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Sony HVR-V1U HDV Camcorder
Sony HVR-V1U HDV Camcorder      $   250 / Day
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Sony is pleased to introduce the new HVR-V1U HDV™ camcorder, the world's first 1080p24 HDV acquisition tool. The HVR-V1U camcorder, along with the companion HVR-DR60 HDV Hard Drive Recorder, represents the latest addition to Sony's tremendously popular line of professional HDV products, and does NOT replace any of our existing camcorders. The HVR-V1U camcorder provides affordable HD acquisition by offering true 1080p image capture in a small camcorder form factor. Three ClearVid® CMOS Sensors, combined with Sony's 14-bit Enhanced Image Processor, create an exceptional camcorder capable of capturing images at 1080p24, 1080p30, and 1080 60i. All video is processed at 1920x1080 at 60p in full 4:2: 2, for optimum picture quality. In the 1080 24p mode, the images are scanned at the full 1080 lines, and 2:3 pull down is added and recorded to the 60i HDV tape. From SD to HD, and 24p to 60i.
- HDV 1080p24, 1080p30, and 1080 60i video capture, recorded as 60i (24p   recorded with 2:3 pull down.)
- 3 ClearVid CMOS Imagers, 1.12M Pixels Gross.
- 14-bit Enhanced Imaging Processor, outputting a 1920x1080/60p 4:2:2   video signal.
- High quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar® T* Lens with Extra-low Dispersion,   Fluorite Glass.
- 20X Optical Zoom with built-in Digital Extender for 30x Effective Zoom   (Approx.)
- Super SteadyShot® Optical Stabilization System.
- USB port and i.LINK® DV Interface (IEEE1394)
- MPEG2 Real Time Encode System for real time processing of HD data
  HDMI Output.
- Switchable HDV/DVCAM/DV Format Recording.
- Built-in HD to SD down conversion via i.LINK interface and Component   Analog output.
- 3.5" (viewable area, measured diagonally) 16:9 Clear Photo LCD Display   (211K Pixels.)
- Large 16:9 Color & B/W switchable EVF, with Simultaneous LCD Display   Output.
- Wide range of Manual Shutter Speeds, from ¼ to 1/10,000 second,    including 1/48.
- Shutter Display Readout in Seconds or Degrees.
- Manual Iris Control, with New Exposure modes,
- 6 User Assignable Buttons for quick access to frequently used   camera/VTR functions.
- Enhanced EVF/LCD Marker function, for Center, Aspect Ratio, Safety Zone,   and Guide Frame.
- Expanded Focus Function in Black & White or Color, for easy confirmation   of focus setting during manual focusing.
- EVF & LCD Peaking Indicator.
- Infinite Manual Zoom Ring.
- Manual Focus Ring, with Focus Distance Displayed in Feet or Meters.
- Histogram and Zebra Pattern in EVF/LCD.
- Exposure dial on Optical Axis of the Lens.
- Balanced Audio XLR input connectors (x2) w/Selectable Phantom Power.
- Time code Synchronization via i.LINK interface.
- Shot Transition Function offers automatic transition of various shooting   parameters between shots.
- Hypergain Function.
- Handle mounted ZOOM / REC control.
- 3 position ND filter switch.
- Up to 8 hours of normal operation on a single NPF970 battery.