The
HVR-V1 is a compact and lightweight professional HDV camcorder - sharing similar
dimensions to the popular DSR-PD170P
The
HVR-V1 is the first Sony professional to incorporate 3 ClearVid CMOS sensors.
Coupled with Sony's Enhanced Imaging Processor (EIP) these sensors provide high
sensitivity, low noise and a wide dynamic range to help achieve high-quality,
smearless images.
In
addition to offering 1080/50i acquisition, it also provides 25p shooting -
making it ideal for film-makers with smaller budgets and those who wish to
create a more cinematic look and feel to their production. Unlike
'progressive-look' pictures interpolated from interlace scan camera systems, the
HVR-V1's "3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor" system natively captures progressive scan
images while maintaining full HDV resolution (1080). Moreover, footage shot
using the progressive scan feature can be played back on any Sony HDV
professional camcorders and VTRs and can be edited with major current non-linear
editing systems, including Sony, Adobe, Apple, Avid and Canopus.
Other
professional features include timecode preset function, two XLR microphone
inputs, a timecode link to synchronise time codes between multiple cameras and
HDV/DVCAM/DV recording and playback for flexible workflow options.
BENEFIT
High
Definition or Standard Definition - the choice is yours
With
switchable HDV, DVCAM and DV recording and playback capability, the Sony HVR-V1
gives professional users even more flexibility to choose the best format for
their production
Compatible with existing HDV equipment & software
Because
the HVR-V1's 25p scan signal is recorded as a 50i signal (by dividing each frame
into two fields) it can be played back or fed to an editing suite using the
thousands of Sony professional HDV equipment already in use throughout the
world. Existing HDV nonlinear software can edit this 25p scan content and output
the final master as:
1. A
sequence of still images at 25 fps, for film out
2. A
25fps YUV (uncompressed) HD file, for output to Cinealta products
3. A
25fps SD MPEG2 file, for the highest quality DVD mastering possible
4. A
50i HDV file, for creating an HDV edit master
5. A
50i YUV (uncompressed) HD or SD file, for outputting to Digital Betacam or HDCAM
for broadcast
Industry Support
Sony
HDV 1080i has rapidly become a popular choice for professionals, and third party
industry support includes Non Linear Editing Systems such as Sony, Adobe, Apple,
Avid and Canopus.
Designed for Professionals
Like
the rest of the professional HDV range, features used by true professionals such
as XLR microphone inputs, timecode preset, camera profile, and manual settings
are incorporated into the HVR-V1.
Long
Recording Times
Using
the Sony Digital Master tapes, recording times of 63minutes are achievable in
HDV mode.
HDV/DVCAM/DV
The
HVR-V1 supports recording and playback of HDV 1080i, DVCAM and DV.
1080/50i and 25p (progressive scan) acquisition
For the
first time, Sony has introduced progressive scan acquisition to its professional
HDV camcorder range. In addition to typical 50i, the HVR-V1 offers 25P
progressive scan capture. This is ideal for those who wish to create a more
cinematic look and feel to their productions and lends itself particularly well
to those film-makers with smaller budgets. The 25p scan images are recorded at
50i, and can be played back using existing HDV1080/50i HDV products. In
addition, 25p scan footage from the HVR-V1 is supported by major NLEs
(Non-Linear Editors) such as Sony, Adobe, Apple, Avid and Canopus.
3
ClearVid CMOS Sensors
The
HVR-V1 is the first Sony professional camcorder to feature three ClearVid CMOS
Sensors. Coupled with Sony's Enhanced Imaging Processor (EIP), these sensors
provide high sensitivity, low noise and a wide dynamic range to achieve
high-quality images. The ClearVid CMOS Sensor also eradicates picture smear and
has 4 times high speed scanning capability enabling 'Smooth Slow Rec' function.
20 x
Optical Zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens
The
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens features Extra-low Dispersion (ED) Glass and a
20x optical zoom lens with F2.8 at the tele-photo end for greater light
sensitivity and long-range image acquisition for maximum shooting flexibility.
2 x
XLR Microphone Inputs
For
enhanced audio options
Down-conversion
Like
the other Sony professional HDV camcorders, users can choose to shoot in HDV and
then down-convert to DVCAM via the camcorder.
3.5"
Clear Photo LCD
For
image monitoring
Timecode Options
Including preset and synchronisation.
HDMI
Output
For
direct interface with HD ready consumer displays
