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Professional Video
Sony Camcorders
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HVR-A1U CMOS Hand-Held HDV Camcorder
An extremely compact and lightweight
camcorder, the The HVR-A1U is
equipped with a 1/3” CMOS sensor
with 2.97-megapixels and an Enhanced
Imaging Processor to deliver outstanding picture quality.
In addition to HDV 1080i recording and playback,
the HVR-A1U offers DVCAM/DV recording and playback
capabilities, and down-conversion capability of its 1080i
recordings for a flexible choice of production systems in
HDV, DVCAM, or DV format.
It features a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 10x high-definition
zoom lens with four types of zoom control, electronic Super
SteadyShot stabilization system, and simultaneous operation of 2.7” LCD monitor
and B/W or color 0.44” viewfinder with peaking, histogram and zebra pattern functions.
It also incorporates convenient and professional features such as two XLR audio inputs with 48v
phantom power, time code capability, automatic shooting modes, and still image recording to Memory
Stick Duo media. Other advanced features include Tele Macro function, SuperNight Shot, Skin Tone
Detail, Black Stretch and Shot Transition function for smooth automatic scene transitions.
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HVR-HD1000U CMOS Shoulder-Mounted HDV Camcorder
Designed for mobility and professional
appearance, the HVR-HD1000U features a
shoulder-mount design and black matte body
similar to that of professional camcorders. Ideal
for corporate communications, colleges, wedding
and event videography, the camera is equipped
with premium design characteristics, and can
record high-definition 1080i on a standard
mini DV tape.
A 10x Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar lens with
SteadyShot image stabilization ensures the
perfect shot every time. A built-in down-converter creates DV
material, perfect for standard DVD productions. Plus, a special still photo
mode is ideal for producing DVD cases and making wedding photo albums.
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HVR-Z5U 3-CMOS Handheld HDV Camcorder
A compact HDV camcorder designed to enhance
creativity and deliver the highest standard of
optical and audio quality, the HVR-Z5U incorporates
Sony’s 3 ClearVid
™
CMOS Sensor system with Exmor
™
technology to provide excellent low-light
sensitivity and Sony’s 20x “G Lens” for superb
resolution, color, and contrast, for breathtaking
images that rival expensive interchangeable lenses.
This sophisticated lens incorporates Sony’s unique
optical technology and unparalleled quality control. Moreover,
it’s been optimized to perfectly complement the camcorder’s image sensor and image-processing
technology, thus expanding shooting possibilities. The 29.5-590mm (35mm equivalent) wide-angle
zoom offers a field of view that’s ideal for many shooting situations.
Zoom, focus, and iris control rings can be controlled using just one hand. Moreover, the built-in digital
extender system increases the zoom ratio to approximately 30x while Sony’s optical Super SteadyShot
system helps you achieve a stable picture.
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HVR-Z5U • HVR-Z7U • HVR-S270U All Feature
• They incorporate three Sony ClearVid
™
1/3” CMOS sensor chips for high sensitivity, deep resolution,
low noise and a wider dynamic range. The sensors capture full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution, resulting
in better picture quality when recorded onto mini DV tape in the HDV format (1440 x 1080).
•
The 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor system is enhanced by Exmor technology providing superb performance
in low-light environments with sensitivity of 1.5 lux.
• They can switch between HDV 1080i, DVCAM, and standard DV recording for supreme flexibility.
Native editing in the HDV format is supported by most popular NLE (nonlinear editing) software.
• They can convert material from 1080i down to 480i and output the video signals through their i.LINK
interface and other SD output connectors.
• HDV can also be recorded as a memory file on inexpensive CompactFlash cards using the supplied
(optional with the HVR-Z5U) HVR-MRC1K Memory Recording Unit, allowing a streamlined nonlinear
editing workflow to be achieved. The cameras have a special shoe connector for direct attachment
of the HVR-MRC1K without having to use a cable. The recording unit automatically synchronizes with
the cameras, and various recording options (are available when using it in HYBRID operation. Store
over two hours of HDV, DVCAM or DV on a 32GB CompactFlash card.
• They feature 24p/30p HDV native progressive recording and 24p/30p progressive scan mode
• They are equipped with Sony’s 3.2” XtraFine LCD (921,000 pixels) and 0.45” XtraFine EVF
(1.2 million pixels) for high-resolution and high-contrast images with remarkable color reproduction.
• They have three built-in ND filters to help reduce light intensity under bright shooting conditions.
• The HVR-Z5U and HVR-Z7U have HDMI output, the HVR-S270U has an HD/SD-SDI output connector.
• A host of functions enhance operational versatility. These include -6 and -3dB gain settings, Smooth
Gain function, advanced histogram, picture profile with up to 6 picture-quality settings, Color
Correction and Skin Detail functions, White Balance Shift function and Smooth Slow Rec function
which enables smooth slow-motion playback by capturing images 4x faster than normal.
HVR-Z7U • HVR-S270U
3-CMOS Handheld and Shoulder-Mount
Interchangeable Lens HDV Camcorders
Ideal for documentaries, electronic newsgathering,
independent production, music videos, web streaming,
and more, the handheld HVR-Z7U and shoulder-mounted
HVR-S270U step up from the HVR-Z5U with a 1/3”
bayonet interchangeable lens system. This allows the
use of a wide range of lenses from Canon and Fujinon.
Both come standard with a 12x high-quality, multi-purpose Carl Zeiss lens for HD video, with a Vario-
Sonnar T* coating to reduce reflections. A specially designed 8x wide-angle lens is also available as
an option. These lenses give them the same functionality as Sony’s professional fixed-lens camcorders
with built-in features such as auto-focus, optical stabilizer, and automatic back-focus adjustment. Using
a special adaptor, users can also attach Sony’s Alpha series (digital still camera) lenses.
The HVR-Z7U uses InfoLithium batteries and has an HDMI ouput. The HVR-S270U also supports
standard-size cassettes for extended recording times (up to 4.5 hours), has four-channel audio input
and has an HD/SD-SDI output connector.
HVR-Z7U
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Sony’s HDV Format
The HDV tape transport mechanisms are based on the DV helical scan format. Therefore,
videotapes used for DV recording can also be used for HD recording, and the recording time
is equivalent. HDV1080i and HDV 720p devices are downward compatible with DV from
which both HDV tape transports mechanisms were derived.
The HDV 1080i specification does not follow the DV tape footprint as HDV 720p does. In
order to accommodate a higher bit-rate, the HDV 1080i specification adopted a unique track
and sector structure that maximizes the length of the track for MPEG-2 payload record-
ing. The video payload bit-rate is 25.4Mbps, which is 28% higher than what is possible by
strictly adhering to the DV track and sector structure.
Content originated by HDV 1080i products is routinely used as “contribution” for high end
productions, inter-cut with other high definition formats and eventually aired on network
broadcasts. The HDV 1080i specification compresses HD video at 25 Mbps (same as DV).
The 25Mbps data stream consumes only 2GB for every ten minutes of recording.
HDV 1080i has a very high vertical resolution of 1080 lines. It is possible to deliver 1.85:1 or
2.35:1 film formats with excellent visual quality. The high spatial and temporal resolution of
HDV 1080i produces very detailed 35mm film out.
Blu-ray Disc recorders can be connected directly to compatible HDV devices via their i.Link®
ports for an efficient and cost effective distribution of high quality prerecorded HD content.
One single layer Blu-ray Disc media provides 115 minutes of native HDV 1080i recording. It
is not necessary to resort to high compression schemes or to use expensive, time-consum-
ing multi-pass encoders for long form program distribution.