- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part Number:HVR-S270U
General
- Product Type Camcorder - 1080p
- Camcorder Sensor Resolution 1.12 megapixels
- Effective Video Resolution 1.037 megapixels
- Camcorder Media Type Mini DV (HDV),
DVCAM - Optical Sensor Size 1/3"
- Optical Sensor Type 3 ClearVid CMOS
- Min Illumination 1.5 lux
- Analog video format NTSC
- Digital Video Format MPEG-2
- Min Shutter Speed 1/3 sec
- Max Shutter Speed 1/10000 sec
- White Balance Automatic,
Presets,
Custom - White Balance Presets Outdoor,
Indoor - Exposure Modes Automatic,
Manual - Camera Flash None
- Features Down-conversion playback capability
- Widescreen Video Capture Yes
- AV Interfaces HDMI,
Composite video/audio
Exposure & White Balance
- Gain Selection -3 dB,
0 dB,
+6 dB,
-6 dB,
+21 dB,
+3 dB,
+18 dB,
+12 dB,
+15 dB,
+ 9 dB - Built-in ND Filters 1/4,
1/16,
1/64
Lens System
- Type Carl Zeiss 12 x x Zoom lens - 4.4 mm - 52.8 mm - F/1.6-2.0
- Lens System Mounting 1/3" bayonet
- Lens aperture F/1.6-2.0
- Optical zoom 12 x
- Lens system type Zoom lens
- Min focal length 4.4 mm
- Max focal length 52.8 mm
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Filter Size 72 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual,
Automatic - Zoom Adjustment Manual (by ring),
Motorized drive
Additional Features
- DV input Yes
- Additional Features Progressive scanning,
Histogram display,
Camera orientation detection - Remote control Remote control - Infrared
- Included Accessories Accessory shoe adapter,
Lens cap,
Microphone holder,
Eyecup,
Component video cable,
IR remote control,
Lens hood,
Memory recording unit,
Audio / video cable
Display
- Type 3.2 in LCD display
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video output,
1 x Component video output,
1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK),
1 x HD/SD-SDI output,
1 x Headphones,
1 x Control-L (LANC),
2 x Audio output,
4 x Audio input
Microphone
- Signal-To-Noise Ratio 78 dB
- Dynamic Range 111 dB
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Electronic
- Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.45 in
- Image Aspect Ratio (camcorders) 16:9
- Features B/W & color switchable
Memory / Storage
- Media type Mini DV (HDV) ,
DVCAM - Video Recording Modes LP,
SP
Battery
- Supported Battery Sony NP-F570
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 2200 mAh ( Optional )
Audio Input
- Audio input type Microphone
- Microphone type Detachable
- Microphone Operation Mode Mono
- Microphone technology [Aug 27, 2010 from CDS: Audio Input] Electret condenser
Viewfinder / Display
- Display Features Rotating
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
Physical Characteristics
- Weight 13.9 lbs

