Sony HVRA1U Camcorder HDV C-Mos 1080i

Sony HVRA1U
Camcorder HDV C-Mos 1080i

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Sony HVRA1U

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. This HDV camcorder provides a compact and low cost solution. The HVR-A1U features a 1/3 inch C-MOS imager. This 1920x1080 native imager is also capable of 3 mega-pixel still images. Combined with a high quality Optical Zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar® T* Lens and Sony's new 14 bit A/D and DXP digital Extended Processor, result in precise image acquisition with superb detail and clarity.. It records exceptional imagery using the HDV 1080i format onto a DVCAM(tm) mini cassette.

Features:

C-MOS 1080i HDV/DVCAM/DV camcorder
60i/30frame/sec, 24 frame/sec with 2:3 pulldownswitchable
Built-in HD to SD down-conversion
CinemaTone gamma and CineFrame functions
Switchable HDV/DVCAM/DV (SP) format recording
High quality 10X Optical Zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-SonnarT* Lens
Resolution of 1440x1080 with pixel shift
HDV 1080, 60i/30F/24F Recordingand Playback capable
1/3" 3 Mega-pixel newly developed C-MOS Imager
High quality 10X Optical Zoom Carl Zeiss Sonnar T*Lens
Stabilization system
Manual Focus Ring
Histogram
2.7" 16:9 Hybrid LCD Display with touch panelfunction
Simultaneous use of EVF and LCD display
Built-in Wide Range Stereo Microphone
Balanced Audio XLR input connectors (x2) w/selectablephantom power
User Assignable button
Expanded focus
Markers
Color Bars
Quick Rec Mode
Shot Transition
i.LINK® DV Interface (IEEE1394)
MPEG2 Real Time Encode System for real timeprocessing of HD data
14 Bit DXP (Digital Extended Processor) combines 14bit A/D converter with an advanced camera processing system
Switchable HDV/DVCAM/DV (SP) Format recording
Built-in HD to SD down conversion
Precision 16:9 SD DV recording
Expanded Focus Function for easy confirmation offocus setting during manual foucsing
EVF & LCD peaking indicator
Advanced Zebra Indicator
CineFrame(tm) and Cinematone(tm) functions for cinema likerecordings (30F/24F)
Tele Macro function
Still image capture to Memory Stick Duo
Night Shot
Analog/Digital conversion with Pass-Through
LCD panel mounted ZOOM/REC controls
Battery Info function allows the battery's chargelevel and remaining run time to be checked with the camera's power turned off
Over 5 1/2 hours of operation on a single NP-QM91D battery using the LCDand EVF simultaneously.

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Sony HVR-A1U Brochure

Sony HDV Rebate Offer

Up to $500 Cash Back from Sony on HDV!

Receive up to $500 Cash Back by mail on Sony HDV when you purchase any of the following eligible models: HVR-M25U ($100), HVR-A1U ($300), HVR-V1U ($400), HVR-Z1U ($400), or HVR-DR60 ($500) between April 1 and September 30, 2008!

All claims must be submitted online and all supporting documentation for claims must be postmarked no later than October 31, 2008.

For more information, talk to your Sales Pro! The online form can be found here.

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