Sony HVR-V1U

Chart Comparing HVR-V1U with HDR-FX7U

2/16/09 HVR-V1UPK package. This package consists of the  HVR-V1U HDV camcorder and the HVR-MRC1K CompactFlash® recording unit. (Limited Time Offer, no additional charge for the HVR-MRC1K)

HVR-V1U delivers true 24P progressive scan capture, and uses three of Sony’s ClearVid CMOS Sensor™ chips combined with Sony's Enhanced Imaging Processor™ technology to provide greater sensitivity, higher resolution, lower noise and a wider dynamic range.

Unlike "progressive-look" pictures interpolated from interlace scan camera systems, the HVR-V1U camcorder’s 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor system natively captures progressive images at 24P, 30P or 60P, while maintaining full 1080 HDV resolution. Footage shot using the progressive scan feature can be played back on any of Sony’s HDV professional camcorders and VTRs, and be easily edited with compatible non-linear editing systems.

The new ClearVid CMOS Sensor combined with Sony’s Enhanced Imaging Processor technology deliver higher sensitivity and higher resolution. According to Ott, the EIP technology achieves wide dynamic range through the use of a unique algorithm that separates image data into its texture patterns and brightness components. The technology allows the camera’s sensor to produce natural and rich tones for both light and dark areas of an image.

The EIP technology also enables the high-speed processing required for capturing high-definition video and still images at extremely high levels of gradation and image reproduction.

The combination of the ClearVid CMOS Sensor and the EIP technologies also result in a feature called “smooth slow rec. (recording).” Due to the speed of the camcorder’s signal processing, video images can be captured at very high speeds, up to 240 fields per second, allowing very fast movements to be recorded in precise detail without creating artifacts or signal degradation.

The new hard-disk recording unit is a 1.8-inch drive with a 60 GB capacity and offering up to 4.5 hours of recording time in either the HDV or DVCAM/DV mode. The unit features Smart Protection, which is combined with a built-in “shock absorber” that automatically protects it at a force of up to three Gs. When the sensor detects that the unit is being dropped, it immediately turns the power off and retracts the head to help prevent damage to the media.

The new hard-disk recording unit also has a cache recording, or buffer memory, function, allowing up to 14 seconds of video and audio signals to be continuously buffered in the memory while the camera is in stand-by mode. When the operator presses “record” that content is captured and then recording can continue in real time.

The camcorder features a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar® T* Lens with Extra-low Dispersion Glass and a 20x optical zoom lens with F2.8 at the telephoto end for greater light sensitivity and long-range image acquisition for maximum shooting flexibility.

A Digital Extender feature also enables the telephoto focal length to be extended by approximately 1.5 times to a maximum of 1100mm at 35mm conversion.

Additional features of the HVR-V1U camcorder include:

• A timecode preset function
• A TC Link to synchronize time codes
• Two XLR microphone inputs for independent sound recording
• A Camera Profile feature to adjust the camera settings of multiple cameras for multi-camera operations using MemoryStick Duo™ media
• A 3.5-inch (viewable area, measured diagonally) Clear Photo LCD plus™ viewing screen

ACCESSORIES
HVL-LBP:  The new HVL-LBP LED Light System features a wider uniform light for 16:9 aspect and 600 lx @
1m brightness! Powered by InfoLithium® “L Series” battery, the battery operation time is
approximately 3 hours with the NP-F970 battery! Supplied accessories include
Diffuser/Condensing lens system and battery adaptor.

AC-SQ950B:  The new AC-SQ950B InfoLithium AC Adaptor/Battery Charger features Super Quick technology
for fast charging times for M Series batteries (2NP-QM91D/B, NP-QM71D). The AC-SQ950B
features dual battery slots for consecutive charging and an informative LCD panel for detailed
charging information for each battery.

Professional Media Optimized for HDV Applications

Complementing the new devices is Sony’s highest-quality 6mm HDV videotape, DigitalMaster™, which the company recommends for professional HDV applications. These 63-minute cassettes (model PHDVM63DM) use Sony’s Advanced Metal Evaporated II Technology and its dual-active magnetic layers.

The advanced AME II manufacturing process employs Hyper Evaticle IV magnetic grains, improved lubricants, and a refined Diamond-Like Carbon layer. DigitalMaster tape exhibits greater packing density of magnetic grains, higher retentivity, higher output and lower noise. The result is a more robust tape with 65 percent fewer dropouts and 90 percent fewer errors. 

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 
KATA Cases: CC-193 Soft Case, CC-195 Soft Case, CRC-14 Rain Cover, BP-502 Back Pack
Anton/Bauer Batteries
Century/Schneider Optics Lens Accessories
Formatt Filters
SPSCAM10RSEW3 Extended Limited Warranty
Sony Wireless Microphone Tuner/Wired Microphone and Camcorder Combinations

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