The HVR-Z7E is the world's first HDV handheld camcorder with an interchangeable lens system, native progressive recording, and solid-state memory recording.

A variety of video lenses can be attached to the HVR-Z7E, which is equipped with a universal standard 1/3-inch bayonet mount mechanism for the quick changing of lenses.

Added to this a streamlined nonlinear editing workflow can be achieved using the supplied memory-recording unit, which provides HDV/DVCAM/DV file recording on a standard CompactFlash® solid-state memory card. This offers customers varying levels of flexibility and hybrid operation which is becoming an important requirement in video production.

The HVR-Z7E also features 25p HDV native progressive recording mode and HDMI output.

This new handheld Camcorder further enhances the operational versatility of the Sony professional HDV lineup, and opens up a world of possibilities for high-definition digital video production. Whether it's for documentaries, general TV production, low-budget movies, music videos, IPTV, education, or a wide range of corporate and event videography applications, Sony's new HVR-Z7E is ideal.
NEW Interchangeable Lens System
This camcorder is fitted with a new 1/3inch interchangeable lens system allowing customers either to use the supplied Carl Zeiss lens or use a whole range of other lenses available on the market.
  • This is the first compact camcorder to offer interchangeable lens options.
  • Flexible usage - the camera can be used for a myriad of different applications using different lenses, from TV work, through to budget movie making and with the use of still's lenses, wildlife videography.
  • Various optional lens adaptor rings will allow conversion to 1/2inch or 2/3inch, plus an additional lens adaptor for Sony Alpha lenses.
  • The supplied lens features professional operation with a new manual focus ring and zoom and iris rings.
NEW 1/3inch ClearVid CMOS Processor
Newly developed 1/3inch x 3 ClearVid CMOS processor offers high resolution, high sensitivity, wide dynamic range and excellent colour reproduction.
  • Offers greater resolution than existing pixel-shift technologies regardless of the balance between colour elements.
  • Offers great low-light capabilities especially important for camera operators who cannot control their ambient lighting., e.g. wedding videographers.
  • Lower power consumption than traditional CCD's.
  • 'Exmor' technology employed in the the new CMOS processor reduces noise in the A/D process.
NEW Selectable 25p Progressive Modes
The HVR-Z7E offers the ability to choose between a 25p scanning mode (sames as HVR-V1E) but also a 25p 'native' recording mode. In this native recording mode the picture is both scanned and recorded as a progressive image.
  • Further improves the progressive reproduction by both scanning and recording progressively.
  • Provides further flexibility of use. e.g. The camera can be used for a variety of applications from budget-movie making in 25p mode to standard interlace TV productions.
  • Offers camera operators the use of the progressive 'filmic look', coupled with gamma curve correction makes the camera ideal for movie production.

    This is a used Sony HVR Z7E camera. It has recently been tested to record and play and works perfectly. The two microphone inputs have been tested and also work.

    The operational hours for this camera are very low.

    Operation 23x10 
    Drum Run 9x10   
    Tape Run 4x10
    Threading 31x10

  • Operation: the cumulative total number of hours of operation will be displayed in increments of 10 operations.

  • Drum Run, and the cumulative total hours of drum rotation with tape threaded is displayed in increments of 10 operations.

  • Tape Run: The cumulative total number of hours of tape transport operations is displayed in increments of 10 operations.

  • Threading: the cumulative number of times the tape has laced up in tape transport is displayed in increments of 10 operations.



    This camera has no bracket to support a microphone, but you can buy a mounting that fits on the hotshoe. I may be supplying a shock-mounted one as an extra with this camera.

    This camera has a used NP F570 battery which gives 320 minutes of use. A charger is supplied.

    The lens hood is a little stiff to close. You have to pinch the two doors so that they will shut.

    You can make three offers for the camera. Your offer will include second class recorded delivery within the UK. If your offer is declined it does not affect your account or your feedback and it does not cost you anything.

    You are welcome to visit me by appointment after paying and have a play with the camera. If you really don't like it then you can cancel there and then in good faith and with no penalties.

    You can arrange to try out this item before you buy. This will be by appointment only. You must observe some social distancing and use a face mask when visiting. I will ventilate the venue for safety, so it might be slightly cold. In order to try before you buy you must have at least 50 trades recorded on your profile and you must have 100% positive feedback.

    I am offering to undertake some travel to meet purchasers. Meeting 'half-way' is a service which I offer entirely at my own discretion. Your offer would have to reflect the travel required, but it is a possible option.

    Purchasers located outside of the UK, please contact me before you make an offer or purchase. Shipping in not automatically included in the offer price and I would need to talk and research shipping prices with you.

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