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Sony HVR-V1U HDV Camcorder

The Sony HVR-V1U HDV camcorder, the world's first 1080p24 HDV acquisition tool. The HVR-V1U camcorder, along with the optional companion HVR-DR60 HDV Hard Drive Recorder represents the latest addition to Sony's tremendously popular line of professional HDV products, & does NOT replace any of the 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, & 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, & 2:3 pull down is added and recorded to the 60i HDV tape.

From SD to HD, & 24p to 60i, Sony's HVR-V1U & HVR-DR60 offer an extremely versatile, high-quality production package for video professionals. Combining affordable & reliable tape archiving with file-based, edit-friendly clip recording in the field, the HVR-V1U & HVR-DR60 come together to provide a truly practical solution for independent cinematographers, corporate producers, educational users, small-market broadcasters, & wedding videographers, to name just a few.

HVR-V1U Cinema Applications:
· 24p Capture
· Cinematone Gamma & Cinematone Color, with 3D-LUT (Lookup Table), to Match Film Stock
· 1/48 Shutter
· Focus Feet Display
· Shutter Degree Display
· Matte Box Attachment

Some of the Advatages of the Pro HVR-V1U:
Progressive Scan, with 24p & 30p Video Capture, Interval Recording, Color Bar Patterns with Tone, Camera Profile+MS Settings (vs. Cam only), Quick Record Function, 3 Smooth Slow Record modes (vs. One), 2 Exposure Type modes (vs. One), i.LINK External REC Control, Variable Outdoor White Balance, Hours Meter, Date Recording, Last Scene Review, Shot Transition Start Timer, Shot Transition Rec. Synchro, Cinematone Color,

2 Cinematone Gamma Settings (vs. One), HyperGain, Knee Point, Black Stretch/Compress, Selectable Setup Level, Digital Downconvert with Squeeze, Letterbox, & Edge Crop (vs. Squeeze/LB only), Simultaneous Use of EVF and LCD, Selectable Color & B/W EVF (vs. Color only), All Display Off Function, Focus Display in Ft. & Meters (vs. Meters only), Shutter Speed Display in Second & Degrees (vs. Second only).

Aspect Ratio (4:3/13:9/14:9/15:9) in EVF, Safety Zone Markers in EVF, All Scan Mode, Selectable Bar/Number Zoom Display (vs. Bar only), DVCAM REC/PLAY Capability, 8-Level Skin Tone Detail, Phantom MIC Power, LEFT/RIGHT Separate Audio REC Level Adjustment, XLR Manual GAIN, LEVEL & WIND settings.

Peaking Level Indicator, with User Selectable White/Red/Yellow, Selectable Auto/Manual Expanded Focus Off Mode, Separate AUDIO AGC Selection, Audio Limiter, Audio Lock Mode, TC Link, Timecode Reset Function.

Key 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 ¼ 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
HVR-V1U 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