NOW IS THE TIME FOR HDV
With the Blu-Ray High Definition disc recorder now the declared winner of the media race and local origination of HDTV in full swing, it is becoming more apparent, the time for videographers and broadcasters to move to HD production is here. Give your productions a shot of ubersteroids by moving to High-Def. The beauty of Sony HDV, besides the stunning image, is that it is a great transition medium. You can still work in DV for projects that warrant it, yet be prepared for the quickly emerging HD future.

HDV line up - a range of features & values
Sony camcorders have captured more big-time HD productions than all others combined. Now thousands are embracing the HDV™ family that captures high def as well as DVCAM™and DV formats - combining HD and SD in one camcorder.

The line gives you a range of features. The exclusive Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar™ high definition lens incorporates glass optics and T* coatings. This maximizes contrast while minimizing color aberrations, bleeding and other objectionable image distortions. Oversampling means a superb picture in both 1080-line HD and SD. Downconvert HD to pristine digital SD through the i.LINK® output.

For fast action, you'll enjoy the fluid motion of switchable 60i and 50i HDV recording. For that "feature" look, you'll benefit from the CineFrame™30F, 25F and 24F modes. For difficult high-contrast scenes, you'll love CinemaTone Gamma™and Black Stretch features.

The Super SteadyShot™ system detects horizontal and vertical movements and electronically compensates for unsteady camera handling. Numerous models provide high-resolution digital still image function. Backlight Compensation function produces natural and rich tones for both light and dark areas.

Quick Record shortens the time until the recording starts from stop mode. With Last Scene Review from the touch of a button, the last shot taken can be instantly played back.

For high performance field audio, add Sony wireless or shotgun microphones. And for complete cost-effective post-production, you'll appreciate the companion HDV tape decks, compatible with most leading NLEs, as well as affordable LUMA™LCD monitors and Sony professional DigitalMaster™tape. Read specifically what each camera and VTR offers via the links below.

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         HVR-A1U               HVR-V1U
         HVR-Z1U               HVR-HD1000U new
         HVR-Z7U               
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         HVR-DR60             HVR-35U new
         HVR-M25U             HVR-M15U
                        HVR-1500U
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HVR-Z1U
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HVR-V1U
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HVR-Z7U
HVR-DR60
HVR-M15U
HVR-M25U
HVR-M35U
HVR-1500U

Other HD products
For pan-tilt-zoom robotic remote control, there are three cameras that can serve you.

BRC-H700 - 3- 1/3" chips; wide angle; Outputs- HD Component (Y/Pb/Pr), RGB & Optional cards-HD-SDI, WXGA, i.LINK™, SD-SDI, Composite,Y/C & RGB;  Pre-sets-16; Image flip for ceiling mount
BRC-Z700 - 3- 1/4" CMOS chips; 20x zoom; Outputs-HD Component (Y/Pb/Pr), RGB & SD Composite,Y/C & Optional Card- HD-SDI; Pre-sets-16; Image flip
EVI-HD1 - single 1/3 CMOS chip;Outputs- HD-SDI, HD analog component (Y/Pb/Pr), VBS, Y/C; 10x optical zoom; 8 to 48 degree viewing angle; 100 degree pan
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