The HVR-Z1U 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.
High resolution video starts with the finest glass lens appropriate to the camera. The HVR-Z1U has a Carl Zeiss designed lens, a world leader in optical technology.
The HDV camcorder is both NTSC and PAL and 50i/60i systems compatible which is a first for the pro-sumer 3-CCD camera market.
The HVR-Z1U has 6 buttons for your special custom setting memories and menu selections. A single button push will set the camera to your specific outdoor, fluorescent or color correction selected options. Menu items like REC REVIEW, Back-Light, Spot-Light features may be selected to one of the assignable buttons.
Essentially all functions viewable through the viewfinder will be displayed on the 3.3-inch LCD screen- and both can be used simultaneously. Safety markers for 4:3 can be generated on a widescreen image for use with the Edge Crop function. The widescreen marker can be displayed on 4:3 recordings. All markers may be selected simultaneously. Zoom ratio display may be shown as a bar graph or in numerical readout as menu selected. Of course all supplemental viewfinder information may be turned off completely as well.
The HVR-Z1U has 2 sets of color bars for accurate color representation. Full SMPTE bars and standard bars may be selected through menu settings. Diagnostic metering has been available on large professional camera from the very beginning of ENG shooting. This little camera is the first to address this requirement in a small camera. Operation, Drum Run, Tape Run and Threading hours are all available for maintenance purposes.
Sony HVR-Z1U Specs
Signal
System |
NTSC
and PAL Systems |
Image
Device |
3-CCD,
1/3" 16:9 Aspect |
Lens |
4.5-54mm |
Signal-to-Noise
Ratio |
Not
Specified by Manufacturer |
Horizontal
Resolution |
1080
Lines Horizontal 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) |
LCD
Monitor |
3.5"
16:9 Aspect |
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 |
VTR |
|
Tape
Format |
DVCAM
Small Cassette |
Tape
Speed |
HDV:
18.8 mm/s |
Signal-to-Noise
Ratio |
Not
Specified By Manufacturer |
Maximum
Recording Time |
HDV:
60 min |
Audio |
|
Audio
Dynamic Range |
Not
Specified By Manufacturer |
Audio
Signal Format |
HDV |
Audio
Frequency Response |
20Hz
to 20kHz |
Signal
to Noise Ratio |
Not
Specified By Manufacturer |
General |
|
Input
and Output Connectors |
HD/SD Component:
3 RCA (x1 Output) |
Power
Requirements |
100-240VAC
with AC-VQ850D AC Adapter |
Power
Consumption |
8.4W |
Operating
Temperature |
32-104°F
(0-40°C) |
Dimensions |
6 x
7.1 x 14.4" (15.2 x 18.1 x 16.5cm) |
Weight |
4.3
lbs (1.9kg) |
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