Sony HVR-A1U specs

General

• Packaged Quantity 1
• Product Type Camcorder - 1080i
• Camcorder Sensor Resolution 3 megapixels
• Effective Video Resolution 1.2 megapixels
• Effective Photo Resolution 2.8 megapixels
• Camcorder Media Type Mini DV (HDV)
• 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 Automatic,
  Presets,
  Custom
• White Balance Presets Outdoor,
  Indoor
• Widescreen Video Capture Yes
• Features Down-conversion playback capability,
  Zebra pattern
• AV Interfaces S-Video,
  Composite video,
  Composite video/audio

Lens System

• Type Carl Zeiss 10 x x Zoom lens - 5.1 mm - 51 mm - F/1.8-2.1
• 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
• Filter Size 37 mm
• Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 40 - 400 mm
• Focus Adjustment Manual,
  Automatic
• Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive,
  Manual

Additional Features

• Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
• DV input Yes
• Additional Features Analog to digital conversion with pass through,
  RGB primary color filter,
  Built-in speaker,
  Color bar,
  Backlight compensation,
  Histogram display
• Remote control Remote control - Infrared
• Included Accessories Microphone,
  Memory Stick Duo adapter,
  Lens cap,
  Camcorder shoulder strap,
  Component video cable,
  IR remote control,
  USB cable,
  Lens hood,
  Power adapter,
  Microphone adapter,
  Audio / video cable

Viewfinder

• Viewfinder Type Electronic
• Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.54 in
• Viewfinder Resolution 252,000 pixels
• Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
• Features B/W & color switchable

Display

• Type 2.7 in LCD display

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

Memory / Storage

• Media type Mini DV (HDV)
• Included Memory Card 16 MB Memory Stick Duo
• Image Storage JPEG 1920 x 1440,
  JPEG 1440 x 1080,
  JPEG 1920 x 1080,
  JPEG 640 x 480
• Video Recording Modes SP

Battery

• Supported Battery Sony NP-FM50
• Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )

Audio Input

• Audio input type Microphone
• Microphone type Built-in
• Microphone Operation Mode Stereo

Viewfinder / Display

• Display Features Rotating

Physical Characteristics

• Width 2.8 in
• Depth 4.1 in
• Height 7.5 in
• Weight 1.5 lbs