Sony HVR-V1U 3-CMOS 1080i Professional HDV Camcorder
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$3,259.95
Overview
The HVR-V1U is a professional camcorder for better and easier mobile filmmaking. Achieve breathtaking HD video and create unique visuals for video production that delivers an impact.
In addition to typical 60i, the HVR-V1U offers 24p/30p progressive scan capture, enabling cinema and drama productions. It also adopts the world’s first 2-3 pull-down HDV recording system for storage of 24p scanned images – keeping your existing gear in action. Playback your 24p/30p scan footage using Sony HDV equipment, or feed it to a compatible Non-Linear Editing (NLE) system without changing your HDV deck or monitors.
Producing high-quality HDV is as simple as that. 1/4-inch, 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor imaging system White balance – Auto, one-push auto (2 positions), indoor (3200 K), outdoor (5800 K + 15steps) Shutter Speeds – 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 sec Exposure – Auto, manual (Type1/Type2) Gain – 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18 dB Minimum Illumination – 4 lx with F1.6 at 18 dB Records and plays out/down converts to 1080/60i, 480/60i (NTSC) Audio/Video output – A/V OUT jack, 10-pin connector; Composite video – 1 Vp-p, 75 ohm unbalanced, sync negative; Y – 1 Vp-p, 75 ohm unbalanced; C – 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohm unbalanced Component video output – Y – 1 Vp-p (0.3 V, sync negative); 75 ohm unbalanced Pr/Pb (Cr/Cb) – 700 mVp-p (75% color bar) HDV/DV input/output – i.LINK(R) interface (IEEE 1394, 4-pin connector S100) XLR audio input – 3-pin female x 2, 327 mV, -60 dBu – 3 k-ohm, +40 dBu – 10.8 k-ohm, power supply – approx. 48 V Headphones – Stereo mini jack (3.5 mm dia.) USB
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Product Specifications
Model : HVR-V1U
EAN Code :0027242703315
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1080/24P scanning with 2:3 pull-down recording
3 ClearVid CMOS sensor system; 4:2:2 color used by Sony Enhanced Image Processor
20x Carl Zeiss Vario-Zonnar T lens with extra-low dispersion glass; 1.5x digital extender
3.5-inch widescreen Clear Photo plus LCD display
Dual XLR audio inputs with variable control; supplied shotgun microphone
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Reviews
Average Rating: 4.5
z Rating: 3 Stars out of 5
well...
Bought the camera sight unseen, which was a mistake. I shoot in a lot of low light situations, which this camera DOES NOT do well in (my old digital 8 camera blows this away). I've had to boost to hyper gain which is an extremely grainy picture. .... Read more
Fernando Guerrero Rating: 5 Stars out of 5
Studio Use
We use this camera in a controlled environment, 5.5kw of incandescent light, and the images are sooo nice...
The camera has been setup to shoot 24p all the time, and the color tweaked by me and a colorist, and the results are amazing.
Our casting company uses it about 90% of the time, we record to a Focus FS 4 and to tape simultaneously.
The Optical stabilization works amazing when hand held, the mic is not so good, but at least it's there.
Wish it .... Read more
DVDzRule Rating: 5 Stars out of 5
Who should buy this camcorder?
I bought my HVR-V1U and have had it a week now. I am very impressed with the quality of video with very good light. In low light the quality of this video camera is poor. But after doing hours and hours of research I decided on this model for a few reasons.
1) Size - This camcorder is about the same size as a VX-2000 with the same feel and pretty much the same layout.
2) 24p - This camcorder can shoot film in true 24p which is great if you want to give your video that "Film l .... Read more
snowleopard Rating: 4 Stars out of 5
Outstanding, with some minor caveats
I have had the chance to use this camera a few times, plus compare it to some other HD cameras out there in it's price range, and came away impressed by a few aspects, and more knowing about a few others to consider.
All in all this is a great little HD camera that takes great pictures right out of the box. It handles really nice, has a true microphone that comes with it, and the lens is great on it with it's 20x ratio. It's slow-motion, though at quality a little less than SD, loo .... Read more
David Esrati Rating: 5 Stars out of 5
Best pro-sumer Sony yet
I got burned on my VX-1000 with its 32K stunted audio, no firewire in and no manual zoom. The PDX-10 that followed was great- except for still missing a manual zoom. I looked really hard at the first HDV cameras- and decided to wait, and V1U was well worth it.
Bought the Sony HD- and am totally amazed at how much faster my edit process is. The picture quality is phenomenal- but, we've mostly used standard DV since clients are quite ready to pay for HD.
If you've shot with a PD-170 yo .... Read more
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