The HVR-Z7U is the world's first HDV handheld camcorder that uses 1/3-inch bayonet mount interchangeable lenses. This new HDV camcorder delivers the enhanced functionality professionals have been asking for, such as an interchangeable lens system, native progressive recording, and solid-state memory recording functionality. A streamlined nonlinear editing workflow is achieved using the supplied Memory Recording Unit, which provides HDV/DVCAM/DV file recording on a widely available Compact Flash® solid-state memory card., as well as recording onto HDV tape. This groundbreaking camcorder also features 1080/24p/30p HDV native progressive recording modes, as well as HDMI output.
| Sony's first professional handheld HDV camcorder |
| with an interchangeable lens system |
| 1/3 inch-type 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor system |
| Interchangeable lens system using bayonet mount |
| system with unlimited possibilities. |
| Carl Zeiss 12x Optical zoom lens included as |
| standard |
| HDV, DVCAM and DV Recording on a miniDV |
| Cassette tape |
| 24p/30p HDV Native Progressive Recording Modes |
| Three integral ND lens filters |
| Switchable HD/SD Recording and Playback - |
| HDV1080i/DVCAM/DV |
| Smooth Slow Recording capability |
| New 3.2" (viewable area measured diagonally) type |
| XtraFine LCD |
| Two accessory shoes |
| 0.45" type EVF offer high-resolution, high-contrast images with 100% full-scan, and 6500°k color temperature (standard for professional monitors). |
| infoLITHIUM L Series Battery Compatible |
| HDMI output connector |
| Includes Flash Memory recording Unit which records onto easily obtained Compact Flash memory cards |