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The Sony HDR-FX1000E's name is rather reminiscent of the seminal DCR-VX1000E, the camcorder which arguably kick-started the digital video revolution. This model is far less of a radical change, but it's still a great professional camcorder, and improves yet further on the video quality of previous HDR-FX models. If you're familiar with Sony camcorders, this is likely to be a very appealing package indeed. However, with Canon's similarly priced XH-A1 and XH-G1 both offering similar video performance, but with XLR audio as well, the Sony loses out slightly on value. Read full review

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By James Morris
Reviewed 06 June 2009
Updated 23 May 2011

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Sony Handycam HDR-FX1000E details

Value: 7/10
Image Quality: 10/10
Features: 9/10
Overall: 9/10

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£3,599.95

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Sony

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MGDdrinker

7:25 AM on 6 June, 2009

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Wait a second...if the Canon XH-A1 is a better value with XLR, why not do a review on that? The Canon XH-A1 was also referenced in the Canon HV20 review link: http://www.trustedreviews.com/camcorders/review/2007/08/04/Canon-HV20-HDV-Camcorder/p3

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5:57 PM on 7 June, 2009

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The XH-A1 came out a couple of years ago! The HDR-FX1000E has only just been released.

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4:36 PM on 8 June, 2009

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Another fine review James, you clearly know your stuff.

This one is not really a good fit for me or for my wallet. But I wonder if you can help?....What I really need is a camera capable of filming HD quality footage, sometimes in very low light levels and with little or no actual operating by the user. Ideally it needs to be small too, you know the sort of thing that could go unnoticed in a wardrobe.

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5:06 PM on 8 June, 2009

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@TheMonkeyHead Thanks for the kind words! However, you're worrying me a little. Are you after some kind of spycam? I'm not sure any mainstream camcorder offers truly operator-free function. What are you trying to record, and what's your budget?

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3:55 PM on 9 June, 2009

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@JamesMorris An internet 'friend' also suggested that a spycam may suit my needs. While that would certainly tick one box, I really seek a dual purpose machine (i.e. I want something that I can also film family excursions with). No need to be apprehensive about my other intended use, I merely hanker after some concealed camera wildlife action. Budget wise I am probably thinking somewhere between a monkey and a gorilla. what do you think?

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