Sony HDV HVR Z1P PAL Professional Video Camera Camcorder

Sony is expanding its line of professional video options with the introduction of a complete high-definition video production system. Sony introduces a new video format, HDV, that records High Definition pictures onto a standard DV tape media. The HDV format offers HDV/DVCAM/DV recording and playback on the same HDV camcorder or VTR.

The new HVR-Z1P camcorder and HVR-M10P VTR form the core of an entry-level HDV acquisition and playback solution. Both products are designed to provide video professionals with a flexible and affordable migration from standard definition infrastructures to the rapidly expanding world of High Definition.

The HVR-Z1P 1080i HDV camcorder can capture HDV, DVCAM and DV images at 60i, 50i, 30, 25 or 24 frames per second, in either SD or HD. This switchable 60/50 capability allows videographers to use just one camcorder to meet an array of client needs for both local and overseas markets. In addition to allowing Backward compatibility to the standard definition DV world, the 1080i recorded image can also be down-converted to SD output mode directly from the camcorder in the digital or analog domain.

Features:

· 3 x 1/3" 1080i Super HAD CCDs (16:9)
· 14 bit HD DXP (Digital Extended Processor)
· Carl Zeiss™ Vario-Sonnar "T" lens
· 3.5" LCD panel (16:9)
· Large viewfinder (16:9)
· Safety Zone & 4:3 Marker
· 2ch Audio XLR Inputs
· 2ch Independent Audio Rec Level Control
· Audio Limiter
· Audio Monitoring Select
· Sensitivity Select on Built-in Microphone
· Time code preset/reset/regen
· HDV / DVCAM / DVsp Switchable
· Built-in converter to take HDV images to Standard Definition
· 50i / 60i (PAL / NTSC) Switchable
· B/W & Colour Switchable Viewfinder
· 2-mode Cinematone Gamma
· 2-mode Colour Bars
· Skintone Detail Control
· Simultaneous Operation of LCD Panel & Viewfinder
· 6 Assignable Buttons
· Hours Meter
· AC Adaptor/Charger (AC-VQ850) supplied as standard

Specifications:

LENS
· Lens type: Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*
· Zoom: 12x Optical
· Iris (W-T): F1.6 – 2.8
· Focal Distance: 4.5mm – 54mm
· Focal Distance (35mm equiv): 32.5mm – 390mm
· Filter Diameter: 72mm
· ND Filter (built in): Yes (off, 1, 2)
· Focus: Manual focus ring
· Auto focus: One push auto Linear mach AF
· Steady shot: Optical 3 modes including W/A mode
CAMERA
· Imaging device: 3 x 1/3" 16:9 CCD Super HAD CCD Interlace Gross pixels – 1.12M Pixels Effective pixels – 1.07 M Pixels
· Minimum illumination: 3 lux
· White balance: Preset/A/B Variable preset
· Shutter speed: Auto, 1/3 – 1/10000
· A-D conversion: 14 bit
· Digital processing: 14 bit DXP (Digital extended processor)
· System: 50hz interlaced (switchable to 60i)
VIEWFINDER
· EVF: Colour/B&W switchable, 0.5" 16:9 252,000 dots
· LCD: Hybrid colour LCD screen, 3.5" 16:9 250,880 dots
AUDIO
· HDV: MPEG 1 Audio layer II, 2 ch 16 bit 48Khz
· DVCAM: PCM 2ch 16 bit 48Khz, Audio lock mode
· Microphone: Built in stereo with noise reduction, External via XLR (with DC power)
· Speaker: Built in (20mm)
· Level control: Ch1, Ch 2 separate
· AGC: Ch1, Ch 2 separate
· Limiter: On/off
CONNECTORS
· Audio input: XLR x 2 (mic/line switchable), Phantom power switchable
· Audio output: Mini 3.5mm multi (with video)
· HDV/DV (I/O): 4 pin iLink
· Component analogue: Mini multi (using supplied cable)
· Composite (I/O): 3.5 mm phono (with Audio)
· S-Video (I/O): Mini 4 pin
GENERAL
· Dimensions (WxHxD): 151 x 181 x 365mm
· Mass: 2.0 kgs
· Power consumption: 7.3W (EVF), 7.9W(LCD), 8.3W (both)
· Battery system: L series (NPF570, 770, 970)
· Media: Mini DV Cassette
· Recording Standard: HDV 1080i (Rec/PB), DVCAM (Rec/PB), DV sp (Rec/PB), 50i or 60i
· Built in downconverter: DV output and analogue outputs