Sony HDR-UX1 reviews
We recently got a first look at Sony's new HDR-UX1 high definition DVD camcorder in New York, and were impressed with what we saw. The HDR-UX1 embodies a major new direction for consumer video, and is an indication of where Sony -- and other manufacturers -- may be heading. In the past, DVD camcorders have been devices aimed squarely at the broad consumer market, based on several factors that have limited their appeal to video professionals. Chief among these factors has been the poor quality of standard definition DVD video compared to the new AVCHD standard, which utilizes the more efficient H.264 codec. (more)
