Sony HVRZ5E HDV Camcorder with 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensors and G Lens

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SONY HVR-Z5e (HVR Z5 HVRZ5e HVR Z5e) HDV Camcorder with 3 ClearVid CMOS sensors and G lens

2 Years Sony Silver Support Warranty

The HVR-Z5E is designed to enhance creativity and deliver the highest standard of optical and audio quality.

Sony's newly designed G Lens is incorporated into the camcorder, boasting excellent resolution, colour and contrast, for breathtaking images.

3 ClearVid CMOS Sensorâ„¢ system utilising the technology of Exmor provides excellent low-light sensitivity.  This new compact camcorder is ideal when high performance in available light conditions is a requirement.  

The ergonomically designed body allows flexible shooting under any conditions, while maintaining Sony's worldwide reputation for quality and high performance.

The HVR-Z5E standard features include 1080/25p HDV native progressive recording modes.

Sony's new cutting-edge HYBRID recording system offers use of an optional HVR-DR60 or HVR-MRC1K.  This allows simultaneous recording of HDV and/or standard DV/DVCAM to dual media for improved NLE and archive workflow efficiency.  Sony is continuously developing and expanding its HDV line-up in response to professional user feedback.

2 Years Sony Silver Support Warranty

Camera section

Lens

Sony G Lens, 20x (optical), f = 4.1 to 82mm, f = 29.5 to 590 mm at 16:9 mode, f = 36.1 to 722 mm at 4:3 mode, filter diameter: 72mm 

Built-in filter

Clear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64 

Imaging system

1/3 inch-type, progressive 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor system with technology of Exmor 

Picture elementsApprox. 1,037,000 pixels (effective), approx. 1,120,000 pixels (total) 

FocusAuto, manual (focus ring/one push auto/infinity/AF assist/focus macro) 

White balanceAuto, one-push auto (A/B positions), indoor (3200 K), outdoor (selectable level -7 to +7, approx. 500K/step), manual WB Temp (selectable 2300K to 15000K, 100K/step) 

Manual shutter speedAuto 1/50 - 1/2000Manual 1/4 - 1/10000 

Gain

-6, -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21 dB 

Minimum

Illumination 1.5 lux (auto gain, auto iris, 1/25 shutter) 

VTR section

Recording formatHDV1080/50i/25p, DVCAM, DV SP 576/50i (PAL) 

Play out/Down conversion formatHDV1080/50i/25p, DVCAM, DV SP 576/50i (PAL) 

Playback/Recording timeHDV/DV SP: Max. 63 min with PHDVM-63DM cassetteDVCAM: Max. 41 min with PHDVM-63DM cassette 

Input/Output connectors

Audio/Video output10-pin connector A/V OUT jack (component, composite and unbalanced audio x2ch with the supplied cables) 

HDV/DV input/output

i.LINK interface (IEEE 1394, 4-pin) 

XLR audio inputXLR 3-pin female x 2ch 

HeadphoneStereo mini jack (ø3.5 mm) 

LANC

Stereo mini-mini jack (ø2.5 mm) 

Digital video outputHDMI connector 

Built-in output devices

LCD view finder0.45 inch-type (Viewable area measured diagonally), approx. 1,226,880 dots (852 x 3[RGB] x 480), 16:9 aspect ratio 

LCD monitor3.2 inch-type (Viewable area measured diagonally), XtraFine LCD, approx. 921,600 dots, hybrid type, 16:9 aspect ratio 

General

Mass

Approx. 2.2 kg (5 lb 1 oz) (w/o tape, battery) 

Dimension (W x H x D)Approx.169 x 188 x 451mm (6 3/4 x 7 1/2 x 17 7/8inch) (with lens hood, microphone and large eye cup) 

Power requirements

DC 7.2 V (battery pack), DC 8.4 V (AC adaptor) 

Power consumption

HDV Approx. 7.1 W (with ECM-XM1 / LCD viewfinder ON)DVCAM/DV Approx. 6.8 W (with ECM-XM1 / LCD viewfinder ON) 

Battery operating time

HDV

  395min (NP-970)

DVCAM/DV

415min (NP-970) 

Operating temperature  

0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F) 

Storage temperature  

-20 to 60 °C (-4 to 140 °F)