The HVR-Z1E provides HDV with the 1080i Standard and joining the existing DVCAM range, the HVR-Z1E offers users an affordable migration path from Standard Definition whilst retaining the popular DVCAM benefits such as ease of use and i.LINK (IEEE1394) connectivity. In addition to its compact size, the HVR-Z1E boasts a number of features over consumer-oriented products making the HVR-Z1E ideal for the professional user.
The HVR-Z1E is also used by many camera hire companies.
The HVR-Z1E offers affordable migration to High Definition
The HVR-Z1E provides HDV with the 1080i Standard and joining the existing DVCAM range, the HVR-Z1E offers users an affordable migration path from Standard Definition whilst retaining the popular DVCAM benefits such as ease of use and i.LINK (IEEE1394) connectivity. In addition to its compact size, the HVR-Z1E boasts a number of features over consumer-oriented products making the HVR-Z1E ideal for the professional user.
The HVR-Z1E is also used by many camera hire companies.
Lens
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* zoom lens, 12x (optical)
f = 4. 5 to 54 mm
f = 32.5 to 390 mm (*2) at 16:9 mode
f = 40 to 480 mm (*2) at 4:3 mode
F = 1.6 to 2.8, filter diameter: 72 mm
Built-in filter 1/6 ND, 1/32 ND
Focus Auto, manual (focus ring/infinity position), one push auto
Imaging device 3-chip 1/3-inch type CCDs with a 16:9 aspect ratio
Picture elements Approx. 1,070,000 pixels (effective), approx. 1,120,000 pixels (total)
White balance Auto, one-push auto, indoor (3200 K), outdoor (5800 K ±7 steps)
HDV/DV SP Max. 63 min with PHDVM-63DM cassette
DVCAM Max. 41 min with PHDVM-63DM cassette
Fast forward/Rewind time Approx. 2 min 40 s with PHDVM-63DM cassette
Audio/Video input/output AUDIO/VIDEO jack x1
S-video input/output Mini-DIN 4-pin x 1
Component video output COMPONENT OUTPUT jack
i.LINK 4-pin
XLR audio input XLR 3-pin female x 2, 327 mV, -60 dBu: 3 kΩ, +40 dBu: 10.8 kΩ, power supply: approx. 40 V
Headphone Stereo minijack (3.5 mm)
LANC Stereo mini-minijack (3.5 mm)
Color LCD viewfinder 0.44-inch type, approx. 252,000 pixels (1120 x 225), hybrid type
Color LCD monitor 3.5-inch type, approx. 250,000 pixels (1120 x 224), hybrid type
Microphone Stereo type, noise reduction on/off
Mass Approx. 2.1 kg (4 lb 10 oz) (camcorder only)
Power requirements DC 7.2 V (battery pack)
HDV Approx. 8.0 W (recording mode with LCD viewfinder on)
DVCAM/DV Approx. 7.6 W (recording mode with LCD viewfinder on)
Operating temperature 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °K)
Storage temperature (*2) These values are calculated to be equivalent to the 35 mm film.
60i/NTSC mode 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/90, 1/100, 1/125, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/725, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/6000, 1/10000 s
50i/PAL mode 1/3, 1/6, 1/12, 1/25, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/150, 1/215, 1/300, 1/425, 1/600, 1/1000, 1/1250, 1/1750, 1/2500, 1/3500, 1/6000, 1/10000 s
Exposure Auto, manual
Gain 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18 dB (adjustable for H, M and L gain positions)
Minimum illumination 3 lx with F1.6 at 18 dB
Recording format 1080/60i, 1080/50i, 480/60i (NTSC), 576/50i (PAL)
Play out/Down conversion format 1080/60i, 1080/50i, 480/60i (NTSC), 576/50i (PAL), 480/60p, 576/50p,
HDV/DV SP Max. 18.812 mm/s with PHDVM-63DM cassette
DVCAM Max. 28.218 mm/s with PHDVM-63DM cassette