I have a Sony FX1 that has hardly been used, maybe 170 hours in total.
It has been a back up 2nd camera.
The Sony HDR-FX1, introduced in late 2004, was the first HDV 3CCD camcorder which supported 1080i (1440 X 1080 resolution with 4:2:0 color sampling). The Sony HVR-Z1U is the "professional" version of this camera with additional features such as balanced XLR audio inputs, DVCAM recording, and extended DSP capabilities (i.e. cine/gamma controls).
In September 2006, Sony announced FX1's successor - Sony HDR-FX7. The notable differences include a change from a three-CCD sensor to a three-CMOS design. The CMOS sensors are smaller, however, at 1/4 inch, leading to lower sensitivity at low light.
Specifications
The HDR-FX1 includes three 1/3-inch 16:9 1.12 Megapixel gross CCDs. Each CCD measures 960 x 1080 pixels. The HDR-FX1 also includes a 12x optical Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens, a 3.5-inch LCD screen, a zoom ring, focus ring, and an iris / aperture ring.
Features HDR-FX1
- HDV Format
- HDV / DV switchability
- 3x CCD 1,070,000 pixels
- Optical Image Stabiliser
- Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar T*
- 14-bit DXP
- 12x optical zoom
- 1440 x 1080 HDV resolution
- 3.5" 16:9 Hybrid LCD
- 16:9 Colour Viewfinder
For more information go to:
http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/Sony-Announces-High-Definition1080i-HDR-FX1-First-3-CCD-HDV-Camcorder.htm