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Sony HVR-Z1U High Definition Mini DV Camcorder

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Key Features
  • Camcorder Type: Digital
  • Recording Format: Mini DV High Definition
  • Recording System: NTSC / PAL
  • Sensor Quantity: 3
  • Optical Zoom: 12x
  • Weight: 4.25 lb.
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Sony HVR-Z1U High Definition Mini DV Camcorder
 

Product Description

 
The Sony HVR Z1U professional camcorder shoots brilliant high definition 1080i pictures with stunning detail, color and clarity, and comes equipped with a Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T 12x zoom lens. Other features include a 3.5 inch LCD panel, Image Stabilizer and MPEG movie mode making the Sony HVR Z1U Mini DV Camcorder a great addition to the Sony family of camcorders.
 

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Average Rating: 3.5
 
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Popular but flawed

Date of Review:  Sep 12, 2008
The Bottom Line: Great for European Journalists working in the US. Horrible for everyone else.
Review: When this camera came out it was a flawed camera that was still revolutionary. It looked like the ultimate tool for professionals with limited budgets- i.e. event videographers, independent journalists industrial video producers etc...
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  2.0

by: dkla2001
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
PAL/NTSC recording.
Popular camera...
Cons
Heavy, complicated, unbalanced,...
 

Professional quality HD is here for under $60K!!

Date of Review:  Oct 4, 2005
The Bottom Line: Picture quality and price make this camcorder an incredible HD value.
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With the release of the HVR-Z1, Sony has managed to bring professional level HD quality to the masses for under $60,000. This camera, complete with a host of professional features is sure to please everyone from ENG men to indie...
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  5.0

by: amstel78
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Image quality, PAL and NTSC...
Cons
Heavy, expensive accessories, built-in...
 
 

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Product Details and Features

Product MPN

MPN HVR-Z1U

Key Features

Camcorder Type   Digital
Recording Format   Mini DV • High Definition
Recording System   NTSC / PAL
Sensor Quantity   3
Optical Zoom   12x
Weight 4.25 lb.

CCD

Sensor Quantity   3
Sensor Size 1/3"
Number of Pixels   1070K pixels
Image Sensor Type CCD

LCD / Viewfinder

Display Type   With LCD Screen
LCD Panel Size   3.5 in.
Color Viewfinder   With Color Viewfinder

Lens

Optical Zoom   12x
Digital Zoom   Without Digital Zoom
Lens Focal Length 4.5 - 54 mm
Filter Diameter 72 mm

Video Modes

Recording Speed   SP • LP
Image Stabilizer   Optical Image Stabilizer
Low Lux   2 Lux

Audio

Audio Format   12/16 Bit PCM Digital Stereo Audio

Memory Photography

MPEG Movie Mode   With MPEG Movie Mode

Interfaces

Output Interfaces S-Video • Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • FireWire / DV / i.Link • Headphones Jack
Input Interfaces S-Video • Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • FireWire / DV / iLink
Microphone Type Internal

Power Supply

Battery Type   Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery

Dimensions

Width 6 in.
Depth 14.38 in.
Height 7.13 in.
Weight 4.25 lb.

Miscellaneous

Family Line Sony HVR
Included Accessories A/V Cable • Shoulder Strap • Lithium Propriety Battery • AC Power Adapter • Remote Control • Lens Cap • Lens Hood • Video Cable
Release Date February, 2004
UPC 27242668799
Product ID 56125642
 
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