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This is a PAL camera. It is not compatible with USA/NTSC TV systems.
The Sony HVR-Z7P HDV PAL Camcorder is a PAL HDV handheld camcorder featuring a lens mount. Previously unheard of for such a compact unit, the HVR-Z7P incorporates the convenience of a handheld camcorder with the flexibility of larger ENG cameras.
The camera can also record directly to compact flash cards, via the camera's supplied memory recording unit. Combined with Sony's entire family of HDV products, the HVR-Z7P is a great camcorder for almost any production, including documentaries, news, low-budget movies, music videos, and industrials.
| Signal System |
HDV: 1080/50i, 1080/25p DVCAM/DV: 480/50i (PAL) |
| Image Device | 1/3" 3CMOS Exmor Sensor system |
| Lens |
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Zoom Lens, 12x (Optical) f = 4.4-52.8mm f = 32-384mm at 16:9 mode f = 39.5-47.4mm (4:3 mode) filter diameter: 72mm |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Horizontal Resolution | 1080 Lines |
| Sensitivity | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Minimum Illumination | 1.5 lux (Auto Gain, Auto Iris, 1/30 Shutter) |
| Vertical Smear | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Built-in Filters | Clear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64 |
| LCD Monitor | 3.2", 16:9 Aspect Ratio, 1 MegaPixel Xtrafine LCD |
| Viewfinder | 0.45", 16:9 Aspect Ratio, 852 x 480 Resolution |
| Scan Matching | Yes |
| Memory Card Slot | MemoryStick Duo Media |
| Shutter Speed Range |
Auto: 1/60-1/2000 Manual 60i/30p: 1/4-1/10000 24p: 1/3 - 1/10000 |
| Gain Selection | 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18 dB |
| VTR | |
|---|---|
| Tape Format |
DVCAM Small Cassette HDV Record and Play DVCAM Record and Play DV Record and Play |
| Tape Speed |
HDV: 18.8 mm/s DVCAM: 28.2 mm/s DV SP Mode: 18.8 mm/s |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Maximum Recording Time |
HDV: 63 min (with PHDVM-63DM Cassette) DVCAM: 41 min (with PHDVM-63DM Cassette) DV: 63 min (with PHDVM-63DM Cassette) |
| Audio | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Input and Output Connectors |
Composite: 10-Pin Video/Audio (x1 Output) Component: Special Connector (x1 Output) FireWire/i.LINK: 6-Pin (x1 Input, x1 Output) XLR Audio: XLR 3-Pin Female, 2-Channel Headphone: Stereo Mini-Jack HDMI |
| Power Requirements |
Battery Pack: 7.2 VDC AC Adapter: 8.4 VDC |
| Power Consumption |
HDV: 7.2W DVCAM/DV: 6.9W |
| Operating Temperature | 32-104°F (0-40°C) |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Weight | 5.3 lbs (2.4kg) |
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Nicely Priced Easy to Use. Powerful and Professional Results.
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