Sony HVR-Z7P / HVR-Z7E HDV Camcorder

Sony HVR-Z7P

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DIGITAL HD VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER

HDV camcorder with interchangeable lens system and CF memory recording capability.

Introducing the HVR-Z7P, the world's first 1080HD HDV handheld camcorder that uses 1/3-inch bayonet joint interchangeable lenses. It also features native progressive recording, solid-state memory recording and a HDMI output.

A streamlined nonlinear editing workflow can be achieved using the supplied Memory Recording Unit,which provides HDV/DVCAM/DV file recording on a widely available CompactFlash solid-state memory card.

*	New lineup expanding the HDV format world
*	Switchable recording andplayback- HDV1080i/DVCAM/DV
*	Built-in down-converter for SD production
*	1/3 inch-type 3 ClearVid CMOS sensor system
*	Enhanced functionality via the technology of "exmor"
*	Carl zeiss lens for HD video as standard
*	Easy-to-use interchangeable lens for fixed-lens camcorder users
*	Natural-touch lens operationc
*	Wide range of lenses
*	αLens compatibility
*	New manual camera settings
*	Picture profile
*	Shooting support functions
*	New supplied monaural microphone ECM-XM1
*	60i/50i switchable option
*	25p HDV native progressive recording mode
*	25p progressive scan mode
*	HDV in IT workflow by CompactFlash memory recording unit
*	HDV, DVCAM and DV recording on a miniDV cassette tape
*	An ideal handheld camcorder design
*	New XtraFine LCD and EVF offer high-resolution, high-contrast images
*	InfoLITHIUM l series battery compatible
*	HDMI output connector
*	Smooth slow rec
*	Two accessory shoes

--Camera section--
Supplied Lens
	Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* zoom lens, 12x (optical), f = 4.4 to 52.8 mm, f = 32.0 to 384 mm* at 16:9 mode f = 39.5 to 474 mm* at 4:3 mode, filter diameter: 72 mm
Built-in filter
	Clear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64
Imaging system
	1/3-inch, progressive 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor system with technology of Exmor
Picture elements
	Approx. 1,037,000 pixels (effective), approx. 1,120,000 pixels (total)
Focus
	Auto,manual (focus ring/one push auto/infinity/AF assist/ focus macro)
White balance
	Auto, one-push auto (A/B positions), indoor (3200 K), outdoor (selectable level -7 to +7, approx. 500K/step), manual WB Temp (selectable 2300K to 15000K, 100K/step)
Manual shutter speed
	Auto
		1/50 - 1/1750
	Manual
		50i/25p: 1/3 - 1/10000
Gain
	-6, -3, 0 , 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21 dB
Minimum illumination
	1.5 lux (auto gain, auto iris, 1/25 shutter)
--VTR section--
Recording format
	HDV1080/50i, DVCAM, DV SP 576/50i (PAL)
Play out/Down conversion format
	HDV1080/50i, DVCAM, DV SP 576/50i (PAL)
Playback/Recording time
	HDV/DV SP
		Max. 63 min with PHDVM-63DM cassette
	DVCAM
		Max. 41 min with PHDVM-63DM cassette
--Input/Output conectors--
Audio/Video output
	10-pin connector A/V OUT jack (composite, unbalanced audio x2ch with the supplied cable)
Component video output
	Component out jack (special connector)
HDV/DV input/output
	i.LINK interface (IEEE 1394, 6-pin)
XLR audio input
	XLR 3-pin female x 2ch
Headphone
	Stereo mini jack (diameter 3.5 mm)
LANC
	Stereo mini-mini jack (diameter 2.5 mm)
Digital video output
	HDMI connector
--Built-in output devices--
LCD view finder
	0.45-inch type (Viewable area measured diagonally), approx. 1,226,880 dots (852x3[RGB]x480), 16:9 aspect ratio
LCD monitor
	3.2-inch type (Viewable area measured diagonally), XtraFine LCD, approx. 921,600 dots, hybrid type, 16:9 aspect ratio
--General--
Mass
	Approx. 2.4 kg (5 lb 4 oz) (w/ the supplied lens,w/o tape, battery)
Dimension (W x H x D)
	Approx,176 x 199 x 439mm (6 15/16 x 7 13/16 x 17 9/32inch) (With lens hood,microphone and lage eye cup.)
Power requirements
	DC 7.2 V (battery pack), DC 8.4 V (AC adaptor)
Power consumption
	HDV
		Approx. 7.0 W (with ECM-XM1 / LCD EVF ON)
	DVCAM/DV
		Approx. 6.8 W (with ECM-XM1 / LCD EVF ON)
Battery operating time VF=ON *(recording mode)
	HDV VF VF=ON
		400min(NP-970)
	HDV VF VF=ON MRC1=ON
		295min(NP-970)
	DVCAM/DV VF=ON
		415min(NP-970)
	DVCAM/DV VF=ON MRC1=ON
		300min(NP-970)
Operating temperature
	0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)
Storage temperature
	-20 to +60 °C (-4 to 140 °F)
Supplied accessories
	AC-VQ1050 AC adaptor/charger, NP-F570 infoLITHIUM rechargeable battery pack, A/V connecting cable, component video cable, lens hood with lens cover, lithium battery (CR2025), shoe adaptor, large size eye-cup, additional normal shoe kit, RMT-831 wireless Remote Commander, ECM-XM1 monaural electolet condenser microphone Operating instructions (CD-ROM) Printed operationg instructions, HVR-MRC1 memory recording unit kit
--Supplied memory recording unit (HVR-MRC1)--
Recording media
	CompactFlash card (2GB or bigger, 133x or faster)
File system
	FAT32
File format
	HDV
		.M2T
	DVCAM/DV
		.AVI (DV-AVI, type 1) or .DV (Raw-DV)
Connectors
	special hot shoe i.LINK-6pin (on the supplied cradle) DC power input (on the supplied cradle) infoLITHIUM L series battery slot (on the supplied cradle)