OVERVIEW
Introducing a truly amazing new compact HDV™ camcorder from Sony. The HVR-Z5U camcorder is designed to enhance creativity and deliver the highest standard of optical and audio quality. Sony’s newly designed “G Lens” is incorporated into the camcorder, boasting excellent resolution, color, and contrast for breathtaking images that rival expensive interchangeable lenses. This new compact camcorder boasts Sony’s 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor™ system, utilizing the technology of Exmor, to provide excellent low-light sensitivity and making it ideal when high performance in limited light conditions is a requirement.
The ergonomically designed body allows flexible shooting under any conditions, while maintaining Sony’s worldwide reputation for quality and high performance. The standard features of the HVR-Z5U include 1080/24p/30p HDV native progressive recording modes. Sony’s new cutting-edge hybrid recording system incorporates an optional HVR-DR60 or HVR-MRC1K Memory Recording Unit, which allows simultaneous recording on tape and non-tape media for improve NLE workflow efficiency. The hybrid recording system is also capable of simultaneous HD and SD recording. Sony is continuously developing and expanding its HDV lineup in response to professional user feedback.
FEATURES
- Sony's Exclusive High-performance "G Lens"
- Natural-touch Lens Operation
- Ideal Handheld Camcorder Design
- Two Screw Holes for Secure Connection
- 1/3 inch-type 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor System
- Enhanced Functionality with the Technology of Exmor
- Switchable Recording and Playback
- Built-in Down-converter for SD Production
- Selectable Progressive Modes
- HYBRID Ready with HVR-MRC1K Option
- XtraFine™ LCD Panel
- XtraFine EVF
- InfoLITHUM L Series Battery Compatibility
- HDMI Output Connector
- Two Accessory Shoe Connectors
- Versatile Audio Input Selection
- One-touch Clip-type Microphone Holder
- Smooth WB (White Balance)
- Smooth Gain
- MInus Gain
- AGC Range Configuration
- Advanced Histogram
- Picture Profile™
- Color Depth
- Color Correction
- WB (White Balance) Shift
- Skintone Detail
- Smooth Slow Rec
- Shot Transition™ Function
- Assignable Features
SPECIFICATIONS
| General Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Mass | Approx. 2.2 kg (5 lb 1 oz) (body w/ lens hood and lens cover) Approx. 2.6 kg (5 lb 10 oz) w/ battery pack (NP-F770) cassette (PHDVM-63DM) lens hood w/cover and microphone (ECM-XM1) |
| Power Requirements | DC 7.2 V (battery pack), DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) |
| Power Consumption | HDV: Approx. 7.1 W (with ECM-XM1 / LCD viewfinder ON) DVCAM/DV: Approx. 6.8 W (with ECM-XM1 / LCD viewfinder ON) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to +40 °C (+32 to +104 °F) |
| Storage Temperature | -20 to +60 °C (-4 to +140 °F) |
| Humidity | 25% to 85% (relative humidity) |
| Continuous Operating Time | HDV format: Approx. 395min (NP-F970) DVCAM/DV format: Approx. 415min (NP-F970) |
| Video Recording Format | HDV Mode 1: (MPEG2 MP@H-14L), 4:2:0, 25Mbps (1440 x 1080) DVCAM (25 Mbps) 480/60i (NTSC) DV SP (25 Mbps) 480/60i (NTSC) |
| Audio Recording | HDV: MPEG-1 Audio Layer II (2ch, 16-bit, 48 kHz), transfer rate: 384kbps DVCAM/DV: Linear PCM (2ch, 16-bit, 48 kHz) PCM (4ch, 12-bit, 32 kHz) |
| Recording Media | PHDVM-63DM Mini Cassette |
| Recording Frame Rate NTSC model | HDV: 1440 x 1080/60i/30p/24p DVCAM, DV SP: 720 x 480/60i |
| Recording Frame Rate PAL model | N/A |
| Recording/Playback time | HDV 63 min (using a PHDVM- 63DM cassette) DVCAM 41 min (using a PHDVM- 63DM cassette) DV SP 63 minute (using a PHDVM- 63DM cassette) |
| Inputs/Outputs Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Genlock In | NA |
| TC IN | NA |
| SDI IN | NA |
| Audio In | CH-1/CH-2: XLR 3-pin (female) x 2, line/mic/mic +48 V selectable |
| AES/EBU Input | NA |
| MIC In | N/A |
| Test Out | NA |
| SDI Out | NO (HDMI Type A {19 pin}) |
| Composite Video Out | A/V Out Jack: 10 pin connector (composite and unbalanced audio x2ch with the supplied A/V connecting cable) |
| Component Out | A/V Out Jack: 10-pin connector (component, and unbalanced audio x2ch with the supplied A/V Component cable) |
| Audio Out | A/V OUT jack: 10 pin connector (unbalanced audio x2ch with the supplied cables) |
| TC Out | NA |
| Earphone | Stereo mini-jack (ø3.5 mm) |
| Monitor Speaker | YES |
| DC In | With the DK-415 connecting cable (BATTERY SLOT) |
| DC Out | NA |
| Lens Conector | NA |
| Remote | LANC - Stereo mini-mini jack (Ø2.5 mm) |
| Light | NA |
| Camera Adaptor | NA |
| i.Link | IEEE1394, 4-pin, HDV/DV stream input/output, S400 |
| Memory Stick | For Stills Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo/PRO-HG Duo can be used |
| Gigabit Ethernet | NA |
| USB | NA |
| Camera Section Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Pickup Device | 3 Progressive 1/3 inch-type ClearVid CMOS Sensor system with Exmor technology |
| Built-In Optical Filters | Clear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64 ND |
| Enhanced Clear Scan ECS | Auto: 1/60 - 1/2000 Manual: 60i/30p: 1/4 - 1/10000 24p: 1/3 - 1/10000 |
| Slow & Quick Motion Function | NA |
| Sensitivity (2000 lx, 89.9% reflectance) | Close to F8 @ 60i |
| Minimum Illumination | 1.5 lux (auto gain, auto iris, 1/30 shutter) |
| Gain Selection | -6, -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21 dB |
| Smear Level | no smear (CMOS) |
| Monitoring Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | 0.45 inch type Color LCD (Viewable area measured diagonally), approx. 1,226,880 dots (852 x 3[RGB] x 480), 16:9 aspect ratio |
| Built-In LCD Monitor | 3.2 inch type (Viewable area measured diagonally), XtraFine LCD, approx. 921,600 dots, (1920 x 480) hybrid type, 16:9 aspect ratio |
Included Lens Specifications Detail: Zoom Ratio Selectable Sony G Lens
20x (optical), servo/manual, 30x (digital) when {D.EXTENDER} is set to [ON]Focal Length f = 4.1 to 82mm (3/16 - 3¼ in.)
(f = 29.5 to 590 mm in 16:9 mode, f = 36.1 to 722 mm in 4:3 mode 35mm equivalent)Iris F1.6 to F16 and Close, auto/manual selectable Maximum Relative Aperture 1: 1.6 Focus Auto, manual (focus ring/one push auto/infi nity/AF assist/focus macro) Image Stabilizer ON/OFF (HARD, STANDARD, SOFT, WIDE CONV.) Filter Thread M72 mm, pitch 0.75 mm (on lens)