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Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1-800-222-7669 • www.sony.com

Last Updated: 09/01/2009

HDR-FX1

High Definition Camcorder

 

 

 

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Specifications

General

Imaging Device: 

Three - 1/3" 16:9 Advanced HAD™  CCD

 

Pixel Gross: 

1120K

 

Recording Media: 

MiniDV Cassette (sold separately)

 

Recording and Playback Times: 

HDV: up to 60 min. (with 

DVM60 cassette), DV: SP: up to 60 min., LP: up to 90 
min.

 

Video Actual: 

1070K Pixels

 

Still Actual: 

N/A

 

Video Resolution: 

Full HD 1440x1080

 

Audio

Dolby® Digital Output: 

MPEG1 Audio Layer 2-Stereo 

(HDV), PCM (DV)

 

Recording Format: 

Stereo

 

Microphone: 

Yes (Built-in)

 

Convenience

USB Streaming: 

N/A

 

White Balance: 

Auto, A/B Preset, One-Push

 

Memory Stick PRO™  Media Compatibility: 

N/A

 

Still Image Mode(s): 

N/A

 

Scene Mode(s): 

Picture Profile (upto 6 pre-set 

conditions)

 

Image Stabilization: 

Yes (Optical)

 

Convenience Features

Easy Operation: 

Assignable Buttons, End Search

 

Multiple Language Display: 

Yes

 

Remote Control: 

Yes

 

Slide Show Mode: 

N/A

 

Movie Mode(s): 

MPEG2

 

Picture Effect(s): 

CineFrame™  Recording and Shot 

Transition

 

Digital Picture Effect(s): 

N/A

 

PictBridge Compatible: 

N/A

 

Low Light Capability: 

N/A

 

Fader Effect(s): 

Black, White

 

Tilting: 

N/A

 

Video

Video Recording System: 

Real-Time HD Codec Engine, 

HDV/DV Recording

 

Analog-to-Digital Converter: 

Yes (Signal Convert with DV 

only)

 

Video Signal: 

NTSC color, EIA standards

 

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

 

HDMI™  Connection Output(s): 

N/A

 

Active Interface Shoe: 

Yes (Cold)

 

Display

LCD Screen: 

3.5" (250K Pixels Wide Precision Hybrid 

SwivelScreen™  LCD Display)

 

Viewfinder: 

Wide (16:9), Color (252K Pixels)

 

Hardware

Docking Station: 

N/A

 

Light/Flash: 

N/A

 

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

 

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

 

Resolution: 

N/A

 

Lens Type: 

Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar® T

 

Minimum Illumination: 

3 Lux

 

Power

Battery Type: 

InfoLITHIUM® with AccuPower™  Meter 

System (NP-F570)

 

Power Requirements: 

7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC 

Adaptor)

 

Power Consumption (in Operation): 

7.4W/8.0W/8.4W 

(VF/LCD/VF LCD)

 

Service and Warranty Information

Limited Warranty Term: 

1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor

 

Software

Operating System Compatibility: 

N/A

 

Supplied Software: 

N/A

 

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

 

1.Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns 

and environmental conditions. Designed for use with compatible Sony 
InfoLITHIUM® batteries. 

2. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony, used only to designate that a product 

contains an IEEE1394 connector. All products with an IEEE1394 
connector may not communicate with each other. 

3. Viewable area measured diagonally. 

©2006 Sony Electronics Inc.   

Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. 
All rights reserved. Sony, Advanced HAD, CineFrame, Handycam, i.LINK, 
InfoLITHIUM, like.no.other, NightShot, Remote Commander, SteadyShot, 
SwivelScreen and worryfreedigital are trademarks of Sony. Carl Zeiss and 
Vario-Sonnar are trademarks of Carl Zeiss. All other trademarks are 
property of their respective owners.   
Features and specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric 
weights and measures are approximate.   
Screen Images Simulated   

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