Sony Cameras, HVRZ1U 3CCD 1080i HDV High-Def. Camcorder

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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. The Supplied Accessories are: AC-VQ850 AC Adaptor/Charger; Remote Commander® Unit RMT-841; A/V Cable; Component Video Cable; Shoulder Strap; Large Eyecup; Shoe Extender; Lens Hood with Integral Lens Cap; NPF-570 InfoLithium® "L" battery. For more information, please visit :

www.sony.com/HDV

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Sony HVR-Z1U User Manual
Sony HVRZ1U 3CCD 1080i HDV Camcorder Review

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 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

Specifications:

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