received my FX1000, 1st impressions. at DVinfo.net

Jean Rousseau · January 23rd, 2009, 07:49 PM

Hi everyone,

Felt like sharing my 1st thoughts about my new FX1000, I'll keep it simple,
First of, the small wheel (for playing with settings) is in fact really hard to turn but you somehow learn how to use it after a while. I upgraded from a FX1 and its worth it for sure, just for the LCD and VF, its awesome!!! so clear, so easy to focus compared to the FX1. The materials looks less fragile than the previous version. Evrything works perfect except for one thing, I bought 2 big capacity batteries (aftermarket) which worked perfectly with my FX1 for more than 2 yrs, but when i use them in the FX1000, after roughly 5 minutes, i get , battery not compatible with camera. error, and the camcorder stops. I'll have to order genuine sony batteries to replace them :S But beside that, i'm very pleased with the picture quality and the low light performance of the camera. I also like the HDMI and component output (which has the stereo output as well) (not the FX1). All in all, really happy with my purchase and would definitely suggest any FX1 owner to upgrade to this one if you get a good price for your FX1. I managed to sell mine for 3200$!!! (canadian money) and bought the new FX1000 for 3690$cnd including shipping and taxes.

Time to sell your sonys!!!

Chris Barcellos · January 23rd, 2009, 08:51 PM

The battery issue is interesting. I have large capacity after markets for my FX1 and my VX2000. One works on both, but one reacts the same way on my FX1, and won't work at all and gets the message to use Sony battery. Both are the Lemar brand

Greg Laves · January 23rd, 2009, 09:08 PM

I have a 970 Sony battery that works fine in my VX2100, my V1 (sold) and my Z7. But it gave a battery high temp warning on a friends FX1000 after 30 seconds. And the battery certainly was not even warm.

Marco Dias · January 24th, 2009, 02:18 AM

1. What's the auto-focus like, compared to your FX1, is it just as fast?

2. How's the sound quality of the built in mic, compared to your FX1? Better or the same?

(The sound quality of the FX1 internal mic, compared to the VX2100 wasn't great)

Jean Rousseau · January 24th, 2009, 04:24 AM

i'd say the auto-focus is about the same or faster than the FX1, but I only tried in darker situation for now (had it last night)

For the sound, i played it back on my TV with a MiniDV tape i was using with the FX1 and you can see the difference when it switch to the FX1000. The sound is excellent and it's seems higher, I had to lower the volume a little bit. I was filming my 7 months old son and I could hear him breathe from over 8ft away. A small capture to premiere showed me how clear the sound is.Very impressed so far.

Jeff Harper · January 24th, 2009, 04:45 AM

I have the battery issue with a Sony battery also, but thank God it is only with one.

Jean Rousseau · January 24th, 2009, 09:43 AM

With a genuine sony battery??!!!!!
How come??
It really scares me because I shoot weddings and it cannot stop
randomly for any reasons! I've noticed something though, it seems
to be info-lithium-ion batteries and not lithium-ion.
Maybe that's what make it not compatible.

Wish to learn more about this because I don't want to get stuck with one battery for a wedding day.
Any info would be really appreciated.

Barron Thompson · January 24th, 2009, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jean Rousseau

...and bought the new FX1000 for 3690$cnd including shipping and taxes.

Jean
Where did you buy your FX1000? As you can tell, I'm in Ontario and with the difference in Canadian vs. U.S. funds, I'd really like to buy here in Canada.

Barron

Jean Rousseau · January 24th, 2009, 10:28 AM

I bought it at shoprbc.com. It's a computer shop located in Ottawa region (kanata) and it is for sale at 3502$ cdn. You only pay GST when you choose UPS shipping. I live about 10 minutes from there but I would have to pay PST if I pick it up in store. (which is about 300$ more) They received it yesterday and shipped it with a local courier service in the following hour. it"s hard to find on their website but just type in fx1000 in the search box. It's not in stock but takes about 4 days to receive it from Sony to shopRBC. Let me know if you have any questions.

Ron Evans · January 24th, 2009, 11:09 AM

RBC is a good store its where I buy all my computer stuff.

Ron Evans

Greg Laves · January 24th, 2009, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jean Rousseau

it seems to be info-lithium-ion batteries and not lithium-ion.
Maybe that's what make it not compatible.

Modern Sony camcorders require Info-Lithium batteries. They won't work with batteries that aren't Info-Lithium types. I have 2 older Sony batteries that are not Info-Lithium and they will run the Sony light and they will run the CF Memory Recording unit when it isn't on the camcorder. But they won't work at all on any of the newer camcorders.

January 23rd, 2009, 07:49 PM	#1
Jean Rousseau Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 38	received my FX1000, 1st impressions. Hi everyone, Felt like sharing my 1st thoughts about my new FX1000, I'll keep it simple, First of, the small wheel (for playing with settings) is in fact really hard to turn but you somehow learn how to use it after a while. I upgraded from a FX1 and its worth it for sure, just for the LCD and VF, its awesome!!! so clear, so easy to focus compared to the FX1. The materials looks less fragile than the previous version. Evrything works perfect except for one thing, I bought 2 big capacity batteries (aftermarket) which worked perfectly with my FX1 for more than 2 yrs, but when i use them in the FX1000, after roughly 5 minutes, i get , battery not compatible with camera. error, and the camcorder stops. I'll have to order genuine sony batteries to replace them :S But beside that, i'm very pleased with the picture quality and the low light performance of the camera. I also like the HDMI and component output (which has the stereo output as well) (not the FX1). All in all, really happy with my purchase and would definitely suggest any FX1 owner to upgrade to this one if you get a good price for your FX1. I managed to sell mine for 3200$!!! (canadian money) and bought the new FX1000 for 3690$cnd including shipping and taxes. Time to sell your sonys!!!

January 23rd, 2009, 08:51 PM	#2
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	The battery issue is interesting. I have large capacity after markets for my FX1 and my VX2000. One works on both, but one reacts the same way on my FX1, and won't work at all and gets the message to use Sony battery. Both are the Lemar brand __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

January 23rd, 2009, 09:08 PM	#3
Greg Laves Major Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 640	I have a 970 Sony battery that works fine in my VX2100, my V1 (sold) and my Z7. But it gave a battery high temp warning on a friends FX1000 after 30 seconds. And the battery certainly was not even warm.

January 24th, 2009, 02:18 AM	#4
Marco Dias Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Africa Posts: 62	1. What's the auto-focus like, compared to your FX1, is it just as fast? 2. How's the sound quality of the built in mic, compared to your FX1? Better or the same? (The sound quality of the FX1 internal mic, compared to the VX2100 wasn't great)

January 24th, 2009, 04:24 AM	#5
Jean Rousseau Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 38	i'd say the auto-focus is about the same or faster than the FX1, but I only tried in darker situation for now (had it last night) For the sound, i played it back on my TV with a MiniDV tape i was using with the FX1 and you can see the difference when it switch to the FX1000. The sound is excellent and it's seems higher, I had to lower the volume a little bit. I was filming my 7 months old son and I could hear him breathe from over 8ft away. A small capture to premiere showed me how clear the sound is.Very impressed so far.

January 24th, 2009, 04:45 AM	#6
Jeff Harper Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 8,425	I have the battery issue with a Sony battery also, but thank God it is only with one.

January 24th, 2009, 09:43 AM	#7
Jean Rousseau Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 38	With a genuine sony battery??!!!!! How come?? It really scares me because I shoot weddings and it cannot stop randomly for any reasons! I've noticed something though, it seems to be info-lithium-ion batteries and not lithium-ion. Maybe that's what make it not compatible. Wish to learn more about this because I don't want to get stuck with one battery for a wedding day. Any info would be really appreciated.

January 24th, 2009, 10:28 AM	#9
Jean Rousseau Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 38	I bought it at shoprbc.com. It's a computer shop located in Ottawa region (kanata) and it is for sale at 3502$ cdn. You only pay GST when you choose UPS shipping. I live about 10 minutes from there but I would have to pay PST if I pick it up in store. (which is about 300$ more) They received it yesterday and shipped it with a local courier service in the following hour. it"s hard to find on their website but just type in fx1000 in the search box. It's not in stock but takes about 4 days to receive it from Sony to shopRBC. Let me know if you have any questions.

January 24th, 2009, 11:09 AM	#10
Ron Evans Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 4,220	RBC is a good store its where I buy all my computer stuff. Ron Evans