The HVR-A1U 1080i HDV camcorder provides real 1080i HD acquisition, with superb image quality and comprehensive functionality for professional use, in a handy camcorder form factor. The HVR-A1U features a newly developed 1/3 inch C-MOS imager, which is capable of 3 mega-pixel still images.

Combining high quality Optical Zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens and Sony's new 14 bit A/D and DXP digital Extended Processor, the A1U gives precise image acquisition with superb detail and clarity. The HVR-A1U records this exceptional imagery onto a DVCAM mini cassette using the HDV 1080i format.

• Sony's first C-MOS 1080i HDV/DVCAM/DV camcorder
• Built-in HD to SD downconversion
• CinemaTone gamma and CineFrame functions
• Switchable HDV/DVCAM/DV (SP) format recording
• High quality 10X Optical Zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens
• Resolution of 1440x1080 with pixel shift

• HVR-A1U camcorder
• AC-L15 AC adapter with power cord
• NP-FM50 InfoLITHIUM rechargeable battery pack
• Lens hood with lens cover
• RMT-831 wireless Remote Commander unit
• A/V connecting cable with S video
• Component video cable
• USB cable
• Memory Stick Duo (16MB)
• Memory Stick Duo adapter
• ECM-NV1 monaural condenser microphone
• XLR audio adapter
• Shoulder strap
• Operating instructions

• 1/3-inch type C-MOS

• High quality 10X Optical Zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens; 41-410mm focal length; filter diameter 37mm

• Total pixels: approx. 2.97M pixels

• NTSC

• 1080.60i

• Internal (HD & SD)

• S-Video
• AV
• Component output
• XLR in (x2)
• i.Link
• LANC
• Headphone stereo mini

• 7 lux @ 18db, normal shutter

• Auto, Manual

• Hybrid Precision 16:9 Color & B/W
• Selectable 252,000 pixel

• DV/DVCAM Rec.: 48KHz/16 bit, 32 KHz 12 bit.
• HDV Rec.: MPEG-1 Audio Layer II

• Wide Range Stereo Microphone

• Built-in dynamic

• Hybrid 16:9 2.7" type

• HDV/DVCAM/DV (SP) recording
• HDV/DVCAM/DV (SP) playback

• Max. 60 minutes with HDV, 40 minutes in DVCAM, & 60 minutes in DV (SP)

• 1 lb, 10 oz.

• (VF/LCD/VF+LCD):5.8W/5.9W/6.4W