HDV / DVCAM / DV switchable
Providing
professional users with the flexibility to choose the format that suits
the need of your production and offering an easy migration from a
Standard Definition environment.
Built-in down-conversion to DV
The
flexibility to film your footage in HDV and use the camera's
down-converter to output Standard Definition pictures if required.
CMOS Sensor with Enhanced Imaging Processor
Using
a 3 mega pixel CMOS sensor provides high quality results in a highly
compact design. With the Enhanced Imaging Processor (EIP) which is the
new signal processing circuit for CMOS sensor, it provides a number of
benefits such as,
- Wide dynamic range
- Smear-less
- High sensitivity & Low noise
- High-speed read-out
- Low power consumption
Carl Zeiss lens
The
HVR-A1E is equipped with a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens with a 10x
zoom function. With the filter diameter of 37mm, its fully coated glass
is the same as used on Carl Zeiss prime lenses, producing sharp,
high-contrast images, with virtually no chromatic aberration.
Still image capture
Enables
the flexibility to capture still images onto both tape and Memory
Stick. It can record maximum 2.8M (1920x1440) pixels in Memory Mode,
and maximum 1.2M (1440x810) in Tape Mode.
2.7" hybrid LCD monitor (16:9) with touch panel function
The
HVR-A1E employs a 2.7-inch type colour LCD monitor with a high
resolution of approx. 123,000 pixels. Its 16:9 aspect ratio helps in
checking High Definition pictures, also the touch panel function allows
direct operation of camera settings as well as playback function.
B&W / colour switchable viewfinder
Some
professional users find it beneficial to view an image in black and
white to assist with focusing operations. For this reason, the HVR-A1E
allows you to choose either a colour or black & white display on
the viewfinder depending on your preference.
Simultaneous operation of LCD panel & viewfinder
Allowing
you greater flexibility to focus shots accurately via viewfinder while
simultaneously framing images via the fold-out LCD panel.
Cineframe 25 & Cinematone Gamma
As
well as the HVR-Z1E camcorder, the HVR-A1E provides Cineframe mode (25
frames) and 2-mode Cinematone Gamma, in order to meet requirements to
make images cinematic and film-like look.
2ch XLR audio inputs
The
HVR-A1E offers the recording of audio by providing built-in stereo
microphone, as well as two XLR audio inputs for connecting an external
microphone or feeding an external-line audio source.
Time code preset
Supports professional operation with flexible time code and user bit settings.
Selectable manual Focus / Zoom ring
The
ring positioned in front of the body can be selected for manual focus
or manual zoom, with direct operation of using the slide switch located
near the ring.
Assignable button
A
frequently used function can be registered to this button so that it
can be recalled instantly with the touch of the button. The assignable
functions are Status Check, Steady Shot, One Push White Balance,
Histogram Indicator or Colour Bar.
Exposure lever
This
new lever allows direct manual control of brightness. It can be
assigned for either Exposure or AE Shift fuction by menu setting.
Tele MACRO function
The
new function enables to take "macro" picture for a specific object even
from a distance. The photographic subject can be made more conspicuous
since the background fades automatically.
Histogram indicator
The
new indicator allows you to check the brightness of an object and
easily adjust exposure by viewing this graphical presentation.
