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The HDR-UX1 and the HDR-SR1 are two camcorders from Sony that take advantage of the AVCHD format. This High Definition format works with 8cm DVDs, flash memory or hard drive based storage.
The first of the two camcorders, the HDR-UX1 records to 8cm Dual Layer DVDs that allow for up to 1 hour of HD content. The audio will also be stored in an improved format—Dolby Digital 5.1. The unit will be available in September for $1,400.
The second camcorder, the HDR-SR1, stores its movies onto a hard drive, and thus, can save up to 10 hours of HD video. The hard drive costs an extra $100 over the 8cm DVD version, but won't cause any delays, so the HDR-SR1 will be available in September for $1,500.
Both camcorders have HDMI output and can shoot 2.3 megapixel stills.
Press Release [PR Newswire via Camcorder Info]
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I've been looking closely at new camcorders, and have been trying to decide between Sony's HC3 and Canon's HV10, with some difficulty. I thought I'd wait for the Sony UX1 and SR1 to come out before deciding.
This morning, I visited the Sony Buliding in Ginza (Tokyo) to see if these two new models were on display, and sure enough they were. I compared them side by side with the HC3 and found that although the UX1 and SR1 have bigger LCD panels, and a focus ring, they both are HUGE camcorders, stretching the boundaries of 'portable'. The HC3 is much lighter (seems like half the weight). I can't see the advanced features of the UX1 and SR1 being worth carrying an anchor around.
AVCHD? Who cares if I have to lug either of these around.
Now I have to decide between the HV10 and the HC3, which I've failed to do so far.
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