Page 4 - Sony’s Exclusive; Major “G Lens” Features on the HVR-Z5U; Advanced optical lens technology makes the; Advanced Camera Features:; An Ideal Handheld Camcorder Design
✜ Sony’s Exclusive High-performance "G Lens" Discover the exceptional optical performance of Sony’s “G Lens”. This sophisticated lens incorporates Sony’s unique optical technology and unparalleled quality control. Moreover, it’s been optimized to perfectly complement the camcorder’s advanced...
Page 5 - Cutting-edge Imaging System for New Camcorder; Sensor System; Innovative Technologies:; Photo Diodes
Cutting-edge Imaging System for New Camcorder 1. 1/3 Inch-type 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor System The 1/3 inch-type 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor system has 45-degree rotated pixels on each chip in order to increase the signal density, while each pixel maintains sufficient surface area. In combination with the ...
Page 6 - of recording time using the wide-
Expanding the HDV Format as a Global Standard The HDV 1080i specification uses one of the “MPEG2 Long GOP” compression profiles. This highly efficient and robust "MPEG2 Long GOP" codec – which is also used in Sony’s XDCAM HD and XDCAM EX series – enables users to record stunning-quality HD v...
Page 7 - is approximately 72; Selectable Progressive Modes; CF card capacity; minutes; The HVR-Z5U has two types of progressive; for direct attachment of the
The recording time on a 16-GB CF card* 7 in HDV, DVCAM and DV format* 8 is approximately 72 minutes. *7 At least 133x speed and 2-GB capacity is required. The NCFD8GP and NCFD16GP Sony CF cards are recommended. *8 The recording time may change according to the CF card type and recording format. Sele...
Page 8 - Operational Versatility:; . The EVF has a selectable display
✜ Versatile Audio Input Selection The HVR-Z5U features versatile audio input selection with a newly designed high-quality built-in stereo microphone, as well as two XLR audio input channels for professional microphones or connecting to an external-line audio source. Additionally, the ECM-XM1 high-se...
Page 9 - Creative Versatility:
✜ Smooth WB (White Balance) The Smooth WB feature is a smooth transition white balance system that avoids unnaturally sudden color temperature changes between preset white balance settings. This function is useful when you move from an artificial, low-light environment inside a building, to bright n...
Page 10 - Assignable Features; Shot A; Shot B
✜ WB (White Balance) Shift The WB Shift function allows users to create a custom color or to adjust the color temperature of the camcorder. There are two WB Shift options to choose from:•LB-CC type: adjusting the LB axis (color temperature) and CC filter effect.•R-B level type: adjusting the red and...
Page 11 - Accessories; CompactFlash Card
Accessories An external Hard Disk Recording Unit with a 60GB capacity and 4.5 hours of recording time for HDV, DVCAM and DV. (battery is not supplied) •4 slots battery charger (A pair of parallel charge) •2 charge mode selectable (Normal/ Full) •Charging information Remaining time to charge complete...
Page 12 - Distributed by; Specifications
MK10524V1CAD08AUG Distributed by Specifications HVR-Z5U Camera section Lens Sony G Lens, 20x (optical), f = 4.1 to 82mm, f = 29.5 to 590 mm at 16:9 mode, f = 36.1 to 722 mm at 4:3 mode, fi lter diameter: 72mm Built-in fi lter Clear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64 Imaging system 1/3 inch-type, progressive 3 ClearVi...