HVR-A1U | CMOS 1080i HDV Camcorder | Sony

Professional CMOS 1080i HDV Camcorder

Model number: HVR-A1U

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Point, shoot and record stunning images in 1080i with this HDV professional camcorder.

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Experience a power-packed camcorder with professional features with the HVR-A1U 1080i HDV camcorder. It provides real 1080i HD acquisition with superb image quality and comprehensive functionality in a handy camcorder form factor. This professional camcorder features a high-quality optical zoom Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar T* Lens and a 14-bit A/D and DXP digital extended processor ensuring you'll capture precise image acquisition with outstanding detail and clarity. Additionally, a 1/3-inch CMOS 1920x1080 native imager is capable of 3.0 megapixel still images.

HDV 1080, 60i/30F/24F Recording and Playback capable

Stabilization system

2.7" 16:9 Hybrid LCD Display with touch panel function

Balanced Audio XLR input connectors (x2) w/selectable phantom power

Markers

Shot Transition

14 Bit DXP (Digital Extended Processor) combines 14 bit A/D converter with an advanced camera processing system

Precision 16:9 SD DV recording

Advanced Zebra Indicator

Still image capture to Memory Stick Duo

LCD panel mounted ZOOM/REC controls

High quality 10X Optical Zoom Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* Lens

Histogram

Built-in Wide Range Stereo Microphone

Expanded focus

Quick Rec Mode

MPEG2 Real Time Encode System for real time processing of HD data

Built-in HD to SD down conversion

EVF & LCD peaking indicator

Tele Macro function

Analog/Digital conversion with Pass-Through

Over 5 1/2 hours of operation on a single NP-QM91D battery using the LCD and EVF simultaneously

1/3" 3 Mega-pixel newly developed C-MOS Imager

Manual Focus Ring

Simultaneous use of EVF and LCD display

User Assignable button

Color Bars

i.LINK® DV Interface (IEEE1394)

Switchable HDV/DVCAM/DV (SP) Format recording

Expanded Focus Function for easy confirmation of focus setting during manual foucsing

CineFrame™ and Cinematone™ functions for cinema like recordings (30F/24F)

Night Shot

Battery Info function allows the battery's charge level and remaining run time to be checked with the camera's power turned off

Product Specifications

General

Audio : DV/DVCAM Rec.: 48KHz/16 bit, 32 KHz 12 bit.; HDV Rec.: MPEG-1 Audio Layer II
Connectors : S-Video; A/V; Component Output; XLR IN (x2); i.Link; LANC; Headphone stereo mini
Exposure : Auto, Manual
Format : HDV/DVCAM/DV (SP) recording; HDV/DVCAM/DV (SP) playback
Image Device : 1/3-inch type C-MOS
LCD Panel : Hybrid 16:9 2.7" type
Minimum Illumination : 7 lux @ 18db, normal shutter
Panel Display Resolution : High quality 10X Optical Zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens; 41-410mm focal length; filter diameter 37mm
Picture Elements : Total pixels: approx. 2.97M pixels
Power Consumption : (VF/LCD/VF+LCD):5.8W/5.9W/6.4W
Provided Microphone : Wide Range Stereo Microphone
Recording Time : Max. 60 minutes with HDV, 40 minutes in DVCAM, & 60 minutes in DV (SP)
SD Video Signal System : NTSC
Scanning System : 1080.60i
Speaker : Built-in dynamic
Sync System : Internal (HD & SD)
Viewfinder : Hybrid Precision 16:9 Color & B/W Selectable 252,000 pixel
Weight : 1 lb, 10 oz.

In the Box

AC Adapter
NP-FM50 Info-Lithium® "M" Battery
Memory Stick Duo 16MB and adapter

Remote Commander® Unit
Component Video Cable
Lens Hood with Integral Lens Cap
A/V Cable

ECM-HV1 Directional microphone
USB cable
Shoulder Strap
XLR Audio adapter

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Product Warranty

Limited Warranty

InfoLithium M Series Battery Pack

$149.99
37mm 1.7x Telephoto Lens

$199.99
Memory Recording Unit

$934.99
Wireless Lavalier Mic Camera Pack

$559.99
Wireless Handheld Mic Camera Pack

$559.99
3 Year Extended Warranty for Camcorders

$169.99
Remote Control Tripod

$1,299.99

HVR-A1U 5 5 1 1

Great Camcorder I will have to say, within my arsenal of cameras, this little guy packs a punch! Amazing quality! Small and easy to handle. Great compensation with Steady Shot! This is a must have for peopleo on the go. For the price you pay, you are getting an amazing deal! I would recommend this camcorder to anyone. October 11, 2009

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