| The Sony HVR-Z1 professional camcorder shoots brilliant high definition 1080i pictures with jaw-dropping detail, color and clarity. The HDV system records onto highly affordable, widely-available DV cassettes, including Sony's reference-quality DigitalMaster tape. The scene is captured by a Carl Zeiss Vario-SonnarŪ T 12x zoom lens with Optional Image Stabilization. The picture is created by three Sony Super HADTM CCDs for outstanding sensitivity. Not only does each CCD have 1.04 million active pixels, but pixel offset technology achieves gorgeous 1440 x 1080 resolution. With Sony's native 16:9 CCS, you'll never sacrifice image quality to achieve a widescreen picture. And the picture is not only fabulous in HD, but also spectacular in SD. This makes the HVR-Z1U a standout in standard definition. Built to make money for professionals, the HVR-Z1U includes the features and functions you work can't do without. - CineFrame 24, 25 and 30-frame recording in HD and SD for a film-like look.
- DVCAM and DV format record/playback maintains compatibility with your existing infrastructure and workflow.
- HD i.LINK downconversion for smooth transition from HD to SD.
- Selectable 1080/50i/60i recording in high definition.
- Selectable PAL/NTSC in standard definition to support world markets.
- 480P true progressive mode for gorgeous standard definition imagery.
- SMPTE time code features presets, DF/NDF select, RecRun/Free Run select, Reset and Regeneration; enables frame-accurate access to recorded scenes.
- Balanced XLR audio inputs with 48-volt phantom power for professional microphones., Audio Lock mode. Independent L/R audio level controls.
- Hyper Gain supports night shooting at less than 1 LUX.
- Center, Safety and 4:3 markers help define and protect the picture area.
- Six Picture Profiles makes it easy to store and recall favorite looks.
- Six assignable buttons are perfectly located to give fast access to the menu functions you use most. Choose from 15 assignable functions for each.
- Supplied professional battery charger frees up the camcorder during the charge cycle.
Highlights - 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 TLens
- Super SteadyShotŪ 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.LINKŪ 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
- CineFrameTM and CinematoneTM functions for cinema like recordings (25F/30F/24F)
- Picture ProfileTM 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
Features/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 HADTM 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-SonnarŪ THigh 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: HDVTM 1080i recording and playback. Captures the outstanding picture quality of 1080i high definition and standard definition onto mini DV tapes. DVCAMTM and DV formaat recording and playback, HD i.LINKŪ 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. CineFrameTM 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.LINKŪ 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 GammaTM: 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
Specifications- Image Device: 1/3" type x3, 16:9 Super HAD CCDs
- Lens: High quality 12X optical zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar Tlens. 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)
- 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
- Format: HDV/DVCAM/DV(SP) recording, HDV/DVCAM/DV (SP) playback
- Power consumption: (VF/LCD/VF+LCD): 7.4W/8.0W/8.4W
- LCD Monitor:
- 3.5 Inch 16:9 Aspect
- LCD Monitor and Viewfinder Can Be Used Simultaneously
- Viewfinder Color
- Scan Matching Yes
- Hybrid 16:9 3.5" type, 250K pixels (approx.)
- Memory Card Slot No
- Tone 1/4 seconds to 1/10,000 seconds
- Gain Selection 0 dB, (+)3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 15 dB, 18 dB
- VTR Section
- Tape Format:
- DVCAM Small Cassette
- HDV Record and Play
- DVCAM Record and Play
- DV Record and Play
- Tape Speed
- HDV18.8mm/sec.
- DVCAM 28.2 mm/sec.
- DV SP Mode18.8mm/sec.
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Not Specified by Manufacturer
- Maximum Recording Time:
- HDV 60 Minutes
- DVCAM 40 Minutes
- DV 60 Minutes
- Audio Dynamic Range: Not Specified by Manufacturer
- Audio Signal Format:
- HDV
- MPEG1 Audio Layer II
- DVCAM/DV
- 16-bit/48kHz 2 Channel Mode
- 12-bit/32kHz 4 Channel Mode
- Audio Frequency Response 20Hz to 20kHz
- Audio Signal to Noise Ratio Not Specified by Manufacturer
- Input and Output Connectors:
- Analog/Digital Component 3 RCA (x 1 input and output both)
- Firewire 4-Pin (x 1) i.Link
- Composite Video RCA (x 1)
- Mic Audio XLR (x 2 input)
- Audio RCA (x 2 output)
- Headphone Stereo Mini (x 1)
- Power Requirements: Not Specified by Manufacturer
- Operating Temperature:
- 32 to 104 degrees F
- 0 to 40 degrees C
- Dimensions (WxHxD):
- 6 x 7 1/8 x 14 3/8 Inches
- 152.4 x 181 x 165 mm
- Weight 4.25 Lbs. 1.9 Kg
Included: - AC-VQ850 AC Adaptor/Charger
- Remote CommanderŪ Unit RMT-841
- A/V Cable
- Component Video Cable
- Shoulder Strap
- Large Eyecup
- Shoe Extender
- Lens Hood with Integral Lens Cap
- NPF-570 InfoLithiumŪ "L" battery
Please note that the directional shotgun microphone is not included with this camcorder. To claim rebate, visit www.sony.com/HDVCashback and follow the instructions. |
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