Sony HDR-FX1

Japan, Inc., Nov, 2004

The Sony "HDR-FX1" is the world's first consumer-level camera that supports Full HD 1080i (meaning 1080 horizontal lines of resolution). The 400,000 yen price may not be considered "consumer-level" to some, but I believe they've dubbed it so because the camera records HDTV using the "HDV" standard. HDV, developed by Sony, JVC, Canon and Sharp in 2003, allows for recording HD video on standard DV tapes. The battery is sold separately in the "ACCKIT-D10" accessory kit, available for 32,550 yen, which includes battery adapter and charger.

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More Info: www.sony.jp/CorporateCruise/Press/200409/09-0907/