The HVR-A1U 1080i HDV camcorder provides real 1080i HD acquisition, with superb image quality and comprehensive functionality for professional use, in a "handy" camcorder form factor. This new HDV camcorder will help to expand the adoption of HDV and lead the entry level HD market by providing a compact and low cost solution. The new HVR-A1U features a newly developed 1/3 inch C-MOS imager. This new 1920x1080 native imager is also capable of 3 mega-pixel still images. Combined with a high quality Optical Zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar® T* Lens and Sony's new 14 bit A/D and DXP digital Extended Processor, result in precise image acquisition with superb detail and clarity.. The new HVR-A1U records this exceptional imagery using the recently adopted HDV 1080i format onto a DVCAM™ mini cassette.
Sony's first C-MOS 1080i HDV/DVCAM/DV camcorder 60i/30frame/sec, 24 frame/sec with 2:3 pulldown switchable Built-in HD to SD downconversion CinemaTone gamma and CineFrame functions Switchable HDV/DVCAM/DV (SP) format recording High quality 10X Optical Zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens Resolution of 1440x1080 with pixel shift
HDV 1080, 60i/30F/24F Recording and Playback capable 1/3" 3 Mega-pixel newly developed C-MOS Imager High quality 10X Optical Zoom Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* Lens Stabilization system Manual Focus Ring Histogram 2.7" 16:9 Hybrid LCD Display with touch panel function Simultaneous use of EVF and LCD display Built-in Wide Range Stereo Microphone Balanced Audio XLR input connectors (x2) w/selectable phantom power User Assignable button Expanded focus Markers Color Bars Quick Rec Mode Shot Transition i.LINK® DV Interface (IEEE1394) 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 (SP) Format recording Built-in HD to SD down conversion Precision 16:9 SD DV recording Expanded Focus Function for easy confirmation of focus setting during manual foucsing EVF & LCD peaking indicator Advanced Zebra Indicator CineFrame™ and Cinematone™ functions for cinema like recordings (30F/24F) Tele Macro function Still image capture to Memory Stick Duo Night Shot Analog/Digital conversion with Pass-Through LCD panel mounted ZOOM/REC controls 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 NP-QM91D battery using the LCD and EVF simultaneously.
Image Device: 1/3-inch type C-MOS
Lens: High quality 10X Optical Zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens; 41-410mm focal length; filter diameter 37mm
Picture Elements: Total pixels: approx. 2.97M pixels
Recording Time: Max. 60 minutes with HDV, 40 minutes in DVCAM, & 60 minutes in DV (SP)
Weight: 1 lb, 10 oz.
Power Consumption: (VF/LCD/VF+LCD):5.8W/5.9W/6.4W
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ECM670 Short Shotgun Microphone VCLHG2037X Hi Grade Teleconv Lens 2NPQM91D/B Rechargeable Battery Pack/Infolithium M Series ACSQ950D Ac Adaptor / Charger LCZA1BP Petrol Soft Case For HVR-A1U LCZA1TH Hard Thermodyne Transit Case for HVR-A1U NPQM71D Battery NPQM91D Battery M-Series UWP-C1/6264 Lav Mic, Bodypack TX and Portable RX Wireless System (Channels 62 to 65) UWPC1/6668 Lav Mic, Bodypack TX and Portable RX Wireless System (Channels 66 to 69) UWPC2/6264 Handheld Mic TX and Portable RX Wireless System (Channels 62 to 65) UWPC2/6668 Handheld Mic TX and Portable RX Wireless System (Channels 66 to 69) VCLHG0737X Hi-Grade Teleconv Lens
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