Sony HVR-Z5U Brochure

Introducing a truly amazing new compact HDV

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camcorder from Sony. The HVR-Z5U camcorder is designed

to enhance creativity and deliver the highest standard of optical and audio quality.

Sony’s newly designed “G Lens

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” is incorporated into the camcorder, boasting excellent resolution, color, and

contrast for breathtaking images that rival expensive interchangeable lenses.

This new compact camcorder boasts Sony’s 3 ClearVid

™

CMOS Sensor system, utilizing Exmor

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technology, to

provide excellent low-light sensitivity and making it ideal when high performance in limited light conditions

is a requirement. The ergonomically designed body allows flexible shooting under any conditions, while

maintaining Sony’s worldwide reputation for quality and high performance.

The standard features of the HVR-Z5U include 1080/24p/30p*

HDV native progressive recording modes.

Sony’s new cutting-edge HYBRID recording system incorporates an optional HVR-DR60 or HVR-MRC1K Memory

Recording Unit, which allows simultaneous recording on tape and non-tape media for improved NLE workfl ow

efficiency. The HYBRID recording system is also capable of simultaneous HD and SD recording. Sony is

continuously developing and expanding its HDV lineup in response to professional user feedback.

Bringing the HVR-Z5U

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Emerging the new World

Standard Camcorder in HD Acquisition

*1 In this brochure, “24p” means “23.98p” video signal and “30p” means “29.97p” video signal.

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