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The near professional-level Sony DCR-VX2000 digital video camcorder uses three progressive scan CCDs (one for each primary color) to capture quality images and can record in the 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio common to movies. A 12x optical zoom and 48x digital zoom bring images closer, while the Sony SteadyShot optical image stabilization smoothes out hand-induced shakiness.

Like most digital camcorders, the DCR-VX2000 is equipped with an IEEE 1394 connection (also known as i.Link and Fire Wire) for digital image transfer, allowing video editing on a properly equipped home computer. Also included is an S-Video input, encouraging the conversion of already existing footage into the DV format.

The DCR-VX2000 also doubles as a digital still camera, recording photos onto an included Memory Stick at a resolution of 640 x 480. This resolution is fine for images you're e-mailing or viewing on a monitor, but most dedicated digital cameras today offer far more detail. The package includes PictureGear Lite 4.1 software for Windows, which lets you transfer stills to your computer and manipulate and catalog them once they're there.

The camera includes a number of manually adjustable settings for ultimate flexibility, including manual zoom, focus, shutter speed, and exposure. Microphone record level can also be adjusted for optimum sound quality. The Memory Mix feature works by superimposing a digital still stored on a Memory Stick over the video being recorded. A color-bar generator produces standard NTSC color bars to calibrate monitors, and four different white-balance settings help optimize color. The DCR-VX2000 includes a mic input, as well as an intelligent shoe for select Sony accessories, and has several digital effects built-in. Also included are a 4 MB Memory stick and reader, AC adapter, lithium ion battery, AV cable, remote, and lens cap. ... Read more

Features

• MiniDV camcorder
• 12x optical, 48x digital, zoom with Super SteadyShot image stabilization
• 2.5 inch color LCD and color EVF
• 3 CCD camcorder
• Analog-to-digital conversion with pass-through port

Reviews (13)

The best prosumer cam for filmmaking
Another reviewer here with his facts mixed up about this cam's preformance , said the Blair Witch was shot with the VX1000(almost same ability as vx2000)and that it has edge bleeding problems. Blair Witch was shot with a Hi-8 camcorder (with some 16mm shots). Not with the Sony vx1000 or with any DV camera.

Some claim the VX2000 is dated (like sales people and others inexperienced types). While that may be partially true
for videographers, this is far from the truth for filmmakers. I own the newer Sony PDX10, the best widescreen resolution than any other cam under 10 grand. But the VX2000 is Fantastic for low-light shooting(2lux!)

while the new trv950 and pdx10 have over 1 megapixel per chip (3 times more than the VX), VX2000's color performandce is virtually the same.

The PDX10 and TRV950 are great for outdoor and well-lit shots. But neither come even close to the VX2000 for "low-light performance", which is the most important feature for moody, cinematography-style lighting. It get's down to VX's larger 1/3 chips.

For serious indoor filmmaking and if you're set on using a 3ccd cam, then only consider a Canon XL1 or a VX2000 and nothing else. And forget the dvx100 in my opinion. It doesnt shoot widescreen at all. The DVX shoots in 24p for going out to film but with 25% less resolution than xl1 or vx2k because it does not pick up any extra pixels in widescreen mode.

If you need an interchangeable lens unit, go with the XL1. But if not, you'll save $$$ with the vx2000. The VX2000 is still the best DV filmmaking prosumer machine out of the box.

Wonderful Camera, but realize this...
Before buying this camera, think carefully about what you'll be using it for, and when. I also recommend playing with one at a store, to feel its size and weight. (Even if, like me, you'll ultimately buy it at Amazon.)

I've owned the VX-2000 for over a year now, and I'm very happy with the results. Arguably, the picture quality is better than the Canon XL-1 (and the vx2000 is significantly -- thankfully -- smaller), it's rugged and reliable, and it's somewhat portable. I carry mine in a backpack that has a padded pocket designed for laptop computers. It was the best solution as most smaller camera bags don't fit this beast. Those that do aren't useful for toting other things as well.

Anyway, I know a handful of other people with this camera. Some of them are *filmmakers* and these people use their VX-2000's to document events that they'd later like to make movies of. The filmmakers, as a whole, LOVE this camera. I also have a friend who does casting for television ads. Often, for his boss, he walks around with a VX2000 and shoots people on the street, later bringing the tape to the boss for evaluation.

The other people I know own the VX-2000 because they *like electronics*. They *Like To Own The Best* and they like to play with gadgets. I advise, if you're one of these people, and really, I KNOW YOU ARE, get a different camera. Something smaller... granted the quality will be slightly less, but you're more likely to have it when you witness your kid's first words (or your best friend's wife in a rendevouz with a neighbor. you get the point) Furthermore, this camera is somewhat lacking in toy features. No night vision, no silly effects (save for a few wipes, swipes, fades, and sepia, etc.), no bluetooth transmitter, etc. It's just good, strong, somewhat rugged, and takes a great shot.

I give this camera a 5 for quality (sharp, beautiful, accuracte colors, good in medium/low light, backlight compensation remarkable, optical steadyshot rad). Just keep in mind what you want... this camera is neither professional nor amateur, and therefore I believe it serves best a select, picky subset of the population.

Last, if you do buy it, go for (1) a bigger battery, well worth the cost, and (2) a wide angle lens. Both are cool.

it is my favern camra
i am a producer/camera operater and this is one of my favern cameras in the studio i would love to have one for my home. i felm sports, in studio tack shows movies and other things for tv brodcast it has great pixlization and i love it.

Not Just For Professionals
I've had a Sony TRV-27 for about a year and a half now. It a good general purpose miniDV camera; however, low-light performance is not its forte (even with a video light). I shoot mostly home (family) video - much of it indoors and often after the sun goes down. By most accounts, the VX-2000 has very good low light capabilities; however, I was on the fence for quite some time because of the size and weight of the unit (roughly twice the size and weight of my TRV-27). After owning my VX-2000 for a couple of months now, I can only say I wish I'd bought one sooner. Yes it is heavier and bulkier than the TRV-27 but I don't find it unmanageable. As I generally try to keep video clips under 5 minutes, I have not had any problems. If I plan to shoot anything longer, I generally use a tripod anyway (same goes for the TRV-27). The picture quality is outstanding - even my wife who was VERY skeptical about this purchase was blown away when she saw some video taken indoors with very dim lighting. For the record, the VX-2000 also takes great video outdoors and in good lighting conditions. Overkill for home videos? Maybe - but it's tough to put a price on precious family memories. With the VX-2100 now available (which offers very, very little in the way of additional performance/capability), now might be the time to pickup a VX-2000 while you still can. Highly recommended.

A joy to use and own!
I have had the VX2000 for a couple of months now and I've shot countless hours of footage for a couple of low-to-no budget independent movies (and more in the making) and this camera is fantastic! It can be incredibly easy to use yet quite flexible if you need it to be. No, it's not a palm-sized recorder that you'll be toting casually to family get-togethers and if that's really your only need for a camcorder, go with something smaller, lighter, and less expensive. However, for those who want to play on the edge of prosumer recorders, this camera is a joy to have. Beyond picture quality there's also sound quality. The VX2000 records STEREO sound unlike most lower end camcorders and I can't imagine using anything else now. For the down-side of things, yes, it is rather hefty though I find the extra weight actually helps with smoother motion and the battery that comes with it is completely inadequate for any lengthy shooting "in the field". The optionally purchased bigger batteries do add to the weight but you won't run out of power in the middle of that important shot if you get the largest one. (I can shoot all weekend and never drain a single one of those big babies and I have two in my kit.) It doesn't come with a camera bag or case and you really need something to protect the investment. (I purchased the hard body aluminum case made for the VX2000 and though it's big and bulky, my camera can breeze through on-location shots without fear of injury. Another investment that you will want to consider with this camera is a tripod but when selecting a tripod make sure you take the camera's weight in consideration. And if you want to play further, check out the Sony gun/zoom mike that works great with this camera, the optional hotshoe light for casual shooting, the lens filters, the.... Well, you get the idea. Personally, I've played with one of the smaller, lighter consumer Sony camcorders and absolutely loved it but I wanted more beef, better quality recordings, and greater flexibility because of my involvement in independent movies. Is this camera overkill for the average consumer? Certainly! Is it great? You betcha'! Do I regret investing serious bucks in the VX2000? Heck no! I would gladly recommend this camera TO everyone but not FOR everyone. Judge what you really need and really want before purchasing a VX2000 because, for most people, it IS overkill and the purchase of the camera itself is just the first investment. You can easily double the price of the camera by the time you get done with a case, batteries, charger, filters, special mics, windscreen, camera cover, light, etc., etc. Obviously many of the optional accessories you can do without but once you have the camera it will be that much harder to resist getting that really neat camera stabilizer or that LANC zoom/focus controller or.... ... Read more

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The Minolta Maxxum 4 is the perfect camera to carry on your next adventure. Whether you are new to photography, or a seasoned amateur, the Maxxum 4 has all the features to create beautiful images, and it sports a sophisticated ergonomic design to make photography intuitive and effortless.

(Note that this package does not contain a lens; see also the Maxxum 4 Date SLR with 28-80mm zoom lens.)

Its super-fast autofocus system with a central cross sensor and two vertical side sensors enables you to capture razor-sharp images of fast-moving subjects. The 14-segment honeycomb-pattern metering system ensures beautiful photos under the most difficult lighting condition. For creative image compositions, the ability to switch between the wide focus area and the local focus areas is available in order to single out an off-center subject without recomposing the shot.

For maximum autofocus control, the Maxxum 4 has three AF modes: single-shot, continuous/predictive, and automatic. Single-shot AF locks focus on stationary subjects. Continuous/predictive AF tracks moving subjects right up to and during the moment of shutter release. Automatic AF determines whether the subject is moving or still, and will automatically select either single-shot or continuous/predictive AF.

The built-in quartz-data back imprints the date or time right onto the photo, making it very useful for cataloging photographs and making photo records of important events. Data imprinting can be turned on or off as desired.

The Maxxum 4 has many advanced features packed into its light, compact body, including:

• A built-in flash with auto, off, fill-flash, red-eye reduction (which greatly reduces the red-eye effect in portraits), and wireless remote flash control modes
• Spot metering for measuring the brightness of a small area within a scene
• Subject Program Selection function that optimizes the camera for specific situations; modes include portrait, landscape, close-up, sports action, and night portrait
• Continuous film advance enables you to capture action scenes as they unfold, advancing the film at 1.7 frames per second as long as the shutter-release button is held down
• The viewfinder provides a bright, clear image, important when working in low-light conditions or with slow lenses

Features

• Autofocus 35mm SLR with full manual options (body only)
• Three autofocus modes: single-shot, continuous/predictive, and automatic
• Honeycomb-pattern metering system ensures beautiful photos under the most difficult lighting condition
• Quartz date back imprints the date or time right onto the photo
• Built-in flash with red-eye reduction

Features

• Wide angle lens for Olympus's line of digital cameras

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Imagine the convenience of a clock that sets itself, is always accurate and adjusts for Daylight Saving Time and Leap Year. This unique clock sets itself with radio signals broadcast by the U.S. Atomic Clock, the world's most accurate timekeeping device. Details & Specifications This unique photo frame features a thermometer so you can monitor the temperature inside and outside. The LCD screen also displays the atomic time, day and date. Display your family photos, check the weather and, always know the precise timeall in one! The outdoor sensor sends 433Mhz frequency signals to the base unit allowing the base unit to display the outdoor temperature. The outdoor sensor sends outdoor temperature signals to the base from up to 100 ft away.Details: ·Single-channel in/out thermometer with self-setting clock and photo frame·Flexible inner design of photo frame which is compatible with 3.5x5 and 4x6 common photo sizes·Remote sensor to main unit transmission up to 100 feet·Minimum and maximum temperature memory·Remote sensor to main unit transmission frequency of 433MHz ... Read more

Features

• You'll Never Have to Set Your Clock Again
• Temperature range from -25° to 140°F (-32° to 60°C)
• Daily wake-up alarm with 2-minute crescendo
• U.S. and Canada map display with designated time zones

Features

• 3.3-megapixel resolution for photo-quality 10 x 14-sized enlargements
• Includes macro set with 8x and 16x lenses; 2x digital zoom
• Rated to a depth of 200 feet; camera removable from housing for pictures out of the water
• Store images in 8 MB of internal memory or Secure Digital (SD) memory card (128 MB SD card included)
• Powered by SeaLife 2100 mAh rechargeable batteries (3 included with charger)

Features

• Auto Focus + Manual Control
• Uses 35mm Film
• 28-56mm Carl Zeiss zoom lens
• Aperture Priority auto-exposure
• Programmed auto-exposure

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Special commercial formula contains exclusive ammonia-D that leaves glass surfaces sparkling clean with no streaking or film. Cleans fast and easy. ... Read more

Reviews (1)

what more do you need?
I clean a lot of windows so I'm pretty picky about what I use, and I've found Windex to be the best glass cleaner around. It gets most everything off (grease, caked on stuff, fingerprints, etc), doesn't streak, and is inexpensive. What more could you ask for? Sometimes I even use it for other general kitchen and bathroom cleaning when I'm in a pinch. (Hey, it works!) ... Read more

Features

• Uses optional ClearFile photo storage sheets
• Heavy-duty binding for sturdiness and long-life
• Measure11.75x 13.62x 2.5
• Three Open/Close 1.5 chrome off-set D-rings comfortably accommodate most Clear File archival page formats
• Holds approximately 50-75 sheets measuring up to 10.25 x 13.125 (Sheets are not included)

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The Canon EOS-1D brings together the best of both digital and analog worlds of photography. It features one of the largest imaging sensors in a digital SLR, offering 4.15 effective megapixels for stunning, detailed imagery. Significant advances in large-volume data processing technology, a completely new imaging engine, and advancements in mirror-speed technology learned during development of the 35mm EOS-1V all contribute to the EOS-1D's speed and responsiveness.

Optics and Resolution
The EOS-1D's newly developed 4.48-million pixel CCD sensor (4.15-million effective pixels) is a full 28.7mm by 19.1mm in size--with square pixels a full 11.5 microsn by 11.5 microns. Another benefit of the large 4.15-megapixel CCD is that the lens focal length factor is only 1.3x. This means your wide-angle lenses will behave similarly to how they do on a 35mm SLR film camera, a huge benefit to photojournalists, commercial photographers, and many other professional shooters.

The CCD imaging sensor electronically times shutter speeds, and makes possible speeds as fast as 1/16,000 of a second. The EOS-1D’s shutter-release time lag of 55 milliseconds is faster than any contemporary digital SLR. With Canon's Active Mirror Control method, blackout time between exposures is a barely perceptible 45 milliseconds, and thanks to a generous buffer memory, the EOS-1D can fire up to 21 consecutive frames (at up to 8 fps) in its full-resolution mode,

The EOS-1D can record both a RAW image, for optimum image quality and archiving purposes, and a separate full-resolution JPEG file which provides quick access and small files sizes simultaneously.

Body
Professional photographers need tools they can depend on in any conditions. The EOS-1D’s body is built of cast magnesium alloy, combining strength, rigidity, and effective magnetic shielding of the electronic components.

The EOS-1D is the most extensively protected camera in its class. Seventy-two points on the camera body are specifically gasketed and sealed to protect it even in the harshest conditions, and the NP-E3 battery pack is gasketed as well to protect the battery compartment.

Storage and Transfer
Images are stored on standard Type I or II CompactFlash cards, and it is compatible with Microdrives for storage of up to 1 gigabyte (GB). Transfer images to your Mac or Windows PC via high-speed FireWire (IEEE 1394) connection--up to 400 mbps.

More Features

• 100 percent viewfinder coverage meeting professional needs with adjustable diopter and eyepiece shutter
• 45-point Area AF for compositional freedom, and 21-zone metering
• 10 white balance modes and WB bracketing functions, including setting Kelvin values
• ISO-speed settings from 200 to 1,600 in 1/3-steps, and Canon's exclusive ISO-speed bracketing
• Voice narration recording with built-in microphone--maximum of 30 seconds
• 21 custom functions and 25 personal functions, which can be stored into function groups

Power, Size, and Contents
The camera is powered by a rechargeable NiMH battery pack (included). It measures 6.1 by 6.2 by 3.1 inches and weighs 2.8 pounds. This package includes the EOS-1D digital camera body (no lens), battery pack and battery charger, DC coupler kit, IEEE 1394 (FireWire) cable, neck strap, hand strap, and EOS Digital Solutions software, Adobe Photoshop 5.0 LE Disk, and USB drivers for Windows and Mac. ... Read more

Features

• Cast magnesium alloy body combines strength, rigidity, and magnetic shielding
• Withstands environmental extremes
• Superb image quality, with minimal digital noise, superior highlight and shadow tonalities, wide contrast
• 4.15 million (2496 x 1665) effective pixel CCD sensor -28.7 x 19.1mm in size; square pixels measure 11.5 x 11.5 microns
• Large sensor means less adjustment & compensation for 1.3x focal length

Features

• Package of 25 Sheets
• Each sheet holds up to Twelve 4x5 Negatives
• High-gloss appearance for optimal transparency and Frosted Back for diffuse backlighting
• Exhibits all tonal qualities and fine details of your pictures
• Top loading pockets, with rip-resistant dotted seals for maximum security

Features

• 200mm
• F/4.0
• Micro lens
• D-Series
• Uses 62mm filter

Features

• High quality optics
• Military Style lenses
• Light and ultra-compact, fits in your bag, pocket or purse!
• Includes a carrying case, hand strap, cleaning cloth & instruction manual
• Silver finish

Features

• 62mm red photo filter
• Designed for black & white photography
• Increases contrasts for dramatic cloud-effects in landcape photography
• Can also be used with color and infrared photo situations

Features

• Available in grade 1/8 through 5, with 5 having the strongest effect
• For use on lenses with 58mm filter threads

Features

• 5.6? High-Quality TFT LCD Display
• 320 x 234 resolution JPEG & BMP viewer
• Video Playback up-to 640 x 480 @ 30 FPS
• Multiple playback formats supported -
• MPEG4, MP3, XviD, DivX (4.0 & 5.0)

Features

• Lens Construction -13 elements in 10 groups
• Aspherical lens element
• Minimum Focus Distance -0.85 feet (about 10 inches)
• Attachment/Filter Size -77mm (filters and hoods are optional)
• Dimensions (diameter x length) -3.2 x 2.3 inches

Features

• Accepts 62mm size filters
• Variable zoom offers excellent image definition and increases your creative possibilities, when compared to a standard 50mm 'normal' lens
• Compact and lightweight, lens is only 2.4 long