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by Sunfox
23 Jun 2010 00:34
Forum: Sony AVCHD - High-end / 3-sensor camcorders - NXCAM
Topic: Upgrade to NX5U from FX1?
Replies: 4
Views: 10505

Re: Upgrade to NX5U from FX1?

Actually the FX1 isn't a free spinning zoom ring - yes it's electronic, but when you don't have it set to use the toggles switches the ring on the lens mimics a manual zoom. It has limited rotation and fixed positions, so you know exactly where it's set even when the cam is off. It seems they cut th...
by Sunfox
22 Jun 2010 08:10
Forum: Sony AVCHD - High-end / 3-sensor camcorders - NXCAM
Topic: Upgrade to NX5U from FX1?
Replies: 4
Views: 10505

Upgrade to NX5U from FX1?

I have one of the original HDR-FX1 models, bought the first month they became available in 2004. It's served me very well over the years, but of course I keep looking at the latest releases coming out. Right not the NX5U has caught my eye, primarily for the following reasons: * 1080p - no more deint...