HVR-Z7U HDV Sony Professional Video Camcorder
New from Sony is the HVR-Z7U Professional Video Camcorder, which is an industry-leading HDV camcorder. It features solid-state memory recording, 1/3-inch bayonet joint interchangeable lenses and native progressive recording.
This revolutionary new HVR-Z7U Camcorder includes HD/SD-SDI output or HDMI as well as 1080/24p/30p HDV native progressive recording modes. When using the supplied Memory Recording Unit, a streamlined nonlinear editing workflow can be achieved. This in turn provides DV/HDV/DVCAM recording on its commonly available CompactFlash memory card, which is also Solid-State.
Whether you are using the HVR Camcorder for a wide range of industrial applications, music videos, education, documentaries, low-budget movies or mainstream news, the new HDV camcorder range from Sony is ideal.
This state-of-the-art system uses the HVR-M25U Video Cassette Recorder, which comprises of SD-SDI/HD output. With all operational versatility and new enhanced solutions, Sony’s Professional HDV Video Camcorders truly does open up a world of possibilities.
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Sony HVR-Z7U HVR Camcorder Highlights
HDV, DVCAM and DV Recording on a miniDV
Cassette tape
The HVR-Z7U accepts miniDV cassette tapes,which provide over
60 minutes recording time for HDV and DV formats, over 40 minutes for
DVCAM format.
An Ideal Handheld Camcorder Design
Sony has responded to professional user feedback to create the ideal
handheld camcorder with ergonomically designed body-weight balance and
a well-planned layout of buttons and connectors to reduce camera
operator fatigue.
New XtraFine LCD and EVF Offer
High-resolution, High-contrast Images
- XtraFine LCD A 3.2-inch
(viewable area, measured diagnally) type XtraFine LCD is located on the
HVR-Z7U in the same position as on the HVR-Z1U. The high pixel number
of approximately 921,000 dots is around four times greater than the LCD
of the HVR-Z1U, and this higher resolution allows for easier focus
adjustments.
- XtraFine EVF The 0.45
inch type XtraFine EVF (Electronic View Finder) has approximately
1,227,000 dots (852x3[RGB]x480). This device has three independent LEDs
for R,G, and B colors. This technology allows users to check objects
with remarkable color reproduction and resolution. The EVF has a
selectable display mode between color or black and white.
- Common Features of the XtraFine
LCD and EVF 100% full-scan display – helps you to check
the entire recorded area. Plus, 6500k color temperature--standard for
professional monitors.
- New Lineup Expanding the HDV Format World Sony’s commitment to HDV has resulted in the remarkable evolution of cutting-edge technology equipment, such as the HVR-Z7U,which uses the popular HDV1080i recording specification. The HDV1080i specification uses one of the 'MPEG2 Long GOP' compression profiles. This highly efficient and robust "MPEG2 Long GOP" codec - which is also used in the Sony XDCAM HD and XDCAM EX series--enables users to record stunning-quality HD video. The HVR
Z7U HDV Camcorder provides over 60 minutes of recording time using the widely available miniDV videotape. Native editing in the HDV format is now supported by most popular NLE (Nonlinear editing) software. Additionally, the HDV signals can be recorded as a file on non-tape media. For example,when using the supplied CompactFlash (CF) Memory Recording Unit--images can be stored on a standard CF card for quick nonlinear editing. The optional HVR-DR60 Hard Disk Recording Unit can be used in the same manner, with images being recorded on to its large-capacity 60GB hard drive, which provides 4.5 hours of recording time.
- Carl Zeiss Lens for HD Video as Standard A high-quality,multi-purpose Carl Zeiss lens for HD video comes as standard with the HVR-Z7U. Stunning resolution and contrast is achieved thanks to the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* coating, which suppresses unwanted reflections. A specially designed wide-angle lens is also available as an option, to suit a diverse range of shooting requirements.
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