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Sony Professional HVR-Z1E HDV 1/3" 3CCD Handheld Camcorder

The Sony HVR-Z1E has long been seen as the Flagship camcorder in Sony’s HDV range. This camcorder provides an affordable migration to High Definition and gives you excellent flexibility and stunning results. This camcorder manages all of this, whilst retaining the popular benefits of DVCAM recording such as ease of use and I.LINK (IEEE1394) connectivity.

 

The HVR-Z1E is packed with features that make it a universal solution to meet all your shooting demands. Providing two powered XLR inputs gives you the professional audio that matches the high definition pictures. You can also switch between NTSC and PAL providing a solution where different formats are required.

 

The option to switch the viewfinder between colour and black & white gives professional users the ability to focus shots accurately via the viewfinder while framing the image in the LCD panel at the same time.

 

The combination of these features along with everything else the camera has to offer, make it the choice of production companies, freelance camera operators and professional videographers worldwide.

 

The Sony HVR-Z1E Professional 108iHDV/DVCAM Camcorder can also be known as HVRZ1E, HVRZ1, HVR-Z1.

Sony HVR-Z1E Key Features:

HDV / DVCAM / DV Switchable
Providing professional users with the flexibility to choose the format that suits the need your production and offering an easy migration from a Standard Definition environment.

Built-in converter to take HDV images to Standard Definition
The flexibility to film your footage in HDV and use the camera's down-converter to output Standard Definition pictures if required.

50Hz / 60Hz (PAL / NTSC) Switchable
Allowing you to make your productions on a worldwide basis, without the need for two separate camcorders with each standard.

2ch Audio XLR Inputs
The HVR-Z1E offers the recording of audio by providing both an in-built stereo microphone and XLR inputs for an external microphone supplying +40V phantom power.

2ch Independent Audio Rec Level Control
Intuitive control of audio recording level is possible with independent 2-channel dials.

Time Code Preset
Supports professional operation with flexible Time Code and User settings.

B/W & Colour Switchable Viewfinder
Allowing you to choose either a colour display or Black & White display on the Viewfinder depending on your preference.

Simultaneous Operation of LCD Panel & Viewfinder
Allowing you greater flexibility to focus shots accurately via Viewfinder while simultaneously framing images via the fold-out LCD Panel.

6 Assign Buttons
6 Assign Buttons are prepared to allow you to customise your camera. 6 frequently used functions including Hyper Gain, AE Override, White Balance Level for Outdoor, and Safety Zone Marker can be selected from over 10 available parameters.