Expanding New HD Shooting Opportunities with an Unprecedented Level of Compactness and Mobility
–the HVR-A1U HDV 1080i Camcorder
In response to the ever-increasing demands for HD program production, Sony launched the new high-definition recording system adopting the HDV 1080i specification of the
HDVTM format – the HVR-Z1U camcorder and HVR-M10U VTR – in 2004. Upon that introduction, these products have rapidly acquired a huge reputation from a wide range of customers due to their outstanding picture quality, stunning performance, and cost-effectiveness. Sony has now expanded the HDV line-up by introducing the HVR-A1U camcorder to meet further evolving needs for HD acquisition.
The HVR-A1U is an extremely compact and lightweight handy-type camcorder, ideal for applications where space is at a premium or extreme mobility is required. This camcorder is equipped with a newly developed 1/3-inch type, 2.97-megapixel (total) CMOS sensor and an all-new Enhanced Imaging ProcessorTM that optimizes the performance of the CMOS sensor, providing outstanding high-definition picture quality.
In addition to HDV 1080i recording and playback, this camcorder offers the DVCAMTM/DV recording and playback capabilities that are provided on current Sony DVCAM models.
A down-conversion capability of its 1080i recordings is also provided for a flexible choice of production systems in HDV, DVCAM, or DV format.
Furthermore, the HVR-A1U incorporates a variety of convenient and professional features such as XLR audio input, time code capability, various automatic shooting modes,
and still picture recording.
Available at an extremely affordable price, the HVR-A1U will be another powerful option for HD field acquisition by all video professionals, bringing further broadened shooting opportunities.
