Sony’s HD1000u Interesting, but lacking.

PARK RIDGE, N.J., Aug. 22, 2007 – Sony is introducing an entry-level professional HDV™ camcorder with a shoulder-mount design, bringing the benefits of HD production to a wider range of users. The new HVR-HD1000U model is targeted toward wedding videographers, freelancers and educational video creators, offering them more versatility and more opportunities for generating business with a moderately priced camera.

This is all well and good but there are several features lacking in this new model- key being the 20x lens and the ability to use a large shell cassette, like big HDV camcorder that Sony proffered at NAB 2007. What else is wrong? let me tell you!

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