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Sony HDV HVR-HD1000U Shoulder-Mount High Definition Camcorder

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(3 reviews)

Price Range: $1,249 to $1,950

alaTest.com Professional Review.

Review summary of Sony HVR-HD1000

by alaTest , May. 24, 2012

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 111 reviews of Sony HVR-HD1000 from international magazines and websites.

Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 80/100 and users 85/100. Comparing these reviews to 175929 other Camcorders reviews gives this product an overall alaScore 72/100 = Good.

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epinions.com Professional Review.

Nice backup camera, unsure about using it as primary

by mensoy , Jun. 6, 2008

Comments:
I am a videographer at http://sweetheartproduction.com. I used the HD1000u for the first time in a sporting event last weekend. Here's my first impression. The goods 1. Auto focus was solid and confident. If doesn't drift with uncertainty when ...

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QuickTake:

Pros: Nice auto-focus, good onscreen display

Cons: Missing aperture and gain setting information. Not ideal low light performance.

powerreviews.com Professional Review.

Review summary of HVR-HD1000U Digital High Definition HDV Camcorder

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PowerReviews.com collected and analyzed 114 reviews for 'HVR-HD1000U Digital High Definition HDV Camcorder' from 6 different merchants.

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QuickTake:

Pros: Great picture ; Comfortable to operate ; Simple controls ; Versatile ; Great features ; Great sound ; Durable ; Good battery life ; Affordable ; Auto settings are perfect

Cons: Poor sound ; Poor construction ; Complicated to operate ; Uncomfortable ; Inadequate features ; Poor battery life ; Low-quality recordings ; Accesory availablity ; Average sound ; Awful in loud events