A truly amazing compact HDV Camcorder – the Sony HVRZ5U, which will enhance your creativity and deliver the highest standard in optical and audio quality. Express yourself more fully with the Sony’s “G Lens”, optimized to complement the camcorder’s advanced image sensor and processing technology, expanding your shooting possibilities. This exquisite handheld HVRZ5U camcorder has ergonomically designed, body-weight balance and a well-planned layout of buttons and connectors reducing camera operator fatigue for those professional users.
The cutting-edge 1/3 inch 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor system has 45-degree rotated pixels on each chip to increase the signal density, while each pixel maintains maximum surface area. In combination with the Enhanced Imaging Processor (EIP), the system achieves high resolution, high sensitivity, wide dynamic range, and excellent color reproduction. Using Exmor technology to eliminate the influence of external noise that enters the signal chain during transfer to the A/D converter results in the camcorder giving you high-quality digital signals with extremely low noise
Enjoy high definition video with the Sony HVRZ5U, which provides over 60 minutes of recording time on mini-DV videotape. Switch between HDV 1080i, DVCAM and standard DV recording as you like! The camcorder provides the ultimate flexibility to suit your needs. Native editing in the HDV format is supported by most popular NLE software, and the HDV can be recorded as a memory file on your PC.
Sony HVR-Z5P has the capacity of delivering 1080i video through MiniDV tapes with the aid of HDV format. It features 3CMOS ClearVID Sensors, miniDV Cassette, 20x G-Lens, Dual Record with 1.2MP Still Capture, HDV/DV Switchable, Dual-Record Mode, just to mention a few.
With its three 1/3" ClearVid CMOS Exmor sensors carefully arranged so that one will be dedicated for every color channel, you can be sure of optimum effectiveness always. Sony's CMOS ClearVID technology guarantees optimum image clarity as well as enhanced resolution. Sony's ClearVID sensors are stationed at a 45 angle so that you will be able to achieve clearer diagonal lines. Also, the CMOS ClearVID technology boosts compactness so that you wont have issues taking it around. It boasts of Enhanced Image Processing (EIP), which makes it easier for you to process considerable amounts of pixel color information.
Our Take On Sony HVR-Z5P
The Sony HVR-Z5P Professional HDV PAL Camcorder comes with the HDV format so that you can record high definition pictures on typical MiniDV tapes. You can accomplish this by making use of the MPEG-2 compression method, which is very popular with many applications like DVDs and high-definition satellite television. It comes with the low dispersion glass 29.5 -590mm G-Lens, which features a 20x optical zoom as well as 3 built-in ND filters. You will like its iris, manual focus, and zoom, with a digital extender that makes it easier for you to boost the magnification by 1.5 x.
Hence, the lens can achieve a maximum of 30x digital zoom level. That is why it is an ideal camera for covering sports as well as other live events.
Also, this camcorder features the trademarked CinemaTone technology that boosts the effectiveness. The technology is available in two modes - CinemaTone Gamma and CinemaTone Color. The former helps in crushing black colors while the latter deepened color reproduction. Its Exmor technology guarantees optimum performance when shooting in areas with low lighting conditions. You can record images from the CMOS into tape using the typical 50i HDV format in 25p mode. You can play the tape back or edit it with the aid of a common HDV system.
Its minimum illumination stands at 1.5 Lux, hence, you can be certain of getting your shots right at all times to the amazement of your viewers. It has a horizontal resolution of 1080 Lines making it perfect for jobs that require high effectiveness. Its lightweight is an outstanding feature, hence, you wont have issues with its maneuver during operations. The automatic shutter speed of this camera is 1/50-1/2000 while the manual shutter speed is 1/4-1/10000.
TOP 10 KEY FEATURES:
Signal System:
PAL 1080/50i, 25p
Image Device:
1/3" ClearVid 3CMOS with Exmor Technology 1.2 MegaPixels Each
Lens:
20x G-Lens 29.5 -590mm (35mm Equivalent), f/ 1.6 - 3.4, 72mm Filter Thread
Horizontal Resolution:
1080 Lines
Minimum Illumination:
1.5 Lux
Built-in Filters:
1/4, 1/16, 1/64
LCD Monitor:
3.2", 921, 000 Pixels
Viewfinder:
0.45" Color, 1.2 MegaPixels
Memory Card Slot:
MemoryStick Duo for Scene Files, Compact Flash for Video Recording (Requires Optional Addon)
Shutter Speed:
Auto: 1/50-1/2000, Manual: 1/4-1/10000
Included in the box:
Sony HVR-Z5P Professional HDV PAL Camcorder
AC Adapter/Charger
InfoLithium Battery
A/V Multi-Connecting Cable
Component A/V Cable
Lens Hood with Cover
Shoe Adapter
Large Sized Eye-Cup
Wireless Remote Commander
Lithium Battery
Conversion Adapter
Operating Instructions (CD-ROM)
Operating Instruction (Printed Copy)
3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor SystemThe Sony HVR-Z5U boasts three 1/3" ClearVid CMOS sensors combined with Enhanced Imaging Processor (EIP), Sony's advanced signal processing circuit, to achieve high resolution, high sensitivity, wide dynamic range and excellent color reproduction.
HDV 1080i FormatThe Sony HVR-Z5U adopts the HDV 1080i specification to provide high picture quality that can be used for HDTV program production while retaining full compatibility with existing and new DV video cassette tapes.
High-performance "G Lens"With 20X optical zoom and 29.55mm wide-angle capability, Sony's exclusive high-performance G lens brings the action closer and allows for wider angle shooting. Two built-in ED (Extra-low Dispersion) elements reduce chromatic aberration caused by light refraction to produce videos with extremely low color fringing.
Ideal Handheld DesignThe Sony HVR-Z5U camcorder’s ergonomically designed body and well-placed buttons provide ease of use and operational comfort, ideal for all handheld professional applications.
XtraFine LCD and EVFThe 3.2-inch XtraFine LCD provides spectacular viewing clarity with 921K pixels and lets you see exactly what you're shooting with its 100% coverage. Moreover, a high-resolution 0.45" XtraFine electronic viewfinder with independent LEDs for Red, Green and Blue colors offers extra clear visibility in challenging lighting conditions.
Natural-touch Lens OperationThe ergonomic layout of the manual control rings make operation of the focus, zoom and iris functions possible with just one hand.