Sony HVR-Z1E

Compact 1/3"-CCD-HDV-Camcorder

New 3CCD 1080i HDV camcorder is here! The new HVR-Z1 features three newly developed Super HAD 1/3" CCDs. These new 16:9 native CCDs, combined with a high quality 12X Optical Zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar® T* Lens and Sony's new 14 bit A/D and DXP Digital Extended Processor, result in precise image acquisition with superb detail and clarity. The advanced CCD design allows more light to reach the pixel imager, reducing video noise and improving the signal-to-noise ratio. The new HVR-Z1 records this exceptional imagery using the recently adopted HDV 1080i format onto a DVCAM™ mini cassette.

Three 1/3-inch 1.04 Megapixel CCDs for superb resolution & color rendering
Pixel offset technology achieves system resolution of 1440 x 1080.

New generation Sony Super HAD™ CCD
For high sensitivity and dynamic range.

Native 16:9 CCD aspect ratio
for widescreen shots without compromise in both SD and HD

Lens
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar® T* High Definition lens with 12x optical zoom for superb contrast and resolution (32.5 to 390 mm, 35mm equivalent)

Optical image stabilization
For smoother, more watchable results under motion, when compared to non-stabilized images

Zoom
Manual and automatic zoom , focus, shutter & 24-step iris for precise image control. Zoom indicator in the viewfinder

Auto Focus
Makes shooting in HD or SD a breeze

Programmable Shot Transition
Automatically executes a move in any combination of focus, zoom, iris, gain, shutter or white balance

Format
HDV™ 1080i recording and playback. Captures the outstanding picture quality of 1080i high definition and standard definition onto mini DV tapes. DVCAM™ and DV formaat recording and playback, HD i.LINK® downconvert for smooth migration from SD to HD.

Recording Features
Switchable 50i/60i recording in HD and SD to support world markets. 480P true progressive mode for gorgeous standard definition imagery. CineFrame™ 24, 25 and 30-frame recording in HD or SD. SMPTE time code with presets DF/NDF select, RecRun/Free Run select Reset and Regeneration enables frame-accurate acces to recorded scenes. Built-in downconversion to SD for compatibility with existing infrastruture. Flexible aspect ratio conversion from 16:9 to 4:3 with a choice of squeeze, crop or letterbox. i.LINK® IEEE1394 interface for SD and HD maintains digital signal integrity.

LCD Panel
3.5-inch Hybrid widescreen LCD (viewable area measured diagonally) doubles as a viewfinder and playback monitor that you can watch even in full sunlight. Expanded Focus mode magnifies the center of the screen 4x, making critical manual focus easy. Does not affect recorded image. Center, Safety and 4:3 Markers help define and protect the complete picture up to the edge. All Scan Monitoring (overscan) shows picture edges.

Assignable buttons
Six assignable buttons are perfectly located to give fast access to a choice of 15 frequently-used menu functions.

Hyper Gain
supports night shooting at less than 1 lux.

Picture ProfilesSix Picture Profiles make it easy to store and recall favorite "looks."

Cinematone Gamma™
Two Cinematone Gamma settings manage exposure latitude to protect the highlights from blowing out or the blacks from crushing.

Black Stretch
For additional control over black gamma.

Color Correction
Color correction creates striking effects; adjusts up to two colors of a selected object leaving the rest B&W.

Skin Tone
Skin Tone Detail helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles, blemishes, and pores on the talent's skin with High, Medium, or Low settings.

Personal Menu button
Personal Menu button gives you fast access to the features used most often

Gamma settings
Six gamma settings.

Audio
Two balanced XLR audio inputs with 48-volt phantom power for professional microphones. Independent L/R audio level controls, independent L/R AGC, independent L/R audio level meters for precise control. Professional stereo microphone built in. Audio lock mode. Please note that the directional shotgun microphone is not included with this camcorder.

General
Supplied AC-VQ850D professional battery charger/power supply frees up the camcorder during the charge cycle