HVRS270U
HDV Shoulder-mount Camcorder with Memory Recording Unit

$8,700.00 U.S. List Price

Sony's commitment to the HDV world brings a remarkable evolution in next-generation products. The HVR-S270U shoulder-mount camcorder delivers the enhanced functionality professionals have been waiting for: an interchangeable lens system, native progressive recording, and solid-state memory recording and supports standard-size cassettes for extended recording times. A streamlined nonlinear editing workflow can be achieved using the supplied Memory Recording Unit (HVR-MRC1), which provides HDV/DVCAM/DV file recording on a widely available CompactFlash® solid-state memory card. This groundbreaking camcorder features 1080/24p/30p HDV native progressive recording modes and also has HDMI or HD/SD-SDI output.

Highlights:

  • Interchangeable lens, full shoulder-mount HDV™ camcorder
  • Hybrid recording on tape and CompactFlash® Memory
  • Three 1/3-inch ClearVid™ CMOS Sensor with EXMOR™ technology --great low light sensitivity
  • 4.5 hrs. of HDV recording with large size cassette
  • HD/SD-SDI output
  • Audio 4-channel recording capability

General Specifications Detail:
Mass Approx. 4.0 kg (8 lbs 12 oz) camera body only
5.2 kg (11 lbs 7 oz) including Carl Zeiss lens (VCL-412BWS)
6.3 kg (13 lbs 15 oz) including battery pack (BP-GL95)
cassette (PHDV-276DM)
Carl Zeiss Lens (VCL-412BWS)
lens hood with lens cover and shotgun microphone (ECM-XM1)
Power Requirements DC 14.4 V (Battery pack); DC 12 V (11 V - 17 V) (AC Adaptor)
Power Consumption HDV recording 12.5 W
DVCAM (DV) recording: 11.9 W
w/Viewfinder and Memory Recording Unit (HVR-MRC-1):
HDV recording 15.1 W
DVCAM (DV) recording: 14.6 W
Operating Temperature 0 to +40 °C (+32 to +104 °F)
Storage Temperature -20 to +60 °C (-4 to +140 °F)
Humidity N/A
Continuous Operating Time With BP-GL65: HDV 240 min; DVCAM (DV) 255 minutes
With BP-GL95: HDV 370 minutes; DVCAM (DV) 385 minutes
With BP-L60S: HDV 215 minutes; DVCAM (DV) 230 minutes
With BP-L80S: HDV 295 minutes; DVCAM (DV) 310 minutes
Measured under the following conditions:
when recording using both tape and the MRC-1 Memory Recording unit; using ECM-XM1 microphone
when recording continuously
when using the viewfinder with the LCD panel closed
Video Recording Format HDV Mode 1: (MPEG2 MP@H-14L), 4:2:0, 25Mbps (1440 x 1080)
DVCAM (25 Mbps) 480/60i (NTSC)
DV SP (25 Mbps) 480/60i (NTSC)
Audio Recording HDV: MPEG-1 Audio Layer II (2-Channel); MPEG-2 Audio Layer II (4-Channel). 16 bit, 48 kHz.
DVCAM/DV: Linear PCM (2ch, 16-bit, 48 kHz) PCM (4ch, 12-bit, 32 kHz)
Recording Media Standard size or Mini HDV (PHDV-xxx) or DVCAM (PDM-xxx) tapes; Mini-DV tapes
Recording Frame Rate NTSC model 60i (59.94i, 29.97 fps); 23.98 fps; 30 fps.
Recording Frame Rate PAL model 50i (25 fps); 23.98 fps; 30 fps
Recording/Playback time HDV: 276 min (using PHDV-276DM); 63 min (using PHDVM-63DM)
DVCAM: 184 min (using PHDV-276DM); 41 min (using PHDVM-63DM)
DV SP: 276 min (using PHDV-276DM); 63 min (using PHDV-63DM)
Compact flash recording time in HDV/DV: 36 min (using 8 GB CF card); 72 min (using 16 GB CF card)

Inputs/Outputs Specifications Detail:
Genlock In NA
TC IN BNC x 1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω
SDI IN NA
Audio In 4 x 3-pin XLR (female), line/mic/mic +48 V selectable. Audio Input 1 (L)/Audio Input 2 (R)/Audio Input 3/Audio Input 4.
AES/EBU Input NA
MIC In 4 x 3-pin XLR (female), selectable line/mic/mic +48 v. Audio Input 1 (L)/Audio Input 2 (R)/Audio Input 3/Audio Input 4.
Test Out NA
SDI Out BNC x 1
(HD/SD switchable)
HD-SDI: SMPTE 292M (w/embedded audio)
SD-SDI: SMPTE 259M (w/embedded audio)
S-Video Out S (Y/C) connector x 1
Luminance Signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω
Chrominance Signal: 0.286 Vp-p (burst signal), 75 Ω
Audio Out RCA connector x 2 (CH-1, CH-2)
Audio Signal: -10 dBu (at load impedance 47 kΩ)
Output Impedance with less than 2.2 kΩ
TC Out BNC x 1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
Earphone Stereo mini-jack (ø3.5 mm)
Monitor Speaker Monaural, 250 mW
DC In DC in 12 V, 1 x 4-pin XLR, Male, 11 V - 17 V
DC Out DC out 12 V, 1 x 4-pin, concentric
Lens Conector 12-pin connector, concentric
Remote NA
Light 12 Volt, 2-pin, max 35 W
Camera Adaptor NA
i.Link i.LINK (IEEE1394), 6-pin, S400
Memory Stick NA
Gigabit Ethernet NA
USB NA

Audio Performance Specifications Detail:
Frequency Response 50 - 20,000 Hz (ECM-XM1)
Dynamic Range 111 dB
Distortion N/A
Crosstalk N/A
Wow & Flutter N/A
Headroom N/A

Camera Section Specifications Detail:
Effective Picture Elements 16:9: 1,037,000 pixels
4:3: 778,000 pixels
Optical System F1.6 prism
Built-In Optical Filters 1: Clear, 2: 1/4ND, 3: 1/16ND, 4: 1/64ND
Enhanced Clear Scan ECS Manual Mode: 1/48-1/10000 (Scan Type 24, 24A), 1/60-1/10000 (Scan Type 30, 60)
ECS Mode: 23.98-199.8 Hz (Scan Type 24, 24A); 29.97-199.8 Hz (Scan Type 30, 60)
SLS (Slow Shutter): 1/3-1/40 (Scan Type 24, 24A); 1/4-1/30 (Scan Type 30, 60)
Slow & Quick Motion Function Smooth Slow Recording (SMTH SLW REC) function; 3, 6, 12 sec intervals.
Sensitivity (2000 lx, 89.9% reflectance) Close to F8 @ 60i
Minimum Illumination 1.5 Lux (Fixed Shutter Speed 1/30, Auto Gain, Auto Iris). F1.6.
Gain Selection -6, -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21 dB
Smear Level no smear (CMOS)
Horizontal Resolution 800 TV Lines
Registration NA
Modulation Depth NA

Monitoring Specifications Detail:
Viewfinder Electric Viewfinder (EVF); Approx 1.2 million pixels. 852 x 3 (RGB) x 480.
Built-In LCD Monitor 8.0 CM (3.2") LCD/VF

Lens Specifications Detail:
Lens Mount 1/3-inch bayonet mount type

Included Lens Specifications Detail:
Iris F1.6 - close
Maximum Relative Aperture 1.6
Focus AF/MF/Full MF selectable; Macro
Image Stabilizer Steadyshot Image Stabilization, Standard/Soft/Hard selectable
Filter Thread 72 mm

Built-In Microphone Specifications Detail:
Capsule Type Condenser, ECM-XM1

Supplied Accessories

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HVR-MRC1 Memory Recording Unit
HVR-CRA1 i.LINK Cradle
Lens Hood with Lens Cover
Large Eyecup
ECM-XM1 condenser microphone with wind screen
Accessory Shoe Kit
Accessory Shoe plate with mounting screws
shoulder belt
front and rear lens caps
focal length chart for flange back focal adjustment
printed and electronic documentation

Optional Accessories

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LA100W Lens Adapter $618.00 Get details
VCT14 Tripod Adaptor $335.00 Get details
UWPV6/3032 Lav Mic, Bodypack TX, Plug-on TX and Portable RX Wireless System $987.00 Get details
ACDN10 AC Adaptor/Charger $721.00 Get details
HVRDR60 HDV HARD DISK RECORDER $1,890.00 Get details
SHL32WBP LCD Viewfinder Hood $72.10 Get details
BCL500 4CH Lithium-Ion Battery Charger $1,751.00 Get details
VCL308BWS Wide Angle Lens for HVR-S270U $2,575.00 Get details
UWPV1/3032 Lav Mic, Bodypack TX and Portable RX Wireless System $727.00 Get details
BPGL95 Graphite Lithium-Ion Battery $669.50 Get details
UWPV1/4244 Lav Mic, Bodypack TX and Portable RX Wireless System $727.00 Get details
BPL80S Hard Carbon Lithium-Ion Battery pack (83.5Wh) $618.00 Get details
VCTU14 Tripod adaptor for professional cameras and camcorders $221.45 Get details
UWPV2/3032 Handheld Mic TX and Portable RX Wireless System $727.00 Get details
BCL70 Portable 2 channel battery charger for lithium-ion batteries $813.70 Get details
RM1BP Remote Commander $257.50 Get details
UWPV2/4244 Handheld Mic TX and Portable RX Wireless System $727.00 Get details
MDR7506 Professional Studio Headphones $130.00 Get details
RM1000BP LANC Remote Commander $1,309.00 Get details
HVLLBPA High Performance LED Video Light $622.00 Get details
UWPV6/4244 Lav Mic, Bodypack TX, Plug-on TX and Portable RX Wireless System $987.00 Get details
BPGL65 Graphite Lithium-Ion Battery $360.50 Get details
BPL60S Hard Carbon Lithium-Ion Battery $468.65 Get details

Product Brochure

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NIPROS/1 Studio Configuration Kit 04/18/2009 pdf / 3,048K Download now

User Manual

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HVR-S270U Operating Instructions pdf / 5,400K Download now

Brochure

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HVR Series - HVR-Z7U / HVR-S270U / HVR-M35U pdf / 3,426K Download now

Warranty Card

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Broadcast and Business Solutions Warranty Card pdf / 137K Download now
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