And if you find one it will still run around $1000, usually coming with a ton of extra stuff like multiple batteries. So your best bet is to check eBay and craigslist. It is an old camera so the chances of you finding one brand new in box are slim to none. Which some filmers do use, but most still stuck with the VX1000.
Sony did produce the VX2000 and the VX2100 that had some improvements, such as the addition of a LCD screen.
Even though it’s not HD, the camera is still preferred by some skaters over HD cams. Employing the highest grade optics, produces 160 Degree HFV (180 Degree at the corners).
CENTURY OPTICS XTREME FISHEYE 480P
The camera can shoot both 4:3 and 16:9 but only 480p resolution, which is low for today’s standards. Overview Specs About Century Optics Xtreme Fisheye HD The broadest fisheye on the market, this eye-popping attachment offers an ultrawide field of view along with pronounced barrel distortion. The camera has even been featured on the cover of DVS’ “Skate More” DVD and The Berrics’ Shirt “Shoot All Skaters”. Because of the clarity, color, and sound it’s been the Go-to camera for skating. The Sony VX1000 was produced in 1995 and almost 17 years later filmers still use it for skating. Adding the lens to the camcorders zoom lens results in a 160° horizontal angle of view (180° to the corners). A fisheye produces an extraordinary degree of barrel distortion. If you own a skate vid, chances are it was filmed with this camera. This Century Precision Optics Xtreme Fisheye 0.55x Adapter Lens is for the Panasonic AG-HVX200 and HVX200A camcorders. To help you avoid the same frustration I went through, I’ve compiled this short list of cameras and lenses that ive found are the best to use for skateboarding. I’ve spent countless hours searching the interwebs, messaging people on YouTube, and sending out emails to try to figure out what cameras and lenses filmers use for skateboarding.
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