March 2024 here. Just charged up the battery and am planning to play with this bad boy today. It's been with me all over Southern Africa about 14 years ago and served me well. I have all the latest Nikon gear and computer tech, but this camera is always on my mind. I've traveled so much of the world with this heavy (compared to today's stuff) thing and have so many good memories with it, that I probably will never sell it.
Dad bought this in 2005. And he used it till 2011. Then kept in the box and forgot about it. I recently discovered a bunch of mini dv tapes. Used another camera to play them and found out that more than half of them are hdv. Then i remembered we got another camera in the storage bunk.. Even though is was kept very well preserved. After 14 years of no use..there is massive fungus growth on the lens. But very surprisingly both npf 970 still had a charge and even the original npf 570. The original charger was outputting 9.5v , fortunately i checked that before plugging it in.& I had another perfectly working 8.4v powersupply off another Sony camera that had different connector at the end so i spliced the one from the bad powersupply to the good one. Everything ran fine..at first the tape was not ejecting. After trying like 50 times closing and opening the door. It ejected. Then it was not going in. After trying another 50 times and following the service manual, adding lithium grease to all the grease points mentioned in the manual. I got it to open and close properly. Then when it came to playback or record..the camera would make a clicking sound and won't spin the tape..i looked carefully through the manual. Figured out it had a belt so i thought that must have gone bad. So again following the service manual, took the camera apart which requires the top handle and side panel to be removed. Then i found gave it a quick inspection and saw a set of gear tooth missing from the supply wheel. Took the retaining bracket off the mechanism. And found broken pieces of gear from the supply reel assembly. Figured out the part number from service manual. And the wheel is 20$. Outof stock from sony. So i went on ebay and they are selling the supply reel assembly for over 50$.. old broken mechanisms are going for 20-30$. And working ones on aliexpress are going for 40$. So i am kinda stuck on which one to buy. Tomorrow i will run the camera with the missing gear and the supply reel gear should only be necessary for rewinding. So i think i can get away with one missing gear. The take up wheel is spinning fine so it shouldn't eat tapes. I hope. I can always rewind the tape on another dv camera and swap it in here to record the hdv tape..
I love this camera! I got it early this year to join my other HDV pro cameras and it still holds up very well in 2018! Fun fact this was the exact camera model used to film the original paranormal activity movie! If it’s good enough for a feature film it’s good enough for RUclips content lol
@@sedativefilms I have the FX1000 and yes the picture still holds up well. I did a video on mine few months back.. See here: ruclips.net/video/k98w6YpNeI4/видео.html
I like your overview of this baby. I'm going to shoot quite a few projects with it. I've already done one using the HDV standard in low light settings and it turned out pretty good. It can be a pain filming fast action motion, but if you film in a lower standard it keeps up with the recorded frame rate. But this is a beautiful cheap procam and you're really lucky to buy this baby under 1,000 dollars. I even named her Eva, after the actress Eva Mendez. When I get my second one she's going to be Carmen.
Thx so much! Actually, I was just looking for how to set the clock and I didn't know about the sel wheel, which is used to go up and down to, so thx for teaching me that.
Hey!! Question. At around the 11:00 mark you point out the connectors. The last one you say is a composite audio video mini jack. Do you mean that this output requires a 3.5mm to RCA cable? Thank u for helping if you see this!
Do you have any videos on RUclips recorded by this camcorder? Very nice video by the way, I'd love to get one of these, but I just bought an FDR-AX33 4K Handycam, so that probably isn't possible for a little while.
One of the best camcorders Sony ever made! Their consumer-grade Handycams used to have many of the same manual controls, but which eventually got buried in the menu or eliminated entirely. I would just take the accessory shoe off of a cheap film camera and glue it on top of where the adapter goes. BTW, which camcorder did you use to record this?
vwestlife Yes, I want to make my own adaptor. It shouldn't be too hard since the plugin on the camcorder basically is just an inverted accessory shoe. This video was recorded on my Canon HF-G30 (still can't decide weather or not I want to sell it...)
Hi Jonas! I have a problem and I want to ask you something: I want to use this camera to "stream" video on my computer. I did it, but a slow resolution (I used the "Capture" feature in Adobe Premiere), only 720 x 576. ¿Do you know how to record on the max resolution this cam allows you?? A lot of thanks^^
Thank you for the overview it is really useful. I am trying to search for a connection to playback the tapes into a Macbook Pro or Imac. They both have a thuderboit access but I don't know what is the name of the other end of the connection that fits to the camera. Can you please tell what connection I should search for to help with transferring the filmed tapes into a Macbook Pro or to iMac? Thanks a lot
@@DrCassette Please, have you tried to connect the FireWire to a laptop or iMac that has not got a FireWire Port? Is that means that you can only connect that camera to a computer with a FireWire Port? Cant we connect it to a recent versions than these ones that are having FireWire port?
Also what do you think about this situation , I have bought an old Mac G5 Power System Unit because it has the correct FireWire Port . I have connected the camera to it and through Quick Time Player I was able to connect the camera and was able to capture 5 tapes already. All of the sudden and for not understandable reason, when I try to do the same thing again, it tells me that There is no camera connected !!! Please what do you think that could possibly be the reason? Thanks for your support
How can you playback your footage but on a TV? I tried the audio/video Jack with an RCA to 3.5mm jack & all I get is loud buzzing, a little bit of audio but no video only a blue screen. Do I need a special cable? Or is my cable faulty?
You can not use a standard audio adapter cable. You probably tried a cable with two RCA connectors and a 3.5 mm TRS connector? What you need is a cable with three RCA connectors and a 3.5 mm TRRS connector.
I like this camera, as I like the SD Panasonic AG-DVX100 (either the original, the A or the B (the one I want) version). And I explain, by making videos (from cassette to PC by firewire), Digital Video and his HD version are still rilevant in 2020 and in 2021. (Only if I had both camcorders)
cant seem to switch my hdv into the 4:3 setting. will only record on 16:9. my camera has the lights for the dv and the hdv, and it is the FX1 so it should be capable but it will not let me change it. any ideas? also my autofocus is not working
Can this camera record in NTSC mode, cuz i want to get same one, but the most important thing is to record in NTSC mode. So, one which i found has no E in the end, and one does have
The bad thing for these cameras are that they record interlaced video only and if there is a lot motion the video gets pretty distorted. But still it is an awesome camera!
Борис Борисов That's why the HDV format is outdated at this point - Sony equipment will only do 1080i25, most JVC equipment will only do 720p50. But Blue Ray discs are no better. They don't officially support 1080p50 either. So if you output to Blue Ray this camcorder is as good as it can be.
Most modern camcorders will do 1080p50 (PAL) or 1080p60 (NTSC). Much better for internet video. But of course at this point technology moves on to 4K which luckily is not interlaced anymore.
Very nice camera. I've looked on eBay to find out the price of this thing, and I was shocked that it still sells for 750 to 950€ (although that was the HDR-FX1E model). I still find it quite expensive for an at least 10 years old semi-pro equipment, considering that the tape mechanism can quit at any time. It would be nice to have something similar, but I'll have to stick with my Nikon D3100 as a video camera :) I paid 150€ for the body, and I had my 18-70mm lens from my D70, so it for that money I couldn't get anything better :)
***** I have the FX1E, that's the PAL version for (primarily) the European market. I got this for little over 600€ and it came in a huge massive Sony flightcase. When I first wanted one of these a few years ago they went for over 1500€! The tape mechanisms generally are very reliable if you treat them carefully. In fact some professionals still prefer the tape over SD card as the SD card can fail without you even noticing. You may be able to still salvage some material from a broken tape, but what do you do if there are no files to be found on the SD card?
DrCassette That's absolutely true. This is the reason why I prefer vinyl and open reel analog tape instead of other digital media. Regarding the miniDV/HDV cassette mechanism, I had a cheap Handycam back in 2006, where the mechanism broke a month after the warranty expired and the service wanted me to charge half of the price of the camera for repair. I know that in the more professional camcorders there is a better tape mechanism, but I'd get very angry if my 600-900€ camcorder's tape mechanism would quit in five years after I bought it. (when I would be using it two hours a week maximum) For comparison, I have a Studer A807 reel to reel made in 1991. Everything to the last screw is original on the machine, and looks like I won't be needing to replace anything on it in the near future. The parameters of the machine are still better than the factory specification.
DrCassette It's still possible to recover portions of files or a huge file in a non-working SD card. You only have to "dump" the whole disk (i.e. in linux that can be done with the program dd, or in windows with any data recovery software), and recover almost anything lost. Most of the time SD cards fails, its because the FAT or NTFS file table gets corrupted and the OS doesn't know where files are. However, they're still there. But, if some part of the recording is lost, for example the header of the file, you can still read the video if you know which encoder and properties were used. It might sound hard, but its totally doable. Also, recovering a broken tape also requieres some kind of knowledge to really recover data and minimize the loss.
No problem! I was saying that its possible to recover files on SD card failures. It's not impossible, but there might be less chances than with the tape. Dont get mad, it was my point of view! :P
I want to film snowboarding on a semi professional level. I need a camera and battery that will last in the cold. Looking for something in the range of 1 hour of recording per battery in -15 degree celsius weather. Would this be the right camera for me?
Yes and no. This camcorder uses Sony's large NP-F type batteries, the high capacity versions should give decent recording time even in very cold weather. The problem is that this is still a tape-based camcorder, which are prone to condensation issues. When bringing the camcorder from the cold outdoors back into a warm building, condensation can form on the head drum. Usually this is detected by a sensor, which will lock out all tape transport operations until any moisture has evaporated. But if this fails, the tape can stick to the head drum, which would cause much damage.
Yes, this is a great camcorder with pretty much all the features and functions you need. Just the picture quality is not quite up to modern standards anymore.
I just bought one for $20 at a thrift store. The battery lasted long enough to figure out that the camera works. I wish they had not parted out the charger. I’ll have to buy a new one. I’ll have to figure how to get it on a computer.
@@DrCassette it’s seems to be working. I just picked up the Sony charger for $12. The present battery must be newer as it holds a charge for a long time. I’m trying it out at a graduation in a church. I hope it performs well under limited lights. I’ll pick up a FireWire to download to my computer.
I was looking for someone to show me how to install the battery in the sony hdr-fx1 when I came upon you giving an all-around detail of this camcorder when you got to the back I thought you would show how to put the battery in or at the least what type of battery. You did a wonderful job in the details, although the most important one to me was left out.
I kind of want to get this because I accidentally came across hundreds of blank tapes and this camera is now pretty cheap. Would you say it is a worthwhile investment?
+bakonfreek Of course the image quality of the old 1080i HDV video is not as good as the modern 1080p50, but aside from that the only reason I never really use my FX1 is the size. It is a tripod camcorder. You can go handheld with it, but you'll soon need a break. This camcorder is big and heavy. The prices for the FX1 have really come down now. I bought my FX1 for about 650€ a year ago and for the past weeks I've been trying to sell it for 599€ and nobody seems to want it. The highest price that somebody offered was 500€.
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March 2024 here. Just charged up the battery and am planning to play with this bad boy today. It's been with me all over Southern Africa about 14 years ago and served me well. I have all the latest Nikon gear and computer tech, but this camera is always on my mind. I've traveled so much of the world with this heavy (compared to today's stuff) thing and have so many good memories with it, that I probably will never sell it.
Dad bought this in 2005. And he used it till 2011. Then kept in the box and forgot about it. I recently discovered a bunch of mini dv tapes. Used another camera to play them and found out that more than half of them are hdv. Then i remembered we got another camera in the storage bunk..
Even though is was kept very well preserved. After 14 years of no use..there is massive fungus growth on the lens. But very surprisingly both npf 970 still had a charge and even the original npf 570. The original charger was outputting 9.5v , fortunately i checked that before plugging it in.& I had another perfectly working 8.4v powersupply off another Sony camera that had different connector at the end so i spliced the one from the bad powersupply to the good one.
Everything ran fine..at first the tape was not ejecting. After trying like 50 times closing and opening the door. It ejected. Then it was not going in. After trying another 50 times and following the service manual, adding lithium grease to all the grease points mentioned in the manual. I got it to open and close properly. Then when it came to playback or record..the camera would make a clicking sound and won't spin the tape..i looked carefully through the manual. Figured out it had a belt so i thought that must have gone bad. So again following the service manual, took the camera apart which requires the top handle and side panel to be removed. Then i found gave it a quick inspection and saw a set of gear tooth missing from the supply wheel.
Took the retaining bracket off the mechanism. And found broken pieces of gear from the supply reel assembly. Figured out the part number from service manual. And the wheel is 20$. Outof stock from sony. So i went on ebay and they are selling the supply reel assembly for over 50$.. old broken mechanisms are going for 20-30$. And working ones on aliexpress are going for 40$. So i am kinda stuck on which one to buy.
Tomorrow i will run the camera with the missing gear and the supply reel gear should only be necessary for rewinding. So i think i can get away with one missing gear. The take up wheel is spinning fine so it shouldn't eat tapes. I hope. I can always rewind the tape on another dv camera and swap it in here to record the hdv tape..
I love this camera! I got it early this year to join my other HDV pro cameras and it still holds up very well in 2018! Fun fact this was the exact camera model used to film the original paranormal activity movie! If it’s good enough for a feature film it’s good enough for RUclips content lol
Are you able to record to a sd card instead of mini dv
@@DrLevy No just on tapes
I have a Sony fx1000e also shoots on mini dv tapes do you think the quality can be relevant for these modern times ?
@@sedativefilms I have the FX1000 and yes the picture still holds up well. I did a video on mine few months back.. See here: ruclips.net/video/k98w6YpNeI4/видео.html
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SUCH A HUGE HELP FOR A Beginner like myself THANK YOU
I like your overview of this baby. I'm going to shoot quite a few projects with it. I've already done one using the HDV standard in low light settings and it turned out pretty good. It can be a pain filming fast action motion, but if you film in a lower standard it keeps up with the recorded frame rate. But this is a beautiful cheap procam and you're really lucky to buy this baby under 1,000 dollars. I even named her Eva, after the actress Eva Mendez. When I get my second one she's going to be Carmen.
Is it still worth it to buy this camera or the canon xh a1 on ebay? (sry for bad english)
Thx so much! Actually, I was just looking for how to set the clock and I didn't know about the sel wheel, which is used to go up and down to, so thx for teaching me that.
What connector would be used for the component output
Right on thanks for the close up look on this cam..
Hey!! Question. At around the 11:00 mark you point out the connectors. The last one you say is a composite audio video mini jack. Do you mean that this output requires a 3.5mm to RCA cable? Thank u for helping if you see this!
Correct, this connector requires a 3.5 mm TRRS connector to three RCA connectors cable.
Do you have any videos on RUclips recorded by this camcorder? Very nice video by the way, I'd love to get one of these, but I just bought an FDR-AX33 4K Handycam, so that probably isn't possible for a little while.
Low Budget Videos This video was one of the first recordings I made on this camcorder: ruclips.net/video/4k5bEvhzNCA/видео.html&hd=1
One of the best camcorders Sony ever made! Their consumer-grade Handycams used to have many of the same manual controls, but which eventually got buried in the menu or eliminated entirely. I would just take the accessory shoe off of a cheap film camera and glue it on top of where the adapter goes. BTW, which camcorder did you use to record this?
vwestlife Yes, I want to make my own adaptor. It shouldn't be too hard since the plugin on the camcorder basically is just an inverted accessory shoe. This video was recorded on my Canon HF-G30 (still can't decide weather or not I want to sell it...)
Hi there I bought it today but I don’t know how to turn it on
It will be helpful if you can help me
Hi Jonas! I have a problem and I want to ask you something:
I want to use this camera to "stream" video on my computer. I did it, but a slow resolution (I used the "Capture" feature in Adobe Premiere), only 720 x 576. ¿Do you know how to record on the max resolution this cam allows you??
A lot of thanks^^
Sounds like you had the FireWire output set to DV rather than HDV...
DrCassette I solved, thanks!
Hi Pablo! Im looking to stream this as well using a video capture device.
Thank you for the overview it is really useful. I am trying to search for a connection to playback the tapes into a Macbook Pro or Imac. They both have a thuderboit access but I don't know what is the name of the other end of the connection that fits to the camera. Can you please tell what connection I should search for to help with transferring the filmed tapes into a Macbook Pro or to iMac? Thanks a lot
For transfer of videos to the computer the camcorder has a Firewire connector.
@@DrCassette Please, have you tried to connect the FireWire to a laptop or iMac that has not got a FireWire Port? Is that means that you can only connect that camera to a computer with a FireWire Port? Cant we connect it to a recent versions than these ones that are having FireWire port?
Also what do you think about this situation , I have bought an old Mac G5 Power System Unit because it has the correct FireWire Port . I have connected the camera to it and through Quick Time Player I was able to connect the camera and was able to capture 5 tapes already. All of the sudden and for not understandable reason, when I try to do the same thing again, it tells me that There is no camera connected !!! Please what do you think that could possibly be the reason? Thanks for your support
Pretty sick camera I guess I would never have anything like this )-:
i found one what kind of output does it have i am putting a system together and want to use a switcher i see at 9 min can i adapt it to a sdi
Unfortunately this camcorder has only analog video outputs: Composite, S-Video and Component. There is no HDMI and no SDI.
How can you playback your footage but on a TV? I tried the audio/video Jack with an RCA to 3.5mm jack & all I get is loud buzzing, a little bit of audio but no video only a blue screen.
Do I need a special cable? Or is my cable faulty?
You can not use a standard audio adapter cable. You probably tried a cable with two RCA connectors and a 3.5 mm TRS connector? What you need is a cable with three RCA connectors and a 3.5 mm TRRS connector.
I like this camera, as I like the SD Panasonic AG-DVX100 (either the original, the A or the B (the one I want) version). And I explain, by making videos (from cassette to PC by firewire), Digital Video and his HD version are still rilevant in 2020 and in 2021. (Only if I had both camcorders)
cant seem to switch my hdv into the 4:3 setting. will only record on 16:9. my camera has the lights for the dv and the hdv, and it is the FX1 so it should be capable but it will not let me change it. any ideas? also my autofocus is not working
As far as I know 4:3 aspect ratio recording only works in the standard definition DV mode, not the high definition HDV mode.
Where can we find 1080 sample video on youtube? I can not find it. Also what camera replaced this one?
There must be plenty of sample videos from the FX1 on RUclips. The FX1 was replaced in Sony's product line by the FX1000.
ruclips.net/video/e2n8J7zhMr8/видео.html
Can this camera record in NTSC mode, cuz i want to get same one, but the most important thing is to record in NTSC mode. So, one which i found has no E in the end, and one does have
The HDR-FX1E (European Version) can not record NTSC.
How do I get charger church got one but battery low
The bad thing for these cameras are that they record interlaced video only and if there is a lot motion the video gets pretty distorted. But still it is an awesome camera!
Борис Борисов That's why the HDV format is outdated at this point - Sony equipment will only do 1080i25, most JVC equipment will only do 720p50. But Blue Ray discs are no better. They don't officially support 1080p50 either. So if you output to Blue Ray this camcorder is as good as it can be.
So what kind of camera do you recommend?
It depends on what you are going to be shooting. A DSLR or mirrorless camera is a good choice.
Most modern camcorders will do 1080p50 (PAL) or 1080p60 (NTSC). Much better for internet video. But of course at this point technology moves on to 4K which luckily is not interlaced anymore.
Deinterlacing may remove the image distortion - but in most cases it also cuts the video resolution in half! Progressive is the way to go.
Can you put in a memorycard or something like that in the fx1 or the fx7?
+Remco Groot
No, this exclusively records to tape.
Do you know some comparible camera's wich use a memory card?
I bought one half a year back but how do i know wat tripod is compatible or are they universal?(I only see weight limits on the ones I looked at
The tripod screws are a universal size
Very nice camera. I've looked on eBay to find out the price of this thing, and I was shocked that it still sells for 750 to 950€ (although that was the HDR-FX1E model). I still find it quite expensive for an at least 10 years old semi-pro equipment, considering that the tape mechanism can quit at any time. It would be nice to have something similar, but I'll have to stick with my Nikon D3100 as a video camera :) I paid 150€ for the body, and I had my 18-70mm lens from my D70, so it for that money I couldn't get anything better :)
***** I have the FX1E, that's the PAL version for (primarily) the European market. I got this for little over 600€ and it came in a huge massive Sony flightcase. When I first wanted one of these a few years ago they went for over 1500€! The tape mechanisms generally are very reliable if you treat them carefully. In fact some professionals still prefer the tape over SD card as the SD card can fail without you even noticing. You may be able to still salvage some material from a broken tape, but what do you do if there are no files to be found on the SD card?
DrCassette That's absolutely true. This is the reason why I prefer vinyl and open reel analog tape instead of other digital media. Regarding the miniDV/HDV cassette mechanism, I had a cheap Handycam back in 2006, where the mechanism broke a month after the warranty expired and the service wanted me to charge half of the price of the camera for repair. I know that in the more professional camcorders there is a better tape mechanism, but I'd get very angry if my 600-900€ camcorder's tape mechanism would quit in five years after I bought it. (when I would be using it two hours a week maximum)
For comparison, I have a Studer A807 reel to reel made in 1991. Everything to the last screw is original on the machine, and looks like I won't be needing to replace anything on it in the near future. The parameters of the machine are still better than the factory specification.
DrCassette It's still possible to recover portions of files or a huge file in a non-working SD card. You only have to "dump" the whole disk (i.e. in linux that can be done with the program dd, or in windows with any data recovery software), and recover almost anything lost. Most of the time SD cards fails, its because the FAT or NTFS file table gets corrupted and the OS doesn't know where files are. However, they're still there. But, if some part of the recording is lost, for example the header of the file, you can still read the video if you know which encoder and properties were used. It might sound hard, but its totally doable. Also, recovering a broken tape also requieres some kind of knowledge to really recover data and minimize the loss.
Oh please, don't get me started... let's just say, I'd have more success properly recovering a broken tape than I'd have recovering lost data.
No problem! I was saying that its possible to recover files on SD card failures. It's not impossible, but there might be less chances than with the tape. Dont get mad, it was my point of view! :P
That "plug in" is designed for thinks like an external audio recorder, it wouldn't make sence to have a cold shoe there.
I want to film snowboarding on a semi professional level. I need a camera and battery that will last in the cold. Looking for something in the range of 1 hour of recording per battery in -15 degree celsius weather. Would this be the right camera for me?
Yes and no. This camcorder uses Sony's large NP-F type batteries, the high capacity versions should give decent recording time even in very cold weather. The problem is that this is still a tape-based camcorder, which are prone to condensation issues. When bringing the camcorder from the cold outdoors back into a warm building, condensation can form on the head drum. Usually this is detected by a sensor, which will lock out all tape transport operations until any moisture has evaporated. But if this fails, the tape can stick to the head drum, which would cause much damage.
Thank you for help
Would you recommend this for a young film maker as I have found it for $400 online and would love to purchase it as a add on to my gear
Yes, this is a great camcorder with pretty much all the features and functions you need. Just the picture quality is not quite up to modern standards anymore.
Oh thanks so much for replying though and I heard it is VHS is there a way to convert that into a way for me to put it in Avid media composer?
This camcorder (as stated in the video) records on HDV. Avid should have a function for direct import via a FireWire connection.
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Does this camera have a firewire input
It does have a FW output.
Thanks for the video. How can the camera to shoot at 24 frames per second?
+Viktor Georgiev This camcorder only shoots 1080i50.
The NTSC version (available in America) does 24fps...
I just bought one for $20 at a thrift store. The battery lasted long enough to figure out that the camera works. I wish they had not parted out the charger. I’ll have to buy a new one. I’ll have to figure how to get it on a computer.
$20 for a working HDR-FX1 is a great deal, even with the charger missing!
@@DrCassette it’s seems to be working. I just picked up the Sony charger for $12. The present battery must be newer as it holds a charge for a long time. I’m trying it out at a graduation in a church. I hope it performs well under limited lights. I’ll pick up a FireWire to download to my computer.
Dr Cassette does this Sony HDR-FX1E works with HVR-MRC1 Capture device?
It should. Weren't the two made for each other? Or was that a newer camcorder?
This is all great but how do you turn it on? 😂
output HDMI?
This camcorder does not have an HDMI output. It's too old.
dose that camera support sd card
No, this camcorder will only record to MiniDV/HDV cassette.
@@DrCassette If you buy a memory recording unit for it, it can support a sd card.
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You for got to show how to put the battery in.
That is trivial.
I was looking for someone to show me how to install the battery in the sony hdr-fx1 when I came upon you giving an all-around detail of this camcorder when you got to the back I thought you would show how to put the battery in or at the least what type of battery. You did a wonderful job in the details, although the most important one to me was left out.
Hello, How do you take photos?
+Info -chan
Refer to the instruction manual. It's availble for download on Sony's website.
I kind of want to get this because I accidentally came across hundreds of blank tapes and this camera is now pretty cheap. Would you say it is a worthwhile investment?
+bakonfreek
Of course the image quality of the old 1080i HDV video is not as good as the modern 1080p50, but aside from that the only reason I never really use my FX1 is the size. It is a tripod camcorder. You can go handheld with it, but you'll soon need a break. This camcorder is big and heavy.
The prices for the FX1 have really come down now. I bought my FX1 for about 650€ a year ago and for the past weeks I've been trying to sell it for 599€ and nobody seems to want it. The highest price that somebody offered was 500€.
Yeah, prices are really down. I saw one asking for about 350 US dollars fully working.
When I was first interested in a FX1 about 2 years ago they still went for at least 1000€. Absolutely crazy.
How would you say this camera compares to the Panasonic AG-HVX200?
I have no idea. Generally I'm not a fan of Panasonic products. They tend to be cheaper than Sony, but that's about it.