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Review Summary
HDV: 1080/60i, 1080/24p, 1080/30p
DVCAM/DV: 480/60i (NTSC)
1/3" 3CMOS Exmor Sensor system
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T Zoom Lens, 12x (Optical)
f = 4.4-52.8mm
f = 32-384mm at 16:9 mode
f = 39.5-47.4mm (4:3 mode)
filter diameter: 72mm
1080 Lines
1.5 lux (Auto Gain, Auto Iris, 1/30 Shutter)
Clear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64
3.2", 16:9 Aspect Ratio, 1 MegaPixel Xtrafine LCD
0.45", 16:9 Aspect Ratio, 852 x 480 Resolution
Yes
MemoryStick Duo Media
Auto: 1/60-1/2000
Manual: 60i/30p: 1/4-1/10000
24p: 1/3 - 1/10000
0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18 dB
DVCAM Small Cassette
HDV Record and Play
DVCAM Record and Play
DV Record and Play
HDV: 18.8 mm/s
DVCAM: 28.2 mm/s
DV SP Mode: 18.8 mm/s
HDV: 63 min (with PHDVM-63DM Cassette)
DVCAM: 41 min (with PHDVM-63DM Cassette)
DV: 63 min (with PHDVM-63DM Cassette)
HDV
MPEG1 Audio Layer II
DVCAM/DV
16-bit/48kHz 2 Channel Mode
12-bit/32kHz 4 Channel Mode
20Hz to 20kHz
Composite: 10-Pin Video/Audio (x1 Output)
Component: Special Connector (x1 Output)
FireWire/i.LINK: 6-Pin (x1 Input, x1 Output)
XLR Audio: XLR 3-Pin Female, 2-Channel
Headphone: Stereo Mini-Jack
HDMI
Battery Pack: 7.2 VDC
AC Adapter: 8.4 VDC
HDV: 7.2W
DVCAM/DV: 6.9W
32-104°F (0-40°C)
5.3 lb (2.4 kg)
Sony warranty
The Sony HVR-Z7U is an HDV handheld camcorder featuring a lens mount. Previously unheard of for such a compact unit, the HVR-Z7U incorporates the convenience of a handheld camcorder with the flexibility of larger ENG cameras.
The camera can also record directly to compact flash cards, via the camera's supplied memory recording unit. Combined with Sony's entire family of HDV products, the HVR-Z7U is a great camcorder for almost any production, including documentaries, news, low-budget movies, music videos and industrials.
Sony HVR-Z7U is Camcorder with 1/3" type 3 ClearVID CMOS imagers, inter-changeable bayonet mount lens system and dual record-to-tape and record-to-flash memory capability.