Shot Transition - Sony HDV HVR-A1U Brochure & Specs

2-channel XLR Audio Connectors
Zoom Lever
PHOTO Button
Marker
Four types of markers can be displayed on the LCD monitor
and viewfinder, and can be displayed simultaneously:
CENTER
SAFETY ZONE
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. The assignable functions include
Status Check, Super SteadyShot, One Push Auto White
Balance, Histogram Indicator, and Color Bars (two types).
Time Code Preset
The time code can be preset using any number in H/M/S/F
(hours/minutes/seconds/frames) to record desired tape-
position information. The time-code mode can be selected
between "REC RUN" and "FREE RUN". In addition to the
time code, user bits can also be set.
NIGHTSHOT Switch
ASSIGN Button
"Memory Stick Duo" Slot
4:3
GUIDE FRAME
Images Simulated
Histogram Indicator
The Histogram Indicator for brightness can be displayed on
the LCD monitor and viewfinder, allowing operators to easily
evaluate the brightness of currently captured images for
proper exposure.
Distribution Quantity

Shot Transition

The Shot Transition™ function allows for smooth automatic
scene transitions. The operator can program start and end
settings for zoom, focus, and white balance into the A/B
buttons and, by pressing the start button, a smooth transition
will take place according to the set time, because the camera
automatically calculates the intermediate values during the
scene transition. The start of this function can be
synchronized with the camera's REC start function.
The transition progress can be checked using an indicator
displayed on the LCD monitor. In addition, a start timer
function is also available for the Shot Transition function,
helping to prevent operators from missing a shot.
This function is very useful when complex camera settings are
required during the scene transition – for example, when
shooting subjects moving from the background to the
foreground of a scene.
Shot A
Cinema-like Image Shooting
Two powerful features to produce cinematic and film-like
pictures are provided on the HVR-A1U. The Cinematone
Gamma™ feature allows operators to quickly set up and load
a gamma curve with similar contrast characteristic to a film
gamma curve. The Cineframe™ feature allows picture
movement to be reproduced like a film of 24 and 30 frames/s.
Long Operating Time
With the optional NP-QM91D InfoLITHIUM Rechargeable
Battery Pack attached, the HVR-A1U can continuously record
in HDV mode for up to 300 minutes, or up to 340 minutes in
DVCAM/DV mode.
Battery Life
Continuous With LCD With LCD
Recording Time* Viewfinder On Monitor On**
HDV DVCAM/DV HDV
NP-FM50 80 min 90 min 75 min
(supplied)
NP-QM71D 200 min 225 min 195 min
(optional)
NP-QM91D 300 min 340 min 295 min
(optional)
* Continuous recording time, indoors at 25C°
**With LCD backlight on
Brightness Level
Images Simulated
Shot B
With LCD Viewfinder
and Monitor On**
DVCAM/DV HDV DVCAM/DV
90 min 70 min 80 min
220 min 180 min 200 min
330 min 275 min 300 min
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