Sony HVR-A1E Camcorder

The camera we have decided to use was the Sony HVR-A1E Camcorder as it was easily accessible and also is a high quality camera. We wanted something that help create a professional looking video that was simple to use.
Researching into the camera itself backed up our idea to use the camera.

From: http://www.sony.co.uk/biz/view/ShowProduct.action?product=HVR-A1E&site=biz_en_GB
(Sony's own website)
Sony's smallest, lightest yet professional HDV camcorder
Boasting an incredibly small size, and providing HDV with the 1080i standard, the HVR-A1E offers a host of advanced features for professional use. Using technology such as CMOS means the HVR-A1E is an ultra-compact camcorder capable of providing HDV in full 1080 line resolution.

Building on the affordability of HDV, the HVR-A1E provides users a migration path from Standard Definition whilst retaining the qualities of the popular DVCAM range such as ease of use and i.LINK (IEEE1394) connectivity.

Ideal for situations where space is at a premium, the HVR-A1E further broadens the range of HDV tools available to support professional users - it really delivers "HD for Everyone".


This information could potentially be biased but we know from Sony's background that they provide good quality technology and are a well known globally recognised business and so we felt using their camera would be a good idea.


Also, by going onto the link above it also showed the features and benefits of the camera which again had the necessary features we needed.