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Sony HVR-Z5U HDV High Definition Handheld
Camcorder, 1/3
inch-type 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor system, 3.2 inch LCD Monitor, Minimum
Illumination 1.5 lux (auto gain, auto iris, 1/30 shutter), Sony's Exclusive
High-performance "G Lens", Natural-touch Lens Operation, Two Screw Holes for
Secure Connection, 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, Two Accessory Shoe Connectors,
Versatile Audio Input Selection, One-touch Clip-type Microphone Holder, AGC
Range Configuration, Shot Transition Function
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General Information |
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Manufacturer |
Sony |
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Manufacturer Part Number |
HVR-Z5U |
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Product Name |
HDV Definition Handheld Camcorder |
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Marketing Information |
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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. |
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Features |
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Sony's Exclusive
High-performance "G Lens"
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Natural-touch
Lens Operation
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Ideal Handheld
Camcorder Design
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Two Screw Holes
for Secure Connection
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1/3 inch-type 3
ClearVid CMOS Sensor System
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Enhanced
Functionality with the Technology of Exmor
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Switchable
Recording and Playback
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Built-in
Down-converter for SD Production
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Selectable
Progressive Modes
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HYBRID Ready with
HVR-MRC1K Option
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XtraFine™ LCD
Panel
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XtraFine EVF
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InfoLITHUM L
Series Battery Compatibility
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HDMI Output
Connector
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Two Accessory
Shoe Connectors
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Versatile Audio
Input Selection
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One-touch
Clip-type Microphone Holder
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Smooth WB (White
Balance)
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Smooth Gain
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MInus Gain
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AGC Range
Configuration
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Advanced
Histogram
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Picture Profile™
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Color Depth
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Color Correction
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WB (White
Balance) Shift
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Skintone Detail
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Smooth Slow Rec
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Shot Transition™
Function
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Assignable
Features
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Specifications |
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General |
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Mass Approx.
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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)
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Power Requirements
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DC 7.2 V (battery pack), DC 8.4 V (AC
Adaptor)
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Power Consumption
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HDV: Approx. 7.1 W (with ECM-XM1 / LCD
viewfinder ON)
DVCAM/DV: Approx. 6.8 W (with ECM-XM1 / LCD viewfinder ON)
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Operating Temperature
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0 to +40 °C (+32 to +104 °F)
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Storage Temperature
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-20 to +60 °C (-4 to +140 °F) |
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Humidity
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25% to 85% (relative humidity)
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Continuous Operating Time
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HDV format: Approx. 395min (NP-F970)
DVCAM/DV format: Approx. 415min (NP-F970)
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Video Recording Format
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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)
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Audio Recording
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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)
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Recording Media
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PHDVM-63DM Mini Cassette
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Recording Frame Rate NTSC model
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HDV: 1440 x 1080/60i/30p/24p
DVCAM, DV SP: 720 x 480/60i
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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)
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Inputs/Outputs
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Audio In
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CH-1/CH-2: XLR 3-pin (female) x 2,
line/mic/mic +48 V selectable
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SDI Out
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NO (HDMI Type A {19 pin})
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Composite Video Out
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A/V Out Jack: 10 pin connector
(composite and unbalanced audio x2ch with the supplied A/V connecting
cable)
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Component Out
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A/V Out Jack: 10-pin connector
(component, and unbalanced audio x2ch with the supplied A/V Component
cable) |
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S-Video Out
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(Optional) A/V Out Jack: 10 pin connector
S-Video and unbalanced audio x2ch with the supplied A/V Component cable)
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Audio Out
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A/V OUT jack: 10 pin connector
(unbalanced audio x2ch with the supplied cables)
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Earphone
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Stereo mini-jack (ø3.5 mm)
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Monitor Speaker |
Yes |
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DC In
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With the DK-415 connecting cable (BATTERY
SLOT)
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Remote
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LANC - Stereo mini-mini jack (Ø2.5 mm)
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i.Link
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IEEE1394, 4-pin, HDV/DV stream
input/output, S400
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Memory Stick
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For Stills Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo/PRO-HG
Duo can be used
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Camera Section
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Pickup Device
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3 Progressive 1/3 inch-type
ClearVid CMOS Sensor system with Exmor technology
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Built-In Optical Filters
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Clear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64 ND
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Enhanced Clear Scan ECS
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Auto:
1/60 - 1/2000
Manual:
60i/30p: 1/4 - 1/10000
24p: 1/3 - 1/10000
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Sensitivity (2000 lx, 89.9% reflectance)
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Close to F8 @ 60i
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Minimum Illumination
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1.5 lux (auto gain, auto iris, 1/30
shutter)
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Gain Selection
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-6, -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21 dB
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Smear Level
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no smear (CMOS)
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Monitoring
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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
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Built-In LCD Monitor
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3.2 inch type (Viewable area measured
diagonally), XtraFine LCD, approx. 921,600 dots, (1920 x 480) hybrid
type, 16:9 aspect ratio
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Included Lens
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Zoom Ratio Selectable
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Sony G Lens
20x (optical), servo/manual, 30x (digital) when {D.EXTENDER} is set to
[ON]
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Focal Length
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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)
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Iris
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F1.6 to F16 and Close, auto/manual
selectable
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Maximum Relative Aperture
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1:1.6
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Focus
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Auto, manual (focus ring/one push
auto/infi nity/AF assist/focus macro)
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Image Stabilizer
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ON/OFF (HARD, STANDARD, SOFT, WIDE CONV.)
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Filter Thread
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M72 mm, pitch 0.75 mm (on lens)
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A-20080828-1595-130-E
*This item is BRAND NEW -
not refurbished. It comes with all manufacturer supplied accessories, and full
manufacturer's USA warranty.
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