Far from a mini camcorder Xacti HD1000 is similar hair dryer. A well-rounded shape that is able to deceive people, especially when the LCD is not yet developed.However the LCD is developed, its intensity began to appear. LCD is the size of 2.7 "so clear and bright display when shooting a subject - and the video image. Blitz that must be taken first is to help illuminate the ghostly light conditions-poor, especially in the room. For image, other than the automatic settings, white balance can still be adjusted with the push of a button.
Operations HD1000 is simple, does not need to read the manual first, especially if you are used to 'hold' digital camera. Then use your thumb to control its function. If you want to record video clips, press and half-circle on the left. To record the image, press and half-circle on the right hand side.
Thumb is holding the main role in the operation of the HD1000. To zoom (larger) the subject, place the thumb button on the left side and push towards the top, and push to the bottom to zoom out. Use the thumb to push the slider on the right hand side towards the top before the start recording a video / image, or to the bottom to see the results recorded. Jog-dial button 4-way, located just below the circle button is also positioned for convenient access by thumb. Similarly, the location of the button on / off at the side.
HD1000 uses a CMOS sensor is claimed to provide Full HD 1920x1080i video. Using Kingston 8GB SDHC card, you can record a 80 minute video. In the light conditions are adequate, the quality of the video (MP4 format) is quite good. However, when recording image, there is little pause.
Transfer the recording to the PC must be done via the included docking station. In the docking is available for the HDMI connection, S-video/composite, and USB. A button on the front of the camcorder used to have when in docking station (power button will be hidden below the fold LCD).
