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(More customer reviews)Since owning a miniDV camcorder and wishing there was a way of playing back tapes (on the TV) I've made without holding the unit in my hand 6ft from the television, this MiniDV Walkman is the answer to a prayer.
Although pricey, it does exactly as the description claims. I haven't owned it long, and although I've not tried any of the editing features it has, I can say that I'm pleased with its overall performance. As it also claims, the 4" monitor provides super clear viewing, and can be shut-off when using your TV as the monitor for viewing tapes. That saves battery power as well.
It's primarily a VCR for the MiniDV format. It records, (dubs), and plays back in forward or reverse, with excellent picture quality in 2x & slow motion. It definately IS a full-featured product, not to mention its capabilities when using the built-in memory stick slot --- mainly for converting a moving image into a still picture and to be able to view stills already taken. This brings me to the only "aw shucks" incident I've had thus far. The unit refuses to read the Sandisk pro duo mem stick I have in my SONY Cybershot camera. It claims the stick is corrupted for some srange reason.
The main reason for the 4-star rating, is that the unit does NOT come equipped with a lithium ion M-series battery... which it requires for its portability. It comes with 2-AA batteries, used to power the remote. (which is great by the way) But for about a thousand bucks you'd think they could at LEAST throw in a lithium battery!! So in order to get a half decent battery, (4 hr playback time) I had to shell out another 100 bucks! It already weighs 2 lbs; add a few more ounces for this enormous battery that looks like a growth on its backside!
Oh well, I got what I wished for, and can't complain too much for another fine & very diversified product from SONY.
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The Sony GV-D1000 video walkman does it all, recording as a digital VCR using the MiniDV format, while also playing back people's favorite clips on the included 4-inch LCD screen. The MiniDV format is a favorite among digital videographers, as it offers three times the color bandwidth of traditional VHS video, giving it enhanced clarity and realism. The device also includes a memory stick media terminal, to which a user can record digital still images in 640 x 480 resolution from videotapes, through the analog input, and from digital video. The memory stick makes it easy to transfer images to personal computers for e-mailing, printing, or sharing with other digital devices. The recorder also includes an iLink output for direct transfer between two devices equipped with an IEEE 1394 interface, such as computers, camcorders, or digital VCRs.
Other features include an MPEG movie memory mode--which captures compressed MPEG1 video with audio onto a memory stick--a USB port that delivers streaming video over the Internet, and an editing mode for manipulating up to 20 scenes. Users can convert analog NTSC video to digital format through the analog inputs, or directly to a PC using the iLink interface. The GV-D1000 doesn't skimp on audio, either, offering 12-bit/16-bit recording that sounds as clear as a compact disc.
Users will also appreciate the crystal-clear pause mode and slow motion playback, along with the playback zoom that allows editors to enlarge, crop, and resize images. The unit also includes an index titler for creating movie titles and a built-in 4k integrated circuit memory chip.
What's in the Box GV-D1000 digital video walkman, AC power adapter, AV cables, remote control, two AA batteries, CD-ROM drivers (Pixela, ImageMixer 1.0), user's manual.
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