The HVR-A1U 1080i HDV camcorder provides real 1080i HD acquisition, with superb image quality and comprehensive functionality for professional use, in a "handy" camcorder form factor. This new HDV camcorder will help to expand the adoption of HDV and lead the entry-level HD market by providing a compact and low cost solution. The new HVR-A1U features a newly developed 1/3-inch C-MOS imager. This new 1920x1080 native imager is also capable of 3 mega-pixel still images. Combined with a high quality Optical Zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T Lens and Sony's new 14 bit A/D and DXP digital Extended Processor, result in precise image acquisition with superb detail and clarity. The new HVR-A1U records this exceptional imagery using the recently adopted HDV 1080i format onto a DVCAM mini cassette.
Product Identifiers
Brand
Sony
Model
A1U
MPN
HVR-A1U
UPC
0027242687004, 027242687004
Key Features
Recording System
NTSC
Optical Zoom
10x
Storage Type
Removable (Card/Disc/Tape)
Media Format
MiniDV HDV
Resolution
3.0 MP
Screen Size
2.7"
Weight
10 Oz.
Optical Sensor
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/3"
Optical Sensor Qty
1
Lens System
Lens Type
Zoom lens
Focal Length Range
5.1mm - 51mm
Focus Adjustment
Automatic, Manual
Lens Filter Size
37 mm
Auto Focus type
TTL contrast detection
Lens Manufacturer
Carl Zeiss
Exposure
Max Shutter Speed
1/10000 sec
Min Illumination
7 lux
Min Shutter Speed
1/4 sec
Memory / Storage
Recording Speed
SP
Supported Flash Memory
Memory Stick Duo
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type
Electronic
Viewfinder Diagonal Size
0.54"
Dimensions
Depth
4.06 in.
Height
7.52 in.
Width
2.8 in.
Display
Display Type
LCD
Display Rotation
Rotating
Screen Details
LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7" - color
Display Size
2.7"
Microphone
Microphone Type
Microphone - built-in - stereo
Microphone Operation Mode
Stereo
Connections
Connector Types
1 x Control-L (LANC), 1 x DC power input, 1 x S-Video output, 1 x USB, 1 x audio input, 1 x component video output, 1 x composite video/audio output, 1 x headphones
Battery
Battery Form Factor
Manufacturer specific
Battery Manufacturer
Sony NP-FM50
Resolution
Effective Still Resolution
2.8 MP
Effective Video Resolution
1.2 MP
Other Features
Additional Features
Backlight Compensation, Built-In Speaker, Color Bar, Histogram Display, RGB Primary Color Filter, analog to digital conversion with pass through