Bringing Compact and Cost-effective HD Acquisition into the Field – the HVR-Z1 HDV 1080i Camcorder

The rapid transition to HD programming in broadcasting and postproduction has introduced a tremendous demand for an entry-level path into the HD world. Sony's response to this demand is the HVR-Z1 Digital HD Video Camera Recorder – a compact and cost-effective HD camcorder that builds on the market-acclaimed DVCAMTM recorders.

The HVR-Z1 camcorder adopts the all-new, 1/4-inch HD format – the HDV 1080i specification of the HDVTM format. Combined with three high-resolution 1/3-inch type mega pixel CCDs, the HVR-Z1 captures and plays back 1080i HD signals, while maintaining the DVCAM/DV recording and playback capabilities provided on current Sony DVCAM models. What's more, the HVR-Z1 offers a down-conversion capability of its 1080i recordings. These features allow the HVR-Z1 to be active immediately in current SD systems, while also providing a step-by-step migration to the HD world – operators can continue to acquire in DVCAM or DV, and switch to the HDV as needed, or acquire in HDV 1080i from the start and use the down-conversion capability as required.

In addition to a unique camcorder body design and with its multitude of camera features, the HVR-Z1 offers maximum operability in the field, as well as opening up a new range of opportunities for creative shooting. Combining these features with the HD picture quality that HDV format provides, the HVR-Z1 becomes an exciting acquisition tool for a variety of applications today and tomorrow – from video journalism, wedding and event videography, corporate and training productions, and digital movie-making, up to broadcast newsgathering.

(HVR-Z1P_Acc-R)

Signal System

NTSC and PAL Systems
Recording
1080/60i, 1080/50i, 480/60i, 576/50i
Playback
1080i/60, 1080i/50, 480/60i, 576/50i, 480/60p, 576/50p

Image Device

3-CCD, 1/3" 16:9 Aspect
1.12 Million Pixels Total Each Chip

Lens

4.5-54mm
12x Optical Zoom
f/1.6 to f/2.4
72mm Filter Diameter

Horizontal Resolution

1080 Lines Horizontal Pixels
1440 Vertical Pixels

Minimum Illumination

3 Lux

Built-in Filters

1/4 ND (1.5 stops)
1/32 ND (5 stops)

LCD Monitor

3.5" 16:9 Aspect
LCD Monitor and Viewfinder Can Be Used Simultaneously

Viewfinder

Color

Scan Matching

Yes

Memory Card Slot

No

Shutter Speed Range

1/4-1/10,000

Gain Selection

0 dB, (+)3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 15 dB, 18 dB

VTR

Tape Format

DVCAM Small Cassette
HDV Record and Play
DVCAM Record and Play
DV Record and Play

Tape Speed

HDV: 18.8 mm/s
DVCAM: 28.2 mm/s
DV SP Mode: 18.8 mm/s

Maximum Recording Time

HDV: 60 min
DVCAM: 40 min
DV: 60 min

Audio

Audio Signal Format

HDV
MPEG1 Audio Layer II
DVCAM/DV
16-bit/48kHz 2 Channel Mode
12-bit/32kHz 4 Channel Mode

Audio Frequency Response

20Hz to 20kHz

General

Input and Output Connectors

HD/SD Component: 3 RCA (x1 Output)
Firewire: 4-Pin (x1 Input, x2 Output)
S-Video: 4-Pin (x1 Input, x2 Output)
Composite Video: RCA (x1 Input, x2 Output)
Mic Audio: XLR (x2 Input)
Audio: RCA (x2 Output)
Headphone: Stereo Mini (x1)
LANC Control: Mini (x1)

Power Requirements

100-240VAC with AC-VQ850D AC Adapter

Power Consumption

8.4W

Operating Temperature

32-104°F (0-40°C)

Dimensions

6 x 7.1 x 14.4" (15.2 x 18.1 x 16.5cm)

Weight

4.3 lbs (1.9kg)

SKU HVR-Z1P_Acc-R
Barcode # 615678829725
Brand Sony
Brand Sony
Type Handheld
Model HVR-Z1P
Shipping Cubic 0.075900000m3

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