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Introducing a truly ama zing new compact HDV
™
camcorder from Sony. The HVR-Z5U ca mcorder is designed
to enhance creativit y and deliver the highes t standard of optical an d audio quality.
Sony’s newly designed “G Lens
™
” is incorporated into the c amcorder, boasting excelle nt resolution, color, and
contrast for breathtak ing images that rival expen sive interchangeable l enses.
This new compact camcorder bo asts Sony’s 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor
™
system, utilizing t he technology of
Exmor, to provide excellent low- light sensitivity and m aking it ideal when high perform ance in limited light
conditions is a require ment. The ergonomically d esigned body allows fl exible shooting under any con ditions,
while maintaining So ny’s worldwide reputation for qu ality and high perfo rmance.
The standard features of t he HVR-Z5U include 108 0/24p/30p*1 HDV native progress ive recording modes.
Sony’s new cutting-edge HYBRID recording system incorporates an optional HVR-DR60 or HVR-MRC1K Memory
Recording Unit, which all ows simultaneous recording o n tape and non-tape medi a for improved NLE workfl ow
efficiency. The HYBRID recording system is also capable of simultaneous HD and SD recording. Sony is
continuously developi ng and expanding its HDV lin eup in response to profes sional user feedba ck.
Bringing the HVR-Z5U –
Emerging the new World Standard Camcorder in HD Acquisition*1 In this brochure, “24p” me ans “23.98p” video s ignal and “3 0p” means “29.97p” vide o signal.