| Comments | Following the success of the HVR-Z7E and HVR-Z1E handheld camcorders, Sony is extending its range of professional camcorders with the HDR-Z5E.
The HDR-Z5E is a real technological innovation and integrates a fixed "G" lens with three individual rings for extra-fast focusing, precise optical settings and smooth zooms. An EXMOR Tri-CMOS sensor ensures improved colour management and image definition. EXMOR technology optimises the sensitivity of the three CMOS sensors in low lighting conditions for 1.5 lux light sensitivity.
These features make this an ideal camcorder for budding budget film and documentary makers.
The HDR-Z5E is also ready to face the high-definition revolution thanks to its hybrid image recording system.
In fact, it can simultaneously record DV images to a CompactFlash card and quality HDV 1080i images to a cassette. With the HDR-Z5E you can therefore create films as either classic videos on DVD or HD videos on Blu-Ray discs.
In terms of sound, the Sony HDR-Z5E comes with a high-quality stereo microphone. In fact, the monaural electret microphone it is supplied with won't disappoint!
What's more, a 3-pin XLR audio connection optimises soundtrack recording, and the HDR-Z5E
The Sony HDR-Z5E camcorder has everything it takes to please all kinds of film makers. also has HDMI and FireWire ports for fast connection to your computer or HD TV. |
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| Sensor (in pixels) | 1/3" progressive Tri-CMOS sensor with EXMOR technology
1.120 megapixels with 1.037 effective megapixels
Built-in filters: 1/4, 1/16, 1/64
"G" lens with 3 individual rings
25p native progressive recording and MPEG2 long GOP
HDV resolution: 1440x1080
DV and DVCAM resolution: 720x576
Scanning: interlacing/progressive |
| Media | HDV 1080i, DVCAM, DV and optional Compact Flash card with HVR-DR60 hard drive
Hybrid recording: can record a DV quality video on to a CompactFlash card while simultaneously recording a HDV quality video to a cassette
Can film in DV quality to create a film on DVD
Can film in HDV quality to create a film on Blu-Ray disc |
| Viewfinder | 0.44" LCD colour viewfinder
1,226,880 pixels in 16:9
852 x 3 (RGB) x 480 |
| LCD Screen | 3.2" (8.12 cm) 16:9 hybrid LCD screen
XtraFine LCD
921,000 pixels |
| Sensitivity (lux) | 1.5 (auto gain, auto iris, shutter speed 1/25) |
| Optical Zoom | 20x |
| Digital Zoom | No |
| Image Stabiliser | No |
| Focus | Automatic, manual (focus ring/one push auto/infinity/AF assist/ macro focus) |
| Photo Mode | No |
| Maximum resolution on memory card (in pixels) | No |
| Memory Card | No |
| Supplied Media | no |
| Sound | ECM-XM1 microphone - monaural electret condenser |
| Webcam Function/ mini films | No |
| Audio Output | 3.5 mm mini-jack output |
| Audio Input | Female 2-channel 3-pin XLR audio input
2.5mm LANC mini-jack socket |
| Video Output | 10-pin AV output
HDMI output |
| Video Input | No |
| DV in (IEEE1394, FireWire) | Yes |
| DV out ( IEEE1394, FireWire) | Yes |
| Computer Interface | FireWire (IEEE 1394) |
| Wireless Function | Wireless remote control |
| Compatible Platforms | PC and Mac |
| Supplied Software | None |
| Possible power supply | CD7.2V lithium-ion battery and DC8.4V mains adapter |
| Accessories included | AC-VQ1050 mains adapter, NP-F570 rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AV connection cable, component AV cable, sun-shield with lens cover, large eye-piece for viewfinder, accessory fixation kit, RMT-831 infra-red remote control, ECM-XM1 monaural electret condenser microphone, CD |
| Weight (in grams) | 2100 (body only) |
| Dimensions | 169 x 188 x 451 mm with lens and microphone |
| Other Functions | f=4.1-82 mm, f=29,5-590 mm in 16/9 f=36,1-722 mm in 4/3
Filter diameter: 72 mm
Auto shutter speed: 1/50 - 1/2000
Manual shutter speed: 1/4 - 1/10000
white balance: auto, manual, one push auto (A/B positions) indoor (3200K), outdoor (level selection -7 from +7 around 500K/step)
Camera profile function: save camera settings with 20 different types of setting
Picture profile function: save 6 image settings
"Smooth Slow Recording" function
Shot transition function and interval recording
Customisable buttons |
| Manual | English |
| English, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Greek, Thai, Turkish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian |
