The Worlds first record-and-play HDV1080i Handycam, the HDRFX1E. High performance, High Definition format personal camcorder that delivers brilliant, broadcast-quality video and sound. The HDRFX1E sets a new standard for serious video enthusiasts or novice filmmakers who value prime digital picture quality

Product Features:

· HD Codec Engine
· 1080i HD CCD
· 14-Bit HD DXP
· Switchable between DV and HDV formats
· Non-Perpetuating zoom ring increased control and accuracy
· High Performance Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* wide angle lens
· Newly developed wide range stereo microphone
· Manual functions
· assignable buttons for greater customization
· Shot transition
· Picture profile to memorize settings
· Cinematic features for professional video recording

Product Specification:

Lens/zoom:
Carl Zeiss lens Yes
Optical zoom 12x
Digital zoom No
Precision digital zoom No
F 1.6-2.8
f (focal distance) 4.5-54mm
f (35mm conversion) (camera mode) 32.5-390mm (40-480mm for 4:3)
f (35mm conversion) (memory mode) No
Filter diameter 72mm
NightShot plus No
Colour slow shutter (camera mode) No
Super NightShot (camera mode) No

Camera:
Focus system Full range auto/Manual
Spot focus No
Image device 1/3 inch 16:9 3CCD/960H
Progressive No
Interlace Yes
Advanced HAD technology No
Number of pixels Gross:Approx 1,120K pixels x3
Number of pixels (camera mode) No
Minimum illumination (w/NightShot) 3 lux
White balance Auto/one push (A) (B)/preset
Shutter speed Auto1/4 - 1/10000
Auto shutter Yes
Program AE 1 mode
14 bit DXP Yes HD
Exposure control No (Iris, Gain Independent)
Backlight compensation Yes
Spot meter No
Interval record No
Frame record DV only
Zebra pattern Yes
Custom title -
Fader 2 modes
Date/time display Yes
SteadyShot Yes (active lens system)
View finderB/W or colour CVF (252K dots)

Audio:
PCM digital stereo DV Yes / HDV MPEG1 Audio Layer II Stereo
Audio dub Yes (12 bit)(DV) Mic
Built-in microphone Yes (Stereo Electric Condenser)
Rec. level control (mic.) Yes
Built-in speaker Yes

VTR:
Format HDV/DV
Frame advance Yes (w/remote) DV only
Title search (cassette memory) No
On screen display Yes (line out/LCD/VF)
Digital program editing No
Photomovie create No
Signal convert function Yes (DV)
Playback zoom No
NTSC playback on PAL TV -

Jacks:
Video in/out Yes
S-video in/out Yes
Audio in/out Yes (stereo)
Multi AV Yes (component Video out)
Interface connector (for cradle) No
i.LINK DV in Yes (HDV)
i.LINK DV out Yes (HDV)
External mic. input Yes (stereo plug in power)
Headphone jack Yes (stereo mini jack)
LANC terminal Yes (stereo minimini jack)
USB terminal No
DC in Yes

LCD monitor:
Size 3.5 inch (6.2cm) 16:9
Pixels 250K dots
Hybrid LCD Yes
Touch panel LCD No

Others:
Built in light No
Pop up flash No
16:9 wide Yes
Accessory shoe Yes (cold)
Digital effects 1 mode
Picture effects No
USB streaming No
Direct access to Click to DVD (with VAIO laptops) No
Direct access to VCD burn No
Pictbridge No
Weight (w/o tape/battery etc.) 2000g
Dimensions (WxHxD) 151 x 181 x 365mm

Memory Stick:
Recording media MS No
Recording media MSPRO No
Recording media MSDuo No
Recording media MSPRODuo No

Still image:
Image size -
Compression -
Tape to Memory Stick rec -
Memory Stick to tape rec -
Burst record -
Slide show -
MPEG movie
Format -
Presentation (320x240) resolution -
Video mail (160x112) resolution -
Audio -

Supplied accessories:
AC adaptor Yes
Rechargeable battery pack NPF570
Wireless remote commander +AA battery Yes
AV cable Yes (includes Compoent Video cable)
Lens cap No
Shoulder strap Yes
Memory Stick -
Picture package ImageMixer VCD2 -
USB driver (CD-ROM) -
USB cable -