Sony is pleased to introduce the new HVR-V1U HDV camcorder, the world's first 1080p24 HDV acquisition tool. The HVR-V1U camcorder, along with the companion HVR-DR60 HDV Hard Drive Recorder, represents the latest addition to Sony's tremendously popular line of professional HDV products, and does NOT replace any of our existing camcorders. The HVR-V1U camcorder provides affordable HD acquisition by offering true 1080p image capture in a small camcorder form factor. Three ClearVid CMOS Sensors, combined with Sony's 14-bit Enhanced Image Processor, create an exceptional camcorder capable of capturing images at 1080p24, 1080p30, and 1080 60i. All video is processed at 1920x1080 at 60p in full 4:2: 2, for optimum picture quality. In the 1080 24p mode, the images are scanned at the full 1080 lines, and 2:3 pull down is added and recorded to the 60i HDV tape. From SD to HD, and 24p to 60i, Sony's HVR-V1U and HVR-DR60 offer an extremely versatile, high-quality production package for video professionals. Combining affordable and reliable tape archiving with file-based, edit-friendly clip recording in the field, the HVR-V1U and HVR-DR60 come together to provide a truly practical solution for independent cinematographers, corporate producers, educational users, small-market broadcasters, and wedding videographers, to name just a few.www.sony.com/hdv
Features:
- HDV 1080p24, 1080p30, and 1080 60i video capture, recorded as 60i (24p recorded with 2:3 pull down)
- 3 ClearVid CMOS Imagers, 1.12M Pixels Gross
- 14-bit Enhanced Imaging Processor, outputting a 1920x1080/60p 4:2:2 video signal
- High quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens with Extra-low Dispersion, Fluorite Glass
- 20X Optical Zoom with built-in Digital Extender for 30x Effective Zoom (Approx.)
- Super SteadyShot Optical Stabilization System
- USB port and i.LINK DV Interface (IEEE1394)
- MPEG2 Real Time Encode System for real time processing of HD data
- HDMI Output
- Switchable HDV/DVCAM/DV Format Recording
- Built-in HD to SD down conversion via i.LINK interface and Component Analog output
- 3.5" (viewable area, measured diagonally) 16:9 Clear Photo LCD Display (211K Pixels)
- Large 16:9 Color & B/W switchable EVF, with Simultaneous LCD Display Output
- Wide range of Manual Shutter Speeds, from ? to 1/10,000 second, including 1/48
- Shutter Display Readout in Seconds or Degrees
- Manual Iris Control, with New Exposure modes
- 6 User Assignable Buttons for quick access to frequently used camera/VTR functions
- Enhanced EVF/LCD Marker function, for Center, Aspect Ratio, Safety Zone, and Guide Frame
- Expanded Focus Function in Black & White or Color, for easy confirmation of focus setting during manual focusing
- EVF & LCD Peaking Indicator
- Infinite Manual Zoom Ring
- Manual Focus Ring, with Focus Distance Displayed in Feet or Meters
- Histogram and Zebra Pattern in EVF/LCD
- Exposure dial on Optical Axis of the Lens
- Balanced Audio XLR input connectors (x2) w/Selectable Phantom Power
- Time code Synchronization via i.LINK interface
- Shot Transition Function offers automatic transition of various shooting parameters between shots
- Hypergain Function
- Handle mounted ZOOM / REC control
- 3 position ND filter switch
- Up to 8 hours of normal operation on a single NPF970 battery
| Feature | Benefit |
| Cinema Applications: | 24p Capture; Cinematone Gamma and Cinematone Color, with 3D-LUT (Lookup Table), to Match Film Stock; 1/48 Shutter; Focus Feet Display; Shutter Degree Display; Matte Box Attachment
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| Creative Features: | 8-level Skin Tone Detail Feature; Knee Point and Black Compensation Settings, for Precise Gamma Level Customization; 12-Character Picture Profile Filing System on MemoryStick Duo Media; One-Button "Last Scene Review" Function Without Leaving Camera Mode; Contrast Enhancer in EIP Separates image signal into "Picture Pattern" and "Brightness" Information, to increase Detail in Dark Areas; Manual White Balance Adjustment; Still Image Capture to MemoryStick DUO; Smooth Slow Recording, in 3/6/12 Second Intervals, for Dramatic Effect and Motion Analysis; Interval Recording, for Time Lapse Effects; Picture Profile feature offers 6 memory locations for storing important camera settings such as: color phase, skintone detail, auto iris limit, AWB sensitivity, cinematone setting |
| Specification | Detail |
| Image Device: | 1/4-inch type x3, ClearVid CMOS Sensors |
| Lens: | High quality 20X Optical Zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens
Extra-low dispersion Glass
37.4mm to 748mm (35mm equivalent)
Filter diameter 62mm |
| Picture Elements: | Total pixels: approx. 1.12M pixels
Effective pixels: approx. 1.04M pixels |
| 2 Built-in Filters: | ND1: 1/4 and ND2: 1/16 |
| Video Signal System: | NTSC color system |
| Scanning System: | 1080/60p 4:2:2 |
| Shutter speed: | 1/4to 1/10000 sec |
| Connectors: | A/V, Component Output, XLR IN (x2), i.LINK, LANC, Headphone stereo mini. USB port, MemoryStick DUO port |
| Minimum Illumination: | 4 lux @ 18db, F1.6, normal shutter |
| Exposure: | Auto, Manual |
| Viewfinder: | Hybrid Precision 16:9 Color & B/W Selectable
Approx. 250,000 pixel |
| Audio: | DV/DVCAM Rec. 48KHz/16 bit, 32KHz 12 bit
HDV Rec.: MPEG-1 Audio Layer II |
| Provided Microphone: | ECM-NV1 Microphone |
| Speaker: | 16mm built-in dynamic |
| LCD panel: | Hard-Coat Anti-Reflection 16:9 3.5" type, 211K pixels (approx.) |
| Format: | HDV/DVCAM/DV (SP) recording, HDV/DVCAM/DV (SP) playback |
| Recording Time: | Max. 60 min with HDV, 40 minutes in DVCAM, & 60 min. in DV (SP) |
| Weight (Camera only): | 1.5 Kg (3 lbs., 6 oz.) |
| Dimensions: | 131mm W x184mm H x 323mm D |
| Power consumption: | 6.8W with VF or LCD on |
