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Sony HVR-A1E "PAL" 1/3-Inch Professional HDV Camcorder with 3-Million Pixel CMOS Imager, DVCAM and Mini DV Recording Options, Professional Audio Inputs and Time Code

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The Sony HVR-A1E is the entry level HDV camcorder that 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 detail. This model is specifically for PAL system video applications.

Note! WARNING: This is a "PAL" product and CANNOT be used in the USA. It is designed for use with video products built to European TV standards. For use in the USA please choose NTSC.

• See the Most with CMOS: The HVR-A1E realizes new levels of compact design and efficiency with a single 3 megapixel CMOS imaging chip. Compared to a CCD (Charged Coupled Device), a CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) works more efficiently and burns less battery power. It uses both positive and negative polarity circuits, only one at any given time.

• Professional Audio Inputs: As with its big brother the HVR-Z1 3-CCD camcorder, this single chip camera offers professional shooters balanced XLR audio inputs with phantom power and attenuation options. A shotgun microphone can be mounted on top the camcorder as a large, shoulder-mount ENG style camera would.

• Zeiss Lens: The professional video and filmmaker will not be disappointed with the quality of glass at the front of the A1U camera. Sony has engineered the camera around a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens for the latest in anti-reflective coatings and new levels of HDTV-quality resolving power in a compact design. This camera's a 10x zoom lens has a maximum wide angle of 5.1 mm which will show a 50° horizontal angle of view.

• 1080 Lines Resolution: The HVR-A1E is a tiny camera capable of recording in several frame rates including NTSC. When it is set up to record standard definition video this camera is an PAL device that stripes the tape at 30 interlace frames per second. When it is selected to record in HDV it can record 50, 25 frames per second. Its widescreen chip captures over 1000 horizontal lines and 1440 vertical lines no matter what you dial in for record format.

Signal System: PAL System

Image Device: 1/3" CMOS Chip with 2.97 Million Pixels

Lens: 5.1-51 mm 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

Sensitivity: Not Specified By Manufacturer

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 Inch Widescreen

Viewfinder: Color and B/W Switchable

Scan Matching: No

Memory Card Slot: Yes
Memory Stick Duo 15mB included with Camera

Shutter Speed Range: 1/4 seconds to 1/10,000 seconds

Gain Selection: 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18dB

VTR

Tape Format: DVCAM Small Cassette
HDV Record and Play
DVCAM Record and Play
DV Record and Play

Tape 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 Minutes
DVCAM: 60 Minutes
DV: 60 Minutes

Audio Dynamic Range: Not Specified By Manufacturer

Audio Signal Format: HDV
MPEG1 Audio Layer II
DVCAM/DV
16-bit/48kHz 2 Channel Mode
12-bit/32kHz 4 Channel Mode

Audio Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz

Signal to Noise Ratio: Not Specified By Manufacturer

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: 100-240VAC, 50/60 Hz with AC Adapter

Power Consumption: 6.6W

Operating Temperature: ^-4-140°F (^-20-60°C)

Dimensions (WxHxD): 2.9 x 4.1 x 7.6" (7.1 x 10.3 x 19.1cm)

Weight: 1.8 lbs (670g)

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Sony HVR-A1E "PAL" 1/3-Inch Professional HDV Camcorder with 3-Million Pixel CMOS Imager, DVCAM and Mini DV Recording Options, Professional Audio Inputs and Time Code

15 Mb Memory Stick Duo

Memory Stick Duo Adapter

AC-L15A AC Adapter

Power Cable

Lens Hood with Integral Lens Cover

Wireless Remote Control with Battery

A/V Breakout Cable

Component Breakout Cable

USB Cable

Shoulder Strap

XLR Microphone Adapter

Short Shotgun Microphone with Windscreen

NP-FM50 Rechargeable Battery Pack

90-Day Warranty

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Enhance the quality of your audio recording with an external microphone.