Name: Used Sony HVR-Z5U HDV High Definition Handheld Professional Camcorder (1270 Hours) undefined
Brand: Sony
SKU: US1497160
Price: 639.00 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.67 (6 reviews)

Sony HVR-Z5U HDV High Definition Handheld Professional Camcorder (1270 Hours)

Sony HVR-Z5U

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Sony HVR-Z5U HDV High Definition Professional Camcorder - (1270H) SKU#1497160

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The HVR-Z5U camcorder is designed to enhance creativity and deliver the highest standard of optical and audio quality. Sony's newly designed "G Lens" is incorporated into the camcorder, boasting excellent resolution, color and contrast for breathtaking images that rival expensive interchangeable lenses. This new compact camcorder boasts Sony's 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor system, utilizing the technology of Exmor, to provide excellent low-light sensitivity and making it ideal when high performance in limited light conditions is a requirement. The ergonomically designed body allows flexible shooting under any conditions, while maintaining Sony's worldwide reputation for quality and high performance. The standard features of the HVR-Z5U include 1080/24p/30p HDV native progressive recording modes. Sony's new cutting-edge hybrid recording system incorporates an optional HVR-DR60 or HVR-MRC1K Memory Recording Unit, which allows simultaneous recording on tape and non-tape media for improve NLE workflow efficiency. The hybrid recording system is also capable of simultaneous HD and SD recording.

Used Sony HVR-Z5U HDV High Definition Handheld Professional Camcorder (1270 Hours) undefined

I've been a professional Wedding Videographer since 1987 both in NY and south Florida. I have easily done over 4000 weddings. I told Paul Armato over a year ago that I needed an HD version of the PD170.  Z5U was it.  PD170 lux was 1.0, Z5U is 1.5, but picture quality is better.  You can tweek the AE from -7 to +7 WHILE SHOOTING.  You can also adjust the color temperature over a wide range WHILE YOU ARE ACTUALLY RECORDING.  Comes in very handy while shooting in twilight and in environments with many color temperatures like sunlight coming into room or the wide variety of uplighting used these days.  If you are used to shooting on a Sony Camcorder, the learning curve is ZERO. I have purchased over 20 professional camcorders from Paul Armato over the years and would not think of going to anyone else.

Best Camcorder I've Every Owned

Amazing camcorder with great professional features.
Excellent image and fantastic in low light situations.
Lens with great coverage.
Another great product from Sony.

I plan to buy another one soon.

Very nice camera! It uses memory cards and tapes.  Great for backing up material.  The image quality is awsome!

Great Camera!

Z5U Better than Cannon but Wider lens cuts down the 20X to about 15X they should have made it a 25x. Smith slow mode suffers picture Quality fast.
Menue wheel poor position and function bad as well.Mrc unit limits you to batttery size. Construction seams good but not great.And the new Avchd Model same problems except Battery size.But more recording time.

Sony Z5u Weekness

Beautiful pictures. Small, so it is unobtrusive for wedding and event videography. Comfortable to hold, easy to switch tapes fast with the transport on the left side.

Great camera

The camera has wonderful capabilities, many features, but as with anything with a lot of features, it is hard to master.

Used Sony HVR-Z5U HDV High Definition Handheld Professional Camcorder (1270 Hours)

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