Sony HVR-Z7U Operational Versatility, New Manual Camera settings, Shooting Support Functions

Operational Versatility

✜New Manual Camera settings

Three ND filters (1/4, 1/16, 1/64)

The HVR-Z7U and HVR-S270U have three built-in ND (Neutral Density) filters, which help users to reduce light intensity under bright shooting conditions.

Negative Gain

Negative gain settings of -6 and -3 dB have also been added to help reduce sensitivity under bright lighting conditions. When the iris needs to be opened to create a short depth of field, a suitable brightness can be achieved with this function.

Smooth Gain

The Smooth Gain function is a smooth transition gain system that avoids sudden brightness changes caused by manual gain-level adjustment. With this function, the brightness changes gradually when the gain-level position is switched and avoids any sudden, unwanted iris adjustment.

Smooth WB (White Balance)

The Smooth WB feature is a smooth transition white balance system that avoids unnatural sudden color temperature changes between preset white balance settings. For example, this function is useful when you move from an artificial, low-light environment inside a building, to bright natural sunlight outside.

Three ND filters

Shooting Support Functions

Advanced Histogram

The Histogram Indicator for brightness can be displayed on the LCD monitor and viewfinder, allowing operators to easily evaluate the brightness of captured images.

A target window appears in the center of the screen and the brightness level is indicated by a vertical red line in the histogram. The zebra indicator level appears as a yellow vertical line in the histogram as reference for proper exposure.

Camera Leveling

The HVR-Z7U and HVR-S270U both have a built-in three- dimensional gravity (3G) sensor, which detects the horizontal level of the camcorder and displays it via an indicator in the LCD/EVF. This digital leveler function makes it possible to obtain a horizontal level reading even when shooting without a tripod.

Focus Marking

When the focus position needs to be manually moved to pre-decided positions, you can put up to two markers (A and B) on a focus position indicator in the LCD/EVF as reference points. When the focus position becomes aligned with one of these markers, it will begin to flash. This allows you to keep your eye on the subject of your shot, without having to check the focus indicator on the lens.

AE Window

Six types of AE (Auto Exposure) can be selected to automatically adjust the exposure to the most suitable level.

Standard Type 1 Type 2

Type 3 Type 4 Type 5

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