This special imaging processor has been developed to bring out the full power of the 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor by handling the video signal output in 1920x1080p and 4:2:2 color space. Its unique signal processing separates the image data into its texture and brightness components and processes these independently. This makes it possible to reproduce images with a high level of clarity, from the very darkest to brightest areas of the image.

The signals from the four surrounding photodiodes are used to reproduce one more signal with the Enhanced Imaging Processor™.

The HVR-V1U is equipped with a high quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens. Featuring a 62mm filter diameter, this lens offers a multilayer coating, extra-low dispersion glass, aspherical glass and excellent spectral characteristics which result in reduction of chromatic aberration.

Focus shifts with color due to differences in refractive index, resulting in color fringing.

The built-in 20x optical zoom lens enables long-range shots of sports events or wild animals with the stunning visual impact of HD images. Moreover, the digital extender increases the zoom ratio to approximately 30x. The optional VCL-HG0868K 0.8x wide conversion lens uses the bayonet mount system for instant attachment or detachment. Combining these lens features, you can effortlessly capture close-up or wide-angle shots as your video production requires.

The ClearVid CMOS Sensor™ has been developed using the most advanced technologies in the semiconductor industry. Thanks to the unique grid arrangement of the photo diode sensors, in which each is rotated by 45 degrees, sensor resolution has been optimized while maximizing the photosensitive surface area. Combining this imaging system with its associated Enhanced Imaging Processor, has enabled the use of a sophisticated interpolation scheme original to Sony and entirely different from conventional spatial offset techniques.

The "3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor" system is the core element enabling the 1920x1080p video signals. Also, unlike CCD sensors, there is no vertical smear when shooting high-intensity subjects, which further reduces shooting condition constraints.

Even with a point of high-intensity light in the frame, you can record smear-free footage with the HVR-V1U.