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The HVR-V1P is a compact professional HDV camcorder. It provides high sensitivity, low noise and a wide dynamic range to help achieve high-quality, smearless images. In addition to 1080/50i acquisition, it also provides 25p shooting - making it ideal for low budget film-makers. Other features include timecode preset function, two XLR microphone inputs, a timecode link.
HDV 1080i / DVCAM / DV recording and playback.
3 x 1/4-inch ClearVid CMOS sensors.
25P Native shooting.
20 x Optical lens.
2 XLR mic inputs.
3 x 1/4-inch ClearVid CMOS sensors.
25P Native shooting.
20 x Optical lens.
2 XLR mic inputs.
Camera section
Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* zoom lens, 20x (optical),
f = 3.9 to 78 mm, f = 37.4 to 748 mm* at 16:9 mode
f = 45.7 to 914 mm* at 4:3 mode, F = 1.6 to 2.8, filter diameter: 62 mm
Built-in filter: 1/4 ND, 1/16 ND
Focus: Auto, manual (focus ring/one push auto/infinity)
Imaging system: 1/4-inch type, 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor system
Picture elements: Approx. 1,037,000 pixels (effective), approx. 1,120,000 pixels (total)
White balance: Auto, one-push auto (2 positions), indoor (3200 K), outdoor (5800 K +15steps)
Manual shutter speed: 1/3, 1/6, 1/12, 1/25, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/150, 1/215, 1/300, 1/425, 1/600, 1/1000, 1/1250, 1/1750, 1/2500, 1/3500, 1/6000, 1/10000 s
Exposure: Auto, manual (Type1/Type2)
Gain: 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18 dB
Minimum illumination: 4 lx with F1.6 at 18 dB
VTR section
Recording format: 1080/50i, 576/50i (PAL)
Play out/Down conversion format: 1080/50i, 576/50i (PAL)
Tape speed: HDV/DV SP Max. 18.812 mm/s
DVCAM Max. 28.218 mm/s
Playback/Recording time: HDV/DV SP Max. 63 min with PHDVM-63DM cassette
DVCAM Max. 41 min with PHDVM-63DM cassette
Fast forward/Rewind time:
Approx. 1 min 45 s with PHDVM-63DM cassette (AC adaptor)
Approx. 2 min 40 s with PHDVM-63DM cassette (battery pack)
Input/Output connectors
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: 0.3 Vp-p (burst signal), 75 Ohm unbalanced
Audio: 327 mV input impedance more than 47 kOhm, output impedance less than 2.2 kOhm
Component video output
COMPONENT OUT jack
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ohm unbalanced
Pr/Pb (Cr/Cb): 700 mVp-p, 75 Ohm unbalanced
HDV/DV input/output: i.LINK interface (IEEE 1394, 4-pin connector S100)
XLR audio input: XLR 3-pin female x 2, 327 mV, -60 dBu: 3 kOhm, +40 dBu: 10.8 kOhm, power supply: approx. 48 V
Headphone: Stereo mini jack (d3.5 mm)
LANC: Stereo mini-mini jack (d2.5 mm)
USB: Mini-B connector
HDMI output: HDMI connector
Built-in output devices
LCD viewfinder: 0.54-inch type, approx. 252,000 dots, 16:9 aspect ratio
LCD monitor: 3.5-inch type, Clear Photo LCD plus , approx. 211,200 dots, hybrid type, 16:9 aspect ratio
Speaker: d16mm
General
Mass: Approx. 1.5 kg (3 lb 6 oz) (camcorder only)
Power requirements: DC 7.2 V (battery pack), DC 8.4 V (AC adaptor)
Power consumption:
Approx. 6.8 W (recording mode with LCD viewfinder or monitor on)
Approx. 6.6 W(recording mode with LCD viewfinder or monitor on)
Operating temperature: 0 to 40 oC (32 to 104 oF)
Storage temperature: -20 to +60 oC (-4 to 140 oF)
Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* zoom lens, 20x (optical),
f = 3.9 to 78 mm, f = 37.4 to 748 mm* at 16:9 mode
f = 45.7 to 914 mm* at 4:3 mode, F = 1.6 to 2.8, filter diameter: 62 mm
Built-in filter: 1/4 ND, 1/16 ND
Focus: Auto, manual (focus ring/one push auto/infinity)
Imaging system: 1/4-inch type, 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor system
Picture elements: Approx. 1,037,000 pixels (effective), approx. 1,120,000 pixels (total)
White balance: Auto, one-push auto (2 positions), indoor (3200 K), outdoor (5800 K +15steps)
Manual shutter speed: 1/3, 1/6, 1/12, 1/25, 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, 1/150, 1/215, 1/300, 1/425, 1/600, 1/1000, 1/1250, 1/1750, 1/2500, 1/3500, 1/6000, 1/10000 s
Exposure: Auto, manual (Type1/Type2)
Gain: 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18 dB
Minimum illumination: 4 lx with F1.6 at 18 dB
VTR section
Recording format: 1080/50i, 576/50i (PAL)
Play out/Down conversion format: 1080/50i, 576/50i (PAL)
Tape speed: HDV/DV SP Max. 18.812 mm/s
DVCAM Max. 28.218 mm/s
Playback/Recording time: HDV/DV SP Max. 63 min with PHDVM-63DM cassette
DVCAM Max. 41 min with PHDVM-63DM cassette
Fast forward/Rewind time:
Approx. 1 min 45 s with PHDVM-63DM cassette (AC adaptor)
Approx. 2 min 40 s with PHDVM-63DM cassette (battery pack)
Input/Output connectors
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: 0.3 Vp-p (burst signal), 75 Ohm unbalanced
Audio: 327 mV input impedance more than 47 kOhm, output impedance less than 2.2 kOhm
Component video output
COMPONENT OUT jack
Y: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ohm unbalanced
Pr/Pb (Cr/Cb): 700 mVp-p, 75 Ohm unbalanced
HDV/DV input/output: i.LINK interface (IEEE 1394, 4-pin connector S100)
XLR audio input: XLR 3-pin female x 2, 327 mV, -60 dBu: 3 kOhm, +40 dBu: 10.8 kOhm, power supply: approx. 48 V
Headphone: Stereo mini jack (d3.5 mm)
LANC: Stereo mini-mini jack (d2.5 mm)
USB: Mini-B connector
HDMI output: HDMI connector
Built-in output devices
LCD viewfinder: 0.54-inch type, approx. 252,000 dots, 16:9 aspect ratio
LCD monitor: 3.5-inch type, Clear Photo LCD plus , approx. 211,200 dots, hybrid type, 16:9 aspect ratio
Speaker: d16mm
General
Mass: Approx. 1.5 kg (3 lb 6 oz) (camcorder only)
Power requirements: DC 7.2 V (battery pack), DC 8.4 V (AC adaptor)
Power consumption:
Approx. 6.8 W (recording mode with LCD viewfinder or monitor on)
Approx. 6.6 W(recording mode with LCD viewfinder or monitor on)
Operating temperature: 0 to 40 oC (32 to 104 oF)
Storage temperature: -20 to +60 oC (-4 to 140 oF)
AC-L15 AC adaptor
Power cord
NP-F570 battery pack
A/V connecting cable
Component connecting video cable
USB cable
Lens hood with lens cover
Eyecup
RMT-831 wireless remote commander
ECM-NV1 condenser microphone
Sony HVR-V1P manual
Power cord
NP-F570 battery pack
A/V connecting cable
Component connecting video cable
USB cable
Lens hood with lens cover
Eyecup
RMT-831 wireless remote commander
ECM-NV1 condenser microphone
Sony HVR-V1P manual
Reviewed by 3 Customers
Great camera
Review: Sony HVR-V1P HDV Camcorder PAL
Sony HVR-V1E or P
By curvedeye
Verified Buyer
Verified Reviewer
from Croatia on 2010-01-18
I am using this camera in SD broadcasting, where DVCAM is still unmatched. Satisfied with every aspect of this cam, well balanced; no shaky clips even after long period of hand filming, great 20x Zeiss lens, performs well in low light....definitely great value for the price.
Problems:
No problems. Happy customer!
No problems. Happy customer!
By Ctenotus
from Perth, Western Australia on 2009-09-11
This camcorder is fantastic! Its 20X Zeiss lens is sharp over the whole
focal range, it has most of the critical controls as external buttons,
which makes adjustment easy, and it is fairly light (around 1.5 kg),
making it ideal for shooting HDV video while travelling, for sports or
wildlife videography. For users with experience of other models of
camcorder, the Sony HVR-V1P HDV is easy to adapt to, and easy to use. I
upgraded to the HVR-V1P from the much smaller Sony HVR-A1P, which I like
a lot and still use. The HVR-V1P is better designed - easy access for
tape insertion and removal, as well as the external rather than mainly
touch screen controls of the A1P greatly increase ease of use and overall
functionality. Picture quality is fantastic; my only beef is that sound
quality from the supplied microphone is only average - I may replace it.
focal range, it has most of the critical controls as external buttons,
which makes adjustment easy, and it is fairly light (around 1.5 kg),
making it ideal for shooting HDV video while travelling, for sports or
wildlife videography. For users with experience of other models of
camcorder, the Sony HVR-V1P HDV is easy to adapt to, and easy to use. I
upgraded to the HVR-V1P from the much smaller Sony HVR-A1P, which I like
a lot and still use. The HVR-V1P is better designed - easy access for
tape insertion and removal, as well as the external rather than mainly
touch screen controls of the A1P greatly increase ease of use and overall
functionality. Picture quality is fantastic; my only beef is that sound
quality from the supplied microphone is only average - I may replace it.
Problems:
None so far.
None so far.
By Roger
from London on 2009-07-21
This is an excellent camcorder generally, reasonably light weight, with a
very good lens. The HD images in either interlaced or progressive scan
have great resolution with no noise. I would give it four or five stars.
One small complaint: the supplied microphone is only very average, and it
is stereo only with two microphone sources.
very good lens. The HD images in either interlaced or progressive scan
have great resolution with no noise. I would give it four or five stars.
One small complaint: the supplied microphone is only very average, and it
is stereo only with two microphone sources.
Problems:
No, Just the Microphone, I bought a Rode
No, Just the Microphone, I bought a Rode
