I found these and want to share:

http://www.sonybiz.net/cgi-bin/bvisapi.dll/templates/std_page.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1523249053.1094836801@@@@&BV_EngineID=kadclggmjigdbemgcfkmcfjfdhl.0&KEY=ssw-hdvhubE

Official brouchure:

http://www.sonybiz.net/cgi-bin/bvisapi.dll/includes/popupURL.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1523249053.1094836801@@@@&BV_EngineID=kadclggmjigdbemgcfkmcfjfdhl.0&surl=http%3a%2f%2fwww.sonybiz.net%2fimages%2feditorial%2fE%2fHDV_CAMCORDER0904E.pdf

They actually say "DVCAM" on the brochure! If you read the fine print it says, "a step up from DVCAM".

If you read the Q&A section it mentions that the HDV camera is for the low-budget filmmaker. So, that puts that to rest....it's target audience IS filmmakers. (however, it does mention other target markets too)

Also:
http://news.sel.sony.com/hdvcamcorder/

Check out the "High Resolution Images" - they are HUGE, but unbelieveably clear on my 23" Cinema. It looks like I can reach in and touch the damn thing!! I wish I could!

Official "contacts" for the HDV camera. Heath, can you interview them for us like you did the "Open Water" guys???
http://news.sel.sony.com/filestorage/download/sd_2004/hdv_camcorder/PR%20Contacts%20for%20HDV.pdf?version_id=165982

Murph

<<<-- Originally posted by Christopher C. Murphy : If you read the Q&A section it mentions that the HDV camera is for the low-budget filmmaker. So, that puts that to rest....it's target audience IS filmmakers. (however, it does mention other target markets too) Murph -->>>

How about marketed for those that have 3700$ ;) hehe

Thanks for the links :D

Your welcome. I feel like I'm on a scavenger hunt!

Murph

The first two links are dead, Murph. D'oh!

heath

The first two links are dead, Murph. D'oh!

So is the last one...

Troy

In addition to Murph's links, here are two more:

HDV Info Net (www.hdvinfo.net)

HDV Information Site (www.hdv-info.org)

heath

Thanks Heath -- HDVi's update is right around the corner. Stay tuned...

I've got the "HDV Camcorder" PDF file, and the "HDV Contacts" PDF if anyone wants it....the links are dead, but Murph's downloaded files are alive and well! :)

Murph

I got the last one, the pdf with contacts.

hwm

I managed to filter out the session info etc from the links, here is the offical brochure:

http://www.sonybiz.net/images/editorial/E/HDV_CAMCORDER0904E.pdf

Thanks, Tre.

hwm

Okay- very cool.
I'm looking at the info, and seee that it mentions' "Cinegamma," and "cinerate."
Does that mean that it shoots 24p? Why dont they just say that? Anyone know?

Jeff P

I second that. Does it shoot 24p, 24pa and or 30p? Does it have a 1/48th shutter speed setting?

Have a read of: http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/Sony-HDR-FX1-First-Impression-Camcorder-Review.htm

No it doesnt do any "P"

It's strictly interlace; no progressive scan on this camera.

See also Steve Mullen's excellent pre-review at http://www.mindspring.com/~d-v-c/.

Why does it say it has xlr inputs?

<<<-- Originally posted by Deron Bauman : Why does it say it has xlr inputs? -->>>

Because that's the "pro" version, not the FX1. The "pro" version also includes DVCAM recording capability, which you'll see listed on the brochure.

And, for Murph, this is the brochure I was talking about before, which references the "pro" version but also says that it's HDV.

Gee, I'll get in the act too...
http://www.vasst.com/hdv/hdvportal.htm
Downloadable HDV files, pretty pictures, and some reviews. And links back to here.

Good call, Spot!

heath

Here's direct links to the Sony web sites for product description, specs, etc:

Sony HVR-Z1U 3CCD 1080i HDV Camcorder (http://bssc.sel.sony.com/Professional/webapp/ModelInfo?m=0&sm=0&p=2&sp=141&id=78439)

Sony HDR-FX1 HDV Handycam® Camcorder (http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_DisplayProductInformation-Start?ProductSKU=HDRFX1&Dept=dcc_DICamcorders&CategoryName=dcc_DICamcorders_HighDefinitionVideo)

Haven't seen these elsewhere here (but maybe I missed them).

THANKS!

heath

Thanks, D.S.E.

I ordered your "HDV: What You NEED to Know" Book. Your web site only offers the option for a discounted 1st edition, but I was able to order the 2nd edition from Amazon.com .

Thanks, D.S.E.

I ordered your "HDV: What You NEED to Know" Book. Your web site only offers the option for a discounted 1st edition, but I was able to order the 2nd edition from Amazon.com .
Cool. The first edition is great, but the second goes deep into how to use the cameras, cutting with HDV, toys (matte box, etc.), audio, etc.

heath