Sony HVR-HD1000U

This is the affordable camcorder for all those semi-pro wedding photographers out there who want professional grade quality video but aren't able to invest in an expensive professional camera. The Sony HVR-HD1000U is the answer to obtaining high-definition video while recording in both HDV and DV formats. Sony's stabilization system, as well as a convenient shoulder mount, allows for extended security and shooting comfort. Not only does its CMOS sensor takes still photos at 6.1MP resolution, it's easy to focus those shots with 10x optical zoom and a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonner T lens.

This is the affordable camcorder for all those semi-pro wedding photographers out there who want professional grade quality video but aren't able to invest in an expensive professional camera. The Sony HVR-HD1000U is the answer to obtaining high-definition video while recording in both HDV and DV formats. Sony's stabilization system, as well as a convenient shoulder mount, allows for extended security and shooting comfort. Not only does its CMOS sensor takes still photos at 6.1MP resolution, it's easy to focus those shots with 10x optical zoom and a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonner T lens.

The progressive-scan Sony HVR-HD1000U camcorder records on minidv, and has a 10x zoom lens with 20x digital zoom. or FireWire. It has a f/1.6 lens with image stabilization. Its fastest shutter speed is 1/10000 second, as well as a 2.7" LCD for composing pictures. The HVR-HD1000U records sound, too.

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