With premium design characteristics and high-definition 1080i recording capability, the HDV-HD1000U is ideal for weddings, corporate communications, colleges, universities, sporting events, and working videographers on a budget. 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.The HVR-HD1000U camcorder can adapt to a wide range of shooting situations and features a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens with 10x optical zoom, similar to that found on higher end professional HDV camcorders. The T* lens coating suppresses unwanted reflections and faithfully reproduces colors for professional-looking results. The "Smooth Slow Rec" function of the HVR-HD1000U camcorder allows users to perform slow-motion playback by capturing images at four times faster than the normal field rate. while the Super SteadyShotTM (optical) feature of the HVR-HD1000U camcorder utilizes an image stabilization system using an active optical lens method that functions without any deterioration in image quality. Additionally, the Super NightShot function of the HVR-HD1000U camcorder allows the videographer to record objects in zero lux light levels for night-time monitoring and surveillance.
Feature rich and affordably priced, the HVR-HD1000U High Definition shoulder mount HDV camcorder brings affordable HD capabilities to a broader range of pro shooters.
Features
- Affordably priced, professionaly styled shoulder mount HDV camcorder
- HDV 1080i and DV SP/LP recording and playback
- Down-converted output from HDMI, i.LINK, and video interfaces
- Uses ClearVid CMOS sensor and Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar Tlens with 10x optical zoom and 20x digital zoom features
- Offers optical image stabilization system
- Includes NEW Stereo shotgun-type external microphone
- 6.1 Mega pixel still image recordig feature
- Super Night Shot (0lux)
- Smooth Slow Recording
Professional Design
Shoulder-mount design
The HVR-HD1000U is lightweight and easy to use even for beginners. It provides a professional camcorder shoulder-mount design that allows for easy balance and stable operation.
Camera Control Ring
A special camera control ring is located on the lens unit of the HVR-HD1000U camcorder. Any one of the following functions can be assigned to the ring for easy adjustment:
- Focus (default)
- Zoom
- Brightness
- Shutter
- Video: 1/4~1/10000 sec
- Photo: 1/4~1/500 sec.
- AE Shift
- WB Shift
Ergonomically Designed Handle
The ergonomically designed handle of the HVR-HD1000U camcorder contains a convenient record button and zoom control, essential for low position shooting. There are two cold shoes on the front and rear of the handle. You can attach two accessories like the HVL-LBP Battery Video Light and HVR-DR60 Hard Disk Recording Unit.
Wide Clear Photo LCD plus Monitor on Viewfinder Unit Provides Easy Viewing
A large, freely rotating 2.7-inch LCD screen is located on the top of the viewfinder unit to provide easy viewing when the HVR-HD1000U camcorder is in a low-level position or on a tripod. This also makes it easy for a director or client to see what the camera operator is shooting. The LCD uses a 211,200 dots widescreen Clear Photo LCD plus device that provides proper brightness and a high level of color reproduction.
Other Features
Long Operating Time With infoLITHIUMTM L Series Battery
The HVR-HD1000U camcorder uses standard infoLITHIUM L series batteries, like the DSR-PD170, HVR-Z1U, and HVR-V1U. With the NP-F970, a maximum operating time of approximate 10 hours can be achieved thanks to the power management system and low power consumption of the ClearVid CMOS Sensor.
Smooth Slow Record
The Smooth Slow Rec function of the HVR-HD1000U camcorder enables slow-motion playback by capturing images at four times faster than the normal field rate (240 fields/s). In this mode, quad-speed images are captured for three seconds, stored in the built-in buffer memory, and then recorded to tape (in either HDV or DV format) as slow-motion pictures lasting 12 seconds. (When using this function, the resolution of the camera image is decreased. Sounds can not be recorded while shooting in this mode.)
Super NightShot
The Super NightShot function of the HVR-HD1000U camcorder uses a built-in infrared light emitter that allows you to record an object in zero lux light levels. It also enables night-time monitoring and surveillance.
Diverse Range of Photo-creation Functions
While the HVR-HD1000U doesn’t contain all the features you’d find in higher end professional camcorders, such as DVCAM recording/playback, XLR audio connectors, and TC preset menu, it does boast a diverse range of photo-creation functions. These photo-creation functions are available at the touch of a button. You can store high-quality still images on Memory Stick Duo media (not included), and then use them to design DVD cases, website content, news, etc.
- Photo Mode: In Photo mode of the HVR-HD1000U camcorder, you can take 6.1-megapixel, 2848 x 2136-quality, 4:3-aspect images.
- Dual Rec: You can take 4.6-megapixel (16:9-aspect) photos while you are shooting HDV video simply by pressing the photo button.
- Capturing from recorded video: In case you missed the perfect timing for your still photo while videotaping, you can capture and save still frames from recorded video by just pressing the photo button of the HVR-HD1000U camcorder during playback. HDV footage will give you a 1.2-megapixel, 1440 x 810 pixel still image of that magic moment.
HDV - the Accessible HD Recording Format
HDV can be Recorded on DigitalMaster professional tape as well as consumer MiniDV
Video and television technology, as well as viewer preferences, are moving from standard definition (SD) to high definition (HD) - just like black and white television moved to color in the past. HD has almost twice the number of scanning lines available with SD. This means you can see much sharper detail and finer image quality when your work is viewed on an HD display monitor.
The HVR-HD1000U adopts the HDV format for HD recording. The HDV format allows you to shoot approximate 63minutes of HD video on a miniDV cassette tape*1. There are two standards of HDV format. One is HDV720p and the other is HDV1080i,which has 1,080 scanning lines and is used by most broadcasters already using HD. Sony has adopted the HDV1080i standard for all its HDV products.
Full Compatibility with your Current DV System
The HVR-HD1000U offers benefits for SD productions, as well as HD. It is easy to use HDV recordings for your current DV editing work. The HVR-HD1000U has a down-conversion feature that outputs converted DV signals through the i.LINK connector*3 to your current DV non-linear editing system,while retaining an HD master on the tape for future use. Furthermore, the HVR-HD1000U offers a DV recording mode (4:3 or 16:9*4),which can provide a recording time of approximately 120 minutes in LP mode.*5
Notes
*1 When the PHDVM-63DM DigitalMasterTM mini cassette tape is used. The PHDVM-63DM is Sony’s recommeded tape for HDV recording. The recording data rate of HDV1080i format is almost the same as that of DV format.
*2 This brochure refers to the HDV1080i specification as the HDV format.
*3 i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector. Not all products with an i.LINK connector will necessarily communicate with each other. For information on compatibility, operating conditions, and proper connection, please refer to the documentation supplied with any device with an i.LINK connector. For information on devices that include an i.LINK connection, please contact your nearest Sony office.
*4 Squeezed recording.
*5 When a DVM80PRL standard miniDV cassette tape is used. If you record in LP mode, pictures may appear mosaic-like or sound may be interrupted when you play back the tape on
other camcorders or VCRs.
*6 Letter box mode is not available from the i.LINK connector.
HVR-DR60 Brings HDV to IT Workflows
The optional external HVR-DR60 Hard Disk Recording Unit gives you a hybrid operation,where video and audio are recorded simultaneously to hard disk drive (HDD) and tape. The HDV or DV images are recorded as movie files in the HDD for quick nonlinear editing, enabling the operator to archive the source tape as soon as the shoot is finished.
High-quality Imaging System
1/2.9-inch Clear Vid CMOS Sensor
The next generation of Sony imaging sensor, the ClearVid CMOS Sensor used in the HVR-HD1000U camcorder, is quite unique and different from current CMOS technology. The ClearVid CMOS Sensor uses a unique pixel layout rotated 45 degrees to provide high resolution and high sensitivity. This pixel layout technology is also used in higher end professional camcorders. The ClearVid CMOS Sensor, coupled with an Enhanced Imaging ProcessorTM (EIP), generates stunning images. Moreover, thanks to the CMOS technology, bright objects do not cause vertical smear.
Optical 10x zoom by Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonner T*TM lens
The HVR-HD1000U camcorder can adapt to a wide range of shooting situations and features a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonner T* lens with 10x optical zoom, as featured on higher end professional HDV camcorders. The T* lens coating suppresses unwanted reflections and faithfully reproduces colors for professional-looking results.
Super SteadyShot® (Optical) Image Stabilizer
The Super SteadyShot (Optical) feature of the HVR-HD1000U is an image stabilizer using an active optical lens method that functions without any deterioration in image quality. The lens itself shifts vertically and horizontally to compensate for the polarized light axis in real-time.
Specifications
- Camera
- Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar Tzoom lens, 10x (optical), f = 5.4 to 54 mm, filter diameter: 37 mm
- Focal length
- 16:9 video mode: 40 to 400mm*1
- 4:3 video mode: 49 to 490mm*1
- 16:9 photo mode: 40 to 400mm*1
- 4:3 photo mode: 37 to 370mm*1
- Imaging system: 1/2.9-inch, ClearVid CMOS Sensor system
- Maximum still image recording: MAX. 6.1M (2848 x 2136) (4:3)
- Gross pixels: Approx. 3200K pixels
- Effective pixels
- 16:9 video mode: Approx. 2280K pixels
- 4:3 video mode: Approx. 1710K pixels
- 16:9 photo mode: Approx. 2280K pixels
- 4:3 photo mode: Approx. 3040K pixels
- VTR
- Recording format: HDV1080/60i, DV/DV(LP)480/60i (NTSC)
- Play out/Down conversion format: HDV1080/60i, DV/DV(LP)480/60i (NTSC)
- Playback/Recording time
- HDV/DV SP: Max. 63 min with PHDVM-63DM cassette
- DV LP: Max. 94.5 min with PHDVM-63DM cassette
- Connectors
- Component video output: RCA Pin x3
- Composite video output: RCA Pin x1
- S-Video output: mini-DIN 4-pin x1
- HDMI output: HDMI connector
- HDV/DV input/output: i.LINK interface (IEEE 1394, 4-pin connector)
- Audio output: RCA Pin x2 (L,R)
- Audio input: Stereo mini jack (f3.5 mm), ECM-PS1 external shot-gun stereo microphone is supplied
- Headphone: Stereo mini jack (f3.5 mm)
- LANC: Stereo mini-mini jack (f2.5 mm)
- USB: TYPE B connector
- DC Input: AC-L100 AC adaptor is supplied.
- Other
- LCD viewfinder: 0.27-inch type*2, approx. 123,200 dots, 16:9 aspect ratio
- LCD monitor: 2.7-inch type*2, Clear Photo LCD plus, approx. 211,200 dots, hybrid type, 16:9 aspect ratio, touchscreen
- Speaker: f16mm
Notes
*1 These values are calculated to be equivalent to the 35 mm film.
*2 Viewable area, measured diagonally.
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