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24 Month Lease $373.50/Month

This exciting new HDV camcorder delivers the enhanced functionality professionals have been asking for, such as
an interchangeable lens system, native progressive recording, and solid-state memory recording functionality. A
streamlined nonlinear editing workflow is achieved using the supplied Memory Recording Unit, which provides
HDV/DVCAM™/DV file recording on a widely available Compact Flash® solid-state memory card, as well as
recording onto HDV tape. This groundbreaking camcorder also features 1080/24p/30p HDV native progressive
recording modes, and HDMI HD/SD-SDI output

Hybrid Recording Workflow

Product Description: Shoulder-mount HDV
Camcorder with 1/3” type 3 ClearVID CMOS imagers, inter-changeable bayonet mount lens system, and dual record-to-tape and record-to-flash memory capability..

CUTTING-EDGE IMAGING SYSTEM
• 1/3 inch-type 3 ClearVID CMOS Sensor and Design™ system
• Exmor™ technology utilizes the full potential of the 3 ClearVID
CMOS imagers
INTERCHANGEABLE LENS SYSTEM WITH UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES
• Carl Zeiss 12x Optical zoom lens included as standard
• Bayonet mount system
ENHANCED OPERATIONAL FUNCTIONALITY
• 24p/30p HDV Native Progressive Recording Modes
• Three integral ND lens filters
• Negative gain settings
• Smooth Gain and Smooth WB functions
• NEW Shooting Support Features include:
o Advanced Histogram
o Camera Leveling indicator
o User definable Focus Marking feature for manual focus
operations
o 6 different AE windows for improved automatic exposure
setting
o 6 Picture Profile user definable memories
o Independently processed brightness and color levels
o Color Correction feature
o WB Shift function with 2 optional settings
o Skin tone Detail Function
• Switchable HD/SD Recording and Playback – HDV1080i/DVCAM/DV
• Built-in Down-converter for SD Production
• Smooth Slow Recording capability
• New supplied microphone (ECM-XM1) with improved sound quality
over the previous ECM-NV1.
• New 3.2” (viewable area, measured diagonally) type XtraFine LCD™
FLASH MEMORY RECORDING UNIT INCLUDED
• Special shoe connector allows for easy integration to camcorder
without the need for additional cabling
• Records onto easily obtained Compact Flash memory cards
• Hybrid Operation enhances archiving, IT workflow, and HD/SD
parallel recording
• Flash Memory recording unit can be independently operated using
the included cradle and standard NP InfoLITHIUM® L size battery
• Shoulder-mount HDV camcorder
• MiniDV and standard size cassette compatibility with up to 4.5 hours
total record time capability
• HDSDI output interface
• 4 channel audio input with balanced XLR connectors
• XtraFine EVF with approximately 1,227,000 dots, 852x3[RGB]x480)
• V-mount BP series battery compatible

Specifications
Camera Section
Lens
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*® zoom lens,
12x zoom (optical),
Focal length:
• 4.4 to 52.8 mm,
• 32.0 to 384 mm (35mm equiv) at 16:9 mode
• 39.5 to 474 mm (35mm equiv) at 4:3 mode,
Filter diameter:
72 mm
Buit-in filters:
Clear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64
Imaging System:
1/3-inch, progressive 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor system with
Exmor technology
Picture elements:
Approx. 1,037,000 pixels (effective), approx. 1,120,000
pixels (total)
Focus:
Auto, manual (focus ring/one push auto/infinity/AF assist/
focus macro)
White balance:
• Auto, one-push auto (A/B positions)
• Indoor (3200 K)
• Outdoor (selectable level -7 to +7, approx. 500K/step)
• Manual WB Temp (selectable 2300K to 15000K,
100K/step)
Shutter speed:
Auto: 1/60 - 1/2000
Manual:
• 60i/30p: 1/4 - 1/10000
• 24p: 1/3 - 1/10000
Gain:
-6, -3, 0 , 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21 dB
Minimum illumination:
1.5 lux (auto gain, auto iris, 1/30 shutter)
VTR Section:
Record / playback (down conversion) formats:
• HDV1080/60i
• DVCAM
• DV SP 480/60i (NTSC)
Record / Playback times :
• HDV /DV SP
Max. 276min with PHDV-276DM
Input / Output connectors:
Audio / Video Output
o Composite video (BNCx1)
o Unbalanced audio (RCA pin x 2ch)
Component Video Output:
o BNC x 3
HDV / DV Input/Output:
o i.LINK® interface (IEEE1394, 6-pin)
XLR Audio Input
o XLR 3-pin x 4CH
Headphone
o Stereo mini jack (ø3.5 mm)
LANC
o Stereo mini-mini jack (ø2.5 mm)
Digital video Output
o HDSDI BNC x 1
Built-In Output Devices:
LCD Viewfinder
0.45-inch type (Viewable area measured
diagonally), approx. 1,226,880 dots
(852x3[RGB]x480), 16:9 aspect ratio.
LCD Monitor::
3.2-inch type (Viewable area measured
diagonally), XtraFine LCD, approx.
921,600 dots, hybrid type, 16:9 aspect
ratio.

Mass:
Approx. 6.3kg (13 lb 15 oz) (w/ the supplied
lens,w/o tape, BP-GL95battery)
Power requirements:
DC 12 V (battery pack), DC 14.4 V (AC adaptor)
Power Consumption:
Max. approx. 12.5 W (with ECM-XM1 / EVF ON)
Operating Temperature:
0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)
Storage Temperature:
-20 to +60 °C (-4 to 140 °F)

Supplied Accessories:
o Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* zoom lens, 12x zoom
(optical), Lens hood with lens cover
o HVR-MRC1 memory recording unit kit
o Lithium battery (CR2025)
o Large size eye-cup
o Additional normal shoe kit
o ECM-XM1 monaural electret condenser
microphone
o Shoulder Belt
o Operating instructions (CD-ROM & hardcopy)

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Fujinon Lenses
            Th13x3.5BRMU  13:1 wide angle
            Th17x5BRM  Standard 17:1
            Th17X5BMD (Motor drive lens for teleconferencing applications)
            HTs18X4.2BRM High quality 18:1
            HTs18x4.2BERM High quality 18:1 with 2X extender

HVR-MRC1
Recording Media:
o Compact Flash card (2GB or bigger, 133x or faster)
File System:
o FAT32
File Format:
HDV : .M2T
DVCAM/DV : .AVI (DV-AVI, type 1) or .DV (Raw-DV)
Connectors:
o Special hot shoe
o i.LINK-6pin (on the supplied cradle)
o DC power input (on the supplied cradle)
o infoLITHIUM L series battery slot (on the supplied cradle)

Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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