NEW LOWER PRICE:  HandsOnHDV is the essential DVD training video to help you master the fundamentals and advanced features of the Sony Z1 and FX1 camcorders. It's a "must-see" for any HDV user, with over 90 minutes of detailed explanations, examples, tutorials, tips, and features that are explained in plain English!

HandsOnHDV takes anyone, from the novice to the experienced ENG/EFP shooter, through step-by-step, easy to understand instructions, examples, and tricks that are simple to put into practice -- including detailed explanations of all the menus, every switch and button, what they do, and when to use them.

Techniques are explained in easy-to-understand terms and are organized in over 20 chapters on the DVD for easy reference.These step-by-step examples and tutorials can't be found in the manual!

Shot entirely with Z1 and FX1 Cameras by experienced broadcast ENG/EFP shooters. An EXTRAS folder is included on the DVD with several exclusive documents, including: A detailed reference chart that outlines every customizable setting of all six of the default Picture Profiles so you can compare them and see the differences. Also included is a comparison chart of the major differences between the Z1 and the FX1. Some features discussed in the video only apply to the Z1 and this chart helps identify those differences.

Wonder how the new Cineframe and Cinematone functions work? Can't figure out the new Color Correction feature? HandsOn HDV explains these, and dozens of other important functions and suggested techniques in simple, no-nonsense language that makes mastering these cameras a breeze.

DVD CHAPTERS:
• Introduction
• HDV Overview
• Camcorder Overview
• The Main Menu
• Recording and Output Formats
• CineFrame and CinemaTone
• Playback & VCR Functions
• Color Correction
• Zoom
• Focus
• Time-Code
• Monitor & ViewFinder Displays
• Exposure
• White Balance
• Shutter
• Zebra & Peaking
• Assign Buttons
• Personal Menu
• Picture Profiles
• Audio
• Shot Transition
• SteadyShot