Sony Handycam HDR-FX1000E

Sony Handycam HDR-FX1000E ... Handycam HDR-FX1000E.

Advanced manual features and Sony imaging innovation give videographers an unprecedented palette of artistic options at a real-world price that's within reach of dedicated amateurs.

At the heart of the FX1000E is a 1/3 type 3 ClearVid CMOS sensor with a large cell size that offers superior sensitivity and dynamic range. Exmor derived technology further improves imaging performance in low-light and high contrast scenes, reducing image noise for professional-quality results.

Augmenting its remarkable imaging performance, the FX1000E provides video enthusiasts with manual user adjustment over a wide range of functions.

Independent zoom and focus rings are joined by a iris ring for precise, intuitive manual control over your composition. Selectable exposure/iris control allows precise adjustment of the amount of light entering the lens: by adjusting exposure brightness the image is adjusted in accordance with the iris and gain settings while shutter speed remains locked. In addition, shutter speed and gain are both separately adjustable.

Dedicated controls are provided for gain, white balance and shutter speed. There's also a focus switch for quick, positive mode selection and three switchable ND filters.