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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
Feature Benefit
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.
Specification Detail
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
SD Video Signal System:
NTSC
Scanning System:
1080.60i
Sync System:
Internal (HD & SD)
Connectors:
S-Video, A/V, Component Output, XLR IN (x2), i.LINK, LANC, Headphone stereo mini.
Minimum Illumination:
7 lux @ 18db, normal shutter
Exposure:
Auto, Manual
Viewfinder:
Hybrid Precision 16:9 Color & B/W Selectable 252,000 pixel
Audio:
DV/DVCAM Rec.: 48KHz/16 bit, 32 KHz 12 bit. HDV Rec.: MPEG-1 Audio Layer II
Provided Microphone:
Wide Range Stereo Microphone
Speaker:
Built-in dynamic
LCD Panel:
Hybrid 16:9 2.7" type
Format:
HDV/DVCAM/DV (SP) recording; HDV/DVCAM/DV (SP) playback
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