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 San
Francisco Bay Area
Video Camera Rental:
Sony
HVR-Z1U HDV Camcorder
This is the HDV camera that everyone has been waiting
for - 1080i HD resolution, 25/24 Frames progressive all in a small,
prosumer package. Unlike the FX1 (another cool HDV camera), this
one offers XLR inputs, a choice between NTSC and PAL, and the
option to record in DVCAM, to name just a few.
Here's the Sony info:
Blurring the line between consumer and professional video cameras
Sony has created the HVR-Z1U camcorder. It adheres to the HDV
Consortium's specifications for 1080i recording on popular DV
mini cassettes. This camera represents the widest array of professional
features within a new standard of miniaturization. The HDV video
standard will provide about double the resolution of the old standard
DV formats.
In contrast with the consumer version of the camera, the HDR-FX1,
the pro model camera offers many additional functions that the
professional operator will immediately appreciate. Just as an
example, the HVR-Z1U will keep track of the hours of operation
the camera endures. Another example of the pro camera's greater
abilities is that it records and plays in DVCAM, consumer DV in
SP mode, and the HDV formats. You may also use the LCD screen
simultaneously with the viewfinder, a function not found in the
consumer model.
| Camera
with batteries/AC:
$250 / day
Available
Accessories:
Marshall, Libec, Cartoni, or Sachtler
tripods |
The design of the camera is aimed directly at the filmmaker,
the most modern event video producers and even widescreen news
shooters. Because it records in high definition and standard definition
modes it can be used in a variety of production scenarios that
may change from client to client or evolve over time. It is NTSC
and PAL system compatible as well.
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