Sony HVR-HD1000U Digital High Definition HDV Camcorder

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Pros

  • Great picture quality (84)
  • Comfortable to operate (81)
  • Simple controls (71)
  • Versatile (63)
  • Great features (56)
  • Great sound quality (42)
  • Durable (36)
  • Good battery life (2)
  • Good price / value (2)
  • Auto settings are perfect (1)
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Cons

  • Flimsy (16)
  • Poor sound quality (16)
  • Uncomfortable (11)
  • Complicated to operate (9)
  • Short battery life (8)
  • Inadequate features (7)
  • Low-quality recordings (6)
  • Poor in low light (2)
  • Accesory availablity (1)
  • Average sound (1)

Best Uses

  • Special events (58)
  • Weddings (54)
  • Movies/short films (50)
  • Sports (26)
  • Travel (26)
  • Documentaries (24)
  • Hd shooting (24)
  • Family (15)
  • Home movies (15)
  • Editing (8)
 
 
 

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The HVR-HD1000U Digital High Definition HDV camcorder from Sony features a shoulder mount design, designed to meet the growing demand of HDV users for greater mobility and professional appearance. With high-definition 1080i recording capability, the HDV-HD1000U is ideal for weddings, corporate communications, colleges, universities, sporting events and videographers. The HVR-HD1000U camcorder can adapt to a wide range of shooting situations and features a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar lens with 10x optical zoom. A built-in down-converter creates DV material, ideal for standard DVD productions. It also incorporates "Smooth Slow Rec" function that allows you to perform slow-motion playback by capturing images at four times faster than the normal field rate. Additionally, the Super NightShot function allows the videographer to record objects in zero lux light levels for night-time monitoring and surveillance. With high performance and portability, this HVR-HD1000U Digital Camcorder makes it possible to capture HD video anytime, anywhere.

Specification Description
Model HVR-HD1000U, HVRHD1000U
UPC 027242734623
Definition High Definition
Select Format HDV

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Last update: Oct 31, 2009

Sony HVR-HD1000U Digital High Definition HDV Camcorder Reviews

 
 
 

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[16 of 22 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

[15 of 15 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★☆
4.0
Camcorder for a dedicated video shooter

"I've been using this camcorder for almost four months now, and it still keeps my creative juices flowing, which means it is a good camcorder. The way it's made and the way it looks encourages me to go out there and make some videos. I think this is very important. I realize that the HD1000U is basically an HC7 or HC9 Handycam in a big shoulder mount body, but I'd rather spend my money on a piece of electronic..." Read Full Review »

Jul 25, 2008 by andrew

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★★★☆☆
3.0
Pros and cons

"The Sony 1000 is a mixed bag. I've been shooting low-budget weddings for 15 years and I can't afford the expensive camcorders other videographers use. I'm in a part of the country that is a very cheap market so my equipment dollars must be utilized efficiently. Having used both big shoulder-mount camcorders and smaller hand-held types, there is a perception with the public that bigger is definitely better. It l..." Read Full Review »

Nov 17, 2008 by Simfilms

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[16 of 22 customers found this review helpful]

Sony HVR-HD1000U Digital High Definition HDV Camcorder Review

Camcorder for a dedicated video shooter

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable to Operate
  • Durable
  • Great Features
  • Great Sound
  • Simple Controls
  • More »

    Cons

  • Low-Quality Recordings

    Best Uses

  • Movies/Short Films
  • Special Events
 

"I've been using this camcorder for almost four months now, and it still keeps my creative juices flowing, which means it is a good camcorder. The way it's made and the way it looks encourages me to go out there and make some videos. I think this is very important. I realize that the HD1000U is ba …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Jul 25 2008
andrew
New York
I am:
  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Reviewed at:
Price: $1,549.95
 

[15 of 15 customers found this review helpful]

Sony HVR-HD1000U Digital High Definition HDV Camcorder Review

Pros and cons

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • Big pro look

    Cons

  • Complicated To Operate
  • Uncomfortable

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"The Sony 1000 is a mixed bag. I've been shooting

low-budget weddings for 15 years and I can't afford the expensive camcorders other videographers use.

I'm in a part of the country that is a very cheap

market so my equipment dollars must be utilized

efficiently.

Having used both big shoulder-mo …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Nov 17 2008
Simfilms
North Mississippi
I am:
  • Pro Videographer
Reviewed at:
Price: $1,574.00
 
 

[11 of 14 customers found this review helpful]

Sony HVR-HD1000U Digital High Definition HDV Camcorder Review

Sony......Best Bang for the Buck

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Auto settings are perfect
  • Comfortable to Operate
  • Durable
  • Great Features
  • Great Picture Quality
  • More »

    Cons

  • NONE FOUND

    Best Uses

  • Commercials
  • Movies/Short Films
  • Music Videos
  • Special Events
  • Sports
  • More »
 

"I have had this model camera for over 6 months now with out any problems what-so-ever. I see all these people complaining about it not being all that......I say they are wrong. This camera FAR surpass's ANY camera from ANY maker at more than twice it's price. My suggestion to the people who don't li …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 6 2008
Timeless Memories Videography
San Antonio, TX
I am:
  • Professional
Reviewed at:
Price: $1,549.95
 

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Sony HVR-HD1000U Digital High Definition HDV Camcorder Review

Looks like you mean bussiness

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable to Operate
  • Great Features
  • Great Picture Quality
  • Simple Controls
  • Versatile

    Cons

  • Average sound

    Best Uses

  • Movies/Short Films
  • Special Events
  • Sports
  • Weddings
 

"I will be using this camera for weddings and school events, such as sporting events,concerts, and assemblies. These are my observasions after a week of thourough taesting.



I like that I can switch the LCD on & off, without affecting the viewfinder. I am a left eye shooter, and was pleased to fin …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 28 2008
Videoheidiho
Wayland, Michigan
I am:
  • Semi-Professional
Reviewed at:
Price: $1,549.95
 

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Sony HVR-HD1000U Digital High Definition HDV Camcorder Review

Perfect Camera for the price

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable to Operate
  • Durable
  • Great Picture Quality
  • Great Sound
  • Versatile

    Cons

  • Shoulder pad is very stif
  • Useless Slow Mo

    Best Uses

  • Special Events
  • Weddings
 

"The HD1000 is a solidly made camera, is not the “retro shoulder mount VHS looking plastic camera” described by critics. It feels hefty and is made of high impact ABS plastic. Following the tradition of Sony it has a very appealing look. Any non connoisseur will immediately recognized the HD style by …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jan 18 2008
MaxTransfer7
South Florida
I am:
  • Semi-Professional
Reviewed at:
Price: $1,549.95
 
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