Sony 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

• Media Type Mini DV (HDV)
• Recording Speed LP , SP

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

• DV input Yes
• Additional Features Histogram display ,  Progressive scanning ,  Camera orientation detection
• Time Code Yes
• Remote control Remote control - Infrared
• Included Accessories Eyecup , Lens cap , Lens hood , Microphone holder , Memory recording unit , Accessory shoe adapter

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

• Weight 5.3 lbs

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