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 Sony HVR V1U Camcorder Black  US $1,154.97
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 Sony HVR HD 1000U Camcorder US $671.00
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 Sony HVR HD1000U Digital HDV Camcorder w Shoulder Mount W PLENTY OF EXTRAS US $950.00
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 Sony HVR A1U 1080i HDV Camcorder US $600.00
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 Sony HVR Z1U Camcorder Black EXCELLENT CONDITION US $1,025.00
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 Sony HVR A1U Camcorder Black with Great extra US $690.00
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Sony HVR-A1U Camcorder Battery - Premium TechFuel® NP-FM50 Battery List Price: $54.95 Sale Price: $14.95  |
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Bring your camcorder back to life with a new TechFuel battery. Make sure you never miss another once-in-a-lifetime moment by having a new, TechFuel battery specifically designed for your Sony HVR-A1U camcorder... |
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Sony Professional HVR-Z1U 3CCD High Definition Camcorder with 12x Optical Zoom List Price: $5,999.99 Sale Price: $6,890.00 |
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With high-definition television sets replacing standard definition, it's time for a high quality HD camera to lead prosumer video into the future. Sony's HVR-Z1U Digital HD video camera recorder is just such a camera... |
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Ultra Pro HVR-V1U - The Pro Camcorder Guide For All Users List Price: $45.25 Sale Price: $35.57 |
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ULTRA PRO HVR-V1U - THE PRO CAMCORDER GUIDE FOR ALL USERS by Film Guru The ultimate guide to mastering the Sony HVR-V1U HDV/DV camcorder. It has never been easier to learn to use this advanced camcorder! With this guide, you are methodically introduced to all the camcorder parts, controls, functions, menu settings, and screen indicators as they relate to each of the 25 steps involved in successfully setting-up, shooting, viewing, and transferring HDV/DV video... |
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Sony NPF970 L Series Camcorder Battery for the DCRVX2100, HDRFX1, HDRFX7, HD1000U & HVRZ1U List Price: $169.00 Sale Price: $103.63 |
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Batteries & Chargers. Camera/Camcorder Batteries. For Sony... |
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Sony HVR-HD1000U Off Camera 'Intelligent' Rapid Charger + Nwv Direct Microfiber Cleaning Cloth. Sale Price: $29.00 |
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Charge your battery safely with this off-camera rapid charger! Relieve your camcorder's charging responsibility and extend it's overall life. |
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Ultra Pro HVR-V1U - The Best Guide to the Sony HVR-V1U Camcorder List Price: $45.00 Sale Price: $14.50 |
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ULTRA PRO HVR-V1U - The Pro Camcorder Guide For All Users - DIGITAL VERSION is the ultimate guide to mastering the Sony HVR-V1U HDV/DV camcorder. It has never been easier to learn to use this advanced camcorder! With this guide, you are methodically introduced to all the camcorder parts, controls, functions, menu settings, and screen indicators as they relate to each of the 25 steps involved in successfully setting-up, shooting, viewing, and transferring HDV/DV video... |
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72MM High Definition .5X Wide Angle Lens for Sony: HDR-FX1, HDR-FX1000, HVR-S... Sale Price: $39.99 |
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It is designed to work with all Cameras & camcorders having a 72mm filter thread. |
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Reinhardt KR-HVR Fur Windsock with Velcro, Fits over the Microphone Windshield on the Sony HVR Series of Camcorders List Price: $34.00 Sale Price: $29.95 |
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Fur windsocks are used most often when the supplied foam windshield is not adequate in windy conditions. Fur windsocks are easily pulled over the existing fur windshield and are usually fastened with velcro... |
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HandsOnHDV: A Complete Guide to the Sony HVR-Z1U and HDR-FX1 Camcorders List Price: $85.00 Sale Price: $33.95 |
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HandsOn HDV is the essential DVD training video to help you master the fundamentals and advanced features of the Sony Z1 and FX1 camcorders. It's a "must-see" for any HDV user, with over 90 minutes of detailed explanations, examples, tutorials, tips, and features that are explained in plain English! HandsOn HDV takes anyone, from the novice to the experienced ENG/EFP shooter, through step-by-step, easy to understand instructions, examples, and tricks that are simple to put into practice, including detailed explanations of all the menus, every switch and button, what they do, and when to use them... |
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SKQUE Premium Sony HVR-HD1000U HDV Mini 1.3 HDMI cable for your HD Camcorder 6 FT Sale Price: $4.46 |
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Connect your portable DVs, Cameras, Game Consoles to your HDTV with a true HD connection! A premium quality HDMI- HDMI mini Type C cable suitable for use with camcorders. Features gold plated connectors, strain relief and Mylar foil shielding... |
Can anyone give me good reasons of why not to purchase a Sony HVR-A1 Camcorder for filming shortfilms?
I've been reviewing some other camcorders and it seems that the Sony is the best option, it fits into my budget although I'd preffer to purchase a Canon XL2, but too expensive...
I'm looking to shoot in interiors, as well as exteriors (beach in the morning with no excess of sunlight and night streets).
Software wise, I've installed Adobe Premiere and I'm planning on purchasing a steadicam and some lights too...
Well first consider the fact that although HD is growing, still not that many people have HD sets. Also, while HVR-A1 is a good camera, it isnt really something that youll be using forever, and eventually you'll have to upgrade. Get it if you really want HD, but otherwise, Id say wait and get something cheaper (dare I say it, go consumer even), and then once you have the money, get something like the HVX200 or XH A1, which will be cheaper than they are now anyways, and even cheaper on ebay used. Also, more of your money can be spent on lights (BTW, lowes and home depot have cheap 500w worklights for $20-$30), steadicams (http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~johnny/steadycam/), mics (rode videomic), etc. Basically, save as much money as you can now so youll be able to get a nice HD cam later. Also, remember that if you do choose to get the HVR-A1, be sure your hardware supports HDV editing. As far as I know, premiere doesnt, but premiere pro does (1.5 needs a plugin), so if your software/computer part of the equation wont support HD, and you dont or cant spend an extra $500-$1000 on upgrades, then, obviously, choose something else. And if you plan on getting the A1 and not record in HD at all, then you might as well get a better but cheaper SD cam. I hope this made sense and helped as well!