since cheaper).

I am posting again to correct a strange problem. The previous review which appears under my name for this product was SUPPOSED to be for a different Camcorder. This particular camcorder, the Sony Handycam HDR-FX1, is an EXCELLENT unit, not at all burdened by being a DVD based unit. I recommend it over ANY DVD based camcorder. There are also other nice Sony units available. See also the V1, which is even better.

OK I normally dont buy online but when this camera first came out a few years ago I checked the specs and wanted it hands down. I bought it off ebay here and to my surprise even used it meets all the needs i need it for. It does 1080 video along with standerd built in mic which seems good for a built in along with the option to put a powered mic to it. All in all it's a good buy weither your a pro or not it'll fit the bill all the way around..