- Dual XLR audio inputs with variable control and supplied microphone.
- 3.5-inch widescreen Clear Photo plus LCD display.
- 3 ClearVid CMOS sensor system , 4:2:2 color used by Sony Enhanced Image Processor.
- 1080/24P scanning with 2:3 pull-down .
- 20x Carl Zeiss Vario-Zonnar T lens with extra-low dispersion glass , 1.5x digital extender.
- 3 ClearVid CMOS sensor system; 4:2:2 color used by Sony Enhanced Image Processor.
- 20x Carl Zeiss Vario-Zonnar T lens with extra-low dispersion glass; 1.5x digital extender.
- Dual XLR audio inputs with variable control; supplied microphone.
Product Description
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The compact professional camcorders manufactured by Sony have
introduced a new level of mobility for ENG and documentary-making
worldwide with their superb quality and compact dimensions. These
camcorders have dramatically revolutionized the traditional
methods of capturing video footage. With the new Sony HVR-V1U
camcorder, now you can enjoy the same mobility with the
breathtaking beauty of 1080/24P shooting, and have the freedom to
create video material with much greater creativity and visual
impact. The HVR-V1U will pave the way into a new world of HD
video productions.
From the Manufacturer
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Manufacturer Description The compact professional camcorders
manufactured by Sony have introduced a new level of mobility for
ENG and documentary-making worldwide with their superb quality
and compact dimensions. These camcorders have dramatically
revolutionized the traditional methods of capturing video
footage. With the new Sony HVR-V1U camcorder, now you can enjoy
the same mobility with the breathtaking beauty of 1080/24P
shooting, and have the freedom to create video material with much
greater creativity and visual impact. The HVR-V1U will pave the
way into a new world of HD video productions.
Overview
How it’s done Our professional HDV products offer exceptional
quality - only made possible by Sony’s cutting-edge technical
expertise. Our world-class semiconductor manufacturing
technologies have enabled the development of a new CMOS sensor
that offers the image quality to satisfy the most demanding
professionals. Employing a 3-chip system, the 3 ClearVid CMOS
sensor offers high-resolution images with rich and natural
colors.
Coupled with advanced technology such as the Sony Enhanced
Imaging Processor and a high-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
lens, the full power of this imaging system is realized in the
HVR-V1U camcorder.
"Ready-to-edit" with the HVR-DR60 hard disk unit Video
professionals can be confronted with tight production schedules,
and balancing time with creativity can become a dilemma. The Sony
HVR-DR60 frees you from such dilemmas by allowing instant editing
of your video footage.
The HVR-DR60 offers a unique hybrid concept, in which video
material can be recorded to the hard disk and the camcorder tape
simultaneously with time code synchronized. Simply connect the
HVR-DR60 to a PC running compatible nonlinear editing software.
The computer will immediately recognize the recorded data files
for a dramatic improvement in editing efficiency. With the
HVR-DR60 hard disc unit, the time-consuming digitizing process is
a thing of the past.
Another huge appeal of this Hybrid configuration is its improved
efficiency in archiving operations. With your source footage
available on tape and hard drive, you can immediately store the
source tape in your video library without making copies to other
media. Your work footage is already there on the HVR-DR60 hard
disk. Further more, the HVR-DR60 has been developed by Sony as a
perfect companion for the HVR-V1U. Sony’s HDV product lineup has
been further expanded, giving you the freedom to be even more
productive.
Offering HD quality in a compact, lightweight, and mobile design
Progressive
1080/24p -- progressive shooting The HVR-V1U camcorder provides
1080/24p acquisition with 2:3 pull-down - compatible
with existing Sony professional HDV equipment.
The 24p scan signals are recorded on tape as 60i signals through
means of 2:3 pull-down. Similarly, a 30p scan signal is recorded
as a 60i signal by dividing each frame into two fields. This
allows your 24p and 30p scan footage to be played back or fed to
an editing suite using the thousands of units of Sony HDV
equipment already in use throughout the world.
Leading manufacturers are scheduled to release nonlinear editing
software compatible with this 24p scan mode. These nonlinear
software will be able to detect the 2:3 sequence and remove the
2:3 properly. This way, the editor will be able to create a 24p
project, edit precisely at 24fps (23.98 progressive frames per
second) throughout the process, and output the final master as:
* A sequence of still images at 24 fps, for film out
* A 23.98 YUV (uncompressed) HD file, for output to CineAlta
products
* A 23.98 SD MPEG2 file, for the highest quality DVD mastering
possible
* A 60i HDV file (2:3 added back in), for creating an HDV edit
master
* A 60i YUV (2:3 added back in, uncompressed) HD or SD file, for
outputting to Digital Betacam or HDCAM for broadcast
High-resolution 1080 progressive scan Thanks to the 3 ClearVid
CMOS Sensor and Enhanced Imaging Processor technology, the
HVR-V1U supports 24p (progressive) scan, the frame rate of film
and 30p (progressive) scan modes, in addition to typical 60i. The
signals generated by the 3 ClearVid CMOS sensor are processed in
the progressive domain as 1920 x 1080p signals, allowing
high-resolution progressive footage to be captured.
Devices
Enhanced imaging processor This special imaging processor in the
HVR-V1U has been developed to bring out the full power of the 3
ClearVid CMOS sensor by handling the video signal output in
1920x1080p and 4:2:2 color space. Its unique signal processing
separates the image data into its texture and brightness
components and processes these independently. This makes it
possible to reproduce images with a high level of clarity, from
the very darkest to brightest areas of the image.
The signals from the four surrounding photodiodes are used to
reproduce one more signal with the Enhanced Imaging Processor
technology.
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens with extra-low dispersion glass
The HVR-V1U camcorder is equipped with a high-quality Carl Zeiss
Vario-Sonnar T lens. Featuring a 62mm filter diameter, this lens
offers a multilayer coating, extra-low dispersion glass,
aspherical glass and excellent spectral characteristics that
result in reduction of chromatic aberration.
20x optical lens and wide conversion lens The HVR-V1U camcorder’s
built-in 20x optical zoom lens enables long-range s of sports
events or wild animals with the stunning visual impact of HD
images. Moreover, the digital extender increases the zoom ratio
to approximately 30x. The optional VCL-HG0868K 0.8x wide
conversion lens uses the bayonet system for instant
attachment or detachment. Combining these lens features, you can
effortlessly capture close-up or wide-angle s as your video
production requires.
3 ClearVid CMOS sensor The ClearVid CMOS sensor has been
developed using the most advanced technologies in the
semiconductor industry. Thanks to the unique grid arrangement of
the photo diode sensors, in which each is rotated by 45 degrees,
sensor resolution has been optimized while maximizing the
photosensitive surface area. Combining this imaging system with
its associated Enhanced Imaging Processor technology, has enabled
the use of a sophisticated interpolation scheme original to Sony
and entirely different from conventional spatial offset
techniques.
The 3 ClearVid CMOS sensor system is the core element enabling
the 1920x1080p video signals. Also, unlike CCD sensors, there is
no vertical smear when shooting high-intensity subjects, which
further reduces shooting condition constraints.
Wide dynamic range Features like shadowed faces and overbright
hair are clear and natural-looking. Even with mixed dark and
bright areas in the same , the whole picture appears natural
thanks to the wide dynamic range.
With HVR-DR60 (not included)
Small size and perfect balance The HVR-DR60 hard disk drive
measures just 79 x 44 x 100 millimeters (W x H x L) in size, and
weighs only 227 grams (excluding battery). Using the supplied
shoe adapter, the unit can be ed on the cold shoe of the
camcorder. Also, by use of the optional bracket VCT-1BP, it can
be ed on the rear of the camcorder, where it will not affect
the mobility of the compact camcorder.
HDD Smart Protection Three advanced technologies are used for
reliable performance of the HVR-DR60:
* Rubber shock absorbers hold the HDD unit in place, preventing
external shock being transmitted when the HVR-DR60 chassis is
subject to impact.
* A 3G sensor detects gravitational acceleration in three
dimensions, so however the HVR-DR60 may be oriented, the sensor
can detect if it has been dropped -- in which case power to the
HDD is shut off and the heads are retracted from the
disk platters, pausing read/write operations. This protects the
HDD from being damaged when the unit is accidentally dropped and
subject to strong impact.
* The third feature is a buffer memory, capable of storing
approximately 14 seconds of video and audio footage. s
are made by first writing the data to the buffer, and then
writing the buffer data to the disk platters. Consequently, if
the 3G sensor temporarily interrupts disk writes, video footage
is not lost. The HVR-DR60: An ideal companion for the HVR-V1U
The HVR-DR60 hard disk drive can be used with existing HDV/DVCAM
camcorders equipped with an i.LINK interface such as the HVR-Z1U,
HVR-A1U and DSR-PD170P. However, use with the HVR-V1U offers
unique features only available in this combination.
Checking the operational status on the HVR-V1U On the LCD and VF
of the HVR-V1U, you can easily check the operational status of
the HVR-DR60 (connection, rec status, battery level, remaining
time, folder name, etc.). This keeps you
aware of both the camcorder and hard drive status without taking
your eyes away from what you’re shooting.
Tapeless with the HVR-V1U The HVR-DR60 hard disk drive
can synchronize with the record command that is outputted from
the camcorder. The HVR-V1U differs from its predecessor in that
it can send a record signal with out the presence of a tape
inserted. Thus tape-less, "Hybrid " is possible by
connecting the HVR-V1U with the DVR-DR60.
Maximizing the efficiency of non-linear editing
Via a simple i.LINK connection, the HVR-DR60 Hard Disk
Unit allows of a compatible HDV1080i stream from an HDV
camcorder, or a DV stream from a DVCAM camcorder. The 1.8-inch
internal HDD offers a large capacity of 60GB, which translates
into an impressive approximately 270 minutes (4.5 hours) for both
HDV and DVCAM s.
The HDV1080i stream is recorded as native HDV files (.M2T),
while DV stream is recorded as AVI files (.AVI :DV Type1).
When connected to a PC, the HVR-DR60 is recognized as a standard
external drive, so you can immediately access and edit the
recorded footage just as any typical video file. This saves the
time previously required for digitizing material from the tape to
PC -- time that could otherwise be spent for more creative and
productive editing tasks.
Many NLE programs will be able to access files and control the
HVR-DR60 hard disk drive via the i.LINK connector. With
compatible programs, the HVR-DR60 hard disk drive will behave as
a VTR, but with a random access file structure which will allow
immediate access to clips on the disk.
Using the hybrid function of the HVR-V1U camcorder, in
which video and audio material is recorded simultaneously to the
hard disk and tape, you can be assured that you won’t lose an
important . In the rare case that either the tape device or
hard disk fails, you will always have a backup.
The hybrid function also facilitates archiving operations of
your all-important source footage -- which in most cases do not
allow for reshoots. After a shoot, immediately archive your
source tape and use the HVR-DR60 material as your work footage.
Unlike camcorders using low-capacity media, there is no
need to invest the time and effort in copying the original data
to a separate high-capacity medium. Just reformat the HVR-DR60
and you are ready to go on your next assignment.
Same batteries that power your camcorder
The last thing you want to worry about on location is using
different types of batteries. With the HVR-DR60 hard disc drive
you can use the same InfoLithium L Series batteries that are used
for the HVR-V1U, HVR-Z1U and DSR-PD170 camcorders. Using the
smallest capacity NP-F570 battery, the HVR-DR60 operating time is
approximately 270 minutes (4.5 hours), and with a high-capacity
NP-F970 unit, this increases to approximately 810 minutes (13.5
hours). Long operating hours are possible with the batteries that
Sony HDV users already have at hand.
