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Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
HVR-Z1N/Z1P
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Bringing Compact and Cost-effective HD Acquisition into the Field – the HVR-Z1 HDV 1080i Camcorder The rapid transition to HD programming in broadcasting and postproduction has introduced a tremendous demand for an entry-level path into the HD world. Sony's response to this demand is the HVR-Z1 Digital HD Video Camera Recorder – a compact and cost-effective HD camcorder TM that builds on the market-acclaimed DVCAM recorders. The HVR-Z1 camcorder adopts the all-new, 1/4-inch HD TM format – the
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HDV FORMAT CAMERA FEATURES A New Addition to the HD Format that New Technologies to Capture High-resolution Broadens the Scope of HD Program Production Images of 1,440 (H) x 1,080 (V) 1 HDV 1080i Specification 3CCD Camera System with 1080i HD CCDs The HDV 1080i specification of the HDV format features The HVR-Z1 incorporates three 1/3-inch type 1080i HD CCDs, 1080 effective scanning lines (interlace scanning system) and each with a 16:9 aspect ratio, a total pixel number of 1.12 M 1,440 horizo
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RECORDER FEATURES Multi-format Recording and Playback Capabilities, Supporting HDV 1080i, DVCAM and DV TM Switchable Recording and Playback – HD Codec Engine 4 HDV 1080i/DVCAM/DV and 60i/50i The HVR-Z1 employs the highly The HVR-Z1 can switch between HDV 1080i, DVCAM and advanced HD Codec Engine, which DV recording, providing full flexibility to record in either efficiently compresses base band HD Standard or High Definition depending on production needs. signal data at approx. 25 Mb/s with In
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OPERATIONAL VERSATILITY ECM-678 Advanced Features for Professional Results Electret Condenser Microphone (optional) Large, 16:9 Widescreen Color Viewfinder The 0.44-inch type color LCD viewfinder displays high-resolution color pictures of approx. Built-in Microphone 250,000 pixels in a widescreen aspect ratio of 16:9. Operators can also select to display pictures in black and white. The size of the eyepiece has been increased to allow viewing of images even while wearing glasses. The supplie
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On-handle Zoom Lever and Six Assign Buttons Rec Start/Stop Button Functions frequently used in the field can be In order to facilitate zoom control and recording assigned to six Assign Buttons (push buttons), operation during low-angle shooting, an additional allowing operators to make rapid changes under zoom lever and a rec start/stop button have been field conditions. The assignable functions include added to the carrying handle. Zoom speed can be AE Override, Hyper Gain, All Scan Mode, Whi
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OPERATIONAL VERSATILITY Advanced Features for Professional Results AF Assist Time Code Preset The AF (Auto Focus) Assist function allows operators to focus The time code can be preset using any number in H/M/S/F on desired subjects when using the AF mode. Operators can (hours/minutes/seconds/frames) to record desired tape-position manually change focus positions using a focus ring during AF information. mode, allowing AF reference focus positions to be shifted to The time-code mode can be sel
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Status Check With the touch of a button, operators can display settings Zebra/Peaking Switch menus for audio, output signal and camera, as well as Assign Button and Picture Profile functions, superimposed over the Picture Profile video on the LCD monitor, allowing for easy status or settings checks during recording, playback and feeding. TM Personal Menu Picture Profile Status Check Up to six different picture-quality settings can be registered in the memory as picture profiles and displayed on
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CREATIVE VERSATILITY Unique Features for Creative Shooting TM TM Shot Transition Cineframe The Shot Transition function allows for smooth automatic The Cineframe feature allows picture movement to be scene transitions. The operator can program start and end reproduced like a film. Combined with the use of the settings for zoom, focus, iris, gain, shutter speed and white Cinematone Gamma feature, this allows a cinematic and balance into the camera’s A /B buttons and, by pressing the film-like
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OTHER CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS In order to provide the flexibility required for professional shooting, the HVR-Z1 offers a variety of convenient functions: ❚ AE Response ❚ Date Stamping ❚ Flicker Reduce (by AGC) ❚ Audio Lock (DVCAM/ DV mode only) ❚ Zebra Patterns (100% or 70 to 100% (adjustable by 5%)) ❚ Audio Limiter OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Some of the following accessories may not be available in certain countries. For details, please contact your nearest Sony office. NP-F570/F770/F970 VCL-HG0872
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SPECIFICATIONS Camera section Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* zoom lens, 12x (optical), f = 4. 5 to 54 mm, f = 32.5 to 390 mm* at 16:9 mode, f = 40 to 480 mm* at 4:3 mode, F = 1.6 to 2.8, filter diameter: 72 mm Built-in filter 1/6 ND, 1/32 ND Focus Auto, manual (focus ring/infinity position), one push auto Imaging device 3-chip 1/3-inch type CCDs Picture elements Approx. 1,070,000 pixels (effective), approx. 1,120,000 pixels (total) White balance Auto, one-push auto, indoor (3200 K), outdoor (58
