Sony HVR-S270 HDV Camcorder PAL
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The HVR-S270 shoulder-mount camcorder delivers the enhanced functionality: an interchangeable lens system, native progressive recording, and solid-state memory recording and supports standard-size cassettes for extended recording times.
Camera section
Supplied Lens Supplied Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* zoom lens, 12x (optical), f = 4.4 to 52.8 mm, f = 32.0 to 384 mm* at 16:9 mode, f = 39.5 to 474 mm* at 4:3 mode, filter diameter: 72 mm
Built-in filter: Clear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64
Imaging system: 1/3-inch, progressive 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor system with Exmor technology
Picture elements: Approx. 1,037,000 pixels (effective), approx. 1,120,000 pixels (total)
Focus: Auto,manual (focus ring/one push auto/infinity/AF assist/ focus macro)
White balance: Auto, one-push auto (A/B positions), indoor (3200 K), outdoor (selectable level -7 to +7, approx. 500K/step), manual WB Temp (selectable 2300K to 15000K, 100K/step)
Manual shutter speed: Auto: 1/50 - 1/1750
Manual: 50i/25p: 1/3 - 1/10000
Gain: -6, -3, 0 , 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21 dB
Minimum illumination: 1.5 lux (auto gain, auto iris, 1/25 shutter)
VTR section
Recording format: HDV1080/50i, DVCAM, DV SP 576/50i (PAL)
Play out/Down conversion format: HDV1080/50i, DVCAM, DV SP 576/50i (PAL)
Playback/Recording time:
HDV/DV SP: Max. 276min with PHDV-276DM Max. 63 min with PHDVM-63DM cassette
DVCAM: Max. 184min with PHDV-276DM Max. 41 min with PHDVM-63DM cassette
Input/Output connectors
Audio/Video output: Composite video (BNCx1), Unbalanced auido (pin x2ch)
Component video output: BNC x3
HDV/DV input/output: i.LINK interface (IEEE 1394, 6-pin)
XLR audio input: XLR 3pin female x 4ch
Headphone: Stereo mini jack (d3.5 mm)
LANC: Stereo mini-mini jack (d2.5 mm)
Digital video output: HD/SD-SDI BNC x1
Built-in output devices
LCD viewfinder: 0.45-inch type (Viewable area measured diagonally), approx. 1,226,880 dots (852x480x3[RGB]), 16:9 aspect ratio
LCD monitor: 3.2-inch type (Viewable area measured diagonally), XtraFine LCD, approx. 921,600 dots, hybrid type, 16:9 aspect ratio
General
Mass: Approx. 6.3kg (13 lb 15 oz) (w/ the supplied lens, w/o tape, BP-GL95battery)
Power requirements: DC 12 V (battery pack), DC 14.4 V (AC adaptor)
Power consumption HDV: Approx. 12.2 W (with ECM-XM1 / EVF ON)
Power consumption DVCAM/DV: Approx. 11.7 W (with ECM-XM1 / EVF ON)
Operating temperature: 0 to 40 oC (32 to 104 oF)
Storage temperature: -20 to +60 oC (-4 to 140 oF)
Supplied memory recording unit
Recording media: CompactFlash card (2GB or bigger, 133x or faster) (not supplied)
File system: FAT32
File format HDV: .M2T
File format DVCAM/DV: .AVI (DV-AVI, type 1) or .DV (Raw-DV)
Connectors:
special hot shoe
i.LINK-6pin (on the supplied cradle)
DC power input (on the supplied cradle)
infoLITHIUM L series battery slot (on the supplied cradle)
Supplied Lens Supplied Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* zoom lens, 12x (optical), f = 4.4 to 52.8 mm, f = 32.0 to 384 mm* at 16:9 mode, f = 39.5 to 474 mm* at 4:3 mode, filter diameter: 72 mm
Built-in filter: Clear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64
Imaging system: 1/3-inch, progressive 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor system with Exmor technology
Picture elements: Approx. 1,037,000 pixels (effective), approx. 1,120,000 pixels (total)
Focus: Auto,manual (focus ring/one push auto/infinity/AF assist/ focus macro)
White balance: Auto, one-push auto (A/B positions), indoor (3200 K), outdoor (selectable level -7 to +7, approx. 500K/step), manual WB Temp (selectable 2300K to 15000K, 100K/step)
Manual shutter speed: Auto: 1/50 - 1/1750
Manual: 50i/25p: 1/3 - 1/10000
Gain: -6, -3, 0 , 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21 dB
Minimum illumination: 1.5 lux (auto gain, auto iris, 1/25 shutter)
VTR section
Recording format: HDV1080/50i, DVCAM, DV SP 576/50i (PAL)
Play out/Down conversion format: HDV1080/50i, DVCAM, DV SP 576/50i (PAL)
Playback/Recording time:
HDV/DV SP: Max. 276min with PHDV-276DM Max. 63 min with PHDVM-63DM cassette
DVCAM: Max. 184min with PHDV-276DM Max. 41 min with PHDVM-63DM cassette
Input/Output connectors
Audio/Video output: Composite video (BNCx1), Unbalanced auido (pin x2ch)
Component video output: BNC x3
HDV/DV input/output: i.LINK interface (IEEE 1394, 6-pin)
XLR audio input: XLR 3pin female x 4ch
Headphone: Stereo mini jack (d3.5 mm)
LANC: Stereo mini-mini jack (d2.5 mm)
Digital video output: HD/SD-SDI BNC x1
Built-in output devices
LCD viewfinder: 0.45-inch type (Viewable area measured diagonally), approx. 1,226,880 dots (852x480x3[RGB]), 16:9 aspect ratio
LCD monitor: 3.2-inch type (Viewable area measured diagonally), XtraFine LCD, approx. 921,600 dots, hybrid type, 16:9 aspect ratio
General
Mass: Approx. 6.3kg (13 lb 15 oz) (w/ the supplied lens, w/o tape, BP-GL95battery)
Power requirements: DC 12 V (battery pack), DC 14.4 V (AC adaptor)
Power consumption HDV: Approx. 12.2 W (with ECM-XM1 / EVF ON)
Power consumption DVCAM/DV: Approx. 11.7 W (with ECM-XM1 / EVF ON)
Operating temperature: 0 to 40 oC (32 to 104 oF)
Storage temperature: -20 to +60 oC (-4 to 140 oF)
Supplied memory recording unit
Recording media: CompactFlash card (2GB or bigger, 133x or faster) (not supplied)
File system: FAT32
File format HDV: .M2T
File format DVCAM/DV: .AVI (DV-AVI, type 1) or .DV (Raw-DV)
Connectors:
special hot shoe
i.LINK-6pin (on the supplied cradle)
DC power input (on the supplied cradle)
infoLITHIUM L series battery slot (on the supplied cradle)
12x Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens
Lens Hood
CR2025 Lithium Battery
Eye-Cup
Shoe Kit
ECM-XM1 Monaural Electolet Condenser Microphone
Shoulder Belt
CD-ROM Operating Instructions
Printed Manual Operating Instructions
HVR-MRC1 Memory Recording Unit Kit
Lens Hood
CR2025 Lithium Battery
Eye-Cup
Shoe Kit
ECM-XM1 Monaural Electolet Condenser Microphone
Shoulder Belt
CD-ROM Operating Instructions
Printed Manual Operating Instructions
HVR-MRC1 Memory Recording Unit Kit
Reviewed by 1 Customers
Money well spend.
Money well spend.By Robbie
from Holland on 2010-02-17
I used the camera a couple of times before I got my own.
Making documentaries of events and small commercials for artists and companies demands a fast and dependable setup.
Recording on fullsize HDV tapes and 32 gig cf card at the same time with 4 channels of audio and HDV quality gives you a good start for your production.
Using the HD-SDI output for live video feed while recording on a pc via firewire and viewing the live feed via composite on a small screen, demonstrates the flexebillety of the camera.
I used it on a remote head with external power supply end sony lanc controller for a week long performance. controlling pan and tilt with dmx and controlling the focus, Iris and zoom as well as manny other functions via a single 10 meter long lanc cable.
The lens range is excellent and is of a good price/quality.
Best part is that it is light enough to carry around but heavy enough to give a stable picture from shoulder mount.
The menu structure is easy to understand and controll.
The lcd display is small, but just enough to use.
the sound from the supplyed mic is verry good and usable as ambience sound or main sound for live gig's but if you can, use the extra 2 audio channels for a live feed.
Making documentaries of events and small commercials for artists and companies demands a fast and dependable setup.
Recording on fullsize HDV tapes and 32 gig cf card at the same time with 4 channels of audio and HDV quality gives you a good start for your production.
Using the HD-SDI output for live video feed while recording on a pc via firewire and viewing the live feed via composite on a small screen, demonstrates the flexebillety of the camera.
I used it on a remote head with external power supply end sony lanc controller for a week long performance. controlling pan and tilt with dmx and controlling the focus, Iris and zoom as well as manny other functions via a single 10 meter long lanc cable.
The lens range is excellent and is of a good price/quality.
Best part is that it is light enough to carry around but heavy enough to give a stable picture from shoulder mount.
The menu structure is easy to understand and controll.
The lcd display is small, but just enough to use.
the sound from the supplyed mic is verry good and usable as ambience sound or main sound for live gig's but if you can, use the extra 2 audio channels for a live feed.
Problems:
The problems I have with the device is capturing all 4 channels of audio to the computer. I can't seem to get that working properly on Adobe Premiere CS3 at home and CS4 in the studio.
Also 1 downside to recording on cf card with the supplyed recorder. After every 4 gig's recording (about 20 min.) it starts a new file because of FAT 32 formatting on the cf card. there is a gap of 1 or 2 frames between the files.
Also viewing the lcd while shooting disables the composite output. If you want to supply a venue with composite video, you must switch the lcd off. The viewfinder still works, but is standard in collour (switchable to black and white).
Getting the focus right is also difficult with the viewfinder because it is not as clear as the more expensive viewfinders as on the XDCAM camera's. but this is to be expected.
The problems I have with the device is capturing all 4 channels of audio to the computer. I can't seem to get that working properly on Adobe Premiere CS3 at home and CS4 in the studio.
Also 1 downside to recording on cf card with the supplyed recorder. After every 4 gig's recording (about 20 min.) it starts a new file because of FAT 32 formatting on the cf card. there is a gap of 1 or 2 frames between the files.
Also viewing the lcd while shooting disables the composite output. If you want to supply a venue with composite video, you must switch the lcd off. The viewfinder still works, but is standard in collour (switchable to black and white).
Getting the focus right is also difficult with the viewfinder because it is not as clear as the more expensive viewfinders as on the XDCAM camera's. but this is to be expected.
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