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Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HVR-Z1U.
2 Bringing Compact and Cost-ef fective HD Acquisition into the Field – the HVR-Z1U HDV 1080i Camcor der The rapid transition to HD programming in broadcasting and postproduction has introduced a tremendous demand for an entry-level path into the HD world.
3 Images Simulated.
4 3CCD Camera System with 1080i HD CCDs The HVR-Z1U incorporates three 1/3-inch type 1080i HD CCDs, each with a 16:9 aspect ratio, a total pixel number of 1.
5 Switchable Recording and Playback – HDV 1080i/DVCAM/DV 4 and 60i/50i The HVR-Z1U can switch between HDV 1080i, DVCAM and DV recor ding, providing full flexibility to recor d in either standard or high definition depending on pr oduction needs.
6 Large, 16:9 Widescreen Color Viewfinder The 0.44-inch type color LCD viewfinder displays high-resolution color pictures of appr ox. 250,000 pixels in a widescreen aspect ratio of 16:9. Operators can also select to display pictures in black and white.
7 AE Override The AE (Auto Exposure) Override function allows operators to manually change exposure settings during the AE mode via an iris dial. This allows operators to set the desired exposur e settings immediately , with no need to set all exposure settings modes to manual.
8 AF Assist The AF (Auto Focus) Assist function allows operators to focus on desired subjects when using the AF mode. Operators can manually change focus positions using a focus ring during AF mode, allowing AF refer ence focus positions to be shifted to manually changed positions.
9 Optimum Weight Distribution and Balance The optimum weight distribution and balance of its body make the HVR-Z1U particularly suitable for hand-held shots, and also allows operators to easily carry the camera without causing fatigue.
10 Shot T ransition The Shot T ransition TM function allows for smooth automatic scene transitions. The operator can program start and end settings for zoom, focus, iris, gain, shutter speed and white.
11 ❚ AE Response ❚ Flicker Reduce (by AGC) ❚ Zebra Patterns (100% or 70 to 100% (adjustable by 5%) In order to provide the flexibility required for professional shooting, the HVR-Z1U offers a va.
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