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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.
Highlights:
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
Large 16:9 Color & B/W switchable EVF, with Simultaneous LCD Display Output
Wide range of Manual Shutter Speeds, from 1/4 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
Manual Focus Ring, with Focus Distance Displayed in Feet or Meters
Histogram and Zebra Pattern in EVF/LCD
Exposure dial on Optical Axis of the Lens
Balanced Audio XLR input connectors (x2) w/Selectable Phantom Power
Time code Synchronization via i.LINK interface
Shot Transition Function offers automatic transition of various shooting parameters between shots
Hypergain Function
Handle mounted ZOOM / REC control
3 position ND filter switch
Up to 8 hours of normal operation on a single NPF970 battery
Features
Benefits:
Cinema Applications
24p Capture; Cinematone Gamma and Cinematone Color, with 3D-LUT (Lookup Table), to Match Film Stock; 1/48 Shutter; Focus Feet Display
Creative Features
8-level Skin Tone Detail Feature; Knee Point and Black Compensation Settings, for Precise Gamma Level Customization; 12-Character Picture Profile Filing System on MemoryStick Duo Media; One-Button "Last Scene Review" Function Without Leaving Camera Mode; Contrast Enhancer in EIP Separates image signal into "Picture Pattern" and "Brightness" Information, to increase Detail in Dark Areas; Manual White Balance Adjustment; Still Image Capture to MemoryStick DUO; Smooth Slow Recording, in 3/6/12 Second Intervals, for Dramatic Effect and Motion Analysis; Interval Recording, for Time Lapse Effects; Picture Profile feature offers 6 memory locations for storing important camera settings such as: color phase, skintone detail, auto iris limit, AWB sensitivity, cinematone setting
