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Review by
Joseph,
submitted 7/14/06
How long have you used the product?
Less than 1 month
Which similar products have you used?
sony
Functionality
4.0 / 5
Quality
4.0 / 5
Value for money
4.0 / 5
Title of review
good sony!
What are the strengths?
The things I really liked were the true 16:9 facility and shooting using the 16:9 flip-out panel or viewfinder. Positioning the LCD panel on the top of the carry arm seems, well just natural. I can’t quite put my finger on why I like it there, it just seems to fit especially when operating the camera from the hip. Having proper turning dials to set audio levels, plus proper XLR connectors for feeding external mics or line feeds are both key features that give the Z1E the edge. The Audio Limiter and Audio Noise Reduction are also going to appeal to those wanting to get the most out of HDV.
What are the weaknesses?
The only criticism would be that, like all cameras of this design, they are incredibly uncomfortable to operate. Holding the camera in front of you for more than a few minutes will start the muscles aching.
Summary
The white balance is perhaps one of the best features on the camera, now giving the choice of two manually configurable and one preset. With the flip of a switch, the manual zoom ring can be activated. Upon setting the marking one desires, the switch can be flipped allowing of a crash zoom. i think this camera is brilliant!!!
Do you recommend this product?
Yes
Overall rating
4.0 / 5
Review by
Yoel,
submitted 7/9/06
How long have you used the product?
1-3 months
Which similar products have you used?
sony
Functionality
5.0 / 5
Quality
5.0 / 5
Value for money
5.0 / 5
Title of review
sony keeps getting better and better
What are the strengths?
Boasting an incredibly small size, and providing HDV with the 1080i standard, the HVR-A1E offers a host of advanced features for professional use. Using technology such as CMOS means the HVR-A1E is an ultra-compact camcorder capable of providing HDV in full 1080 line resolution.
What are the weaknesses?
like all cameras of this design, they are incredibly uncomfortable to operate. Holding the camera in front of you for more than a few minutes will start the muscles aching....
Summary
Designed for professional use. it has a comprehensive support service. Just like the rest of the HDV and DVCAM range, the HVR-A1E benefits from two years Silver Support warranty as standard providing a unique after-sales care programme offering enhanced support and service.
Do you recommend this product?
Yes
Overall rating
5.0 / 5
Review by
Jay,
submitted 7/6/06
How long have you used the product?
1-3 months
Which similar products have you used?
None
Functionality
3.0 / 5
Quality
3.0 / 5
Value for money
3.0 / 5
Title of review
Decent Cam
What are the strengths?
The 3.5 inch LCD screen is really good. The 12x optical zoom enhances the images very well. The stereo sound delivers a better overall video quality.
What are the weaknesses?
It is somewhat bulky.
Summary
This is definitely not one of Sony's better cams. It has good and bad points, but the bad points are more prominent as other Sony cams tend to fare much better than this one in many respects. The overall image quality is good. Even the audio is good. The 12x optical zoom is definitely a plus point. Its most obvious drawback is its size - quite bulky!! I bought this cam from a friend just for regular novice purposes!! It serves this cause well enough.
Do you recommend this product?
Yes
Overall rating
3.0 / 5
Review by
Mathew,
submitted 6/30/06
How long have you used the product?
Less than 1 month
Which similar products have you used?
This is my first cam. Have used my friends camcorder's off and on.
Functionality
4.0 / 5
Quality
4.0 / 5
Value for money
4.0 / 5
Title of review
Good!!
What are the strengths?
It has a great optical zoom! It also has a nice big LCD display. Its video quality is pretty good also.
What are the weaknesses?
I havent used it long enough to notice any flaws with its functioning. However, i do this it is quite big.
Summary
This cam was recommended to me by a friend. It works well. Doesnt really give any trouble. Only problem is that it is quite big and bulky. Its optical zoom and large LCD screen add to its charm!
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