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Sony HVR Z1E Camcorder

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HVR-Z1E


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With a unique camcorder body design and a multitude of camera features, the HVR-Z1E offers maximum operability in the field, as well as opening up a range of opportunities for creative shooting. Offered at a price comparable to Sony DVCAM camcorders, the HVR-Z1E paves the way for cost-effective but uncompromising HD program production.

Product Description
Sony HVR-Z1E - camcorder - professional - Mini DV (HDV)
Product Type
Camcorder - professional - 1080i - Widescreen Video Capture
Dimensions (WxDxH)
15.5 cm x 36.2 cm x 19.5 cm
Weight
2.1 kg
Media Type
Mini DV (HDV)
Analogue Video Format
NTSC, PAL
Sensor Resolution
1.12 Mpix
Effective Sensor Resolution
Video: 1.07 Mpix
Supported Resolution
1080i, 480i, 576i
Lens System
12 x zoom lens - 4.5 mm - 54 mm - f/1.6-2.8
Focus Adjustment
Automatic, manual
Image Stabiliser
Optical (Super Steady Shot)
Microphone
Microphone - built-in - electret condenser - stereo
Viewfinder
LCD monitor - 0.44" - colour - 16:9
Display
LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3.5" - colour
Supported Battery
1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 2200 mAh ( included )

Detail

General

Width
15.5 cm
Depth
36.2 cm
Height
19.5 cm
Weight
2.1 kg

Main Features

Camcorder Sensor Resolution
1.12 Mpix
Camcorder Effective Video Resolution
1.07 Mpix
Widescreen Video Capture
Widescreen Video Capture
Media Type
Mini DV (HDV)
Colour Support
Colour
Optical Sensor Type
3CCD
Optical Sensor Size
1/3"
Min Illumination
3 lux
Analogue Video Format
NTSC, PAL
Recording Speed
SP, LP
Shooting Programs
Spotlight
Faders
White fader, black fader
Image Stabiliser
Optical (Super Steady Shot)
Max Shutter Speed
1/10000 sec
Min Shutter Speed
1/3 sec
Exposure Modes
Automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
White Balance
Custom, automatic, presets
White Balance Presets
Indoor, outdoor
Digital Video Format
MPEG-2
Remote Control
Remote control - infrared
Built-in ND Filters
1/6, 1/32
Supported Resolution
1080i, 480i, 576i

Pro Camcorder Features

Audio Signal Format
MPEG1 Audio Layer II
Gain Selection
+12 dB, +18 dB, +3 dB, +6 dB, 0 dB, + 9 dB, +15 dB
Features
Selectable frame rates, zebra pattern

Lens System

Type
Zoom lens - 4.5 mm - 54 mm - f/1.6-2.8
Focal Length
4.5 mm - 54 mm
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera
32.5 - 390mm
Focus Adjustment
Automatic, manual
Auto Focus
TTL contrast detection
Lens Aperture
F/1.6-2.8
Optical Zoom
12 x
Zoom Adjustment
Motorised drive
Filter Size
72 mm
Lens Manufacturer
Carl Zeiss

Additional Features

DV input
Built-in
Edit Functions
Audio dubbing
Search Modes
Date search, index search, end search
Time Code
Built-in
Additional Features
Built-in speaker, backlight compensation, date/time stamp, display brightness control, analog to digital conversion with pass through, colour bar

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Type
LCD monitor
Viewfinder Colour Support
Colour
Viewfinder Diagonal Size
0.44"
Viewfinder Resolution
252,000 pixels
Image Aspect Ratio (camcorders)
16:9

Display

Type
LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3.5" - colour
Display Form Factor
Rotating
Display Format
250,880 pixels

Microphone

Type
Microphone - built-in
Microphone Technology
Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode
Stereo
Microphone Features
Wind noise reduction

Connections

Connector Type
1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) , 1 x composite video/audio (input/output) , 1 x S-Video input / output , 1 x component video output , 1 x headphones , 1 x Control-L (LANC) , 1 x audio input / output , 1 x audio input , 1 x DC power input

Miscellaneous

Included Accessories
Lens hood, cleaning tape, camcorder shoulder strap, lens cap, accessory shoe adaptor, eyecup
Cables Included
A/V cable , Component video cable

Power

Power Device
Power adapter + battery charger - external

Battery

Supported Battery
Sony NP-F570
Supported Battery Details
1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 2200 mAh ( included )

Environmental Parameters

Min Operating Temperature
0 °C
Max Operating Temperature
40 °C