Version: 2008
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Sony HVR-V1U

  • Manufacturer: Sony
  • Part Number:HVR-V1U

General

  • Product Type Camcorder
  • Digital Zoom 1.5 x
  • Effective Sensor Resolution 1.04 megapixels
  • Total Pixels 1.12 megapixels
  • Optical Sensor Size 1/4"
  • Optical Sensor Type 3 ClearVid CMOS
  • Min Illumination 4 lux
  • Analog Video Format NTSC
  • Min Shutter Speed 1/4 sec
  • Max Shutter Speed 1/10000 sec
  • Shooting Modes Normal movie mode
  • White Balance Custom , Presets , Automatic
  • White Balance Presets Indoor , Outdoor
  • Exposure Modes Manual Automatic , Shutter-priority Aperture-priority
  • Widescreen Video Capture Yes

Main Features

  • Camcorder Sensor Resolution 1.12 megapixels
  • Camcorder Effective Video Resolution 1.04 megapixels
  • Color Support Color
  • Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
  • TV Tuner None
  • Built-in ND Filters 1/4 , 1/16

Pro Camcorder Features

  • Gain Selection 0 dB , +3 dB , +6 dB , + 9 dB , +12 dB , +15 dB , +18 dB
  • Features Zebra pattern

Memory / Storage

Lens System

  • Type Zoom lens - 3.9 mm - 78 mm - F/1.6-2.8
  • Focal Length 3.9 mm - 78 mm
  • Lens Aperture F/1.6-2.8
  • Optical Zoom 20 x
  • Lens system type Zoom lens
  • Min focal length 3.9 mm
  • Max focal length 78 mm
  • Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
  • Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
  • Features ED glass
  • Filter Size 62 mm
  • Focus Adjustment Manual , Automatic
  • Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive

Additional Features

  • DV input Yes
  • Low Lux / Night Mode Yes
  • Search Modes End search , Date search , Index search
  • Additional Features Auto power save Built-in speaker
  • Remote control Remote control - Infrared
  • Included Accessories Eyecup , Lens cap , Lens hood

Viewfinder

  • Viewfinder Type LCD
  • Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.44 in
  • Viewfinder Resolution 252,000 pixels
  • Image Aspect Ratio (camcorders) 16:9

Display

  • Type LCD display - LCD passive matrix - 3.5 in - Color

Digital Player (Recorder)

  • Type None

Microphone

  • Type Microphone - Detachable

Connections

  • Connector Type 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) , 1 x Audio input ( XLR x 2 ) , 1 x Headphones , 1 x Control-L (LANC) , 1 x USB , 1 x HDMI output , 1 x Composite video/audio output , 1 x S-Video output , 1 x Component video output , 1 x DC power input

Audio Input

  • Audio input type Microphone
  • Microphone type Detachable
  • Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
  • Microphone Technology Electret condenser

Miscellaneous

  • Carrying Case None
  • Cables Included 1 , 1 x A/V cable , 1 x Component video cable , 1 x USB cable

Power

  • Power Device Power adapter + battery charger - External
  • Battery type - Lithium ion

Battery

  • Supported Battery Sony NP-F570
  • Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 2200 mAh ( Included )

Viewfinder / Display

  • Display Form Factor Rotating
  • Display Format 211,200 pixels
  • Viewfinder Color Support Color

Environmental Parameters

  • Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
  • Max Operating Temperature 104 °F

Physical Characteristics

  • Width 5.7 in
  • Depth 17 in
  • Height 7.2 in
  • Weight 3.3 lbs

Where to buy

Sony HVR-V1U: $2,749.00 - $4,290.00
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Sony Electronics, Inc.
$4,290.00 Yes 5.0 star rating
Dell Home & Home Office
$3,299.00 Yes 5.0 star rating
CDW Corporation
$3,849.99 Yes 5.0 star rating

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