Sony HVR-Z1U 1/3-Inch 3-CCD HDV Camcorder

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Blurring the line between consumer and professional video cameras Sony has created the HVR-Z1U camcorder. It adheres to the HDV Consortium's specifications for 1080i recording on popular DV mini cassettes. This camera represents the widest array of professional features within a new standard of miniaturization. The HDV video standard will provide about double the resolution of the old standard DV formats. In contrast with the consumer HDR-FX1 version of the camera, the pro model camera offers many additional functions that the professional operator will immediately appreciate. Just as an example, the HVR-Z1U will keep track of the hours of operation the camera endures. Another example of the pro camera's greater abilities is that it records and plays in DVCAM, consumer DV in SP mode, and the HDV formats. You may also use the LCD screen simultaneously with the viewfinder, a function not found in the consumer model. The design of the camera is aimed directly at the filmmaker, the most modern event video producers and even widescreen news shooters. Because it records in high definition and standard definition modes it can be used in a variety of production scenarios that may change from client to client or evolve over time. It is NTSC and PAL system compatible as well. .

Specification	Description
Model	HVR-Z1U, HVRZ1U
UPC	027242668799
Definition	Standard Definition
Select Format	DV (Mini DV),HDV

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5.0

Fine professional HDV camera

"Having been a DVCAM user for many years, I find the HVR-Z1U combines the versatility of shooting in DVCAM and HDV, and fulfills all my needs. The camera is very sturdy. Includes many manual features and programmable buttons. The only con I have found so far is that the internal microphone picks up all sounds of handling the camera. Of course the XLR inputs facilitate the use of external microphone...." Read Full Review »

Oct 30, 2008 by JBS

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Fine professional HDV camera

★★★★★

5.0

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4.0

"As an Producer, Director and Artist, if you take time to master this camera, you can produce amazing pictures close to Sony's [$] cameras. Your aperture, lighting, filters, depth of field, proper exposure and white balance is the key. [@] "

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Sony HVR-Z1U 1/3-Inch 3-CCD HDV Camcorder Review

Great Camera

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5.0

"I travel and do cultural documentaries. This is a good camera for what I do. Light, but not too light. Good controls on it. Good in low light. Overall another excellent Sony camera. Dual xlr is a must. I use it with 2 senheiser g2 packs. I'd love it if there was interchangeable lenses. "

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Excellent under all scenarios

★★★★★

5.0

"Been using this camera for 1.5 years now, and whether it's event video or live-action handheld work, the picture quality is really great. The colors aren't nearly as red in saturation as the Canon GL1/2. Battery life, even w/using the flip out LCD, is stunning (I've gotten 5.5 hours ... with the L …" Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Heavy Duty Camera is very light weight!

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5.0

"We use this camera for in our new business for weddings, reunions, graduations from drug programs -- or for any other excuse. We have two of them: They can be programed in such a way that they work in sync to the frame. Great feature. I give this camera 5 stars. I also bought the extended warra …" Read Full Review »

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