The Sony HVR-Z7E is an HDV handheld camcorder featuring a lens mount. Previously unheard of for such a compact unit, the HVR-Z7E incorporates the convenience of a handheld camcorder with the flexibility of larger ENG cameras.

The camera can also record directly to compact flash cards, via the camera's supplied memory recording unit. Combined with Sony's entire family of HDV products, the HVR-Z7E is a great camcorder for almost any production, including documentaries, news, low-budget movies, music videos, and industrials.

HDV/DVCAM/DV
The HVR-Z7E supports recording and playback of HDV 1080i, DVCAM and DV.

Interchangeable Lenses
Users get the best of both worlds with this innovative camcorder. The HVR-Z7E's unique design is the first of its kind; a handheld camera with the interchangeable lens capability. Whether you are filming a movie or shooting a documentary, the HVR-Z7E has it covered.

1080/50i and 25p (progressive scan) acquisition and recording
Sony new camera offers progressive scan acquisition to the professional HDV camcorder range. In addition to typical 50i, the HVR-Z7E offers 25P native progressive scan and recording. The progressive HDV stream can be output from an i.LINK
connector and used for progressive editing with compatible NLE software. The native progressive recording mode is suitable for output to film, CG composition, viewing on a progressive monitor, or as an Internet movie. The resultant images resemble the visual motion of film!

Optional switchable operation in  60i, 30P, 24P with software upgrade.

3 ClearVid CMOS Sensors
The HVR-Z7EE feature three ClearVid CMOS Sensors are positioned 45° angle. Since each pixel is positioned at this angle the result is far clearer diagonal lines. Images will appear crisper, without the apparent "jaggies" that often plague video signals. Coupled with Sony's Enhanced Imaging Processor (EIP), these sensors provide high sensitivity of 1.5 lux, low noise and a wide dynamic range to achieve high-quality images. The ClearVid CMOS Sensor also eradicates picture smear and has 4 times high speed scanning capability enabling 'Smooth Slow Rec' function.

12 x Optical Zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Interchangable Lens supplied
The Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens features Extra-low Dispersion (ED) Glass and a 12x optical zoom lens, filter 72mm.
The newly designed focus ring offers two types of manual focus, plus an auto focus mode, that can be easily switched by sliding the focus ring forward and backward.

Record to Compact Flash
The camera comes with an attachable recording unit, allowing users to record HDV and DV to CompactFlash cards. With cards getting larger and larger in capacity, the ability to take advantage of tapeless workflow while still using cheap media is a welcome addition. It records 1 hour video to 16 GB CF card (300x or Extreme4)

High Definition on MiniDV Tapes with HDV
The HDV format, used in the HVR-Z7E allows high definition recording on standard MiniDV tapes. This is accomplished by using the very popular MPEG-2 compression technique used in many applications, including DVDs and satellite television

2 x XLR Microphone Inputs
For enhanced audio options

Down-conversion
Like the other Sony professional HDV camcorders, users can choose to shoot in HDV and then down-convert to DVCAM via the camcorder.

3.2" XtraFine LCD
A 3.2-inch type XtraFine LCD is located on the HVR-Z7E in the same position as on the HVR-Z1E.
The high pixel number of approximately 921,000 dots is around four times greater than the LCD of the HVR-Z1E,
and this higher resolution allows for easier focus adjustments.

XtraFine EVF
The 0.45 inch type XtraFine EVF (Electronic View Finder) has approximately 1,227,000 dots (852x480x3(RGB)).
This device has three independent LEDs for R,G, and B colours. This technology allows users to check objects with
remarkable colour reproduction and resolution.

Timecode Options
Including preset and synchronisation.

HDMI Output
For direct interface with HD uncompressed capture boards like Blackmagic and HD consumer displays.

Camera set includes: AC-VQ1050 AC adaptor/charger, NP-F570 infoLITHIUM rechargeable battery
pack, A/V connecting cable, component video cable, lens hood with lens
cover, lithium battery (CR2025), shoe adaptor, large size eye-cup, additional
normal shoe kit, RMT-831 wireless Remote Commander, ECM-XM1 monaural
electret condenser microphone, Operating instructions (CD-ROM), Printed
operating instructions, memory recording unit kit.