SONY HDV V1U

Price: $150.00

Weight: 7.00 lbs

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HDV 1080p24, 1080p30, and 1080 60i video capture, recorded as 60i (24p recorded with 2:3 pull down)
3 ClearVid CMOS Imagers, 1.12M Pixels Gross
14-bit Enhanced Imaging Processor, outputting a 1920x1080/60p 4:2:2 video signal
High quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar® T* Lens with Extra-low Dispersion, Fluorite Glass
20X Optical Zoom with built-in Digital Extender for 30x Effective Zoom (Approx.)
Super SteadyShot® Optical Stabilization System
USB port and i.LINK® DV Interface (IEEE1394)
MPEG2 Real Time Encode System for real time processing of HD data
HDMI Output
Switchable HDV/DVCAM/DV Format Recording
Built-in HD to SD down conversion via i.LINK interface and Component Analog output
3.5" (viewable area, measured diagonally) 16:9 Clear Photo LCD Display (211K Pixels)
Large 16:9 Color & B/W switchable EVF, with Simultaneous LCD Display Output
Wide range of Manual Shutter Speeds, from ¼ to 1/10,000 second, including 1/48
Shutter Display Readout in Seconds or Degrees
Manual Iris Control, with New Exposure modes
6 User Assignable Buttons for quick access to frequently used camera/VTR functions
Enhanced EVF/LCD Marker function, for Center, Aspect Ratio, Safety Zone, and Guide Frame
Expanded Focus Function in Black & White or Color, for easy confirmation of focus setting during manual focusing
EVF & LCD Peaking Indicator
Infinite Manual Zoom Ring
Manual Focus Ring, with Focus Distance Displayed in Feet or Meters
Histogram and Zebra Pattern in EVF/LCD
Exposure dial on Optical Axis of the Lens
Balanced Audio XLR input connectors (x2) w/Selectable Phantom Power
Time code Synchronization via i.LINK interface
Shot Transition Function offers automatic transition of various shooting parameters between shots
Hypergain Function
Handle mounted ZOOM / REC control
3 position ND filter switch
Up to 8 hours of normal operation on a single NPF970 battery

Railroad Studios is pleased to make available the HVR-V1U HDV™ camcorder, the world's first 1080p24 HDV acquisition tool. The HVR-V1U camcorder, represents the latest addition to Sony's tremendously popular line of professional HDV products. The HVR-V1U camcorder provides affordable HD acquisition by offering true 1080p image capture in a small camcorder form factor. Three ClearVid® CMOS Sensors, combined with Sony's 14-bit Enhanced Image Processor, create an exceptional camcorder capable of capturing images at 1080p24, 1080p30, and 1080 60i. All video is processed at 1920x1080 at 60p in full 4:2: 2, for optimum picture quality. In the 1080 24p mode, the images are scanned at the full 1080 lines, and 2:3 pull down is added and recorded to the 60i HDV tape. From SD to HD, and 24p to 60i, Sony's HVR-V1U offers an extremely versatile, high-quality camera for video professionals. Combining affordable and reliable tape archiving with file-based, edit-friendly clip recording in the field, the HVR-V1U provides a truly practical solution for independent cinematographers, corporate producers, educational users, small-market broadcasters, and wedding videographers, to name just a few.