Please note: Effective immediately the HVR-Z1U camcorder is discontinued. Check out the new HVR-Z5U. The HVR-Z1U features three developed Super HAD 1/3" CCDs. These 16:9 native CCDs, combined with a high quality 12X Optical Zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens and Sony's 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 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. 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
Switchable Recording and Playback-HDV 1080i/DVCAM/DV and 60i/50i
The HVR-Z1U can switch between HDV 1080i, DVCAM and DV recording, providing full flexibility to record in either standard or high definition depending on production needs. In addition, it can be switched between 60i and 50i modes (NTSC and PAL), allowing for flexible productions without the need for two separate camcorders with each standard. The HVR-Z1U supports DV SP mode only; no support for DV LP mode.
Down-conversion Playback Capabilities
The HVR-Z1U can convert material from 1080i down to 480i and 576i, and output these video signals through its i.LINK interface. In addition, these signals can also be output via either analog component, composite, or S-video connectors. This allows editing of recorded material with a nonlinear editing system using current DV editing software as well as recording SD signals to an external VTR, while simultaneously recording HDV signals with the HVR-Z1U. The HVR-Z1U can also down-convert to 480p and 576p and output these signals through its analog component video connectors. When down-converting these signals, the aspect ratio displayed can be converted from 16:9 to 4:3. Display modes can be selected from Squeeze, Letterbox or Edge crop. Audio | DV/DVCAM Rec. 48KHz/16 bit, 32KHz 12 bit; HDV Rec.: MPEG-1 Audio Layer II | | Built-in Filters | ND1: 1/4 and ND2: 1/32 | | Built-in Microphone | Wide range stereo microphone. Please note that the directional shotgun microphone is not included with this camcorder. | | Connectors | S-Video, A/V, Component output, XLR IN (x2), i.Link, LANC, Headphone stereo mini | | Dimensions | 6" x 7 1/8" x 14 3/8" | | Exposure | Auto, Manual | | Format | HDV/DVCAM/DV (SP) recording; HDV/DVCAM/DV (SP) playback | | Image Device | 1/3" type x3, 16:9 Super HAD CCDs | | LCD Panel | Hybrid 16:9 3.5" type, 250K pixels (approx.) | | 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 | | Minimum Illumination | 3 lux @ 18db, F1.6, normal shutter | | Picture Elements | Total pixels: approx. 1.12M pixels; effective pixels: approx. 1.04M pixels | | Power Consumption | (VF/LCD/VF+LCD): 7.4W/8.0W/8.4W | | Recording Time | Max. 60 minutes with HDV, 40 minutes in DVCAM, & 60 minutes in DV (SP) | | Scanning System | 1080/60i, 1080/50i (switchable) | | Shutter Speed | 1/4 to 1/10000 sec (50i/60i) | | Speaker | Built-in dynamic | | Sync System | Internal (HD & SD) | | Video Signal System | Switchable NTSC/PAL color system | | Viewfinder | Hybrid Precision 16:9 Color & B/W selectable 252,000 pixel | | Weight | 4 lbs, 4 oz |
Supplied AccessoriesModel: | Description: |
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| AC-VQ850 AC Adaptor/charger | | Component video cable | | NPF-570 InfoLithium "L" battery | | Remote Commander unit RMT-841 | | Shoulder strap | | Large eyecup | | A/V cable | | Lens hood with integral lens cap | | Shoe extender |
Optional AccessoriesModel: | Description: |
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| 2NPF970/B | InfoLithium L Series Rechargeable (2) Battery Package | | RM1BP | Remote Commander | | ST1 | NIPROS ST-1 NIPROS tripod adaptor plate for use with the Sony VCT-U14/VCT-14 tripod adaptors | | VCT1BP | Bracket | | LCSUN1 | Soft Carry case for small handycam-type camcorders | | UWPV6/4244 | Lav Mic, Bodypack TX, Plug-on TX and Portable RX Wireless System | | F112 | Interview Microphone | | HVLLBPA | High Performance LED Video Light | | UWPV1/3032 | Lav Mic, Bodypack TX and Portable RX Wireless System | | UWPV2/3032 | Handheld Mic TX and Portable RX Wireless System | | UWPV6/3032 | Lav Mic, Bodypack TX, Plug-on TX and Portable RX Wireless System |
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