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Sony HVR-A1U 1/3" 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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Video Cassettes are not included, and the standard battery included with your camcorder tends to provide less than an hour of recording time. In order to start shooting right away - and with longer shooting times - you will need to purchase video cassettes, and a longer-lasting battery. In order to protect your camera's lens, you will need a UV filter.

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The Sony HVR-A1U 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.

• See the Most with CMOS: The HVR-A1U 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-Z1U 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 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-A1U 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 NTSC device that stripes the tape at 30 interlace frames per second. When it is selected to record in HDV it can record 60i, 30p or 24 frames per second. Its widescreen chip captures over 1000 horizontal lines and 1440 vertical lines no matter what you dial in for record format.

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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

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" 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

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

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 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: 20 Hz to 20 kHz

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

What's in the Box

Sony HVR-A1U 1/3" 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

1 Year Parts and Labor Camcorder Warranty
90 Days Parts Warranty on Drum Assembly

Guides and Manuals

Brochure (PDF 819.7kb)

Operating Guide (PDF 7.3mb)

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Sony HVR-A1U 1/3" Professional HDV Camcorder with 3-Million Pixel CMOS Imager, DVCAM and Mini DV Recording Options, Professional Audio Inputs and Time Code

Remember the Essentials

Required

Recommended

Batteries & Power
Don't get caught without power, always have a spare battery.

Recording Media
Media is essential for recording.

Bags & Cases
Carry, store, and protect all your equipment with a bag or a case.

Filters
Protect your lens or produce a desired effect.

Care & Cleaning
Maintain and clean your camcorder to ensure high quality recording.

Editing Software
Give your video the finishing touch with editing software.

Rain & Protective Covers
Protect your camcorder when recording in wet & extreme conditions.

Tripods & Supports
Produce higher quality video with the support and stability you need.

Important Notice!

Underwater
Planning a dive? Capture great videos underwater.

Important Notice!

Conversion Lenses
Capture your desired view with a conversion lens.

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

LCD Hoods
Block glare and distracting reflections with an LCD hood.

Lights
A light is essential for virtually any indoor and many outdoor applications.

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Sony HVR-A1U 1/3" Professional HDV Camcorder with 3-Million Pixel CMOS Imager, DVCAM and Mini DV Recording Options, Professional Audio Inputs and Time Code

Remember the Essentials

Required

Recommended

Batteries & Power Don't get caught without power, always have a spare battery.

Recording Media Media is essential for recording.

Bags & Cases Carry, store, and protect all your equipment with a bag or a case.

Filters Protect your lens or produce a desired effect.

Care & Cleaning Maintain and clean your camcorder to ensure high quality recording.

Editing Software Give your video the finishing touch with editing software.

Rain & Protective Covers Protect your camcorder when recording in wet & extreme conditions.

Tripods & Supports Produce higher quality video with the support and stability you need.

Important Notice!

Underwater Planning a dive? Capture great videos underwater.

Important Notice!

Conversion Lenses Capture your desired view with a conversion lens.

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

LCD Hoods Block glare and distracting reflections with an LCD hood.

Lights A light is essential for virtually any indoor and many outdoor applications.

Sign up for B&H news and special offers

Sales

Customer Service

Customer Service

About B&H

Resources

More Sites

Batteries & Power
Don't get caught without power, always have a spare battery.

Recording Media
Media is essential for recording.

Bags & Cases
Carry, store, and protect all your equipment with a bag or a case.

Filters
Protect your lens or produce a desired effect.

Care & Cleaning
Maintain and clean your camcorder to ensure high quality recording.

Editing Software
Give your video the finishing touch with editing software.

Rain & Protective Covers
Protect your camcorder when recording in wet & extreme conditions.

Tripods & Supports
Produce higher quality video with the support and stability you need.

Underwater
Planning a dive? Capture great videos underwater.

Conversion Lenses
Capture your desired view with a conversion lens.

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

LCD Hoods
Block glare and distracting reflections with an LCD hood.

Lights
A light is essential for virtually any indoor and many outdoor applications.