Sony HVR-V1U Mini DV Camcorder

Sony HVR-V1U HDV Digital HD Camcorder with 1080/24P Scanning

Sony is pleased to introduce the new HVR-V1U HDV camcorder, the world's first 1080p24 HDV acquisition tool. The HVR-V1U camcorder, along with the companion HVR-DR60 HDV Hard Drive Recorder, represents the latest addition to Sony's tremendously popular line of professional HDV products, and does NOT replace any of our existing camcorders. The HVR-V1U camcorder provides affordable HD acquisition by offering true 1080p image capture in a small camcorder form factor. Three ClearVid CMOS Sensors, combined with Sony's 14-bit Enhanced Image Processor, create an exceptional camcorder capable of capturing images at 1080p24, 1080p30, and 1080 60i. All video is processed at 1920x1080 at 60p in full 4:2: 2, for optimum picture quality. In the 1080 24p mode, the images are scanned at the full 1080 lines, and 2:3 pull down is added and recorded to the 60i HDV tape. From SD to HD, and 24p to 60i, Sony's HVR-V1U and HVR-DR60 offer an extremely versatile, high-quality production package for video professionals. Combining affordable and reliable tape archiving with file-based, edit-friendly clip recording in the field, the HVR-V1U and HVR-DR60 come together to provide a truly practical solution for independent cinematographers, corporate producers, educational users, small-market broadcasters, and wedding videographers, to name just a few.www.sony.com/h dv Features: HDV 1080p24, 1080p30, and 1080 60i video capture, recorded as 60i (24p recorded with 2:3 pull down) 3 ClearVid CMOS Imagers, 1.12M Pixels Gross 14-bit Enhanced Imaging Processor, outputting a 1920x1080/60p 4:2:2 video signal High quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens with Extra-low Dispersion, Fluorite Glass 20X Optical Zoom with built-in Digital Extender for 30x Effective Zoom (Approx.) Super SteadyShot Optical Stabilization System USB port and i.LINK DV Interface (IEEE1394) MPEG2 Real Time Encode System for real time processing of HD data HDMI Output Switchable HDV/DVCAM/DV Format Recording Built-in HD to SD down conversion via i.LINK interface and Component Analog output 3.5" (viewable area, measured diagonally) 16:9 Clear Photo LCD Display (211K Pixels) Large 16:9 Color B/W switchable EVF, with Simultaneous LCD Display Output Wide range of Manual Shutter Speeds, from ? to 1/10,000 second, including 1/48 Shutter Display Readout in Seconds or Degrees Manual Iris Control, with New Exposure modes 6 User Assignable Buttons for quick access to frequently used camera/VTR functions Enhanced EVF/LCD Marker function, for Center, Aspect Ratio, Safety Zone, and Guide Frame Expanded Focus Function in Black White or Color, for easy confirmation of focus setting during manual focusing EVF LCD Peaking Indicator Infinite Manual Zoom Ring