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Six Assign Buttons
Functions frequently used in the field can be assigned to
six Assign Buttons (push buttons), allowing operators to
make rapid changes under field conditions.
Benefits
An affordable way to enjoy High Definition
Through the HDV format Sony’s HVR-Z1E allows you to
capture High Definition pictures on a standard DV format
cassette - providing both a highly cost effective format
and full 1080 line resolution.
The ability to choose the most appropriate re-
cording format for your production
With the Sony HVR-Z1E, you are able to switch between
HDV, DVCAM and DV recording giving you full flexibility
to record in either Standard or High Definition depending
on your production needs.
Designed for Professional Use
As a professional product, Sony recognises that your
needs are different to that of a consumer. As a result the
HVR-Z1E incorporates more than 40 extra functions over
the consumer camcorder HDR-FX1E to help support you
and your production needs.
Easy integration to the way you already work -
convert from HDV to Standard Definition if
required.
Continuity of Workflow can be very important. Enjoying
the benefits of the HVR-Z1E does not mean that you
need to change the way you work. Like DVCAM, i.LINK
(IEEE1394) provides connectivity to PC based editing
systems. In addition, you can choose to shoot in HDV and
use the in-built down-converter to output in DVCAM allow-
ing editing and final production to be carried out in Stand-
ard Definition in the usual way.
Cinema-look Shooting
The HVR-Z1E offers the capability to provide a cinema-
look to your production images using CineframeTM 25
Mode (25 frame progressive-look effect) and 2-mode
Cinematone GammaTM.
AC Adaptor/Charger included as standard
AC Adaptor/Charger AC-VQ850 is supplied as standard
with the HVR-Z1E providing great value for money
Technical Specifications
Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* zoom lens, 12x (optical)
f = 4. 5 to 54 mm
f = 32.5 to 390 mm (*2) at 16:9 mode
f = 40 to 480 mm (*2) at 4:3 mode
F = 1.6 to 2.8, filter diameter: 72 mm
Built-in filter 1/6 ND, 1/32 ND
Focus Auto, manual (focus ring/infinity position), one push auto
Imaging device 3-chip 1/3-inch type CCDs with a 16:9 aspect ratio
Picture elements Approx. 1,070,000 pixels (effective), approx. 1,120,000 pixels (total)
White balance Auto, one-push auto, indoor (3200 K), outdoor (5800 K ±7 steps)
Shutter speed
60i/NTSC mode 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/90, 1/100, 1/125, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/725, 1/1000,
1/1500, 1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/6000, 1/10000 s
50i/PAL mode 1/3, 1/6, 1/12, 1/25, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/150, 1/215, 1/300, 1/425, 1/600, 1/1000,
1/1250, 1/1750, 1/2500, 1/3500, 1/6000, 1/10000 s
Exposure Auto, manual
Gain 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18 dB (adjustable for H, M and L gain positions)
Minimum illumination 3 lx with F1.6 at 18 dB
Recording format 1080/60i, 1080/50i, 480/60i (NTSC), 576/50i (PAL)
Play out/Down conversion format 1080/60i, 1080/50i, 480/60i (NTSC), 576/50i (PAL), 480/60p, 576/50p,
Tape speed
HDV/DV SP Max. 18.812 mm/s with PHDVM-63DM cassette
DVCAM Max. 28.218 mm/s with PHDVM-63DM cassette
Playback/Recording time
HDV/DV SP Max. 63 min with PHDVM-63DM cassette
HVR-Z1E
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