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Sony HVR-Z1U


Kit Includes:

• Camera
• 2 Batteries
• Charger
• AC supply
• Remote

(more accessories)

Daily
  
$225.00


Features:
New 3CCD 1080i HDV camcorder is here! The new HVR-Z1U features three newly developed Super HAD 1/3" CCDs. These new 16:9 native CCDs, combined with a high quality 12X Optical Zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar® T* Lens and Sony's new 14 bit A/D and DXP Digital Extended Processor, result in precise image acquisition with superb detail and clarity. The advanced CCD design allows more light to reach the pixel imager, reducing video noise and improving the signal-to-noise ratio. The new HVR-Z1U records this exceptional imagery using the recently adopted HDV 1080i format onto a DVCAM™ mini cassette. Please note that the directional shotgun microphone is not included with this camcorder.

 
  • HDV 1080, 50i/60i/30F/25F Recording and Playback capable
  • 3-1/3" 16:9 newly developed Super HAD CCD Imagers, 1.12M Pixels Gross
  • High quality 12X Optical Zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens
  • Super SteadyShot® Optical Stabilization System
  • Non-Perpetual Manual Zoom Ring
  • Manual Focus Ring
  • Manual Iris Control w/24 steps
  • 3.5" (-viewable area, measured diagonally) 16:9 Hybrid LCD Display (250K Pixels)
  • Large 16:9 Color & B/W switchable EVF
  • Simultaneous use of EVF and LCD display
  • Built-in Wide Range Stereo Microphone
  • Balanced Audio XLR input connectors (x2) with Selectable Phantom Power
  • 6 User Assignable Buttons for quick access to frequently used functions
  • i.LINK® DV Interface (IEEE1394)* (*i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector. All products with an i.LINK connector may not communicate with each other. Please refer to the documentation that comes with any device having an i.LINK connector for information on compatibility, operating conditions, & proper connection.
  • MPEG2 Real Time Encode System for real time processing of HD data
  • 14 Bit DXP (Digital Extended Processor) combines 14 bit A/D converter with an advanced camera processing system
  • Switchable HDV/DVCAM/DV Format Recording
  • 60i/50i (NTSC/PAL) switchable
  • Built-in HD to SD down conversion
  • Precision 16:9 SD DV recording
  • Expanded Focus Function for easy confirmation of focus setting during manual focusing
  • EVF & LCD Peaking Indicator
  • Advanced Zebra Indicator
  • CineFrame™ and Cinematone™ functions for cinema like recordings (25F/30F/24F)
  • Picture Profile™ feature offers 6 memory locations for storing important camera settings such as: color phase, skintone detail, auto iris limit, AWB sensitivity, Cinematone setting, & CineFrame setting
  • Shot Transition Function offers automatic transition of various shooting parameters between shots
  • CineFrame 24 meter 3:2 Pulldown Function
  • Hypergain Function
  • Analog/Digital Conversion with Pass-Through
  • Manual White Balance Adjustment
  • Manual gain switch with user assignable L/M/H settings
  • Handle mounted ZOOM/REC control
  • 3 position ND filter switch-explain-values (ND)
  • One button status check feature for easy confirmation of various parameters such as audio setup, output setup, assign button status, & Picture Profile setting
  • Personal Menu function allows the assignment of frequently used menu items for quick one button access
  • Battery Info function allows the battery's charge level and remaining run time to be checked with the camera's power turned off
  • Over 5 1/2 hours of operation on a single NPF-970 battery using the LCD and EVF simultaneously

Feature Benefit
  • Three 1/3-inch 1.04 Megapixel CCDs for superb resolution & color rendering
 Pixel offset technology achieves system resolution of 1440 x 1080.
  • New generation Sony Super HAD™ CCD
 For high sensitivity and dynamic range.
  • Native 16:9 CCD aspect ratio
for widescreen shots without compromise in both SD and HD
  • Lens
 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar® T* High Definition lens with 12x optical zoom for superb contrast and resolution (32.5 to 390 mm, 35mm equivalent)
  • Optical image stabilization
 For smoother, more watchable results under motion, when compared to non-stabilized images
  • Zoom
 Manual and automatic zoom , focus, shutter & 24-step iris for precise image control. Zoom indicator in the viewfinder
  • Auto Focus
 Makes shooting in HD or SD a breeze
  • Programmable Shot Transition
 Automatically executes a move in any combination of focus, zoom, iris, gain, shutter or white balance
  • Format
 HDV™ 1080i recording and playback. Captures the outstanding picture quality of 1080i high definition and standard definition onto mini DV tapes. DVCAM™ and DV formaat recording and playback, HD i.LINK® downconvert for smooth migration from SD to HD.
  • Recording Features
 Switchable 50i/60i recording in HD and SD to support world markets. 480P true progressive mode for gorgeous standard definition imagery. CineFrame™ 24, 25 and 30-frame recording in HD or SD. SMPTE time code with presets DF/NDF select, RecRun/Free Run select Reset and Regeneration enables frame-accurate acces to recorded scenes. Built-in downconversion to SD for compatibility with existing infrastruture. Flexible aspect ratio conversion from 16:9 to 4:3 with a choice of squeeze, crop or letterbox. i.LINK® IEEE1394 interface for SD and HD maintains digital signal integrity.
  • LCD Panel
 3.5-inch Hybrid widescreen LCD (viewable area measured diagonally) doubles as a viewfinder and playback monitor that you can watch even in full sunlight. Expanded Focus mode magnifies the center of the screen 4x, making critical manual focus easy. Does not affect recorded image. Center, Safety and 4:3 Markers help define and protect the complete picture up to the edge. All Scan Monitoring (overscan) shows picture edges.
  • Assignable buttons
 Six assignable buttons are perfectly located to give fast access to a choice of 15 frequently-used menu functions.
  • Hyper Gain
 supports night shooting at less than 1 lux.
  • Picture Profiles
 Six Picture Profiles make it easy to store and recall favorite "looks."
  • Cinematone Gamma™
 Two Cinematone Gamma settings manage exposure latitude to protect the highlights from blowing out or the blacks from crushing.
  • Black Stretch
 For additional control over black gamma.
  • Color Correction
 Color correction creates striking effects; adjusts up to two colors of a selected object leaving the rest B&W.
  • Skin Tone
 Skin Tone Detail helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles, blemishes, and pores on the talent's skin with High, Medium, or Low settings.
  • Personal Menu button
 Personal Menu button gives you fast access to the features used most often
  • Gamma settings
 Six gamma settings.
  • Audio
 Two balanced XLR audio inputs with 48-volt phantom power for professional microphones. Independent L/R audio level controls, independent L/R AGC, independent L/R audio level meters for precise control. Professional stereo microphone built in. Audio lock mode. Please note that the directional shotgun microphone is not included with this camcorder.
  • General
 Supplied AC-VQ850D professional battery charger/power supply frees up the camcorder during the charge cycle.
  • Dimensions
 WHD 6 3/8 x 7 5/8 x 14 3/8 inches (163 x 194 x 365 mm); 4lbs., 10 oz. (2.1 kg) including lens cap; 5 lbs., 5 oz. (2.4kg) including lens cap, battery and tape

 

Specification Detail
  • Image Device
 1/3" type x3, 16:9 Super HAD CCDs
  • Lens
 High quality 12X optical zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens. F4.5 to 54.0mm, F1.6 at 2.4mm; filter diameter 72mm
  • Picture elements
 Total pixels: approx. 1.12M pixels; effective pixels: approx. 1.04M pixels
  • 2 Built-in filters
 ND1: 1/4 and ND2: 1/32
  • Video signal system
 Switchable NTSC/PAL color system
  • Scanning system
 1080/60i, 1080/50i (switchable)
  • Sync System
 Internal (HD & SD)
  • Shutter speed
 1/4 to 1/10000 sec (50i/60i)
  • Connectors
 S-Video, A/V, Component output, XLR IN (x2), i.LINK, LANC, headphone stereo mini
  • Minimum illumination
 3 lux @ 18db, F1.6, normal shutter
  • Exposure
 Auto, Manual
  • Viewfinder
 Hybrid Precision 16:9 Color & B/W selectable 252,000 pixel
  • Audio
 DV/DVCAM Rec. 48KHz/16 bit, 32KHz 12 bit; HDV Rec.: MPEG-1 Audio Layer II
  • Built-in microphone
 Wide range stereo microphone. Please note that the directional shotgun microphone is not included with this camcorder.
  • Speaker
 Built-in dynamic
  • LCD panel
 Hybrid 16:9 3.5" type, 250K pixels (approx.)
  • Format
 HDV/DVCAM/DV(SP) recording, HDV/DVCAM/DV (SP) playback
  • Recording time
 Max. 60 minutes with HDV, 40 minutes in DVCAM, & 60 minutes in DV (SP)
  • Weight
 4 lbs, 4 oz
  • Dimensions
 6" x 7 1/8" x 14 3/8"
  • Power consumption
 (VF/LCD/VF+LCD): 7.4W/8.0W/8.4W


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