$2,300.00
At J&R Computer/Music World on 7-23-2008.
Sony HVR-A1U 1080i HDV camcorder provides real 1080i HD acquisition, with superb image quality and comprehensive functionality for Professional use, in a "handy" camcorder form factor. This new HDV camcorder will help to expand the adoption of HDV and lead the entry level HD market by providing a compact and low cost solution. The new HVR-A1U features a newly developed 1/3 inch C-MOS imager. This new 1920x1080 native imager is also capable of 3 mega-pixel still images. Combined with a high quality 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 new HVR-A1U records this exceptional imagery using the recently adopted HDV 1080i Format onto a DVCAM mini cassette.
60i/30frame/sec, 24 frame/sec with 2:3 pulldown switchable
Built-in HD to SD downconversion
CinemaTone gamma and CineFrame functions
Switchable HDV/DVCAM/DV (SP) format Recording
High quality 10X Optical zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T Lens / 41-410mm focal length; filter diameter 37mm
Resolution of up to 1440x1080 with pixel shift
2.7" 16:9 Hybrid LCD Display with touch panel function (simultaneous use of LCD and viewfinder is possible)
