Sony FX1000

[Robert Rohloff]

Has anyone purchased a FX1000 and been able to shoot any storms with one? If so what was the quality of the video and how did it work in low light?

 

[Martin Kucera]

Did not buy one however some reviews seem not to be too optimistic about its low light ability vs lets say Canon A1 (similar price range).
Interested myself if the new sensors will do any better with lightning.

 

[Jerry Funfsinn]

If so what was the quality of the video and how did it work in low light?

If you search through this thread you can find some user experience with low light and some video examples.

Interested myself if the new sensors will do any better with lightning.

The FX-1000 camera uses CMOS sensors which you want to stay away from if you like to shoot lightning. You can read about the rolling shutter issues which pertain to shooting lightning from the same thread above.

 

[Robert Rohloff]

Thanks for the input, I have been trying to make a decission on a new camera for a year now. I have gone back and forth on many different cameras. Since I do need the good low light and no rolling shutter issues I have bought a new VX2100. It has been around a while but for what I need, sending short clips back into the station I think this will work the best at this point. If the CMOS improve I might upgrade in a few years to the HD.