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Boasting
an incredibly small size, and providing HDV with
the 1080i standard, the HVR-A1E offers a host of
advanced features for professional use. Using
technology such as CMOS means the HVR-A1E is an
ultra-compact camcorder capable of providing HDV
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BBuilding on the affordability of HDV, the
HVR-A1E provides users a migration path from
Standard Definition whilst retaining the
qualities of the popular DVCAM range such as
ease of use and i.LINK (IEEE1394) connectivity.
Ideal for situations where space is at a
premium, the HVR-A1E further broadens the range
of HDV tools available to support professional
users - it really delivers "HD for Everyone".
Key Features
HDV / DVCAM / DV switchable
Providing professional users with the
flexibility to choose the format that suits the
need of your production and offering an easy
migration from a Standard Definition
environment.
Built-in down-conversion to DV
The flexibility to film your footage in HDV and
use the camera's down-converter to output
Standard Definition pictures if required.
CMOS Sensor with Enhanced Imaging Processor
Using a 3 mega pixel CMOS sensor provides high
quality results in a highly compact design. With
the Enhanced Imaging Processor (EIP) which is
the new signal processing circuit for CMOS
sensor, it provides a number of benefits such
as,
- Wide dynamic range
- Smear-less
- High sensitivity & Low noise
- High-speed read-out
- Low power consumption
Carl Zeiss lens
The HVR-A1E is equipped with a Carl Zeiss
Vario-Sonnar T* lens with a 10x zoom function.
With the filter diameter of 37mm, its fully
coated glass is the same as used on Carl Zeiss
prime lenses, producing sharp, high-contrast
images, with virtually no chromatic aberration.
Still image capture
Enables the flexibility to capture still images
onto both tape and Memory Stick. It can record
maximum 2.8M (1920x1440) pixels in Memory Mode,
and maximum 1.2M (1440x810) in Tape Mode.
2.7" hybrid LCD monitor (16:9) with touch
panel function
The HVR-A1E employs a 2.7-inch type colour LCD
monitor with a high resolution of approx.
123,000 pixels. Its 16:9 aspect ratio helps in
checking High Definition pictures, also the
touch panel function allows direct operation of
camera settings as well as playback function.
B&W / colour switchable viewfinder
Some professional users find it beneficial to
view an image in black and white to assist with
focusing operations. For this reason, the
HVR-A1E allows you to choose either a colour or
black & white display on the viewfinder
depending on your preference.
Simultaneous operation of LCD panel &
viewfinder
Allowing you greater flexibility to focus shots
accurately via viewfinder while simultaneously
framing images via the fold-out LCD panel.
Cineframe 25 & Cinematone Gamma
As well as the HVR-Z1E camcorder, the HVR-A1E
provides Cineframe mode (25 frames) and 2-mode
Cinematone Gamma, in order to meet requirements
to make images cinematic and film-like look.
2ch XLR audio inputs
The HVR-A1E offers the recording of audio by
providing built-in stereo microphone, as well as
two XLR audio inputs for connecting an external
microphone or feeding an external-line audio
source.
Time code preset
Supports professional operation with flexible
time code and user bit settings.
Selectable manual Focus / Zoom ring
The ring positioned in front of the body can be
selected for manual focus or manual zoom, with
direct operation of using the slide switch
located near the ring.
Assignable button
A frequently used function can be registered to
this button so that it can be recalled instantly
with the touch of the button. The assignable
functions are Status Check, Steady Shot, One
Push White Balance, Histogram Indicator or
Colour Bar.
Exposure lever
This new lever allows direct manual control of
brightness. It can be assigned for either
Exposure or AE Shift fuction by menu setting.
Tele MACRO function
The new function enables to take "macro" picture
for a specific object even from a distance. The
photographic subject can be made more
conspicuous since the background fades
automatically.
Histogram indicator
The new indicator allows you to check the
brightness of an object and easily adjust
exposure by viewing this graphical presentation.
