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Sony HVR-Z1U 3.36 Megapixels HDV Digital Camcorder

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New 3CCD 1080i HDV camcorder is here! The new HVR-Z1U features three newly developed Super HAD 1/3" CCDs. These new 16:9 native CCDs, combined with a high quality 12x Optical Zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens and Sony's new 14 bit A/D and DXP Digital Extended Processor, result in precise image acquisition with superb detail and clarity. The advanced CCD design allows more light to reach the pixel imager, reducing video noise and improving the signal-to-noise ratio. The new HVR-Z1U records this exceptional imagery using the recently adopted HDV 1080i format onto a DVCAM mini cassette.

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From: B&H Photo Video Reviewed by: Eric Location: Los Angeles, CA,... Posted: Dec 10, 2007 Type: User Review Reviewer Eric from USA/ Media Technology

I bought this camera in 2006, and I'm very happy with it's picture quality. At 1080i I can downconverted to SD and burn at on a DVD. I recently shot a 60min. at the L.A. Auto show and connected directly to my 50" Samsung Plasma at 1080i (HDMI), the
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From: B&H Photo Video Reviewed by: John Location: USA Posted: Aug 16, 2007 Type: User Review Excellent camera

It is really professional camera. I like it very much. I use Sony's F900 HDCAM and sometimes I also use XDCAM series camcorders. I decided to buy something smaller and lighter but with professional abilities. I found it. It is the Sony HVR-Z1U. T
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From: Amazon Posted: Aug 06, 2007 Type: User Review HDV Work Horse

I've used my Sony HVR-Z1U HDV camcorder in some very extreme conditions, and it it comes through on a regular basis. I shot Hurricane Katrina video footage during the storm (for StormStock) in driving 100 mph rain. At that time, I had purchased...
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From: B&H Photo Video Reviewed by: Faustino Mota Location: New York Posted: Jun 07, 2007 Type: User Review Producer/Director

This was the first HDV Camcorder I had tried this year (Jan, 2007) and I'm very happy with the results. . . The depth of field is amazing . .. The Quality is Identical to a 2/3 chip. I love the manual controls, Sony has improved a lot from the
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From: NexTag Reviewed by: Tim Danyo Posted: Mar 19, 2007 Type: User Review This camera is amazing!

I like mostly everything about this camera. The LCD flip out is very big and placed in a great spot. It sits further away from the face so it's easier on the eyes. The manual controls are very well thought out in their placement. Although I would hav
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