Sony Operational Versatility of HVR-Z7U, HDV, Dvcam and DV Recording on a miniDV Cassette tape

HVR-Z7U Camcorder

Sony's new HVR-Z7U is the world's first professional handheld HDV camcorder with an interchangeable lens system.

The compact design makes it easy to use and flexible when shooting applications requiring mobility and in space-constrained locations.

✜HDV, DVCAM and DV Recording on a miniDV Cassette tape

The HVR-Z7U accepts miniDV cassette tapes, which provide over 60 minutes recording time for HDV and DV formats, over 40 minutes for DVCAM format.

✜An Ideal Handheld Camcorder Design

Sony has responded to professional user feedback to create the ideal handheld camcorder with ergonomically designed body-weight balance and a well-planned layout of buttons and connectors to reduce camera operator fatigue.

Cassette compartment

Operational Versatility of HVR-Z7U

✜New XtraFine LCD and EVF Offer High-resolution, High-contrast Images

XtraFine LCD

A 3.2-inch (viewable area, measured diagnally) type XtraFine™ LCD is located on the HVR-Z7U in the same position as on the HVR-Z1U.

The high pixel number of approximately 921,000 dots is around four times greater than the LCD of the HVR-Z1U, and this higher resolution allows for easier focus adjustments.

XtraFine EVF

The 0.45 inch type XtraFine EVF (Electronic View Finder) has approximately 1,227,000 dots (852x3[RGB]x480).

This device has three independent LEDs for R, G, and B colors. This technology allows users to check objects with remarkable color reproduction and resolution*. The EVF has a selectable display mode between color or black and white.

*When the camcorder is panned quickly or when an object in the screen moves quickly, the primary colors of R/G/B may be seen on the object in the EVF momentarily.

Common Features of the XtraFine LCD and EVF

•100% full-scan display – helps you to check the entire recorded area.

•6500k color temperature – standard for professional monitors.

XtraFine LCD and EVF (on screen image simulated)

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