The HVR-A1U 1080i HDV camcorder provides real 1080i HD acquisition, with superb image quality and comprehensive functionality for professional use, in a "handy" camcorder form factor. This new HDV camcorder will help to expand the adoption of HDV and lead the entry level HD market by providing a compact and low cost solution. The new HVR-A1U features a newly developed 1/3 inch C-MOS imager. This new 1920x1080 native imager is also capable of 3 mega-pixel still images. Combined with a high quality Optical Zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar® T* Lens and Sony's new 14 bit A/D and DXP digital Extended Processor, result in precise image acquisition with superb detail and clarity. The new HVR-A1U records this exceptional imagery using the recently adopted HDV 1080i format onto a DVCAM™ mini cassette.
Highlights:
- Sony's first C-MOS 1080i HDV/DVCAM/DV camcorder
- 60i/30frame/sec, 24 frame/sec with 2:3 pulldown switchable
- Built-in HD to SD downconversion
- CinemaTone gamma and CineFrame functions
- Switchable HDV/DVCAM/DV (SP) format recording
- High quality 10X Optical Zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens
- Resolution of 1440x1080 with pixel shift
Supplied Accessories
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Remote Commander® Unit
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ECM-HV1 Directional microphone
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AC Adapter
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Component Video Cable
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USB cable
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NP-FM50 Info-Lithium® "M" Battery
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Lens Hood with Integral Lens Cap
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Shoulder Strap
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Memory Stick Duo 16MB and adapter
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A/V Cable
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XLR Audio adapter
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Optional Accessories
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| UWPV2/4244 |
Handheld Mic TX and Portable RX Wireless System |
$727.00
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| RM1BP |
Remote Commander |
$257.50
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| UWPV1/4244 |
Lav Mic, Bodypack TX and Portable RX Wireless System |
$727.00
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| VCTPG11RMB |
Tripod with the RM-1BP LANC Remote Controller |
$1,318.40
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| ACSQ950B |
AC Adaptor/Twin Charger |
$154.50
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| MDR7506 |
Professional Studio Headphones |
$130.00
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| UWPV2/3032 |
Handheld Mic TX and Portable RX Wireless System |
$727.00
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| VCTSP1BP |
Monopod Camera Support System |
$844.60
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| F112 |
Interview Microphone |
$189.00
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| UWPV1/3032 |
Lav Mic, Bodypack TX and Portable RX Wireless System |
$727.00
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| ECM673 |
Shotgun Microphone |
$347.00
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| LCZA1TH |
Hard Thermodyne Transit Case for HVR-A1U |
$247.20
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| UWPV6/4244 |
Lav Mic, Bodypack TX, Plug-on TX and Portable RX Wireless System |
$987.00
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| UWPV6/3032 |
Lav Mic, Bodypack TX, Plug-on TX and Portable RX Wireless System |
$987.00
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| 2NPQM91D/B |
InfoLithium rechargeable Battery Pack (M series) |
$309.00
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| Features |
Benefits: |
| HDV 1080, 60i/30F/24F Recording and Playback capable |
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| 1/3" 3 Mega-pixel newly developed C-MOS Imager |
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| High quality 10X Optical Zoom Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* Lens |
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| Stabilization system |
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| Manual Focus Ring |
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| Histogram |
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| 2.7" 16:9 Hybrid LCD Display with touch panel function |
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| Simultaneous use of EVF and LCD display |
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| Built-in Wide Range Stereo Microphone |
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| Balanced Audio XLR input connectors (x2) w/selectable phantom power |
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| User Assignable button |
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| Expanded focus |
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| Color Bars |
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| Quick Rec Mode |
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| Shot Transition |
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| i.LINK® DV Interface (IEEE1394) |
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| MPEG2 Real Time Encode System for real time processing of HD data |
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| 14 Bit DXP (Digital Extended Processor) combines 14 bit A/D converter with an advanced camera processing system |
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| Switchable HDV/DVCAM/DV (SP) Format recording |
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| Built-in HD to SD down conversion |
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| Precision 16:9 SD DV recording |
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| Expanded Focus Function for easy confirmation of focus setting during manual foucsing |
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| EVF & LCD peaking indicator |
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| Advanced Zebra Indicator |
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| CineFrame™ and Cinematone™ functions for cinema like recordings (30F/24F) |
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| Tele Macro function |
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| Still image capture to Memory Stick Duo |
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| Night Shot |
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| Analog/Digital conversion with Pass-Through |
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| LCD panel mounted ZOOM/REC controls |
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| Battery Info function allows the battery's charge level and remaining run time to be checked with the camera's power turned off |
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| Over 5 1/2 hours of operation on a single NP-QM91D battery using the LCD and EVF simultaneously |
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| General Specifications |
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| Audio |
DV/DVCAM Rec.: 48KHz/16 bit, 32 KHz 12 bit. HDV Rec.: MPEG-1 Audio Layer II |
| Connectors |
S-Video A/V Component Output XLR IN (x2) i.Link LANC Headphone stereo mini |
| Exposure |
Auto, Manual |
| Format |
HDV/DVCAM/DV (SP) recording; HDV/DVCAM/DV (SP) playback |
| Image Device |
1/3-inch type C-MOS |
| LCD Panel |
Hybrid 16:9 2.7" type |
| Lens |
High quality 10X Optical Zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens; 41-410mm focal length; filter diameter 37mm |
| Minimum Illumination |
7 lux @ 18db, normal shutter |
| Picture Elements |
Total pixels: approx. 2.97M pixels |
| Power Consumption |
(VF/LCD/VF+LCD):5.8W/5.9W/6.4W |
| Provided Microphone |
Wide Range Stereo Microphone |
| Recording Time |
Max. 60 minutes with HDV, 40 minutes in DVCAM, & 60 minutes in DV (SP) |
| SD Video Signal System |
NTSC |
| Scanning System |
1080.60i |
| Speaker |
Built-in dynamic |
| Sync System |
Internal (HD & SD) |
| Viewfinder |
Hybrid Precision 16:9 Color & B/W Selectable 252,000 pixel |
| Weight |
1 lb, 10 oz. |
15 Mb Memory Stick Duo
Memory Stick Duo Adapter
AC-L15A AC Adaptor
Power Cable
Lens Hood with Integral Lens Cover
Wireless Remote COntrol with Battery
A/V Breakout Cable
Component Breakout Cable
USB Cable
Shoulder Strap
XLR Microphone Adaptor
Short SHotgun Microphone with Windscreen
NP-FM50 Rechargable Battery Pack
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