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Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HVR-A1N/A1P...
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CMOS sensor, providing outstanding high-definition picture quality. In addition to HDV 1080i recording and playback, this camcorder offers the DVCAM 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.
HDV FORMAT HDV 1080i Specification The HDV 1080i specification of the HDV format features 1,080 effective scanning lines (interlace scanning system) and 1,440 horizontal pixels. It adopts the MPEG-2 compression format (MP@H-14 for video), which uses 8-bit digital component recording with a sampling rate of 4:2:0.
With the Sony CMOS sensor, such large data can be processed at an incredibly high speed thanks to its flexible multi-channel readout structure. Use of the CMOS sensor also...
16:9 to 4:3. Display modes can be selected from Squeeze, Letterbox, or Edge crop. 4 i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector. Not all products with an i.LINK connector will necessarily communicate with each other.
The HVR-A1 features an extremely compact and lightweight body, providing an unprecedented level of mobility in HD field acquisition. The camcorder itself weighs only 670 g (1 lb 7 and just 1.3 kg (2 lb 14 oz) including the lens hood, XLR...
2-channel XLR Audio Connectors Zoom Lever PHOTO Button “Memory Stick Duo” Slot Marker Four types of markers can be displayed on the LCD monitor and viewfinder, and can be displayed simultaneously: CENTER SAFETY ZONE GUIDE FRAME Assign Button A function frequently used in the field can be assigned to the Assign Button (push button), located on the right side of the camera body, allowing operators to make rapid changes under field conditions.
OTHER CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS Simultaneous Operation of LCD Monitor and Viewfinder Expanded Focus - magnifies the center of the screen on the LCD monitor and viewfinder to about twice the size, helping manual focusing. Peaking - enhances the outline of the image where the camera focuses on most, and displays the enhanced outline with color in the LCD monitor and viewfinder, helping manual focusing.
2.7-inch type, approx. 123,200 (560 x 220) pixels, hybrid type, 16:9 aspect ratio Stereo type, noise reduction on/off φ 16 mm Approx. 670 g (1 lb 7 oz) (camcorder only) DC 7.2 V (battery pack), DC 8.4 V (AC adaptor) Approx. 5.6 W (recording mode with LCD viewfinder on) Approx.
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Processor, SteadyShot, HD Codec Engine, i.LINK, InfoLITHIUM, Remote Commander, Shot Transition, Cinematone Gamma, Cineframe, and Night Shot are trademarks of Sony Corporation. HDV and the HDV logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Limited. Vario-Sonnar T* is a trademark of Carl Zeiss AG.