I've got an A1U in the mail so no pictures yet, but they will be forthcoming. I've been using an FX1 on loan for the last two months now (25+ hours of tape so far for a documentary project) and picked up the A1U primarily for its flexibility as a B cam/stealth cam. I'd love some feedback so here goes:

Camera:

HVR-A1U
2 Sony NP-QM91D's (considering 71D's or even 50's instead for size/weight)
Sony VCLHG0737Y HG Wide Conversion Lens x0.7
Tiffen 37mm Deluxe 3 Filter Kit

Audio:

Sennheiser ME64/K6P mic
Sennheiser ME66/K6P mic
Sennheiser G2 Wireless Kit
Sennheiser HD-280 Pro headphones
Sennheiser MZW64 Pro Foam Windscreen
Rycote 18cm Medium Hole Softie
Rycote Universal Furry Lavalier Windjammer
Beyerdynamic accessories shoe shock mount
Beyerdynamic GST400 mic stand
Gitzo G-555 Boom Pole
Edirol R-4

Lighting:

2 Lowel Ego Kits w/stands from B&H
1 Impact 32" Reflector w/stand

Other:

Spider Brace 2
Bogen 3001N w/3126 fluid head
Giottos Lens Cleaning Kit


What do you all think?

I'd like to see your images, especially with the Lowel Ego lights. I just ordered this although this was for photography, not videography. I never considered using it for this. Would be nice to see how you use it.

Loren - Nice self contained equipment list - although I'm just starting out, my list is similar. This has given me a reference list of things I still need for my production bag.

How goes the project?

I'd like to see your images, especially with the Lowel Ego lights. I just ordered this although this was for photography, not videography. I never considered using it for this. Would be nice to see how you use it.

The interviews I shot with them look pretty good - I don't have my RAID powered up right now or I'd upload some stills.

As for the project it's going pretty well. It's really hard to get a good idea of what your footage is going to end up looking like since the A1U's viewfinder is so poor. Also the low light capability is dismal. As a second or backup camera I definitely would recommend it, but as a primary it just isn't worth the risk of not knowing how your footage will turn out.