Anyone purchasing an HVR-HD1000U?

1. MisFire
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   Just checking to see if any HVR-HD1000U's have been delivered yet. I'm in a wait and see mode right now. Curious to hear some feedback.

   Posted 4 years ago #

2. gonz67
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    I keep checking every day, but have not seen it "In Stock" on B&H yet.  I am curious if a single chip is going to cut it for today's brides.

   Posted 4 years ago #

3. MisFire
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   I realize this camera won't be feature packed like other HD cameras but, I can't afford a $3-5k camera at this time and I need a shoulder mount. I'm hoping the old saying "you get what you pay for" turns out to be a pleasant surprise with this new camera. I'm sure the pros will give some opinions once they get their hands on one.

   Posted 4 years ago #

4. mmontgomery
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   We're eager to get our hands on one over here.  I've been very impressed with Sony's ClearVid CMOS imagers and I won't be surprised if this single imager can hold it's own against some of the more expensive camcorders.

   Posted 4 years ago #

5. KBVP
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   here's more info on Sony ClearVid CMOS imagers work and the the advantages:

   basic: http://www.imaging-resource.com/NEWS/1138169251.html

   interview with Sony: (cool) http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/The-ClearVID-CMOS-Sonys-Chip-of-Choice.htm

   tech primer: http://digitalcontentproducer.com/hdhdv/depth/hdv10232006_mullen/

   Posted 4 years ago #

6. Kevin Shaw
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   I've heard that the next new Sony cameras will ship around February, but I don't think anyone knows for sure yet. If the HD1000 has a single 1/3" CMOS sensor I'll be skeptical about the low-light performance and wouldn't order one without testing that first - even the EX1 tends to be noisy in poor light with three 1/2" CMOS chips.

   Posted 4 years ago #

7. KBVP
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   I saw March as the release but didn't note the date that was posted.  These imagers are really complicated and pushes the edge of technology.  I won't by the first one. ;)

   Posted 4 years ago #

8. empowered
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    I just got an e-mail from B&H that the cameras are now in stock. Looking forward to some feedback. Hey...it's Christmas already! Excuse me, it's the "holiday season" for those that wish to be politically correct :-).

   Posted 4 years ago #

9. gonz67
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   YIkes, B&H raised the price a little.  Still a full sized camera for $1,500.00 is not bad.

   But my questions are, how will the picture quality rate next to a GL2 or Sony 2100?  Is it better to get a single chip HD versus a SD three chip camera?  Will my bride or Bar Mitzvah mom be happy with the picture quality?  If you stick a fifty watt light on top, will that be enough when video taping the dancing?  But in the church or temple, where you can't use a light, is a SD three chip better?

   Posted 4 years ago #

10. MisFire
    Member

    

    After looking at the spec sheet, I noticed low light sensitvity is rated at 4 lux. It's better than a GL-2 @ 6lux but not near as good as the popular VX-2100@ 0 lux. I would be curious to here just how bad the 4 lux limitation is in say...a wedding situation. Does CMOS technology work better than CCD in this situation? Any comments from the pros?

    Posted 4 years ago #

11. MaxTransfer7
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    Yeah dudes, For a very descriptive video (in HD) of the new HD1000u with tests and helpful information see the following link:

    Get the Video Player

    Posted 4 years ago #

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