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Sony HDR - Z1

Technical Specifications

 

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Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* zoom lens, 12x (optical)
f = 4. 5 to 54 mm
f = 32.5 to 390 mm (*2) at 16:9 mode
f = 40 to 480 mm (*2) at 4:3 mode
F = 1.6 to 2.8, filter diameter: 72 mm

Built-in filter 1/6 ND, 1/32 ND

Focus Auto, manual (focus ring/infinity position), one push auto

Imaging device 3-chip 1/3-inch type CCDs with a 16:9 aspect ratio

Picture elements Approx. 1,070,000 pixels (effective), approx. 1,120,000 pixels (total)

White balance Auto, one-push auto, indoor (3200 K), outdoor (5800 K ±7 steps)

Shutter speed

60i/NTSC mode 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/90, 1/100, 1/125, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/725, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/6000, 1/10000 s

50i/PAL mode 1/3, 1/6, 1/12, 1/25, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/150, 1/215, 1/300, 1/425, 1/600, 1/1000, 1/1250, 1/1750, 1/2500, 1/3500, 1/6000, 1/10000 s

Exposure Auto, manual

Gain 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18 dB (adjustable for H, M and L gain positions)

Minimum illumination 3 lx with F1.6 at 18 dB

Recording format 1080/60i, 1080/50i, 480/60i (NTSC), 576/50i (PAL)

Play out/Down conversion format 1080/60i, 1080/50i, 480/60i (NTSC), 576/50i (PAL), 480/60p, 576/50p,

Tape speed

HDV/DV SP Max. 18.812 mm/s with PHDVM-63DM cassette

DVCAM Max. 28.218 mm/s with PHDVM-63DM cassette

Playback/Recording time

HDV/DV SP Max. 63 min with PHDVM-63DM cassette

DVCAM Max. 41 min with PHDVM-63DM cassette

Fast forward/Rewind time Approx. 2 min 40 s with PHDVM-63DM cassette

Audio/Video input/output AUDIO/VIDEO jack x1

S-video input/output Mini-DIN 4-pin x 1

Component video output COMPONENT OUTPUT jack

i.LINK 4-pin

XLR audio input XLR 3-pin female x 2, 327 mV, -60 dBu: 3 kΩ, +40 dBu: 10.8 kΩ, power supply: approx. 40 V

Headphone Stereo minijack (3.5 mm)

LANC Stereo mini-minijack (3.5 mm)

Color LCD viewfinder 0.44-inch type, approx. 252,000 pixels (1120 x 225), hybrid type

Color LCD monitor 3.5-inch type, approx. 250,000 pixels (1120 x 224), hybrid type

Microphone Stereo type, noise reduction on/off

Mass Approx. 2.1 kg (4 lb 10 oz) (camcorder only)

Power requirements DC 7.2 V (battery pack)

Power consumption

HDV Approx. 8.0 W (recording mode with LCD viewfinder on)

DVCAM/DV Approx. 7.6 W (recording mode with LCD viewfinder on)

Operating temperature 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °K)

Storage temperature (*2) These values are calculated to be equivalent to the 35 mm film.

Supplied Accessories

Size AA (R6) battery  

Shoulder trap  

Shoe adaptor  

RMT-841 wireless Remode Commander  

Power cord  

Operating instructions  

NP-F570 InfoLITIUM rechargeable battery pack  

Lens hood  

Large eyecap  

Connecting cord  

Compoent video cable  

Cleaning cassette  

AC-VQ850 AC adaptor/charger  

A/V connecting cable  

 

 

HDV / DVCAM / DV Switchable

 

Providing professional users with the flexibility to choose the format that suits the needs of their production and offering an easy migration from a Standard Definition environment.

 

Built-in converter to take HDV images to Standard Definition

 

The flexibility to film your footage in HDV and use the camera's down-converter to output Standard Definition pictures if required.

 

50Hz / 60Hz (PAL / NTSC) Switchable

 

Allowing you to make your productions on a worldwide basis, without the need for two separate camcorders with each standard.

 

2ch Audio XLR Inputs

 

The HVR-Z1E offers the recording of audio by providing both an in-built stereo microphone and XLR inputs for an external microphone supplying +40V phantom power.

 

2ch Independent Audio Rec Level Control

 

Intuitive control of audio recording level is possible with independent 2-channel dials.

 

Time Code Preset

 

Supports professional operation with flexible Time Code and User settings.

 

B/W & Colour Switchable Viewfinder

 

Allowing you to choose either a colour display or Black & White display on the Viewfinder depending on your preference.

Simultaneous Operation of LCD Panel & Viewfinder

Allowing you greater flexibility to focus shots accurately via Viewfinder while simultaneously framing images via the fold-out LCD Panel.

 

6 Assign Buttons

 

6 Assign Buttons are prepared to allow you to customise your camera. 6 frequently used functions including Hyper Gain, AE Override, White Balance Level for Outdoor, and Safety Zone Marker can be selected from over 10 available parameters.

 

Six Assign Buttons

 

Functions frequently used in the field can be assigned to six Assign Buttons (push buttons), allowing operators to make rapid changes under field conditions.