Sony Handycam HDR-FX1 Specifications

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Last Updated: 06/12/2007
HDR-FX1
High Definition
1.Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns and environmental conditions.
Designed for use with compatible Sony InfoLITHIUM® batteries.
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3. Viewable area measured diagonally.
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Specifications
General
Imaging Device: 3- 1/3" 16:9 Advanced HAD ™ CCD
Pixel Gross: 1120K
Recording Media: MiniDV Cassette
Video Actual: 1070K Pixels
Still Actual: N/A
Recording Time: HDV: 60 min. (with DVM60 cassette),
DV: SP: 60 min., LP: 90 min.
Audio
Dolby ® Digital Output: MPEG1 Audio Layer 2 - Stereo
(HDV), PCM (DV)
Recording Format: Stereo
Convenience
USB Streaming: N/A
SteadyShot ® Image Stabilization: Yes (Super; Optical)
Accessory Shoe: Cold
White Balance: Auto, A/B Preset, One - Push
Memory Stick PRO ™ Media Compatibility: N/A
Still Image Mode(s): N/A
Minimum Illumination: 3 Lux
Low Light Capability: N/A
Convenience Features
Easy Operation: Assignable Buttons, End Search
Fader Effects: Black, White
Multiple Language Display: Yes
Remote Control: Yes
Slide Show Mode: N/A
Titling: N/A
Light/Flash: N/A
Movie Mode(s): MPEG2
Scene Mode(s): Picture Profile (upto 6 pre -set
conditions)
Picture Effect(s): CineFrame ™ Recording, Shot
Transition
Digital Picture Effect(s): N/A
Inputs and Outputs
LANC Terminal: Yes (Stereo Mini)
Analog Audio/Video Input(s): Yes (Mini Plug)
Analog Audio/Video Output(s): Yes (Mini Plug)
Digital Audio/Video Input(s): Yes (via i.LINK ® )
Digital Audio/Video Output(s): Yes (via i.LINK ® )
USB Port(s): N/A
i.LINK ® Interface: Yes
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s): Yes
Headphone Jack: Yes (Stereo Mini)
Microphone Input: Yes (Stereo Mini)
Remote Jack: N/A
S -Video Input(s): Yes
S -Video Output(s): Yes
Hardware
LCD: 3.5" (250K Pixels Wide Precision Hybrid
SwivelScreen ™ LCD Display)
Lens Type: Carl Zeiss ® Vario - Sonnar ® T
Viewfinder: Color (252K Pixel, Precision 16:9)
Docking Station: N/A
Microphone: Yes (Built - in)
Optics/Lens
35mm Equivalent: 32.5- 390mm (Camera Mode), 40 -
480mm (4:3 TV Mode)
Aperture: f1.6 - f2.8
Exposure: N/A
Filter Diameter: 72mm
Focal Distance: 4.5 -54.0mm
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Focus: Full Range Auto, Manual (Ring), One Touch
Progressive Shutter Mode: N/A
Shutter Speed: 1/4 - 1/10,000 (AE Mode)
Optical Zoom: 12X
Digital Zoom: N/A
Power
Power Consumption: 7.4W/8.0W/8.4W (VF/LCD/VF
LCD)
Battery Type: InfoLITHIUM ® with AccuPower ™ Meter
System (NP - F570)
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: N/A
Supplied Software: N/A
Video
Video Recording System: Real- Time HD Codec
Engine, HDV/DV Recording
Video Signal System: NTSC color, EIA standards
Analog- to - Digital Converter: Yes (Signal Convert with
DV only)
Dimensions
Weight: 4 lbs, 6.5 oz (2000g) main unit only; 4 lbs,10
1/8 oz (2.1 kg) including the NP - F570 rechargeable
battery pack, DVM60 cassette and lens hood
Measurements: 5 15/16" x 7 1/8" x 14 3/8" (151 x 181 x
365mm)
Supplied Accessories
Power Adaptor/ In Camera Charger (AC - L15)
InfoLITHIUM ® Rechargeable Battery (NP - F570)
Wireless Remote Commander ® Remote Control (RMT -
840)
AA Battery
Lens Hood
Lens Cap
A/V Cable
Component Video Cable
Cleaning Cassette
Shoe Adapter
Large Eye Cup
Shoulder Strap
Optional Accessories
High Grade Wide Angle Lens (VCL - HG0872)
Polarizing Filter Kit (VCL - 72CPK)
Carrying Case (LCS - VCB)
Hard Carrying Case (LCH - FXA)
Tripod (VCT - FXA)
Video Light (HVL - 20DW2)
Remote Control Tripod (VCT -870RM)
Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP - F570/770/970)
Color: Charcoal
UPC Code: 027242654815

Sony Handycam HDR-FX1 Specifications

Imaging

imaging device	3- 1/3" 16:9 Advanced HAD™ CCD
pixel gross	1120K
video actual	1070K Pixels

Audio

dolby digital output	MPEG1 Audio Layer 2-Stereo (HDV), PCM (DV)
recording format	Stereo
microphone	Yes (Built-in)

Optics and Lens

35mm equivalent	32.5-390mm (Camera Mode), 40-480mm (4:3 TV Mode)
aperture	f1.6-f2.8
focal distance	4.5-54.0mm

Power

power consumption	7.4W/8.0W/8.4W (VF/LCD/VF LCD)
battery type	InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-F570)
power requirements	7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)

Weight and Dimensions

weight	4 lbs, 6.5 oz (2000g) main unit only; 4 lbs, 10 1/8 oz (2.1 kg) including the NP-F570 rechargeable battery pack, DVM60 cassette and lens hood
measurements	5 15/16" x 7 1/8" x 14 3/8" (151 x 181 x 365mm)
lcd	3.5" (250K Pixels Wide Precision Hybrid SwivelScreen™ LCD Display)