Sony's compact and lightweight HVR-A1E offers a host of advanced features for the professional market. The Sony HVR-A1E uses CMOS technology allowing it to be an ultra-compact camcorder capable of providing HDV in full 1080 line resolution. As well as the compact look and affordability of the Sony HVR-A1E, users also benefit from a migration path from SD (Standard Definition) to HDV whilst retaining the qualities of the popular DVCAM range such as ease of use and i.LINK connectivity. The Sony HVR-A1E is fully equipped to provide users the flexibility to choose the format that suits the need of your production, be it DV, DVCAM or HDV.

High Definition at Affordable Prices

The Sony HVR-A1E further supports the notion that HD is for everyone. Using the HDV format, the HVR-A1E allows High Definition pictures to be captured on a standard mini DV tape - providing both a highly cost effective format and full 1080 line resolution.

Choice of Format

The Sony HVR-A1E gives you the ability to switch between formats. Offering you the flexibility to record in either Standard or High Definition through the HDV, DVCAM and DV formats. It is also possible to take still pictures with HVR-A1E adding to the flexibility.

Designed for professional use

Sony recognise that the needs of a professional are greater than thos of a consumer. As a result the Sony HVR-A1E has a number of specifically designed features to meet the needs of the professional market.

Compact Design

Ideal for situations where space is at a premium but quality cannot be compromised. The Sony HVR-A1E brings High Definition shooting in an ultra-compact design.

Comprehensive Support Service

Just like the rest of the HDV and DVCAM range, the HVR-A1E benefits from two years Silver Support warranty as standard providing a unique after-sales care programme offering enhanced support and service.

Features

HDV / DVCAM / DV switchable

The Sony HVR-A1E provides the flexibility to choose which format best suits your production needs and offers an easy migration to High Definition.

Built-in down-conversion to DV

The option to shoot in High Definition and easily downconvert through the camera to Standard Definition if required. You can keep all your original footage in High Definition should you need them for future use.

CMOS Sensor with Enhanced Imaging Processor

High quality results using the CMOS Sensor chip, which also allows for an ultra compact design. A number of benefits can be enjoyed with using the Enhanced Imaging Processor (EIP) which is the new signal processing circuit for CMOS sensor, such as:

- Wide dynamic range
- Smear-less
- High sensitivity & Low noise
- High-speed read-out
- Low power consumption

Carl Zeiss Lens

The HVR-A1E is equipped with a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens with a 10x zoom function. With the filter diameter of 37mm, its fully coated glass is the same as used on Carl Zeiss prime lenses, producing sharp, high-contrast images, with virtually no chromatic aberration.

The Sony HVR-A1E can also be found as (HVRA1E, HVR A1E, HRV-A1E, HVR-AE1, HDV Camcorder, HDV Broadcast)

Capture Still Images

Enables the flexibility to capture still images onto both tape and Memory Stick. It can record maximum 2.8M (1920x1440) pixels in Memory Mode, and maximum 1.2M (1440x810) in Tape Mode.

Touch panel 2.7" hybrid LCD monitor (16:9)

With a high resolution of approx. 123,000 pixels, the 2.7-inch colour LCD monitor on the HVR-A1E gives an excellent image quality. Its 16:9 aspect ratio helps in checking High Definition pictures, also the touch panel function allows direct operation of camera settings as well as playback function.

Colour switchable viewfinder

It is often beneficial to the professional user to view an image in black and white to assist with focusing operations. The Sony HVR-A1E gives you this option by allowing you to choose either a colour or black & white display on the viewfinder.

Use of LCD panel & viewfinder simultaneously

The ability to focus shots accurately via the viewfinder while simultaneously framing images via the fold-out LCD panel gives you greater flexibility.

Cineframe 25 & Cinematone Gamma

The Cineframe mode (25 frames) featured in the Sony HVR-Z1E camcorder, is also present in the HVR-A1E. The Cineframe mode and 2-mode Cinematone Gamma give you the ability to meet requirements to make images cinematic and give a film-like look.

2ch XLR audio inputs

The Sony HVR-A1E offers a built-in stereo microphone, as well as two XLR audio inputs for connecting an external microphone or feeding an external-line audio source.

Time code preset

Supports professional operation with flexible time code and user bit settings.

Selectable manual Zoom / Focus ring

Select manual focus or manual zoom, with direct operation of using the slide switch located near the ring.

Assignable button

Register a frequently used function to enable it to be recalled instantly with the touch of the button. The assignable functions are Status Check, Steady Shot, One Push White Balance, Histogram Indicator or Colour Bar.

Exposure lever

Gain direct manual control of brightness. The exposure level can be assigned for either Exposure or AE Shift fuction by menu setting.

Tele MACRO function

The new function enables to take "macro" picture for a specific object even from a distance. The photographic subject can be made more conspicuous since the background fades automatically.

Histogram indicator

The new indicator allows you to check the brightness of an object and easily adjust exposure by viewing this graphical presentation.

The Sony HVR-A1E can also be known as (HVRA1E, HVR A1E, HRV-A1E, HVR-AE1, HDV Camcorder, HDV Broadcast)