| Product Information | |
| Designed for professional use, the Sony Handycam HVR-Z1E video camera sports a 1/3-inch 3CCD image capture device that captures video in HDV (1080i), DVCAM and DV formats. With a built-in HDV to SD converter and a PAL/NTSC switching option, this HD camcorder is designed to fulfil diverse production needs. For audio recording, this Sony camcorder features a built-in stereo microphone as well as XLR inputs for connecting external microphones. For critical focusing control, the Sony Handycam HVR-Z1E video camera features a 3.5-inch LCD monitor along with a 0.44-inch viewfinder. This Sony camcorder offers presets for frequently used functions, which include Hyper Gain and AE Override. This HD camcorder also provides i.LINK connectivity for DVCAM formats. Using Cineframe 25 mode and 2-mode Cinematone Gamma feature, this Sony camcorder can also provide a cinema-like look to your production images. | |
| Product Identifiers | |
| Brand | Sony |
| Model | HVR-Z1E |
| MPN | HVR-Z1E |
| EAN | 4901780917778 |
| Key Features | |
| Type | Professional |
| Recording System | PAL |
| Optical Zoom | 12x |
| Media Format | DVCAM, Mini DV (HDV) |
| Resolution | 1.1 MP |
| Screen Size | 3.5" |
| Weight | 2100 gr |
| Optical Sensor | |
| Sensor Type | 3CCD |
| Sensor Size | 1/3" |
| Optical Sensor Qty | 3 |
| Lens System | |
| Lens Type | Zoom lens |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.6-2.8 |
| Focal Length Range | 5mm - 54mm |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic, Manual |
| Lens Filter Size | 72 mm |
| Auto Focus type | TTL contrast detection |
| Lens Manufacturer | Carl Zeiss |
| Exposure | |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/10000 sec |
| Min Illumination | 3 lux |
| Min Shutter Speed | 1/3 sec |
| Exposure Modes | Automatic, aperture-priority, manual, shutter-priority |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder Type | LCD monitor |
| Viewfinder Diagonal Size | 0.44" |
| Dimensions | |
| Depth | 36.2 cm |
| Height | 19.5 cm |
| Width | 15.5 cm |
| Display | |
| Display Type | TFT active matrix |
| Display Rotation | Rotating |
| Screen Details | LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3.5" - colour |
| Display Size | 3.5" |
| Microphone | |
| Microphone Type | Microphone - built-in - electret condenser - stereo |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo |
| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser |
| Connections | |
| Connector Types | 1 x Control-L (LANC), 1 x DC power input, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), 1 x S-Video input / output, 1 x audio input, 1 x audio input / output, 1 x component video output, 1 x composite video/audio (input/output), 1 x headphones |
| Battery | |
| Battery Form Factor | Manufacturer specific |
| Battery Manufacturer | Sony NP-F570 |
| Environmental Parameters | |
| Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C |
| Resolution | |
| Effective Video Resolution | 1.1 MP |
| File Format | |
| Digital Video Format | MPEG-2 |
| Other Features | |
| Widescreen Video Capture | Yes |
| Images Stabilizer | Optical (Super Steady Shot) |
| Features | Backlight compensation, Built-in speaker, analogue to digital conversion with pass through, colour bar, date/time stamp, display brightness control |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Color | Black |
| High Definition Video Support | 1080i |
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