Sony Z5U HDV Camera
The HVR-Z5U camcorder is designed to enhance creativity and deliver the highest standard of optical and audio quality. Sony’s newly designed “G Lens” 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 Sensor™ 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 flexible shooting under any conditions, while maintaining Sony’s worldwide reputation for quality and high performance. The standard features of the HVR-Z5U include 1080/24p/30p 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 improve 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.
Features:
- CinemaToneTM technology
- 24p Capability
- Records high definition video with 1080 interlaced lines of resolution
- ClearVID 3CMOS Technology
- Exmor Inside
- High Resolution LCD
- G-orgeous G-Series Lens
- Focus Assist
- Advanced Audio Recording
Manual Functions:
- Focus
- Zoom
- Iris
- Gain
- White Balance
- Shutter Speed
Technical Specifications:
- Lens--20x G-Lens 29.5-590mm (35mm Equivalent), f/1.6-3.4 72mm Filter Thread
- Image Sensor--1/3" ClearVid 3CMOS with ExmorTM Technology 1.2 MegaPixels Each
- Shutter Speed (NTSC)--60i/30p: 1/4-1/10000 24p: 1/3-1/10000
- Audio--HDV, MPEG1 Audio Layer II
- Connectors--Component Video: 10-Pin Connector A/V Out (x1 Output)
Composite Video: 10-Pin Connector A/V Out (x1 Output)
Analog Audio L/R Output: 10-Pin Connector A/V Out (x2 Output)
Analog Audio L/R Input: XLR 3-Pin Female (x2 Input) FireWire (x1 Input/Output)
Headphone: Stereo Mini Jack
Digital Video Output: HDMI (x1 Output)
Remote: LANC (x1 Input) - Tape Format--HDV/DV (SP) recording and playback
- Maximum Recording Time--HDV: 63 min (with PHDVM-63DM Cassette), DV: 63 min (with PHDVM-63DM Cassette)
- Weight--5 lbs.
