Home > Features > Quick Bites > Sony DCR-VX1000 • Bookmark   • Newsletters   • Register Search Options

FEATURE

Sony DCR-VX1000

Sony DCR-VX1000

September 20, 2007
Text size: 
Get XBIZ News
XBIZ Research
Should governments have the power / ability to stop content piracy? (e.g. SOPA / PROTECT IP)
Yes
  45.22%
No
  45.22%
Undecided
  9.57%
Out of 230 votes. Results based on votes submitted by members of XBIZ.net social network.

" The VX1000's time-base correction eliminates the 'jitters' inherent to some degree in all tape recording. "

When Sony's DCRVX1000 prosumer camcorder was introduced in 1995 for around $1,000, it offered unparalleled picture clarity with its digital video (DV) format. DV provides up to double the horizontal resolution and triple the component color sampling of VHS, resulting in bright, sharp, colorful images.

The VX1000's time-base correction eliminates the "jitters" inherent to some degree in all tape recording. Each CCD (charged couple device) of the unit's three-CCD imaging system has 410,000 pixels for what was, in the 1990s, first-rate picture quality. The VX1000's Adaptive Frame Interpolation (AFI) process enhances picture quality by smoothing the hated "jaggies" (stair-step image edges).

Drop-frame time code ensures precision editing with both editing software and standalone non-linear systems. Other features include a rechargeable lithium-Ion battery, an "Intelligent Accessory Shoe," manual control for proper exposure and a focus ring providing precise manual focusing.

All of that state-of-the-1990s technology is enclosed in a rugged magnesium alloy chassis. Sony's patented PCM Digital Stereo Audio provides a then-incredible, and still considerable, 96dB of dynamic range. The 180,000-pixel color viewfinder with its 400 lines of horizontal resolution gives the user a clear look at what is being recorded, while the camera's Super Steadyshot image stabilization ensures smooth results.

The DCR-VX2000, introduced in 2000, added a number of important enhancements, but amateurs and professionals alike are still using the VX1000 today. There are several user groups on the Internet where owners of this breakthrough camcorder swap tips, discuss home repairs and share videos. A dozen years after its introduction, the Sony DCR-VX1000 has gone from being merely popular to being truly prized.


LEGAL PERSPECTIVES

Need for Serious Value in Content

Most adult entertainment business owners know that distributing sexually explicit materials exposes them to the possibility of prosecution for violation of obscenity laws. But while many know that the... More »

Romney? Perry? 5 Things to Prepare for

It’s the fall of 2011, and the U.S. unemployment rate is at 9.1 percent and the economy appears too many to be heading back into recession. It is not surprising that President Obama’s approval... More »

Killing the Messenger: The Campaign Against Online Escort Advertising Sites

The recent guilty plea by Escorts.com has ignited interest in the legal issues surrounding the operation of an online escort site.  In this two-part blog post, the author will examine real-world examples... More »
XBIZ NEWSLETTERS
Stay informed of the latest industry developments. Get XBIZ newsletters delivered to your inbox. Subscribe today!
Enter email address:

* To manage existing subscriptions click here.






POPULAR PRODUCTS & SERVICES
Submit your press release to
multiple news outlets with 1 click.
Subscribe to RSS news feeds or
add free content to your website.
Access XBIZ news and articles
with your mobile device.
Access the latest issues of the industry's premier trade journals in digital format - view online or download for offline viewing!

UPCOMING EVENTS

XBIZ London Gathering

Feb 23 - Feb 23
Truckles Wine Bar in Holborn

Adult Entertainment Virtual Convention

Feb 24 - Feb 26
World Wide Web

The European Summit

Mar 05 - Mar 08
Barcelona, Spain

International Lingerie Show

Mar 26 - Mar 28
Las Vegas, Nevada
Everyday thousands of business professionals browse XBIZ's industry directory for quality products and services. Not listed yet? Your company could be losing potential new business. Submit your company today!
Use XBIZ RSS feeds to stay informed of the latest industry developments or as a content syndication tool for your website!