HVR-S270U
Standard & Mini-DV Cassette

16:9 1/2.9" Clear Vid CMOS Sensor™, Sony HDV™
Sony HDV-2 Shoulder Mount Camcorder with 1/3" bayonet mount interchangeable lens system (with 12-pin cable connection) and DVCAM record/playback capability. 

HDV-2 1080/23.09/29.97P record/play capable (with 4-channel MPEG-2 Layer II compressed audio).  Extra-fine resolution color LCD viewfinder.

Sony V-Mount battery adapter, 4-pin DC 12v input and DC 12V output. HD-SDI/SD-SDI output (shared) with embedded audio, S-Video Out (4-pin DIN), Component Analog Output (BNC), Composite Output (BNC), Light Jack (12V Max 35 Watt), HDV/DV Out (iLink 6-pin), TC Output (BNC), Audio Out (RCA x 2), Memory Stick Duo slot, Headphone, LANC (Stereo Mini-Jack), Audio In (balanced XLR x 4).

Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T™ lens (VCL-412BWS), Focal Length 4.4 to 52.8mm, with 12x optical zoom (filter diameter 72mm) and optical image stabilization for superb contrast and resolution. Supplied ECM-XM1 Monaural Camera Microphone.

HVR-Z7U
Mini-DV Cassette

The HVR-Z7U is the world's first HDV handheld camcorder that uses 1/3-inch bayonet mount interchangeable lenses. This new HDV camcorder delivers the enhanced functionality professionals have been asking for, such as an interchangeable lens system, native progressive recording, and solid-state memory recording functionality. A streamlined nonlinear editing workflow is achieved using the supplied Memory Recording Unit, which provides HDV/DVCAM/DV file recording on a widely available Compact Flash® solid-state memory card., as well as recording onto HDV tape. This groundbreaking camcorder also features 1080/24p/30p HDV native progressive recording modes, as well as HDMI output.

HVR-Z5U
Mini-DV Cassette

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.

HVR-Z1U
Mini-DV Cassette


DISCONTINUED
Replaced by HVR-Z5U

16:9 1/3" 3-CCD Imager for HVRZ1U
1/3" type x3, 16:9 Super HAD CCD interlaced imager system with Native 16:9 aspect ratio; High quality 12X optical zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens F4.5 to 54.0mm, F1.6 at 2.4mm with 12x optical zoom for superb contrast and resolution (32.5 to 390 mm, 35mm equivalent); filter diameter 72mm; Exposure Auto or Manual; Total pixels: approx. 1.12M pixels; effective pixels: approx. 1.04M pixels; 2 Built-in filters ND1: 1/4 and ND2: 1/32; Optical image stabilization; Manual and automatic zoom , focus, shutter & 24-step iris for precise image control. Zoom indicator in the viewfinder; Auto focus feature in both HDV and DV modes.   Minimum illumination: 3 lux @ 18db, F1.6, normal shutter.

HDV™ 1080i recording and playback, or DV (SP Mode)
Switchable 50i/59.94i recording and playback for HDV-2 and standard definition DVCAM™ and DV format on MiniDV Tapes.   Recording time Max. 60 minutes with HDV-2, 40 minutes in DVCAM, & 60 minutes in DV (SP mode), 80 minute Mini-DV tapes are not supported. Special 480P/59.94 progressive mode for enhanced standard definition imagery. CineFrame™ film-type look imaging 24/30 (in HDV-2 1080i, 23.98 as interlaced fields with 2:3 pulldown within an overall 29.97 frame rate/59.94 field rate), 25 frame (in HDV-2 1080i/50) and 29.97-frame recording (in HDV-2 1080i/59.94 or standard definition 480i/59.94 or special 480p/29.97) on MiniDV Tape. 

Sony's Professional HDV Family
Sony offers Vegas Pro 8 Editing Software at additional cost which can operate on the Windows XP Platform.  Sony has also introduced a number of HDV playback decks (HVRM15U, HVRM25U, and the HVR1500) and certain cross-compatability with .M2T 25Mb/s HDV-2 streams in the XDCAM-HD storage format - see XDCAM HD options section of this web site and Sony for more information about recording these streams in optioned PDW XDCAM HD units).   See also the HDV HDD model HVR-DR60 (FAT file system).

Additional Notes for HVRZ1U Camcorder
SMPTE time code with presets DF/NDF select, RecRun/Free Run select Reset and Re-generation enables frame-accurate access to recorded scenes. Built-in HD i.LINK® downconversion to standard definition DV from HDV-2 tape playback. Flexible aspect ratio conversion in down convert from 16:9 to 4:3 with a choice of squeeze, crop or letterbox. HDV/DV i.LINK® IEEE1394 interface for standard definition DVCAM/DV (lock audio mode selectable) and HDV (HDV-2 I/O requires IEC HDV supported protocol device connection).

Switchable NTSC/PAL color system (when in standard definition DV mode); 1080/59.94i, 1080/50i (switchable selection for the HDV mode); Connectors: S-Video, A/V, High Definition Component output from HDV playback, or Standard Definition Component output from DV playback, XLR IN (x2), i.LINK, LANC, headphone stereo mini (note: signals may not be present or compatible with other devices depending on the mode selected); Hybrid Precision 16:9 Color & B/W selectable 252,000 pixel traditional Viewfinder; LCD Hybrid 16:9 3.5" type, 250K pixels (approx.) Viewfinder; Built-in speaker (for playback applications) and wide range stereo microphone (the directional shotgun microphone as often pictured is not included with this camcorder and must be purchased separately as an optional accessory); Typical Power consumption: (VF/LCD/VF+LCD): 7.4W/8.0W/8.4W (this may be more or less depending on how much you operate the zoom, the climate/condition of the battery, etc.); Two balanced XLR audio inputs with 48-volt phantom power for professional microphones. Independent L/R audio level controls, independent L/R AGC.

HVR-V1U
Mini-DV Cassette

16:9 Native 1920x1080 3CMOS Imager
New 1/4 type 4.5mm 3CMOS "ClearVid" progressive capable imager with effective 1,039,000 pixel count for 1440x1080 HDV recording (with selectable 23.98pScan at 1080 line count and forced pull down added - the progressive setting that effectively eliminates the temporal offset that the HVRZ1U has).  Still picture capable (resolution may differ). 4 Lux minimum illumination. NTSC color system.

This camcorder provides CineFrame™ film-type look imaging 24/30 (in HDV-2 1080i, 23.98 as PsF with 2:3 pulldown within an overall 29.97 frame rate/59.94 field rate), or 29.97-frame progressive imaging with PsF recording (in HDV-2 1080i/59.94) on MiniDV Tape.    Optional Sony Vegas Pro 8 and Optional Sony Vegas v7.0c (or higher) also supports reading Sony 1080-24p mode from the Sony HVR-V1U camcorder, and support HDV 720-24p and HDV 1080-24p templates.

High quality 20X optical zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens (35mm focal length equivalent is approximately 37.4mm to 748 mm).

HVR-A1U
Mini-DV Cassette

16:9 Native 1920x1080 single CMOS Imager
1/3" (5.9mm) CMOS type single 1,983,000 effective pixel imager (for HDV) with 16:9 Native aspect ratio; High quality 10X optical zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens; Internal Image Stabilization System; Manual Focus Ring; Histogram; 2.7" 16:9 Hybrid LCD Display with Touch Panel function; Simultaneous use of EVF and LCD display is possible (with increased power draw); Built-in Wide Range Stereo Microphone; Balanced Audio XLR input connectors (x2) with selectable Phantom Power; User Assignable Button; Expanded Focus Function; Markers; Internal 14-Bit A/D; Color Bars; Quick record Mode; Shot Transition; i.LINK® DV Interface; MPEG2 HDV-2 Recording mode; DV/DVCAM format recording modes; built-in HD to SD down conversion; EVF and LCD Peaking Indicator; Advanced Zebra Indicator; Tele-Macro Feature; Still Image capture to Memory Stick Duo (memory stick not included).

HDV™ 1080i recording and playback, or DV (SP Mode)
Switchable 50i/59.94i recording and playback for HDV-2 and standard definition DVCAM™ and DV format on MiniDV Tapes.   Recording time Max. 60 minutes with HDV-2, 40 minutes in DVCAM, & 60 minutes in DV (SP mode), 80 minute Mini-DV tapes are not supported.

And More...
Special 480P/59.94 progressive mode for enhanced standard definition imagery. CineFrame™ film-type look imaging 24/30 (in HDV-2 1080i, 23.98 recorded as temporally offset interlaced fields with 2:3 pulldown within an overall 29.97 frame rate/59.94 field rate), 25 frame (in HDV-2 1080i/50) or 29.97-frame recording (in HDV-2 1080i/59.94 or standard definition 480i/59.94 or special 480p/29.97) on MiniDV Tape.

HVR-HD1000U
Mini-DV Cassette

16:9 1/2.9" Clear Vid CMOS Sensor™ for HVR-HD1000U
Unique 45 degree angle pixel layout for high resolution and sensitivity, coupled with Enhanced Image Processor generates stunning HDV-2 1080i images.  Native 16:9 aspect ratio for video.  63 minutes maximum HDV-2 or DV-SP recording or 94.5 minutes maximum DV-LP Mode recording (using Sony's PHDVM-63DM tapes).  Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*™ lens F5.4 to 54.0mm, with 10x optical zoom (filter diameter 37mm) and optical image stabilization for superb contrast and resolution. Down conversion for HDV-2 for output/monitoring (squeeze, letterbox*, or edge crop selectable).
*Letter box mode is not available from the iLink output

Smooth Slow Memory Buffer Recording up to 3 seconds
High Speed 240 fields/second video image capture at reduced resolution can be buffered up to 3 seconds using the Smooth Slow Record buffer memory function, and then recorded to tape.  Playback off of tape of a 3 second clip recorded in this fashion lasts up to 12 seconds.

Still Image Recording Functions*
Using optional Memory Stick Duo Media, a maximum 6.1M (2848x2136) 4:3 still images in Photo Mode can be recorded, 4.6M 16:9 still images can be recorded in Dual Record Mode; 1.2M (1440x810) still images can be captured and recorded off HDV-2 tape playback.
*No flash on this unit, shutter speeds for Photo Mode drop to maximum of 1/500 sec., all photo record and capture modes are non-real time.

Super NightShot™
Built-in infrared light emitter allows* zero lux light levels to be recorded in black and white.
*Limited effective range of emitter must be taken into consideration when attempting to record images in this fashion

iLink I/O, HDMI Output, Component Video Output
iLink 4-pin connector, USB Type B connector, HDMI output; Component Video Out (RCA Pin x 3), Composite Video Out (RCA Pin x 1), S-Video Output (mini-DIN 4-pin x 1), Audio Out (RCA Pin x 1), Headphone (Stereo Mini-Jack), LANC (Stereo Mini-Jack)

Supplied Accessories
AC-L100 AC Adaptor, NPF Series Battery & ECM-PS1 stereo camera microphone