Sony HVR-Z5U HDV High Definition Handheld Camcorder

Signal System

NTSC
1080/60i, 30p, 24p

Image Device

1/3" ClearVid 3CMOS with Exmor^TM Technology
1.2 MegaPixels Each

Lens

20x G-Lens 29.5-590mm (35mm Equivalent), f/1.6-3.4
72mm Filter Thread

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Not Specified By Manufacturer

Horizontal Resolution

1080 Lines

Sensitivity

Not Specified By Manufacturer

Minimum Illumination

1.5 lux

Vertical Smear

Not Applicable

Built-in Filters

1/6, 1/32, 1/64

LCD Monitor

3.2", 921,000 Pixels

Viewfinder

0.45" Color, 1.2 MegaPixels

Scan Matching

Not Specified By Manufacturer

Memory Card Slot

MemoryStick Duo for Scene Files
Compact Flash for Video Recording (Requires Optional Addon)

Shutter Speed Range

60i/30p: 1/4-1/10000
24p: 1/3-1/10000

Gain Selection

-6, -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21dB

VTR

Tape Format

HDV

Tape Speed

DV: 18.8mm/s
HDV: 18.8mm/s

Signal-to-Noise Ratio

Not Specified By Manufacturer

Maximum Recording Time

HDV: 63 min (with PHDVM-63DM Cassette)
DV: 63 min (with PHDVM-63DM Cassette)
Tapeless HDV: 72 min (16GB CompactFlash using HVR-MRC1K Addon Unit)

Audio

Audio Dynamic Range

Not Specified By Manufacturer

Audio Signal Format

HDV
MPEG1 Audio Layer II

Audio Frequency Response

20Hz to 20kHz

Signal to Noise Ratio

Not Specified By Manufacturer

General

Input and Output Connectors

Component Video: 10-Pin Connector A/V Out (x1 Output)
Composite Video: 10-Pin Connector A/V Out (x1 Output)
Analog Audio L/R Output: 10-Pin Connector A/V Out (x2 Output)
Analog Audio L/R Input: XLR 3-Pin Female (x2 Input) FireWire (x1 Input/Output)
Headphone: Stereo Mini Jack
Digital Video Output: HDMI (x1 Output)
Remote: LANC (x1 Input)

Power Requirements

Battery Pack: 7.2VDC
AC Adapter: 8.4VDC

Power Consumption

7.1W

Operating Temperature

32-104F (0-40C)

Dimensions (WxHxD)

6.8 x 7.5 x 17.8" (16.9 x 18.8 x 45.1cm)

Weight

5 lbs (2.2kg)