The world’s first 1080p24 HDV Camcorder! The Sony HVRV1 is built for serious recording! Featuring three ClearVid CMOS Sensors and combined with Sony’s 14-bit Enhanced Image Processor, the camcorder provides affordable HD acquisition at 1080p24, 1080p30 or 1080 60i. The quality starts with a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens with Extra-low Dispersion, a 20X optical zoom with built-in Digital Extender for 30X effective zoom and is backed with a effective 1.04 Megapixels for stunning detail and clarity.
The Super SteadyShot Optical stabilization system holds the image steady even when not using a tripod. The wide (16:9) hybrid viewfinder provides excellent viewing and makes shooting easier, plus you get the 3.5” high resolution (211K pixels) screen, easy monitoring and reviewing with the Sony HVRV1U. Various recording models make it convenient to switch between formats and let you look like a professional even when you're not!
The Sony HVRV1U offers a choice of various gamma setting functions which make it ideal for use in a variety of situation. To make operations during low-angle shooting easier, an additional zoom lever and record start/stop button are available on the carrying handle. With all these features and more, just let the Sony HVRV1U be your videographer in a box!
The world’s first 1080p24 HDV Camcorder! The Sony HVRV1 is built for serious recording! Featuring three ClearVid CMOS Sensors and combined with Sony’s 14-bit Enhanced Image Processor, the camcorder provides affordable HD acquisition at 1080p24, 1080p30 or 1080 60i. The quality starts with a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens with Extra-low Dispersion, a 20X optical zoom with built-in Digital Extender for 30X effective zoom and is backed with a effective 1.04 Megapixels for stunning detail and clarity.
The Super SteadyShot Optical stabilization system holds the image steady even when not using a tripod. The wide (16:9) hybrid viewfinder provides excellent viewing and makes shooting easier, plus you get the 3.5” high resolution (211K pixels) screen, easy monitoring and reviewing with the Sony HVRV1U. Various recording models make it convenient to switch between formats and let you look like a professional even when you're not!
The Sony HVRV1U offers a choice of various gamma setting functions which make it ideal for use in a variety of situation. To make operations during low-angle shooting easier, an additional zoom lever and record start/stop button are available on the carrying handle. With all these features and more, just let the Sony HVRV1U be your videographer in a box!
3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor SystemThe Sony HVRV1U boasts three 1/4" 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 HVRV1U adopts the HDV 1080i specification and supports 1080p24 and p30 formats 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.
20X Optical Zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* LensThe Sony HVRV1U features a high-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens with powerful 20X optical zoom and extra-low dispersion glass to capture extreme close-ups with vivid color and crisp details. Plus, a built-in digital extender further extends the zoom range to approximately 30X.
Clear Photo LCD Plus Monitor and Color ViewfinderThe 3.5-inch Clear Photo LCD Plus monitor provides excellent viewing clarity with 211K pixels, and has a wide 16:9 aspect ratio for recording in widescreen. Moreover, a precision color viewfinder with large-size eye cup allows easy focusing in challenging lighting conditions.
Switchable RecordingThe Sony HVRV1U is easily switchable between HDV1080i, DVCAM and DV format recording, providing the ultimate flexibility to suit different production needs.
Super SteadyShot Picture Stabilization SystemSony's Super SteadyShot picture stabilization system controls a wide range of vibrations caused by hand shaking or other movements for smoother video recording without degradation of image quality.