The HVR-V1E is a compact and lightweight
professional HDV camcorder - sharing similar dimensions to the popular
DSR-PD170P
The HVR-V1E 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-V1E'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-V1E gives professional users even more
flexibility to choose the best format for their production
Compatible with existing HDV equipment &
software
Because the HVR-V1E'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-V1E.
Long Recording Times
Using the Sony Digital Master tapes, recording
times of 63minutes are achievable in HDV mode.
HDV/DVCAM/DV
The HVR-V1E 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-V1E 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-V1E is supported by major NLEs (Non-Linear Editors) such as Sony, Adobe,
Apple, Avid and Canopus.
3 ClearVid CMOS Sensors
The HVR-V1E 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
