Sony HVR-Z7U Professional HDV High Definition MiniDV Camcorder

Sony 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 Neutral Density 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 offers high-resolution, high-contrast images with 100% full-scan, and 6500°k Color temperature (standard for professional monitors).

Sony InfoLITHIUM L Series Battery Compatible

HDMI output connector

Includes Flash Memory recording Unit which records onto easily obtained Compact Flash memory card media