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HVR-Z7U Worldcam Update

This exciting new HDV camcorder delivers the enhanced functionality professionals have been asking for, such as
an interchangeable lens system, native progressive recording, and solid-state memory recording functionality. A
streamlined nonlinear editing workflow is achieved using the supplied Memory Recording Unit, which provides
HDV/DVCAM™/DV file recording on a widely available Compact Flash® solid-state memory card, as well as
recording onto HDV tape. This groundbreaking camcorder also features 1080/24p/30p HDV native progressive
recording modes, and HDMI.

Hybrid Recording Workflow

Product Description:
HVR-Z7U Handheld HDV Camcorder with 1/3” type 3 ClearVID CMOS imagers, inter-changeable
bayonet mount lens system, and dual record-to-tape and record-to-flash memory capability.

CUTTING-EDGE IMAGING SYSTEM
• 1/3 inch-type 3 ClearVID CMOS Sensor and Design™ system
• Exmor™ technology utilizes the full potential of the 3 ClearVID
CMOS imagers
INTERCHANGEABLE LENS SYSTEM WITH UNLIMITED POSSIBILITIES
• Carl Zeiss 12x Optical zoom lens included as standard
• Bayonet mount system
ENHANCED OPERATIONAL FUNCTIONALITY
• 24p/30p HDV Native Progressive Recording Modes
• Three integral ND lens filters
• Negative gain settings
• Smooth Gain and Smooth WB functions
• NEW Shooting Support Features include:
• Advanced Histogram
• Camera Leveling indicator
• User definable Focus Marking feature for manual focus
operations
• 6 different AE windows for improved automatic exposure
setting
• 6 Picture Profile user definable memories
• Independently processed brightness and color levels
• Color Correction feature
• WB Shift function with 2 optional settings
• Skin tone Detail Function
• Switchable HD/SD Recording and Playback – HDV1080i/DVCAM/DV
• Built-in Down-converter for SD Production
• Smooth Slow Recording capability
• New supplied microphone (ECM-XM1) with improved sound quality
over the previous ECM-NV1.
• New 3.2” (viewable area, measured diagonally) type XtraFine LCD™
FLASH MEMORY RECORDING UNIT INCLUDED
• Special shoe connector allows for easy integration to camcorder
without the need for additional cabling
• Records onto easily obtained Compact Flash memory cards
• Hybrid Operation enhances archiving, IT workflow, and HD/SD
parallel recording
• Flash Memory recording unit can be independently operated using
the included cradle and standard NP InfoLITHIUM® L size battery
• Sony’s first handheld HDV camcorder with an interchangeable lens
system
• HDV, DVCAM and DV Recording on a miniDV Cassette tape
• 0.45” (viewable area, measured diagonally) type EVF offer highresolution,
high-contrast images with 100% full-scan, and 6500°k color
temperature (standard for professional monitors).
• infoLITHIUM L Series Battery Compatible
• HDMI output connector
• Smooth Slow Rec
• Two accessory shoes
• One touch clip microphone holder

Brochure

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Fujinon Lenses
            Th13x3.5BRMU  13:1 wide angle
            Th17x5BRM  Standard 17:1
            Th17X5BMD (Motor drive lens for teleconferencing applications)
            HTs18X4.2BRM High quality 18:1
            HTs18x4.2BERM High quality 18:1 with 2X extender
SPSCAM10RSEW3 Extended Limited Warranty
Sony Wireless Microphone Tuner/Wired Microphone and Camcorder Combinations
16X9 INC. Lenses 
      169-HDCSF4X-72 (.4X Super Fish Eye Lens) 
      169-HDVSF5X-82 (.45X Super Fish Eye Lens) 
      169-HD7X-72 (.7X Wide Angle Lens) 
      169-HD75X-82 (.75 Wide Angle Lens) (Full Zoom Through) 
      169-HDVT15X-72 (1.5X Tele Converter) 
BEBOB  
      LULED-Z74 (12 Watt on board LED with adapter) 
      ZOE DVXL (Zoe Zoom Control) 
      LED40 (Field LED) (comparable to a 250 Watt Tungsten) 
      LED60 (Field LED) (comparable to a 650 Watt Tungsten) 
CHROSZIEL
      CMB-R10-72 (Sunshade for one rotating filter holder)
      CMB-R20-Z7K1 (Sunshade with two rotating filter holders)
      CMB-R20-Z7K2 (Adds Lightweight Support - Rails)
      CMB-R20-Z7K3 (Adds Follow Focus)
      450-Z7K (Matte Box with Lightweight Support)
      450-Z7K2 (Adds Follow Focus)
EASY-RIG
      Turtle-X (Camera support weighing up to 9 lbs.)
      Turtle-XS (Camera support weighing up to 9-13 lbs.)
NOGA
      DG1108CA (Medium Noga/Cine Arm 1/4"-20 to 1/4"-20)
      DG16145CA (Medium 1/4"-20 to 3/8")
      MG6145CA (Large 1/4"-20 to 3/8")

RM1000BP LANC Remote Commander
HVR-MRC1
Recording Media:
• Compact Flash card (2GB or bigger, 133x or faster)
File System:
• FAT32
File Format:
HDV : .M2T
DVCAM/DV : .AVI (DV-AVI, type 1) or .DV (Raw-DV)
Connectors:
• Special hot shoe
• i.LINK-6pin (on the supplied cradle)
• DC power input (on the supplied cradle)
• infoLITHIUM L series battery slot (on the supplied cradle

Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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