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Preliminary HVR-Z7E HVR-S270E Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HVR-M35E Digital HD Videocassette Recorder www.sonybiz.net/hdv...
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These new solutions enhance the operational versatility of Sony's professional HDV line-up and open up a world of possibilities for high-definition digital video production. Whether it’s for general TV production, low-budget movies, music videos, Internet, education, or a wide range of live events and corporate videos, Sony’s new HDV camcorders are ideal. HVR-Z7E...
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HVR-M35E HVR-S270E (with supplied lens) Memory Recording Unit (supplied with the HVR-Z7E/S270E) (with ENG lens*) *These lenses, adaptors and matte box sets are not supplied. (with cinema lens*)
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The HDV1080i specification uses one of the “MPEG2 Long GOP” compression profiles. This highly efficient and robust "MPEG2 Long GOP" codec - which is also used in the Sony XDCAM HD and XDCAM EX series – enables users to record stunning-quality HD video.
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“Exmor” Technology Both the HVR-Z7E and HVR-S270E offer cutting-edge features, such as the “Exmor™”technology developed by Sony, which utilises the full potential of the 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor system. The “Exmor” technology, which features the column-parallel A/D conversion technique and the dual noise cancelling method are also used in other new camera products from Sony, such as the PMW-EX1.
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*4 These values are calculated to be equivalent to 35 mm film. Easy-to-use Interchangeable Lens for Fixed-lens Camcorder Users These lenses give Sony’s two new HDV camcorders the same functionality as popular fixed-lens camcorders like the HVR-Z1E and HVR-V1E, thanks to built-in features such as auto-focus, optical stabiliser, and automatic back-focus adjustment.
Cinema lens on HVR-S270E with an adaptor Lens adaptor Lens Compatibility With a special adaptor from Sony, it is also possible to use lens series designed for Sony Digital SLR stills cameras. By using lenses in various configurations, creative effects can be achieved.
Operational Versatility New Manual Camera settings Three ND filters The HVR-Z7E and HVR-S270E have three built-in ND (Neutral Density) filters, which help users to reduce light intensity under bright shooting conditions. Negative Gain Negative gain settings of -6 and -3 dB have also been added to help reduce sensitivity under bright lighting conditions.
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Picture Profile Up to six different picture-quality settings, including gamma and colour settings, can be registered in the memory as picture profiles. This labour-saving function allows operators to easily recall customised picture- quality settings for various shooting conditions. It is also useful for matching footage shot at different times or for multi-camera setups.
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Selectable Progressive Modes The HVR-Z7E and HVR-S270E have two types of progressive shooting modes. 25p HDV Native Progressive Recording Modes The HVR-Z7E and HVR-S270E camcorders newly feature a 25p HDV native progressive recording mode. The 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor system and EIP create true 1080p images, which can then be recorded as a progressive signal by the HVR-Z7E and HVR-S270E camcorders in HDV format.
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18 minutes 9 minutes *9 At least 133x speed and 2-GB capacity is required. The NCFD8GP and NCFD16GP Sony CF cards are recommended. *10 The recording time may change according to the CF card type and recording format. 72 min.
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*13 The Memory Recording Unit and HVR-DR60 adopt the FAT32 file system. Continuous recording is divided into 4-GB files (approximately 20 minutes of recording time). A utility software, available from the Sony website, can merge these divided files for seamless editing on NLEs. Some NLEs include this function.
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Composite/S-Video HVR-S270E HDMI (HVR-Z7E) HD/SD-SDI (HVR-S270E) Video output Component Composite/S-Video HDMI (HVR-M25E, HVR-V1E) HD/SD-SDI (HVR-M35E/HVR-1500) Memory Recording Unit DC Power Input HVR-Z7E and HVR-S270E Common Features PC with CF card slot PC with USB interface PC with i.LINK(IEEE1394) connector Display...
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R/G/B may be seen on the object in the EVF momentarily. An Ideal Handheld Camcorder Design Sony has responded to professional user feedback to create the ideal handheld camcorder with ergonomically designed body-weight balance and a well-planned layout of buttons and connectors to reduce camera operator fatigue.
infoLITHIUM L Series Battery Compatible ✜ The HVR-Z7E uses the same batteries as the HVR-Z1E, HVR-V1E and DSR-PD170P, so you can fully utilise your existing battery and charger assets. HDMI output connector ✜ Uncompressed digital HD video and audio signals are output from the HDMI connector.
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"Dual Finder" New LCD Position on EVF Unit The new LCD position on the EVF (Electric View Finder) unit is currently only available on Sony’s professional HDV shoulder-mount camcorders. The HVR-S270E camcorder features a new configuration of a 3.2-inch type XtraFine LCD monitor (approximately...
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DUPLICATE PLUS The DUPLICATE PLUS function makes it easy to copy video and audio from a VTR or camcorder onto the HVR-M35E – along with the original time code. Operators simply connect the two i.LINK devices together via their i.LINK interfaces and press the DUPLICATE PLUS and PLAY buttons on the front panel of the HVR-M35E.
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Optional Wide Lens VCL-308WBH (for HVR-Z7E)* VCL-308BWS (for HVR-S207E)* lens adaptor LA-100W* * For the detail on the release date, please ask your nearest Sony office or authorised dealer. VCT-SP1BP Camcorder Support (HVR-Z7E) CompactFlash Card NCFD16GP 16GB 300x •Weight support for stable/...
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Operating instructions (CD-ROM) Printed Supplied memory recording unit Recording media File system File format DVCAM/DV Connectors Specifications (HVR-M35E) Recording/playback performance Recording format HDV1080/60i, 1080/50i, 1080/24p, 1080/25p, 1080/30p DVCAM / DV SP DVCAM, DV SP 480/60i (NTSC), 576/50i (PAL) Playout format HDV1080/60i, 1080/50i, 1080/24p, 1080/25p, 1080/30p.