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Sony HVR-V1U 3-CMOS 1080i Professional HDV Camcorder with 20x Optical Zoom | 
| Brand: Sony
Category: Photography
List Price: $4,230.00
Buy New: $3,289.99
as of 9/2/2010 22:55 PDT details
You Save: $940.01 (22%)
New (5)
Seller: Pavilion Electronics
Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 5638
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Optical Zoom: 20
Display Size: 3.5
Maximum Focal Length: 78
Minimum Focal Length: 3.9
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.3
Dimensions (in): 14.9 x 11.6 x 9.3
MPN: HVR-V1U
Model: HVR-V1U
UPC: 027242703315
EAN: 0027242703315
ASIN: B000IF8NNS
Release Date: December 20, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 2-3 business days
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| Features:
| • | 1080/24P scanning with 2:3 pull-down recording | | • | 3 ClearVid CMOS sensor system; 4:2:2 color used by Sony Enhanced Image Processor | | • | 20x Carl Zeiss Vario-Zonnar T lens with extra-low dispersion glass; 1.5x digital extender | | • | 3.5-inch widescreen Clear Photo plus LCD display | | • | Dual XLR audio inputs with variable control; supplied shotgun microphone |
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Product Description
Included Accessories: AC adaptor; power cord; infoLITHIUM rechargeable battery pack; A/V, Component, USB cable; large eyecup; wireless Remote Commander; monaural condenser microphone; instruction manual & CD-ROM. The HVR-V1U is a professional camcorder for better and easier mobile filmmaking. Achieve breathtaking HD video and create unique visuals for video production that delivers an impact. In addition to typical 60i, the HVR-V1U offers 24p/30p progressive scan capture, enabling cinema and drama productions. It also adopts the world's first 2-3 pull-down HDV recording system for storage of 24p scanned images - keeping your existing gear in action. Playback your 24p/30p scan footage using Sony HDV equipment, or feed it to a compatible Non-Linear Editing (NLE) system without changing your HDV deck or monitors. Producing high-quality HDV is as simple as that. 1/4-inch, 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor imaging system White balance - Auto, one-push auto (2 positions), indoor (3200 K), outdoor (5800 K + 15steps) Shutter Speeds - 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/90, 1/100, 1/125, 1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/725, 1/1000, 1/1500, 1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/6000, 1/10000 sec Exposure - Auto, manual (Type1/Type2) Gain - 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18 dB Minimum Illumination - 4 lx with F1.6 at 18 dB Records and plays out/down converts to 1080/60i, 480/60i (NTSC) Audio/Video output - A/V OUT jack, 10-pin connector; Composite video - 1 Vp-p, 75 ohm unbalanced, sync negative; Y - 1 Vp-p, 75 ohm unbalanced; C - 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohm unbalanced Component video output - Y - 1 Vp-p (0.3 V, sync negative); 75 ohm unbalanced Pr/Pb (Cr/Cb) - 700 mVp-p (75% color bar) HDV/DV input/output - i.LINK(R) interface (IEEE 1394, 4-pin connector S100) XLR audio input - 3-pin female x 2, 327 mV, -60 dBu - 3 k-ohm, +40 dBu - 10.8 k-ohm, power supply - approx. 48 V Headphones - Stereo mini jack (3.5 mm dia.) USB
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 10
 Who should buy this camcorder? January 2, 2008
DVDzRule (Sacramento, CA)
21 out of 21 found this review helpful
I bought my HVR-V1U and have had it a week now. I am very impressed with the quality of video with very good light. In low light the quality of this video camera is poor. But after doing hours and hours of research I decided on this model for a few reasons.
1) Size - This camcorder is about the same size as a VX-2000 with the same feel and pretty much the same layout.
2) 24p - This camcorder can shoot film in true 24p which is great if you want to give your video that "Film look"
3) XLR - This camcorder has 2 XLR inputs to put real good microphones on it if you want and comes with a $230 microphone.
4) HDMI - This model has an HDMI out so I can quickly and easily with one cord connect it to my HDTV. The Sony HDR-FX1 doesn't have this.
I think the slow motion feature is pretty cool to experiment with. But the quality is low and of course there is no sound when you do this.
Everything on the camcorder is made very well. No cheap buttons or parts.
Disadvantages: It has a 62mm lens. The bigger the lens usually the better the low light quality since the lens can let in more light. The battery that comes with it is ok, but you definately should buy the biggest battery you can get. My extended battery lasts around 490 minutes record time or about 690 minutes on playback mode.
The extended warranty Amazon offers on this model for 4 years is only $199.99. That is a really good price for a camcorder this expensive.
Bottom line: If you want all the features of this model but want the best low light recordings possible, then purchase the Sony HVR-Z1U camcorder which is another $600 or so. The XLR is worth it because sound is usually the weakest link when watching any video recorded on a camcorder.
Best pro-sumer Sony yet November 12, 2007
David Esrati (Dayton, OH USA)
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
I got burned on my VX-1000 with its 32K stunted audio, no firewire in and no manual zoom. The PDX-10 that followed was great- except for still missing a manual zoom. I looked really hard at the first HDV cameras- and decided to wait, and V1U was well worth it.
Bought the Sony HD- and am totally amazed at how much faster my edit process is. The picture quality is phenomenal- but, we've mostly used standard DV since clients are quite ready to pay for HD.
If you've shot with a PD-170 you'll find the form factor very familiar. Still not in love with the way Sony sets white balance- it's not really totally intuitive- but, overall- this is the best camera I've worked with. Friends who've borrowed it are gaga- and they are used to shooting with Sony pro cameras. As always- audio is the most difficult part of shooting with a prosumer camera- and the handle mounted dials are a bit tough to manipulate while shooting- but, all that aside- this camera is amazing.
Also picked up Sony's LED light- it amazes me every time I use it- great light- no heat- and forever battery life.
One thing about all the accessories- there isn't a really good solution to mount HD, Light, Wireless receiver to this small frame. We've bought a bracket off e-bay that makes it easy to mount at least the HD and wireless box to the camera- when the light is on- and the battery for the light has to be on the extension cable. Still- very hand holdable.
Only thing I miss from the VX-1000 was my Century .55x plus fisheye reversible lens- haven't seen anything like it for 16x9 aspect ratios.
If you've shot with Sony in the past- this is the camera for you.
Very impressive!!! October 26, 2007
Zachary (MARKLE, India)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I love this camera the picture quality and audio quality is good!! having XRL imputs is a very important plus. The only downside is white balance feature. Its not true white balace, just two presets, one for outside one for inside. But other than that, for the price you are getting great quality!! I would recomend this highly!!
Studio Use August 6, 2008
Fernando Guerrero (Miami, FL USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
We use this camera in a controlled environment, 5.5kw of incandescent light, and the images are sooo nice...
The camera has been setup to shoot 24p all the time, and the color tweaked by me and a colorist, and the results are amazing.
Our casting company uses it about 90% of the time, we record to a Focus FS 4 and to tape simultaneously.
The Optical stabilization works amazing when hand held, the mic is not so good, but at least it's there.
Wish it would have another accessory shoe, one is just not enough.
All in all, the camera works great, the images are very cinematographic, stabilization is very useful, can be tweaked a lot, its as reliable as the sunrise.
I like the new Z7, but for what we do, the V1 works like a charm
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Everything I Expected! January 24, 2009
Joaquín Abreu (Venezuela)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Smooth pictures in every type of frames (30p, 24p...). The camera is perfect weight (not to heavy to get tired too fast, but not to light so it won't shake much when recording).
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