- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part Number:HVR-A1U
General
- Product Type Camcorder - 1080i
- Optical Sensor Size 1/3"
- Optical Sensor Type CMOS
- Min Illumination 7 lux
- Image Stabilizer Electronic (Super Steady Shot)
- Min Shutter Speed 1/4 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/10000 sec
- Shooting Modes Digital photo mode
- White Balance Custom , Presets , Automatic
- White Balance Presets Indoor , Outdoor
- Widescreen Video Capture Yes
Main Features
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 3 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Video Resolution 1.2 megapixels
- Camcorder Effective Still Resolution 2.8 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- TV Tuner None
- Supported Resolution 480i , 1080i
Pro Camcorder Features
- Features Zebra pattern , Down-conversion playback capability
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory 16 MB Flash - Memory Stick Duo
- Image Storage JPEG 1920 x 1440 , JPEG 1440 x 1080 , JPEG 1920 x 1080 , JPEG 640 x 480
- Media Type Mini DV (HDV)
- Recording Speed SP
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 5.1 mm - 51 mm - F/1.8-2.1
- Focal Length 5.1 mm - 51 mm
- Lens Aperture F/1.8-2.1
- Optical Zoom 10 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 5.1 mm
- Max focal length 51 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
- Filter Size 37 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 40 - 400 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual , Automatic
- Zoom Adjustment Manual , Motorized drive
Additional Features
- DV input Yes
- Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
- Digital Still Camera Function Yes
- Additional Features Color bar , Built-in speaker , Histogram display , Backlight compensation , RGB primary color filter , Analog to digital conversion with pass through
- Time Code Yes
- Remote control Remote control - Infrared
- Included Accessories Lens cap , Lens hood , Microphone , Camcorder shoulder strap , Memory Stick Duo adapter
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Electronic
- Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.54 in
- Viewfinder Resolution 252,000 pixels
- Image Aspect Ratio (camcorders) 16:9
- Features B/W & color switchable
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Component video output , 1 x Composite video/audio output , 1 x S-Video output , 1 x Headphones , 1 x Audio input , 1 x Control-L (LANC) , 1 x USB , 1 x DC power input
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Built-in
- Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Cables Included A/V cable , Component video cable , USB cable , Microphone adapter
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
Battery
- Supported Battery Sony NP-FM50
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Form Factor Rotating
- Display Format 123,200 pixels
Physical Characteristics
- Width 2.8 in
- Depth 4.1 in
- Height 7.5 in
- Weight 1.5 lbs
Where to buy
Sony HVR-A1U:
$1,749.00 - $2,474.00
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$2,249.00 | Yes |
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$2,149.95 | Yes |
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$2,474.00 | Yes |
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