Sony HVR-A1U HDV
Camcorder

Product Highlights

The Sony HVR-A1U HDV Camcorder records high definition video as well as DVCAM and DV standard-definition video. The camera uses a single three million pixel CMOS chip to capture images. The use of a CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) chip allows the camera to capture amazing high quality images while consuming less battery power and making the camera smaller overall. The Enhanced Imaging Processor (EIP), a Sony created technology, enables the camcorder to capture and process high-definition video and high resolution still images with the highest levels of contrast and detai

Specs

General
Signal System NTSC
HDV 1080 60i/30 frame/24 frame Record and Playback
Image Device 1/3" CMOS chip with 2.97 million pixels
Lens 5.1 to 51mm Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*
10x optical zoom
37mm filter diameter
Signal-to-Noise Ratio Not specified by manufacturer
Horizontal Resolution 1080 lines horizontal pixels
1440 vertical pixels
Minimum Illumination 7 lux with Gain Up
0 lux in Night Shot Mode
Vertical Smear Not specified by manufacturer
Built-in Filters Electronic daylight and Tungsten switchable
LCD Monitor 2.7" widescreen
Viewfinder Color and B/W switchable
Scan Matching No
Memory Card Slot Yes
Memory Stick Duo 15 Mb included with camera
Shutter Speed Range 1/4 seconds to 1/10,000 seconds
Memory Card Slot Yes
Memory Stick Duo 15 Mb included with camera
Gain Selection 0 dB, (+)3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 15 dB, 18 d
Sensitivity Not specified by manufacturer
VTR
Tape Format DVCAM small cassette
HDV Record and Play
DVCAM Record and Play
DV Record and Play
Image Speed HDV- 18.8mm/sec.
DVCAM- 28.2 mm/sec.
DV SP Mode- 18.8mm/sec.
Signal-to-Noise Ratio Not specified by manufacturer
Maximum Recording Time HDV-60 min
DVCAM-40 min
DV-60 min
Audio
Audio Dynamic Range Not specified by manufacturer
Audio Signal Format HDV
MPEG1 audio layer II
DVCAM/DV
16-bit/48 kHz 2 channel mode
12-bit/32 kHz 4 channel mode
Audio Frequency Response 5.1 to 51mm Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*
10x optical zoom
37mm filter diameter
Signal-to-Noise Ratio Not specified by manufacturer
General
Input and Output Connectors HD/SD Component- 3 RCA (x 1 output through breakout cable)
FireWire- 4-Pin (x 1 input and output)
S-Video- 4-Pin (x 1 output through breakout cable)
Composite Video- RCA (x 1 output through breakout cable)
Mic Audio- XLR (x 2 input)
Audio- RCA (x 2 output through breakout cable)
Headphone- Stereo Mini (x 1)
LANC Control- Mini (x 1)
USB- Mini B (x 1)
Power Requirements 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz with AC adapter
Power Consumption 6.6W
Operating Temperature -4° to 140°F
-20° to 60°C
Dimensions (WxHxD) 2.9 x 4.1 x 7.6"
7.1 x 10.3 x 19.1 cm
Weight 1.8 lbs
0.67 kg