HDV FORMAT
From the outset, the HDV 1080i specification of the HDV*2 format has been developed to record stunning HD images with 1080 active scanning lines on
For example, more than 60 minutes of
HD production system. The sheer volume of HDV 1080i professional and consumer equipment used around the world is a clear indication that HDV 1080i has become one of the most popular HD formats.
*2 Although not used in Sony HDV products, the HDV format also defines the HDV 720p specification, which features 720 effective scanning lines (progressive scanning system).
Long Recording Time
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INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES
3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor Imaging System
The ClearVid CMOS SensorTM has been developed using the most advanced technologies in the semiconductor industry. Thanks to the unique grid arrangement of the photo diode sensors, in which each is rotated by 45 degrees, sensor resolution has been optimized and the photosensitive surface area has been maximized.
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3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor imaging system and the Enhanced Imaging ProcessorTM has enabled a most precise interpolation scheme, which concludes within each R, G, and B channel.
This allows a higher resolution for each R, G, and B channel than is offered by
Unlike CCD sensors, there is no vertical smear in the ClearVid CMOS Sensor when shooting
ClearVid CMOS Sensor | . | Larger pixel size |
| . | Unique 45º angle pixel layout |
Enhanced Imaging Processor (EIP)
The EIP is a newly developed imaging processor that brings out the full power of the 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor imaging system. It handles video data in 1920 x 1080p and 4:2:2 color space for
*3 The HDV recording is in 1440 x 1080i and 4:2:0 color space.
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens
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Optical 20x Lens and
Optional 0.8x Wide Conversion Lens
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*4 The digital extender function is not available in progressive scan mode.
Super SteadyShot (Optical)
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