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Blurring the line between consumer and professional video cameras Sony has created the HVR-Z1U camcorder. It adheres to the HDV Consortium's specifications for 1080i recording on popular DV mini cassettes. This camera represents the widest array of professional features within a new standard of miniaturization. The HDV video standard will provide about double the resolution of the old standard DV formats.
In contrast with consumer cameras, this pro model HVR-Z1U offers many special functions that the professional operator will immediately appreciate. Just as an example, the HVR-Z1U will keep track of the hours of operation the camera endures. Another example of the pro camera's greater abilities is that it records and plays in DVCAM, consumer DV (SP mode), and the HDV formats. You may also use the LCD screen simultaneously with the viewfinder, a function not found in the consumer model.
The design of the camera is aimed directly at the filmmaker, the most modern event video producers and even widescreen news shooters. Because it records in high definition and standard definition modes it can be used in a variety of production scenarios that may change from client to client or evolve over time. It is NTSC and PAL system compatible as well.
High Definition and Standard Definition, and Film-Looks
The HVR-Z1U is Sony's first attempt at a mini-sized camcorder for the newest high definition monitors. The camera records in 16:9 widescreen with native widescreen chips. It will output component video in 1080i, 480i and 480p formats. In fact it will output 60 frame, 50 frame, 30 frame and 25 frame standards. An additional function is HD to SD down conversion. Another feature of the camera is the CineFrame Mode that replicates the look of film production. The mode has 30 frame, 25 frame and 24 frame modes that utilize a 3:2 pull down conversion. Additionally the camera has the ability to down-convert HD captured video to standard definition video for viewing on a SD monitor or for systems that require SD video.
| Signal System | NTSC and PAL Systems Recording 1080/60i, 1080/50i, 480/60i, 576/50i Playback 1080i/60, 1080i/50, 480/60i, 576/50i, 480/60p, 576/50p |
| Image Device | 3-CCD, 1/3" 16:9 Aspect 1.12 Million Pixels Total Each Chip |
| Lens | 4.5-54mm 12x Optical Zoom f/1.6 to f/2.4 72mm Filter Diameter |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Horizontal Resolution | 1080 Lines Horizontal Pixels 1440 Vertical Pixels |
| Sensitivity | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Minimum Illumination | 3 Lux |
| Vertical Smear | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Built-in Filters | 1/4 ND (1.5 stops) 1/32 ND (5 stops) |
| LCD Monitor | 3.5" 16:9 Aspect LCD Monitor and Viewfinder Can Be Used Simultaneously |
| Viewfinder | Color |
| Scan Matching | Yes |
| Memory Card Slot | No |
| Shutter Speed Range | 1/4-1/10,000 |
| Gain Selection | 0 dB, (+)3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 15 dB, 18 dB |
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