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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.
Highlights:
- Sony's first professional handheld HDV camcorder with an interchangeable lens system.
- 1/3 inch-type 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor system
- Interchangeable lens system using bayonet mount system with unlimited possibilities.
- Carl Zeiss 12x Optical zoom lens included as standard
- HDV, DVCAM and DV Recording on a miniDV Cassette tape
- 24p/30p HDV Native Progressive Recording Modes
- Three integral ND lens filters
- Switchable HD/SD Recording and Playback - HDV1080i/DVCAM/DV
- Smooth Slow Recording capability
- New 3.2" (viewable area measured diagonally) type XtraFine LCD
- Two accessory shoes
- 0.45" type EVF offer high-resolution, high-contrast images with 100% full-scan, and 6500°k color temperature (standard for professional monitors).
- infoLITHIUM L Series Battery Compatible
- HDMI output connector
- Includes Flash Memory recording Unit which records onto easily obtained Compact Flash memory cards
| Features | Benefits: |
|---|---|
| Interchangeable Lens System Offers Unlimited Possibilities | |
| Hybrid Recording to Tape and CompactFlash card Simultaneously | |
| Switchable Recording and Playback - HDV1080i/DVCAM/DV | |
| Built-in Down-converter for SD Production | |
| 1/3 inch-type 3 ClearVid™ CMOS sensor system | |
| Enhanced Functionality via the Technology of Exmor™ | |
| Carl Zeiss Lens for HD Video as Standard | |
| Three built-in ND (Neutral Density) filters | |
| Negative Gain | |
| Smooth Gain | |
| Picture Profile | |
| Color Depth | |
| Color Correction | |
| WB (White Balance) Shift | |
| Skintone Detail | |
| Advanced Histogram | |
| Focus Marking | |
| Camera Leveling | |
| AE (Auto Exposure Window | |
| Supplied Monaural Microphone ECM-XM1 | |
| 24p/30p HDV Native Progressive Recording Modes | |
| 24p/30p Progressive Scan Modes | |
| HVR-MRC1 Memory Recording Unit Included |
| General Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Mass | Approx. 1.3 kg (2 lb 13 oz) Camera body only Approx. 2.4 kg (5 lb 4 oz) Including the Carl Zeiss Lens (VCL-412BWH) Approx. 2.8 kg (6 lb 3 oz) Including the battery (NP-F570) Carl Zeiss lens (VCL-412BWH) lens hood with lens cover and microphone (ECM-XM1) |
| Power Requirements | DC 7.2 V (battery pack), DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) |
| Power Consumption | HDV: Approx. 7.2 W (with ECM-XM1 / LCD EVF ON) DVCAM/DV: Approx. 6.9 W (with ECM-XM1 / LCD EVF ON) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to +40 °C (+32 to +104 °F) |
| Storage Temperature | -20 to +60 °C (-4 to +140 °F) |
| Humidity | 25% to 85% (relative humidity) |
| Continuous Operating Time | HDV format: Approx. 125 minutes NP-F570 battery (supplied) Approx. 260 minutes with NP-F770 battery Approx. 390 minutes with NP-F970 with battery DVCAM/DV format: Approx. 130 NP-F570 battery (supplied) Approx. 270 minutes with NP-F770 battery Approx. 400 minutes with NP-F970 battery |
| 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 (2ch, 16-bit, 48 kHz), transfer rate: 384kbps DVCAM/DV: Linear PCM (2ch, 16-bit, 48 kHz) PCM (4ch, 12-bit, 32 kHz) |
| Recording Media | PHDVM-63DM Mini Cassette |
| Recording Frame Rate NTSC model | HDV: 1440 x 1080/60i/30p/24p DVCAM, DV SP: 720 x 480/60i |
| Recording Frame Rate PAL model | N/A |
| Recording/Playback time | HDV 63 min (using a PHDVM- 63DM cassette) DVCAM 41 min (using a PHDVM- 63DM cassette) DV SP 63 minute (using a PHDVM- 63DM cassette) |
| Inputs/Outputs Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Genlock In | NA |
| TC IN | TC LINK via i.LINK (IEEE 1394) |
| SDI IN | NA |
| Audio In | INPUT 1/INPUT 2: XLR 3-pin (female), line/mic/mic +48V selectable |
| AES/EBU Input | NA |
| MIC In | N/A |
| Test Out | NA |
| SDI Out | NA |
| Composite Video Out | A/V Out Jack: 10 pin connector Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p (burst signal) 75 Ω (ohms) |
| Component Out | Component Out Jack: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75Ω (ohms), Pb/Pr, Cb/Cr: +/-350 mV, 75Ω (ohms) |
| S-Video Out | A/V Out Jack: 10 pin connector Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ω (ohms) Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p (burst signal) 75 Ω (ohms) |
| Audio Out | A/V OUT jack: 10 pin connector Audio signal: -10 dBu (at load impedance 47 kΩ (kilohms)) Output impedance with less than 2.2 kΩ (kilohms) |
| TC Out | NA |
| Earphone | Stereo mini-jack (ø3.5 mm) |
| Monitor Speaker | YES |
| DC In | DC 7.2 V (battery pack); DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) |
| DC Out | NA |
| Lens Conector | 12 pin ENG lens connector or Hot-Shoe type (14 PIN) for standard/wide Carl Zeiss lenses |
| Remote | LANC - Stereo mini-mini jack (Ø2.5 mm) |
| Light | NA |
| Camera Adaptor | NA |
| i.Link | IEEE1394, 6-pin (x 1), HDV/DV stream S400 |
| Memory Stick | Memory Stick Duo (for capturing still images) |
| Gigabit Ethernet | NA |
| USB | NA |
| Audio Performance Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Frequency Response | 50 - 20,000 Hz (ECM-XM1) |
| Dynamic Range | 111 dB |
| Camera Section Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Pickup Device | 3 Progressive 1/3 inch-type ClearVid CMOS Sensor system with Exmor technology |
| Effective Picture Elements | 1,037,000 pixels (16:9) 778,000 pixels (4:3) |
| Built-In Optical Filters | OFF: Clear, 1/4 ND, 1/16 ND, 1/64 ND |
| Enhanced Clear Scan ECS | Auto: 1/60 - 1/2000 Manual: 60i/30p: 1/4 - 1/10000 24p: 1/3 - 1/10000 |
| Slow & Quick Motion Function | Smooth Slow Rec: Enables slow-motion playback by capturing images four times faster than the normal field rate (240 fields/s). In this mode, quad-speed images are captured for three seconds, stored in the built-in buffer memory, and then recorded to tape (in either HDV, DVCAM, or DV format) as slow-motion pictures lasting 12 seconds (*No audio recorded) |
| Sensitivity (2000 lx, 89.9% reflectance) | Close to F8 @ 60i |
| Minimum Illumination | 1.5 lx (lux) (Fixed Shutter Speed 1/30, auto gain, auto iris) (F 1.6) |
| Gain Selection | -6, -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21 dB |
| Smear Level | no smear (CMOS) |
| Horizontal Resolution | 800 TV lines (HDV recording) |
| Monitoring Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | 0.45-inch type (Viewable area measured diagonally), approx. 1,226,880 dots (852x3[RGB]x480), 16:9 aspect ratio |
| Built-In LCD Monitor | 3.2 inch type (Viewable area measured diagonally), XtraFine LCD, approx. 921,600 dots, (1920 x 480) hybrid type, 16:9 aspect ratio |
| Lens Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | 1/3-inch bayonet mount type |
| Included Lens Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Zoom Ratio Selectable | Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 12x (optical), Approx. 18x (digital) |
| Focal Length | f = 4.4 - 52.8 mm; When converted to a 35 mm still camera 32.0 - 384 mm (16:9), 39.5 - 474 mm (4:3) |
| Iris | F1.6 - 2.0 |
| Focus | AF/MF/Full MF selectable; Macro |
| Image Stabilizer | STEADYSHOT: Hard, Standard, Soft selectable, (Default = standard) |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm (2 7/8 in.) |
| Built-In Microphone Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Capsule Type | NA |
Supplied Accessories
| Model: | Description: | U.S. List Price: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Zeiss lens (VCL-412BWH) | |||
| AC-VQ1050 ACadaptor/charger | |||
| NP-F570 infoLITHIUM rechargeable battery pack | |||
| A/V connecting cable | |||
| component video cable | |||
| lens hood with lens cover | |||
| lithium battery (CR2025) | |||
| shoe adaptor | |||
| large size eye-cup | |||
| additional normal shoe kit | |||
| RMT-831 wireless Remote Commander | |||
| ECM-XM1 monaural electolet condenser microphone Operating instruction (CD-ROM) Printed operating instructions | |||
| HVR-MRC1 memory recording unit kit |
Optional Accessories
| Model: | Description: | U.S. List Price: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACVQL1BP | Quad Battery Charger | $484.10 | Get details |
| UWPV6/4244 | Lav Mic, Bodypack TX, Plug-on TX and Portable RX Wireless System | $987.00 | Get details |
| LA100W | Lens Adapter | $618.00 | Get details |
| UWPV2/3032 | Handheld Mic TX and Portable RX Wireless System | $727.00 | Get details |
| VCTSP1BP | Monopod Camera Support System | $844.60 | Get details |
| LCEX1AME | Ameripack Hard Transit Case For PMW-EX1 | $257.50 | Get details |
| HVLLBPA | High Performance LED Video Light | $622.00 | Get details |
| 2NPF970/B | InfoLithium L Series Rechargeable (2) Battery Package | $309.00 | Get details |
| RM1BP | Remote Commander | $257.50 | Get details |
| UWPV6/3032 | Lav Mic, Bodypack TX, Plug-on TX and Portable RX Wireless System | $987.00 | Get details |
| SHL32WBP | LCD Viewfinder Hood | $72.10 | Get details |
| UWPV1/4244 | Lav Mic, Bodypack TX and Portable RX Wireless System | $727.00 | Get details |
| RM1000BP | LANC Remote Commander | $1,309.00 | Get details |
| MDR7506 | Professional Studio Headphones | $130.00 | Get details |
| UWPV2/4244 | Handheld Mic TX and Portable RX Wireless System | $727.00 | Get details |
| VCTPG11RMB | Tripod with the RM-1BP LANC Remote Controller | $1,318.40 | Get details |
| VCL308BWH | Wide Angle Lens for HVR-Z7U | $2,575.00 | Get details |
| HVRDR60 | HDV HARD DISK RECORDER | $1,890.00 | Get details |
| UWPV1/3032 | Lav Mic, Bodypack TX and Portable RX Wireless System | $727.00 | Get details |
Product Brochure
| Description: | Release Date: | Type/Size: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIPROS/1 Studio Configuration Kit | 04/18/2009 | pdf / 3,048K | Download now |
User Manual
| Description: | Release Date: | Type/Size: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HVR-Z7U Operating Instructions | pdf / 4,280K | Download now |
Brochure
| Description: | Release Date: | Type/Size: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HVR Series - HVR-Z7U / HVR-S270U / HVR-M35U | pdf / 3,426K | Download now |
Warranty Card
| Description: | Release Date: | Type/Size: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Card (BBSC).pdf | pdf / 140K | Download now |
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|---|---|---|---|
| PHDVM63DM | DigitalMaster Mini 63 min HDV, 41 min DVCAM | List price not available | Get details |
Service
| Model: | Description: | U.S. List Price: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPSCAM10RSEW3 | 3 Year Extended Warranty for Camcorders with list to $10,000 | $169.99 | Get details |