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Sony Handycam HDR-UX1

Sony Handycam HDR-UX1

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HQ Grade: F
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 5 out of 5
"Dont buy the Canon DC40"
  • 5 out of 5
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Editors' Comments

The Sony HDR-UX1 brings High Definition to the DVD camcorder market, and maybe into your home. In addition to high-quality 1080 HD video capture, the HDR-UX1 also has a lovely 4-megapixel digital still mode (which writes to an optional Memory Stick). The HDR-UX1 is a unique opportunity to have the ease and familiarity of a DVD camcorder coupled with... read more

Specifications

  • 1080 High Definition video camcorder (AVCHD)
  • 10x optical zoom, 80x digital zoom
  • 3.5-inch widescreen LCD
  • 30mm Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* professional lens
  • HDMI, USB 2.0, composite and component connections
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Answered Questions for the HDR-UX1

Q: This does not have a firewire port; How do I load video to my MAC??? (HDR-UX1)(sony handycam)
A: If you upgrade to Leopard and capture to iMovie, you can capture it. read more
Q: Do you need HDMI connection to get true HD picture onto TV from camera's recordings?
A: YES you must PURCHASE a cable that costs 50 to 90 dollars to Watch the highest Picture from this camera.. read more
Q: Playback on HDR-UX1
A: Hi, Mvc617.HDMI is the best for audio and video performance, but if you don't use or have HDMI on your... read more

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Open Questions for the HDR-UX1

Q: Turning the sound up or down
5 points for best answer - 2 replies
Q: If you hook this up to a computer (sony vaio with blue ray) will the quality of the video go down?
5 points for best answer - 2 replies
Q: can anybody, please tell me, how to download videos from HDR-UX1 to mac computer
30 points for best answer - 4 replies

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Store Ratings and Offer Details for the Sony HDR-UX1

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4.0 out of 5 1119 Store Reviews eBay eBay $464.99 Go!
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3.0 out of 5 136 Store Reviews Amazon Marketplace Amazon Marketplace $634.81 Go!
4.8 out of 5 586 Store Reviews Big VALUE Inc
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4.9 out of 5 110 Store Reviews 6th Avenue Electronics 6th Avenue Electronics
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4.6 out of 5 1309 Store Reviews 47digital
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  • 3.87 out of 5

Average rating based on 72 total reviews: 3.87/5

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  • 5 out of 5
Dont buy the Canon DC40 (Ugods - 6/19/07)

I had the Sony HDR-UX1 for a month and then sold it on ebay and bought the Canon DC40. Looking back, I will live to... read more

  • 5 out of 5
dvd hd (Steve - 1/14/07)

this is the 1st. camcorder I've owned that is really user freindly. I love it.read more

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Sony Handycam HDR-UX1 News

8/21/06

High Definition Camcorders Debut

Sony, Canon, and Sanyo have introduced HD capable camcorders, and they look amazing.

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