Digital hd video camera recorder and memory recording unit (175 pages)
Summary of Contents for Sony HVR-Z5U
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HVR-Z5U Digital HD Video Camera Recorder click: sony.com/HDV...
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Recording Unit, which allows simultaneous recording on tape and non-tape media for improved NLE workfl ow efficiency. The HYBRID recording system is also capable of simultaneous HD and SD recording. Sony is continuously developing and expanding its HDV lineup in response to professional user feedback.
Sony’s “G Lens”. Major “G Lens” Features on the HVR-Z5U 1. The 29.5mm wide-angle “G Lens” (equivalent to 35mm film) on the HVR-Z5U offers a field of view that’s ideal for many shooting situations, ranging from broad landscape shots to conditions where sufficient distance from the subject is difficult to obtain.
By adopting this groundbreaking technology, the new 1/3 inch-type 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor system enables the HVR-Z5U to achieve a low light sensitivity of just 1.5 lux* *2 At 1/30 shutter, auto iris, and auto gain...
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Squeeze *4 Letterbox mode is not available from the i.LINK connector. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector. Not all products with an i.LINK connector will necessarily communicate with each other.
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72 minutes 36 minutes 18 minutes 9 minutes *7 At least 133x speed and 2-GB capacity is required. Sony's NCFD8GP and NCFD16GP Sony Professional CompactFlash cards are recommended. *8 The recording time may change according to the CompactFlash card type and recording format.
R/G/B primary colors may momentarily be seen on the object in the EVF. ✜ ® InfoLITHIUM L Series Battery Compatibility The HVR-Z5U uses the same batteries as the HVR-Z7U, HVR-Z1U, HVR-V1U, and DSR-PD170, so you can use your existing chargers and batteries.
It is also useful for matching footage shot at different times or for multi-camera setups. The Picture Profile functions of the HVR-Z5U are the same as those of the high-end HVR-Z7U model, which include enhanced versions of the HVR-Z1U and HVR-V1U functions, plus a selection of new ones.
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HD camcorders. Smooth Slow Rec is ideal for sports or nature photography, where the action can be viewed more easily in slow motion, and opens up many creative possibilities.
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CompactFlash Wide Conversion Lens •Equivalent to 0.8 magnification • NCFD16GP 16GB 306x •High-resolution wide conversion lens CompactFlash Card for the HVR-Z5U • NCFD8GP 8GB 306x •Bayonet mount for quick and easy CompactFlash Card attachment •Supports large French Flag and 4x5.65inch filter holder •Quick and convenient integrated lens...
Specifications Camera section Lens Sony G Lens, 20x (optical), f = 4.1 to 82mm, f = 29.5 to 590 mm at 16:9 mode, f = 36.1 to 722 mm at 4:3 mode, fi lter diameter: 72mm Built-in fi lter Clear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64...
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