Version: 2008
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Sony HVR-Z7U

  • Manufacturer: Sony
  • Part Number:HVR-Z7U

General

  • Product Type Camcorder - 1080p
  • 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 Custom , Presets , Automatic
  • White Balance Presets Indoor , Outdoor
  • Exposure Modes Manual Automatic
  • Camera Flash None
  • Widescreen Video Capture Yes

Main Features

  • Camcorder Sensor Resolution 1.12 megapixels
  • Camcorder Effective Video Resolution 1.037 megapixels
  • Color Support Color
  • Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
  • TV Tuner None
  • Built-in ND Filters 1/4 , 1/16 , 1/64
  • Supported Resolution 1080i

Pro Camcorder Features

  • Gain Selection 0 dB , +3 dB , +6 dB , -3 dB , -6 dB , + 9 dB , +12 dB , +15 dB , +18 dB , +21 dB
  • Features Down-conversion playback capability

Memory / Storage

Lens System

  • Type Zoom lens - 4.4 mm - 52.8 mm - F/1.6-2.0
  • Focal Length 4.4 mm - 52.8 mm
  • Lens Aperture F/1.6-2.0
  • Optical Zoom 12 x
  • Lens system type Zoom lens
  • Min focal length 4.4 mm
  • Lens System Mounting 1/3" bayonet
  • Max focal length 52.8 mm
  • Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
  • Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
  • Filter Size 72 mm
  • Focus Adjustment Manual , Automatic
  • Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive , Manual (by ring)

Additional Features

Viewfinder

  • Viewfinder Type Electronic
  • Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.45 in
  • Image Aspect Ratio (camcorders) 16:9
  • Features B/W & color switchable

Display

  • Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3.2 in - Color

Digital Player (Recorder)

  • Type None

Microphone

  • Type Microphone - Detachable
  • Signal-To-Noise Ratio 78 dB
  • Dynamic Range 111 dB

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)

Audio Input

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

Miscellaneous

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

Power

  • Power Device Power adapter and battery charger - External

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 921,600 pixels
  • Viewfinder Color Support Color

Environmental Parameters

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

Physical Characteristics

Where to buy

Sony HVR-Z7U: $4,899.00 - $7,999.99
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Sony Electronics, Inc.
$5,999.00 Yes 5.0 star rating
B&H Photo-Video
$5,279.00 Yes 5.0 star rating
CDW Corporation
$6,339.99 Yes 5.0 star rating

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