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HVR Series
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
HVR-Z7U
HVR-S270U
Digital HD Videocassette Recorder
HVR-M35U
www.sony.com/HDV
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SONY54474_HVR_Series 6/23/08 10:22 AM Page 2 Interchangeable Lens System, Native Progressive Recording, and Solid-state Memory Recording – Sony’s Commitment to the HDV World Brings a Remarkable Evolution in Next-generation Products. Sony is proud to introduce two new HDV™ camcorders that deliver the enhanced functionality professionals have been waiting for: an interchangeable lens system, native progressive recording, and solid-state memory recording. Introducing the HVR-Z7U, the world’s fi
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SONY54474_HVR_Series 6/23/08 10:22 AM Page 3 HVR-M35U Memory Recording Unit (supplied with the HVR-Z7U/S270U) HVR-S270U (with supplied lens) (with ENG lens*) (with Cinema lens*) *These lenses, adaptors and matte box sets are not supplied. 3
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SONY54474_HVR_Series 6/23/08 10:22 AM Page 4 HVR-Z7U and HVR-S270U Common Features New Lineup Expanding the HDV format World Sony’s commitment to HDV has resulted in the remarkable Native editing in the HDV format is now supported by most evolution of cutting-edge technology equipment, such as the popular NLE (Nonlinear editing) software. HVR-Z7U and HVR-S270U, which use the popular HDV1080i Additionally, the HDV signals can be recorded as a file on recording specification. non-tape media. F
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SONY54474_HVR_Series 6/23/08 10:22 AM Page 5 Cutting-edge imaging System for New Camcorders ✜ Enhanced Functionality via the ✜ 1/3 inch-type 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor Technology of Exmor system Both the HVR-Z7U and HVR-S270U offer cutting-edge The newly developed 1/3-inch type 3 ClearVid™ CMOS features, such as the technology of Exmor™ developed Sensor system has 45-degree rotated pixels on each chip by Sony, which utilizes the full potential of the 3 ClearVid in order to increase the signal
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SONY54474_HVR_Series 6/23/08 10:22 AM Page 6 Interchangeable Lens System Offers Unlimited Possibilities Various video lenses can be attached to the HVR-S270U and HVR-Z7U, which are both equipped with a universal standard 1/3-inch bayonet mount mechanism for quick changing of lenses. ✜ Carl Zeiss Lens for HD Video as Standard A high-quality, multi-purpose Carl Zeiss lens for HD video comes as standard with the HVR-S270U and HVR-Z7U. Stunning resolution and contrast is achieved thanks to th
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SONY54474_HVR_Series 6/23/08 10:22 AM Page 7 HVR-Z7U and HVR-S270U Common Features ✜ Wide Range of Lenses The flexible bayonet lens attachment system allows you to use a wide range of lenses. Standard 1/3-inch HD video lenses, from manufacturers such as Fujinon and Canon, can be attached directly to the HVR-Z7U and HVR-S270U. If you’d like to attach a 2/3-inch or 1/2-inch HD video lens on the HVR-Z7U or HVR-S270U, it is possible to do so by adding a standard lens adaptor from the lens manuf
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SONY54474_HVR_Series 6/23/08 10:22 AM Page 8 Operational Versatility Smooth WB (White Balance) ✜ New Manual Camera settings The Smooth WB feature is a smooth transition white Three ND filters (1/4, 1/16, 1/64) balance system that avoids unnatural sudden color The HVR-Z7U and HVR-S270U have three built-in ND temperature changes between preset white balance (Neutral Density) filters, which help users to reduce light settings. For example, this function is useful when you intensity under brig
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SONY54474_HVR_Series 6/23/08 10:22 AM Page 9 HVR-Z7U and HVR-S270U Common Features Picture Profile The Color Revision function can change the hue of only the color designated by the Color Extraction function. Up to six different picture-quality settings, including This function is good not only for creating impressive gamma and color settings, can be registered in the images, but also for blue- or green-screen shooting in memory as picture profiles. This labor-saving function order to normali
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SONY54474_HVR_Series 6/23/08 10:22 AM Page 10 Selectable Progressive Modes The HVR-Z7U and HVR-S270U have two types of progressive shooting modes. The progressive HDV stream can be output from an i.LINK ✜ 24p/30p HDV Native Progressive Recording Modes connector and used for progressive editing with The HVR-Z7U and HVR-S270U camcorders newly feature compatible NLE software. 24p/30p HDV native progressive recording modes. Native progressive recording modes are suitable for The 3 ClearVid CMO
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SONY54474_HVR_Series 6/23/08 10:22 AM Page 11 HVR-Z7U and HVR-S270U Common Features Memory Recording Unit ✜ HDV in IT Workflow by CompactFlash Memory Recording Unit The Memory Recording Unit is supplied with each camcorder to support HDV tape recording. It captures the HDV1080i, DVCAM, or DV stream output from the camcorder and records it as movie file while you are simultaneously recording to tape. You can use a standard CompactFlash (CF) card*, which offers secure recording, high-speed acc
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SONY54474_HVR_Series 6/23/08 10:22 AM Page 12 ✜ Hybrid Operation Realizes Archiving, IT Workflow, and HD/SD Parallel Recording The Memory Recording Unit provides a hybrid operation, where images are recorded to tape and a CF card simultaneously, 12 in a similar fashion to the HVR-DR60 Hard Disk Recording Unit* . *12 HVR-DR60 does not accept a native progressive HDV stream. When the Memory Recording Unit is used, the i.LINK connector of the camcorder is disable. This means you can immediatel
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SONY54474_HVR_Series 6/23/08 10:22 AM Page 13 HVR-Z7U and HVR-S270U Common Features File Transfer CF CF card PC with CF card slot CF USB connection CF card Memory Recording CF card reader(USB)* PC with USB interface *Not supplied. Unit CF i.LINK connection CF card Memory Recording Unit PC with i.LINK(IEEE1394) connector on the supplied cradle Playback from the Memory Recording Unit Video output + or Component Composite/S-Video Memory Recording Unit HVR-Z7U HVR-S270U Display HDMI (HVR-Z7U) HD
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SONY54474_HVR_Series 6/23/08 10:22 AM Page 14 HVR-Z7U Camcorder Sony's new HVR-Z7U is the world's first professional handheld HDV camcorder with an interchangeable lens system. The compact design makes it easy to use and flexible when shooting applications requiring mobility and in space-constrained locations. ✜ HDV, DVCAM and DV Recording on a miniDV Cassette tape ✜ An Ideal Handheld Camcorder Design The HVR-Z7U accepts miniDV cassette tapes, which provide over 60 minutes recording time fo
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SONY54474_HVR_Series 6/23/08 10:22 AM Page 15 ✜ InfoLITHIUM L Series Battery Compatible ✜ Two Accessory Shoes ® The HVR-Z7U uses the same InfoLithium batteries as the The HVR-Z7U features two accessory shoes. There is a cold HVR-Z1U, HVR-V1U, and DSR-PD170, so you can fully utilize shoe on the front that can be removed to make room for your existing battery and charger assets. a mattebox. While at the rear, there is a screw-hole type shoe located on the handle, which can be changed to a cold
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SONY54474_HVR_Series 6/23/08 10:22 AM Page 16 HVR-S270U Camcorder The HVR-S270U offers videographers a traditional “on-the-shoulder” feel with the benefits of increased camera stability and longer recording time of up to 4.5 hours with standard size cassettes. ✜ "Dual Finder" New LCD Position on EVF Unit ✜ Standard-size Cassette Compatibility A standard-size cassette tape provides approximately 4.5 The new LCD position on the EVF (Electric View Finder) hours of HDV/DV recording or approxima
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SONY54474_HVR_Series 6/23/08 10:22 AM Page 17 HVR-M35U The HVR-M35U is compatible with HDV native progressive recording modes and supports HD/SD-SDI output with embedded audio and TC data. (image simulated) ✜ HD/SD-SDI Output ✜ 2.7-inch Wide Clear Photo LCD plus Screen and Monaural Speaker The HD/SD-SDI output of HVR-M35U allows straight duplication to a deck with HD/SD-SDI input. A built-in 2.7-inch type wide Clear Photo LCD plus™ screen and built-in monaural speaker allow quick and conve
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SONY54474_HVR_Series 6/23/08 2:09 PM Page 18 HVR-M35U Front (image simulated) Rear Accessories New Optional Wide Lens VCL-308BWH (for HVR-Z7U)* VCL-308BWS (for HVR-S270U)* New lens adaptor LA-100W* * For the detail on the release date, please contact your nearest Sony office or authorized dealer. New New New VCT-SP1BP AC-VQL1BP SH-L32WBP Camcorder Support (HVR-Z7U) AC Adaptor Charger (HVR-Z7U) LCD Hood (HVR-Z7U/S270U) CompactFlash Card NCFD16GP 16GB 306x •Weight support for stable/ •4 slots
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SONY54474_HVR_Series 6/23/08 10:23 AM Page 19 Specifications (HVR-Z7U,HVR-S270U) HVR-Z7U HVR-S270U Camera section Supplied Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* zoom lens, 12x (optical), f = 4.4 to 52.8 mm, f = 32.0 to 384 mm* at 16:9 mode f = 39.5 to 474 mm* at 4:3 mode, filter diameter: 72 mm Built-in filter Clear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64 Imaging system 1/3-inch, progressive 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor system with technology of Exmor Picture elements Approx. 1,037,000 pixels (effective), approx. 1,120,000 pi
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SONY54474_HVR_Series 6/23/08 10:23 AM Page 20 © 2007 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. All non-metric weights and measurements are approximate. Sony, DVCAM, ClearVid, Sony Electronics Inc. Exmor, Enhanced Imaging Processor, DigitalMaster, SteadyShot, i.LINK, InfoLITHIUM, Memory Stick Duo, , 1 Sony Drive XDCAM, XtraFine, Picture Profile, Shot Transition,
