HVR-Z7P - General Description
Sony's new HVR-Z7P is the world's first professional handheld HDV
camcorder with an interchangeable lens system. The compact design makes it
easy to use and flexible when shooting applications requiring mobility and in
space-constrained locations.
Express yourself, with an Interchangeable lens system. Do it your way,
with choice in recording media- Solid state and tape. Unlock the production
possibilities with HYBRID technology. HVR-Z7 – The new benchmark for
handhelds.
The HVR-MRC1 (included) can be mounted on a HDV™/DVCAM™ camcorder, thereby converting it to a 'hybrid' recording system with CompactFlash® solid-state memory and tape. It allows the user to record video on a tape and CompactFlash (CF) card simultaneously.
HVR-Z7P - Features
- 1/3 inch-type 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor system
- Interchangeable lens system offers unlimited possibilities
- Switchable recording and playback – HDV1080i/DVCAM/DV
- Built-in down-converter for SD production
- New manual settings including three ND filters
- Enhanced Functionality via the Technology of “Exmor”
- Carl Zeiss Lens for HD Video as Standard
- Easy-to-use Interchangeable Lens for Fixed-lens Camcorder Users
- Natural-touch Lens Operation
- New Supplied Monaural Microphone ECM-XM1
- 60i/50i switchable option
- 25p HDV Native Progressive Recording Mode
- 25p Progressive Scan Mode
- HDV in IT Workflow by CompactFlash Memory Recording Unit
- HDV/DVCAM/DV File Recording on Easily Obtained CompactFlash Card
- Hybrid Operation Realizes Archiving, IT Workflow, and HD/SD Parallel
Recording
- New XtraFine LCD and EVF Offer High-resolution, High-contrast
Images
- infoLITHIUM L Series Battery Compatible
- HDMI output connector
- Smooth Slow Rec
- One-touch Clip-type Microphone Holder
HVR-Z7P - Specifications
| Camera Section |
| Lens: |
Supplied) Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* zoom lens,
12x (optical), f = 4.4 to 52.8 mm, f = 32.0 to 384 mm* at 16:9 mode, f =
39.5 to 474 mm* at 4:3 mode, filter diameter: 72 mm |
| Built-in filters: |
Clear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64 |
| Imaging system: |
1/3-inch, progressive 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor
system with Exmor technology |
| Picture elements: |
Approx. 1,037,000 pixels (effective), approx.
1,120,000 pixels (total |
| Focus: |
Auto,manual (focus ring/one push auto/infinity/AF
assist/ focus macro |
| White balance: |
Auto, one-push auto (A/B positions), indoor (3200
K), outdoor (selectable level -7 to +7, approx. 500K/step), manual WB
Temp (selectable 2300K to 15000K, 100K/step |
| Shutter speed: |
Auto: 1/50 - 1/1750 Manual: 50i/25p: 1/3 -
1/10000 |
| Gain selection: |
6, -3, 0 , 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21 dB |
| Minimum illumination: |
1.5lux (auto gain, auto iris, 1/25 shutter |
| VTR Section |
| Recording format: |
HDV1080/50i, DV-CAM, DV SP 576/50i (PAL |
| Play out/Down conversion format: |
HDV1080/50i, DV-CAM, DV SP 576/50i (PAL |
| Playback/Recording time: |
HDV/DV SP: Max. 63 min with PHDVM-63DM cassette
DV-CAM: Max. 41 min with PHDVM-63DM cassette |
| Input/Output Connectors |
| Audio/Video output: |
10-pin connector A/V OUT jack (composite,
unbalanced audio x2ch with the supplied cable |
| Component video output: |
Component out jack (special connector |
| HDV/DV input/output: |
i.LINK interface (IEEE 1394, 6-pin |
| XLR audio input: |
XLR 3-pin female x 2ch |
| Headphones: |
Stereo mini jack (ř3.5 mm |
| LANC: |
Stereo mini-mini jack (ř2.5 mm |
| Digital video output: |
HDMI connector |
| Built-in Output Devices |
| LCD viewfinder: |
0.45-inch type (Viewable area measured
diagonally), approx. 1,226,880 dots (852x480x3[RGB]), 16 : 9 aspect
ratio |
| LCD monitor: |
3.2-inch type (Viewable area measured diagonally),
XtraFine LCD, approx. 921,600 dots, hybrid type, 16 : 9 aspect ratio |
| General |
| Mass: |
Approx. 2.4 kg (5 lb 4 oz) (w/ the supplied lens,
w/o tape, battery |
| Dimensions (W x H x D): |
Approx. 176 x 199 x 439 mm (6 15/16 x 7 13/16 x 17
9/32 inches) (With lens hood,microphone and large eye cup. |
| Power Requirements: |
DC 7.2 V (battery pack), DC 8.4 V (AC adaptor |
| Power Consumption: |
HDV: Approx. 7.0 W (with ECM-XM1 / LCD EVF ON)
DVCAM/DV: Approx. 6.8 W (with ECM-XM1 / LCD EVF ON |
| Operating Temperature: |
0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F |
| Storage Temperature: |
20 to +60 °C (-4 to 140 °F |
| Supplied Memory Recording Unit |
| Recording media: |
CompactFlash card (2GB or bigger, 133x or faster)
(not supplied |
| 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 |
HVR-Z7P - Contents
- 1 x HVR-Z7P HDV Camcoder
- 1 x AC-VQ1050 AC adaptor/charger
- 1 x NP-F570 infoLITHIUM rechargeable battery pack
- 1 x A/V connecting cable
- 1 x Component video cable
- 1 x Lens hood with lens cover
- 1 x Lithium backup battery (CR2025)
- 1 x Shoe adaptor
- 1 x Large size eye-cup
- 1 x Additional normal shoe kit
- 1 x RMT-831 wireless Remote Commander
- 1 x ECM-XM1 monaural electolet condenser microphone
- 1 x Operating instructions CD-ROM + Printed
- 1 x HVR-MRC1 memory recording unit kit
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