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Sony HVR-Z1U 1/3-Inch 3-CCD HDV Camcorder

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★★★★★
4.6

based on 41 reviews  

 

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★★★★★
4.5

$3,899.00 - $4,479.95

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Pros

  • Great picture quality (23)
  • Comfortable to operate (18)
  • Durable (18)
  • Great features (17)
  • Great sound (13)
  • Versatile (12)
  • Simple controls (11)
  • Dvcam hdv (1)
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Cons

  • Poor battery life (4)
  • Poor in low light (2)
  • Poor sound (2)
  • Audio controls are tricky (1)
  • Inadequate features (1)

Best Uses

  • Movies/short films (17)
  • Special events (13)
  • Travel (9)
  • Weddings (8)
  • Hd shooting (6)
  • Documentaries (5)
  • Home movies (4)
  • Sports (4)
  • Editing (2)
  • Family (2)
 
 
 

Where to Buy

Sony HVR-Z1U 1/3-Inch 3-CCD HDV Camcorder

$3,899.00

 
BizRate Rating Outstanding 9.6

$4,479.95

No Tax Outside NY

Product Reviews

Last update: Sep 23, 2009

Sony HVR-Z1U 1/3-Inch 3-CCD HDV Camcorder Reviews

 
 
 

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[3 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

 
★★★★★
5.0
Fine professional HDV camera

"Having been a DVCAM user for many years, I find the HVR-Z1U combines the versatility of shooting in DVCAM and HDV, and fulfills all my needs. The camera is very sturdy. Includes many manual features and programmable buttons. The only con I have found so far is that the internal microphone picks up all sounds of handling the camera. Of course the XLR inputs facilitate the use of external microphone...." Read Full Review »

Oct 30, 2008 by JBS

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★☆☆☆☆
1.0
cat see all features

"Please upload more snaps...." Read Full Review »

Sep 23, 2009 by runnerup

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[3 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

Sony HVR-Z1U 1/3-Inch 3-CCD HDV Camcorder Review

Fine professional HDV camera

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • DVCAM HDV
  • Great Features
  • Great Picture Quality
  • Versatile

    Cons

  • Poor low light pic

    Best Uses

  • Documentaries
  • HD Shooting
  • Movies/Short Films
 

"Having been a DVCAM user for many years, I find the HVR-Z1U combines the versatility of shooting in DVCAM and HDV, and fulfills all my needs. The camera is very sturdy. Includes many manual features and programmable buttons. The only con I have found so far is that the internal microphone picks up a …"  Read Full Review »

Comparison of HVR-Z1U and DSR-PD150

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Oct 30 2008
JBS
Central PA.
I am:
  • Semi-pro Videographer
Reviewed at:
 

[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

Sony HVR-Z1U 1/3-Inch 3-CCD HDV Camcorder Review

A&E DIGITAL PRODUCTIONS, LLC

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable to Operate
  • Durable
  • Great Features
  • Great Picture Quality
  • Great Sound
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    Cons

  • Not the best in low light

    Best Uses

  • Movies/Short Films
  • Music Videos
  • Special Events
  • Sports
  • TV Spots Infomercials
  • More »
 

"As an Producer, Director and Artist, if you take time to master this camera, you can produce amazing pictures close to Sony's [$] cameras. Your aperture, lighting, filters, depth of field, proper exposure and white balance is the key. [@] "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Jun 22 2008
Mr. Producer, Director & Cinematographer
Sacramento, CA
I am:
  • Professional
Reviewed at:
Price: $4,479.95
 

[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

Sony HVR-Z1U 1/3-Inch 3-CCD HDV Camcorder Review

Great Camera

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

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

    Cons

  • audio controls are tricky

    Best Uses

  • Movies/Short Films
  • Special Events
 

"I travel and do cultural documentaries. This is a good camera for what I do. Light, but not too light. Good controls on it. Good in low light. Overall another excellent Sony camera. Dual xlr is a must. I use it with 2 senheiser g2 packs. I'd love it if there was interchangeable lenses. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Apr 29 2008
RickMc
Manila
I am:
  • Professional
Reviewed at:
Price: $4,479.95
 

[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

Sony HVR-Z1U 1/3-Inch 3-CCD HDV Camcorder Review

Excellent under all scenarios

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Durable
  • Great Picture Quality

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Movies/Short Films
  • Special Events
  • Travel
 

"Been using this camera for 1.5 years now, and whether it's event video or live-action handheld work, the picture quality is really great. The colors aren't nearly as red in saturation as the Canon GL1/2. Battery life, even w/using the flip out LCD, is stunning (I've gotten 5.5 hours ... with the L …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Mar 20 2008
Political Shooter
Washington, DC
I am:
  • Professional
Reviewed at:
Price: $4,479.95
 

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Sony HVR-Z1U 1/3-Inch 3-CCD HDV Camcorder Review

Heavy Duty Camera is very light weight!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Great Picture Quality
  • Simple Controls

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Special Events
  • Sports
  • Weddings
 

"We use this camera for in our new business for weddings, reunions, graduations from drug programs -- or for any other excuse. We have two of them: They can be programed in such a way that they work in sync to the frame. Great feature. I give this camera 5 stars. I also bought the extended warra …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Jul 30 2008
Sands
Okanogan County, Washington State
I am:
  • Semi-Professional
Reviewed at:
Price: $4,479.95
 
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$4,479.95

No Tax Outside NY

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