Sony camcorders
Sony produces professional and prosumer camcorders.
Standard Definition Models
Sony DCR-VX1000
The VX1000, introduced in 1995, was the first digital consumer MiniDV camcorder. It is also widely used by professional skateboarding videographers. Century Optics designed the Mk1 fisheye lens just for the VX1000. The VX1000 excels at daytime colors.
Sony DCR-TRV900/DSR-PD100
These models gained wide-scale popularity when paired with Century Optics Mk1 or Mk2.
Sony DCR-VX2000 & Sony DSR-PD150
The VX2000/PD150 sister models improved on the VX1000 in low light sensitivity and added LCD screen. Both models have 1/3" CCD sensors while the PD150 has XLR audio inputs and independent iris and gain controls.
Sony DCR-VX2100 & Sony DSR-PD170
The VX2100/PD170 improved on the VX2000/PD150 models with low light sensitivity of 1 lux, improved LCD screen, and 24 iris increments from 12.
High Definition Models
Sony HDR-HC1
The Sony HDR-HC1, introduced in mid-2005 (MSRP $1999 US), was the first HDV CMOS camcorder to support 1080i. The CMOS sensor has a resolution of 1920x1440 for digital still pictures and captures video at 1440x1080 interlaced. The camera supports digital image stabilization.
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