The world’s first professional HDV handheld camcorder – the Sony HVRZ7U, is designed to enhance creativity and deliver outstanding optical and audio quality. The compact handheld camcorder with ergonomically designed, body-weight balance and a well-planned layout of buttons and connectors will help reduce camera operator fatigue on long shoots.
The cutting-edge 1/3 inch 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor system has 45-degree rotated pixels on each chip in order to increase signal density, while each pixel maximizes surface area. In combination with the Enhanced Imaging Processor (EIP), the system gets high resolution, high sensitivity, wide dynamic range, and excellent color reproduction. An interchangeable lens system provides unlimited possibilities for users. You can easily record the obtained onto the compact Flash memory cards.
Enjoy high definition video with the Sony HVRZ7U; it provides switchable recording and playback between HDV 1080i, DVCAM and standard DV as you need it! With an HDMI output connector, you can even appreciate HD video on your TV or computer!
- 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor SystemThe Sony HVR-Z7U boasts three 1/3" ClearVid CMOS sensors combined with Enhanced Imaging Processor (EIP), Sony's advanced signal processing circuit, to achieve high resolution, high sensitivity, wide dynamic range and excellent color reproduction.
- HDV 1080i FormatThe Sony HVR-Z7U adopts the HDV 1080i specification to provide high picture quality that can be used for HDTV program production while retaining full compatibility with existing and new DV video cassette tapes.
- 12X Optical Zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* LensThe Sony HVR-Z7U features a high-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens with powerful 12X optical zoom and extra-low dispersion glass to capture extreme close-ups with vivid color and crisp details.
- Ideal Handheld DesignThe Sony HVR-Z7U camcorder’s ergonomically designed body and well-placed buttons provide ease of use and operational comfort, ideal for all handheld professional applications.
- XtraFine LCD and EVFThe 3.2-inch XtraFine LCD provides spectacular viewing clarity with 921K pixels and lets you see exactly what you're shooting with its 100% coverage. Moreover, a high-resolution 0.45" XtraFine electronic viewfinder with independent LEDs for Red, Green and Blue colors offers extra clear visibility in challenging lighting conditions.
- Memory Recording Unit IncludedThe included memory recording unit provides HDV/DVCAM/DV file recording on a widely available CF memory card. The unit seamlessly integrates to the Sony HVR-Z7U without the need for cabling – simply attach it onto the special shoe connector and it automatically synchronizes with the recording action of the camcorder.