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Sony GV-D1000 Portable MiniDV Video Walkman
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Sony GV-D1000 Portable MiniDV Video Walkman
- Portable MiniDV digital video walkman with 4-inch LCD screen
- Records, views, and edits digital video footage and still images
- Memory stick stores 640 x 480 still images for e-mailing, printing, or editing
- S-video and composite video input/outputs, mini jack audio output, iLink DV input/output, USB terminal, and stereo mini headphone jack
- Measures 5.88 x 2.62 x 5.38 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 2 pounds
Product Description
The Sony GV-D1000 Video Walkman(TM) brings digital video brings the pleasure of digital quality video along on the rambunctious ride that is your life, instead of interrupting your day and dragging you into a dark room to view video playback. The MiniDV recording format delivers three times the color bandwidth of a VHS tape S-Video IN/OUT Records and plays back at SP/LP speeds
Amazon.com Product Description
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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Sony GV-D1000 Portable MiniDV Video Walkman
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- Publisher: Sony
- Label: Sony
- Studio: Sony
- Average Customer Review: based on 5 reviews
- Sales Rank in Electronics: #45497
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: A MUST HAVE if you own an expensive camcorder! 2008-09-09
Comment: I am on my second Canon GL2 (2k camera) and my first XL2 (4k camera). The reason I am on my second GL2 is because the heads on the cameras just cannot handle being used as a VCR. To save your camera, Canon themselves (as well as other manufactures) always recommend purchasing a DV Deck or a cheaper camera to use for FF, RWND, Play, and Offloading to protect the heads. I purchased my Sony DV Walkman from Sony themselves and I purchased it for <$600 as a refurb. I LOVE IT!!! What a Deal! It is cheaper than the Handycam I originally purchased for this process and offers so much more!
I use the Walkman for quick reviews of video on hotel and friend's TVs when traveling and I use it at home to capture all of my videos using Adobe Premiere Pro 2.0 via a firewire without a hitch. (Note, you must purchase the DV cable separately to make it work with Adobe...but the included USB cable works "ok in a pinch" with the included software).
You also need to purchase a battery if you wish to keep the walkman portable...but for leaving on a desk and offloading, the included AC adapter works just fine.
You will NOT be disappointed with the exception of the couple of additional purchases required.... and the batteries these days come much cheaper than they used to. I'm out an extra $50 for the battery and DV cable tops...
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: Small, easy to use, convenient DV VTR 2007-11-01
Comment: I have several of these units connected to a mixing board that is connected to a Macintosh. I do some basic editing on the computer and these VTRs are great. They don't take much desk space. The screen folds down for storage. They can read memory sticks. They have pause and frame by frame advance and backup. They have been completely maintenance free for at least two years. I don't know why other companies haven't tried to built one like this.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: A great camera saver and productivity booster 2007-09-19
Comment: I've used many GV-D1000s both personally and professionally over the past 5 years and I'd have to say that it is one of the most valuable parts of my workflow. If you're shooting on mini-DV (SD), this is a must have -- especially for the price. I've used it to capture video with Avid, Premiere and Vegas and it has worked like a champ. It's been extremely reliable and I recommend this to anyone that doesn't have $10,000 to spend. Save your camera's head for shooting, not VTR-ing.
1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: Mini DV VCR Review 2007-08-09
Comment: I found the best price for this product on Amazon.com. The purchase was simple and I recieve excellent service. I had the product within three days. I am very satisfied with my experience at Amazon.com and
I plan on purchasing from them again in coming days. Sony GV-D1000 Portable MiniDV Video Walkman
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: It's a SONY! 2007-07-14
Comment: 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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