| This new HDV camcorder will help to expand the adoption of HDV and lead the entry level HD market by providing a compact and low cost solution. The new HVR-A1U features a newly developed 1/3 inch C-MOS imager. This new 1920x1080 native imager is also capable of 3 mega-pixel still images. Combined with a high quality Optical Zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-SonnarŪ 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 new HVR-A1U records this exceptional imagery using the recently adopted HDV 1080i format onto a DVCAMTM mini cassette. Highlights
- Sony's first C-MOS 1080i HDV/DVCAM/DV camcorder
- 60i/30frame/sec, 24 frame/sec with 2:3 pulldown switchable
- Built-in HD to SD downconversion
- CinemaTone gamma and CineFrame functions
- Switchable HDV/DVCAM/DV (SP) format recording
- High quality 10X Optical Zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar TLens
- Resolution of 1440x1080 with pixel shift
Features
- HDV 1080, 60i/30F/24F Recording and Playback capable
- 1/3" 3 Mega-pixel newly developed C-MOS Imager
- High quality 10X Optical Zoom Carl Zeiss Sonnar TLens
- Stabilization system
- Manual Focus Ring
- Histogram
- 2.7" 16:9 Hybrid LCD Display with touch panel function
- Simultaneous use of EVF and LCD display
- Built-in Wide Range Stereo Microphone
- Balanced Audio XLR input connectors (x2) w/selectable phantom power
- User Assignable button
- Expanded focus
- Markers
- Color Bars
- Quick Rec Mode
- Shot Transition
- i.LINKŪ DV Interface (IEEE1394)
- 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 (SP) Format recording
- Built-in HD to SD down conversion
- Precision 16:9 SD DV recording
- Expanded Focus Function for easy confirmation of focus setting during manual foucsing
- EVF & LCD peaking indicator
- Advanced Zebra Indicator
- CineFrameTM and CinematoneTM functions for cinema like recordings (30F/24F)
- Tele Macro function
- Still image capture to Memory Stick Duo
- Night Shot
- Analog/Digital conversion with Pass-Through
- LCD panel mounted ZOOM/REC controls
- 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 NP-QM91D battery using the LCD and EVF simultaneously.
Specifications
- Image Device: 1/3-inch type C-MOS
- Lens: High quality 10X Optical Zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar TLens; 41-410mm focal length; filter diameter 37mm
- Picture Elements: Total pixels: approx. 2.97M pixels
- SD Video Signal System: NTSC
- Scanning System: 1080.60i
- Sync System: Internal (HD & SD)
- Connectors: S-Video, A/V, Component Output, XLR IN (x2), i.LINK, LANC, Headphone stereo mini.
- Minimum Illumination: 7 lux @ 18db, normal shutter
- Exposure: Auto, Manual
- Viewfinder: Hybrid Precision 16:9 Color & B/W Selectable 252,000 pixel
- Audio: DV/DVCAM Rec.: 48KHz/16 bit, 32 KHz 12 bit. HDV Rec.: MPEG-1 Audio Layer II
- Provided Microphone: Wide Range Stereo Microphone
- Speaker: Built-in dynamic
- LCD Panel: Hybrid 16:9 2.7" type
- 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: 1 lb, 10 oz.
- Power Consumption: (VF/LCD/VF+LCD):5.8W/5.9W/6.4W
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