SONY HVRZ5P 1/3" 3 CLEARVID CMOS PROFESSIONAL HDV CAMCORDER
Introducing a truly amazing new compact HDVT camcorder from Sony. The HVR-Z5E camcorder is designed to enhance creativity and deliver the highest standard of optical and audio quality. Sony's newly designed "G LensT" is incorporated into the camcorder, boasting excellent resolution, color, and contrast for breathtaking images that rival expensive interchangeable lenses. This new compact camcorder boasts Sony's 3 ClearVid CMOS SensorT system, utilizing the technology of Exmor, to provide excellent low-light sensitivity and making it ideal when high performance in limited light conditions is a requirement. The ergonomically designed body allows fl exible shooting under any conditions, while maintaining Sony's worldwide reputation for quality and high performance.
The standard features of the HVR-Z5E include 1080/25p HDV native progressive recording modes. Sony's new cutting-edge HYBRID recording system incorporates an optional HVR-DR60 or HVR-MRC1K Memory Recording Unit, which allows simultaneous recording on tape and non-tape media for improved NLE workflow efficiency. The HYBRID recording system is also capable of simultaneous HD and SD recording. Sony is continuously developing and expanding its HDV lineup in response to professional user feedback.
- PRODUCT FEATURES
- u Exclusive High-performance G Lens
- u Natural-touch Lens Operation
- u An Ideal Handheld Camcorder Design
- u Two Screw Holes for Secure Connection
- u 1/3 Inch-type 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor System
- u Enhanced Functionality with the Technology of Exmor
- u Expanding the HDV Format as a Global Standard
- u Switchable Recording and Playback HDV1080i/DVCAM/DV
- u Built-in Down-converter for SD Production
- u Selectable Progressive Modes
- u Ready for HYBRID Solution with HVRMRC1K (Option)
- u XtraFine LCD Panel
- u XtraFine EVF
- u InfoLITHIUM L Series Battery Compatibility
- u HDMI Output Connector
- u Two Accessory Shoe Connectors
- u Versatile Audio Input Selection
- u One-touch Clip-type Microphone Holder
- u Smooth WB (White Balance)
- u Smooth Gain
- u Minus Gain
- u AGC Range Configuration
- u Advanced Histogram
- u Picture Profile
- u Color Depth
- u Color Correction
- u WB (White Balance) Shift
- u Skintone Detail
- u Smooth Slow Rec
- u Shot Transition Function
- u Assignable Features
- PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
- Camera section
- Lens Sony G Lens, 20x (optical), f = 4.1 to 82mm, f = 29.5 to 590 mm at 16:9 mode, f = 36.1 to 722 mm at 4:3 mode, fi lter diameter: 72mm
- Built-in fi lter Clear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64
- Imaging system 1/3 inch-type, progressive 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor system with technology of Exmor
- Picture elements Approx. 1,037,000 pixels (effective), approx. 1,120,000 pixels (total)
- Focus Auto, manual (focus ring/one push auto/infi nity/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)
- Manual shutter speed - Auto 1/50 - 1/2000
- Manual shutter speed - Manual 1/4 - 1/10000
- Gain -6, -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21 dB
- Minimum Illumination 1.5 lux (auto gain, auto iris, 1/25 shutter)
- VTR section
- Recording format HDV1080/50i/25p, DVCAM, DV SP 576/50i (PAL)
- Play out/Down conversion format HDV1080/50i/25p, DVCAM, DV SP 576/50i (PAL)
- Playback/Recording time - HDV/DV SP Max. 63 min with PHDVM-63DM cassette
- Playback/Recording time - DVCAM Max. 41 min with PHDVM-63DM cassette
- Input/Output connectors
- Audio/Video output 10-pin connector A/V OUT jack (component, composite and unbalanced audio x2ch with the supplied cables)
- HDV/DV input/output i.LINK interface (IEEE 1394, 4-pin)
- XLR audio input XLR 3-pin female x 2ch
- Headphone Stereo mini jack (o3.5 mm)
- LANC Stereo mini-mini jack (o2.5 mm)
- Digital video output HDMI connector
- Built-in output devices
- LCD view finder 0.45 inch-type (Viewable area measured diagonally), approx. 1,226,880 dots (852 x 3RGB x 480), 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
- General
- Mass Approx. 2.2 kg
- Dimension (W x H x D) Approx.169 x 188 x 451mm
- Power requirements DC 7.2 V (battery pack), DC 8.4 V (AC adaptor)
- Power consumption - HDV Approx. 7.1 W (with ECM-XM1 / LCD viewfi nder ON)
- Power consumption - DVCAM/DV Approx. 6.8 W (with ECM-XM1 / LCD viewfi nder ON)
- Battery operating time - HDV 395min(NP-970)
- Battery operating time - DVCAM/DV 415min(NP-970)
- Operating temperature 0 to 40 degrees
- Storage temperature -20 to 60 degrees
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