Sony HVR-Z7U specs

General

• Product Type Camcorder - 1080p
• Camcorder Sensor Resolution 1.12 megapixels
• Effective Video Resolution 1.037 megapixels
• Camcorder Media Type Mini DV (HDV)
• 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,
  Power adapter with battery charger,
  Audio / video cable

Display

• Type 3.2 in LCD display

Connections

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

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)
• Video Recording Modes LP,
  SP

Battery

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

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 5.3 lbs

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