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Professional Handheld HDV Camcorder
Model number:
HVR-Z7U
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Take your movie making to the next level with the HVR-Z7U handheld HDV camcorder.
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Meet the demands of your next production with the HVR-Z7U handheld HDV camcorder. This professional camcorder delivers enhanced functionalities such as 1/3-inch bayonet mount interchangeable lenses, native progressive recording and solid-state memory recording functionality. In addition, a streamlined non-linear editing workflow is achieved using the supplied memory recording unit, which provides HDV/DVCAM/DV file recording via CompactFlash® solid-state memory card. The HVR-Z7U also features 1080/24p/30p HDV native progressive recording modes, 3.2-inch LCD viewfinder and HDMI™ output.
Interchangeable Lens System Offers Unlimited Possibilities
Built-in Down-converter for SD Production
Carl Zeiss Lens for HD Video as Standard
Smooth Gain
Color Correction
Advanced Histogram
AE (Auto Exposure Window
24p/30p Progressive Scan Modes
Switchable Recording and Playback - HDV1080i/DVCAM/DV
Enhanced Functionality via the Technology of Exmor™
Negative Gain
Color Depth
Skintone Detail
Camera Leveling
24p/30p HDV Native Progressive Recording Modes
Hybrid Recording to Tape and CompactFlash card Simultaneously
1/3 inch-type 3 ClearVid™ CMOS sensor system
Three built-in ND (Neutral Density) filters
Picture Profile
WB (White Balance) Shift
Focus Marking
Supplied Monaural Microphone ECM-XM1
HVR-MRC1 Memory Recording Unit Included
Product Specifications
Built-In Microphone
- Capsule Type : NA
Monitoring
- Viewfinder : 0.45-inch type (Viewable area measured diagonally), approx. 1,226,880 dots (852x3[RGB]x480), 16:9 aspect ratio
- Built-In LCD Monitor : 3.2 inch type (Viewable area measured diagonally), XtraFine LCD, approx. 921,600 dots, (1920 x 480) hybrid type, 16:9 aspect ratio
Included Lens
- Zoom Ratio Selectable : Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 12x (optical), Approx. 18x (digital)
- Focal Length : f = 4.4 - 52.8 mm; When converted to a 35 mm still camera 32.0 - 384 mm (16:9), 39.5 - 474 mm (4:3)
- Iris : F1.6 - 2.0
- Focus : AF/MF/Full MF selectable; Macro
- Image Stabilizer : STEADYSHOT: Hard, Standard, Soft selectable, (Default = standard)
- Filter Thread : 72 mm (2 7/8 in.)
Audio Performance
- Frequency Response : 50 - 20,000 Hz (ECM-XM1)
- Dynamic Range : 111 dB
Lens
- Lens Mount : 1/3-inch bayonet mount type
Camera Section
- Pickup Device : 3 Progressive 1/3 inch-type ; ClearVid CMOS Sensor system with Exmor technology
- Effective Picture Elements : 1,037,000 pixels (16:9); 778,000 pixels (4:3)
- Built-In Optical Filters : OFF: Clear, 1/4 ND, 1/16 ND, 1/64 ND
- Enhanced Clear Scan ECS : Auto: ; 1/60 - 1/2000 ; Manual: ; 60i/30p: 1/4 - 1/10000 ; 24p: 1/3 - 1/10000
- Slow & Quick Motion Function : Smooth Slow Rec: Enables slow-motion playback by capturing images four times faster than the normal field rate (240 fields/s). In this mode, quad-speed images are captured for three seconds, stored in the built-in buffer memory, and then recorded to tape (in either HDV, DVCAM, or DV format) as slow-motion pictures lasting 12 seconds (*No audio recorded)
- Sensitivity (2000 lx, 89.9% reflectance) : Close to F8 @ 60i
- Minimum Illumination : 1.5 lx (lux) (Fixed Shutter Speed 1/30, auto gain, auto iris) (F 1.6)
- Gain Selection : -6, -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21 dB
- Smear Level : no smear (CMOS)
- Horizontal Resolution : 800 TV lines (HDV recording)
General
- Mass : Approx. 1.3 kg (2 lb 13 oz) Camera body only; Approx. 2.4 kg (5 lb 4 oz) Including the Carl Zeiss Lens (VCL-412BWH); Approx. 2.8 kg (6 lb 3 oz) Including the battery (NP-F570); Carl Zeiss lens (VCL-412BWH); lens hood with lens cover and microphone (ECM-XM1)
- Power Requirements : DC 7.2 V (battery pack), DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)
- Power Consumption : HDV: Approx. 7.2 W (with ECM-XM1 / LCD EVF ON) ; DVCAM/DV: Approx. 6.9 W (with ECM-XM1 / LCD EVF ON)
- Operating Temperature : 0 to +40 °C (+32 to +104 °F)
- Storage Temperature : -20 to +60 °C (-4 to +140 °F)
- Humidity : 25% to 85% (relative humidity)
- Continuous Operating Time : HDV format: Approx. 125 minutes NP-F570 battery (supplied); Approx. 260 minutes with NP-F770 battery; Approx. 390 minutes with NP-F970 with battery ; DVCAM/DV format: Approx. 130 NP-F570 battery (supplied); Approx. 270 minutes with NP-F770 battery; Approx. 400 minutes with NP-F970 battery
- Video Recording Format : HDV Mode 1: (MPEG2 MP@H-14L), 4:2:0, 25Mbps (1440 x 1080); DVCAM (25 Mbps) 480/60i (NTSC); DV SP (25 Mbps) 480/60i (NTSC)
- Audio Recording : HDV: MPEG-1 Audio Layer II (2ch, 16-bit, 48 kHz), transfer rate: 384kbps ; DVCAM/DV: Linear PCM (2ch, 16-bit, 48 kHz) PCM (4ch, 12-bit, 32 kHz)
- Recording Media : PHDVM-63DM Mini Cassette
- Recording Frame Rate NTSC model : HDV: 1440 x 1080/60i/30p/24p; DVCAM, DV SP: 720 x 480/60i
- Recording Frame Rate PAL model : N/A
- Recording/Playback time : HDV 63 min (using a PHDVM- 63DM cassette) ; DVCAM 41 min (using a PHDVM- 63DM cassette) ; DV SP 63 minute (using a PHDVM- 63DM cassette)
Inputs/Outputs
- Genlock In : NA
- TC IN : TC LINK via i.LINK (IEEE 1394)
- SDI IN : NA
- Audio In : INPUT 1/INPUT 2: XLR 3-pin (female), line/mic/mic +48V selectable
- AES/EBU Input : NA
- MIC In : N/A
- Test Out : NA
- SDI Out : NA
- Composite Video Out : A/V Out Jack: 10 pin connector; Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ? (ohms); Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ? (ohms); Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p (burst signal); 75 ? (ohms)
- Component Out : Component Out Jack: Y: 1 Vp-p, 75? (ohms), Pb/Pr, Cb/Cr: +/-350 mV, 75? (ohms)
- S-Video Out : A/V Out Jack: 10 pin connector; Video signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ? (ohms); Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ? (ohms); Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p (burst signal); 75 ? (ohms)
- Audio Out : A/V OUT jack: 10 pin connector ; Audio signal: -10 dBu (at load impedance 47 k? (kilohms)); Output impedance with less than 2.2 k? (kilohms)
- TC Out : NA
- Earphone : Stereo mini-jack (ø3.5 mm)
- Monitor Speaker : YES
- DC In : DC 7.2 V (battery pack); DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)
- DC Out : NA
- Lens Conector : 12 pin ENG lens connector or Hot-Shoe type (14 PIN) for standard/wide Carl Zeiss lenses
- Remote : LANC - Stereo mini-mini jack (Ø2.5 mm)
- Light : NA
- Camera Adaptor : NA
- i.Link : IEEE1394, 6-pin (x 1), HDV/DV stream S400
- Memory Stick : Memory Stick Duo (for capturing still images)
- Gigabit Ethernet : NA
- USB : NA
In the Box
- NP-F570 infoLITHIUM rechargeable battery pack
- lens hood with lens cover
- large size eye-cup
- ECM-XM1 monaural electolet condenser microphone Operating instruction (CD-ROM) Printed operating instructions
- Carl Zeiss lens (VCL-412BWH)
- A/V connecting cable
- lithium battery (CR2025)
- additional normal shoe kit
- HVR-MRC1 memory recording unit kit
- AC-VQ1050 ACadaptor/charger
- component video cable
- shoe adaptor
- RMT-831 wireless Remote Commander
Remote Controls
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Remote Commander
$1309.00
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Remote Commander
$257.50
Video Light
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LED Battery Video Light
$622.00
Camcorder Battery
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InfoLithium® L Series Battery
$149.99
Tripod-Support
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Camcorder Shooting Support System
$844.60
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Remote Control Tripod
$1318.40
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Bracket
$185.40
Hard Drive and Tape Recorders
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Portable HDD Recording Unit
$1699.00
Lens & Filters
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DSLR Lens Adapter
$618.00
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Wide Angle Lens
$2575.00
Power
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InfoLithium® L Series Battery (2-Pack)
$309.00
LCD Hood
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LCD Viewfinder Hood
$72.10
Microphones
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Wireless Handheld Mic Camera Pack
$575.00
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Wireless Lavalier Mic Camera Pack
$575.00
Audio Recorders
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Portable Digital Field Recorder
$550.00
Remote Controls
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Remote Commander
$257.50
Tripod-Support
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Camcorder Shooting Support System
$844.60
Lens & Filters
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Wide Angle Lens
$2575.00
Power
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InfoLithium® L Series Battery (2-Pack)
$309.00
LCD Hood
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LCD Viewfinder Hood
$72.10
Microphones
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Wireless Handheld Mic Camera Pack
$575.00
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Wireless Lavalier Mic Camera Pack
$575.00
Product Reviews
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Reviewer: LouRo (Brooklyn New York)
Date: Jul 2, 2009
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HVR Z7U
Pros: Great sensitivity, CF card capable with HDV/DV tape archive possible
Cons: button layout not perfect,
After using this camera for a month and comparing it to the HVR V1U, for event work, I totally recommend its use. However, the SONY manual printed and pdf on CD do NOT inform the user about the "Manual enabled" settings for exposure. This affects the cam operator in many situations ie: TO get FULL CONTROL for backlighted scenes, the user MUST have the GAIN, SHUTTER and IRIS MANUALLY SET. If one of these parameters is NOT set manually the cam defaults to AUTO mode for that parameter and you will NOT be able to get the correct exposure. THis is NOT mentioned in the manual. The Display button is located on the top of the camera and should be able set up using the assignable buttons, but this is not the case. The picture in HDV on a consumer hi def screen is very clean and the WB functions are VERY easy to use and intuitive. The newer Carl Zeiss lens with its manual and servo ring hybrid mode make this lens very different to adjust to, but I love the options it gives me and I have not had any problems with the removeable lens as yet. Supposedly the camera doesn't handle fluorescent light well and has a rolling shutter problem but i have not experienced this as yet either. I am NOT fond of the removeable accessory front shoe for mounting my video key light but hopefully future versions of this camera will address some of these minor short comings. Bang for the Buck, this camera delivers a very clean image and has good sensitivity to low light and clean audio with many pro features. I am still evaluating the MRC 1 Flash Card unit and bought the camera specifically for this purpose.