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Easy to use95% agree

Good image quality100% agree

Lightweight70% agree

20 reviews

by Top favourable review

Excellent range of features. No problem connecting to computer.

Superb picture quality and all the manual controls you could wish for. My fastest computer (Windows7) did not have a firewire socket but I bought a firewire card for £5 on ebay, plugged it into the motherboard and was then able to import my HDV videos to the computer with no problems, using the Windows Movie Maker software which is free with Windows7. I can also transfer edited video back to a tape in the camera and can record an AV signal from the freeview box onto a tape in the camera.Read full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Sold by: computerdisposa...

by Top critical review

Lense not operating!

Although I have been able to recharge the battery after being compelled to buy a new separate charger, there is no image appearing on the LCD screen, which DOES illuminate with charge details, nor through the viewfinder. This is despite the front lense gate being unlocked. So I am very disappointed ,as a repair will cost well over £100! Read full review...

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Top camera with tons of pro features

if you want to take pro quality video on a budget under £1000 you cant really beat this it has so many pro features you can't go wrong and you can get an adapter from firewire to thunderbolt for a fiver on eBay I am sure.Read full review...

Verified purchase: No

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nice piece of kit

Although a little on the heavy side for holding for any length of time I find it good for picture quality, and the sound surprised me really clear, overall a good purchase.

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Great features easy to use

Great bit of kit easy to use

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: gavroche83

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Excellent product

I’ve always had a Sony camcorder deciding to up date I went for the HDV-Z1E and it has lived up to my expectations picture quality in HDV is superb as is the sound. I would recommend this product to any keen video photographers. Read full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: watts-james1990

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A fantastic piece of kit, really happy.

A really good Camera. I'm pretty impressed with it. A solid build, yes the tech is a little outdated due to the medium used and taking the footage from the camera is long yet it feels great to do so. I feel like keeping more footage on the tapes rather than deleting things as quickly as can be done on an SD.

I love it! Read full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: chubby600

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It was a steal

I have newer camera's who's pictures are nowhere near as good as this one. Everything works as it should. Arrived very quickly all in all I couldn't be happier with it. It was a steal.

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: mad_tazzy

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A reliable and versatile hard-working camera

Certain reviewers have commented that this camera is unsuitable for use with a Mac. That is NOT the case, all that is required is a Thunderbolt adapter, readily available online at about £6.00. This is an absolutely superb camera for all manner of video work. A really dependable workhorseRead full review...

Verified purchase: No

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Best Film Camcorder

Sony HVR-Z1E Camcorder Is great Camcorder Picture Quality is equqll to 4K, Carl Zeis Lenses Great For Movie Film Shoot.

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: word_jac

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