Introducing a truly amazing new compact professional HDV camcorder from Sony. The HVR-Z5E is designed to enhance creativity and deliver the highest standard of optical and audio quality.

Sony's newly designed G Lens™ is incorporated into the camcorder, boasting excellent resolution, colour and contrast, for breathtaking images.

3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor ™ system utilising the technology of Exmor™ provides excellent low-light sensitivity. This new compact camcorder is ideal when high performance in available light conditions is a requirement. The ergonomically designed body allows flexible shooting under any conditions, while maintaining Sony's worldwide reputation for quality and high performance.

The HVR-Z5E's standard features include 1080/25p HDV native progressive recording modes.

Sony's new cutting-edge HYBRID recording system offers use of an optional HVR-DR60 or HVR-MRC1K. This allows simultaneous recording of HDV and/or standard DV/DVCAM to dual media for improved NLE and archive workflow efficiency.

• Natural-touch Lens Operation
• 1/3 inch-type 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor system
• Enhanced functionality with the technology of Exmor
• Switchable Recording and Playback - HDV1080i/DVCAM/DV
• Built-in Down-converter for SD Production
• Versatile Audio Input Selection
• XtraFine™ LCD Panel
• XtraFine EVF
• InfoLITHIUM™ L Series Battery Compatibility
• HDMI output connector
• Two Accessory Shoe Connectors
• One-touch Clip-type Microphone Holder
• Smooth WB (white balance)

• Sony G Lens, 20x (optical), f = 4.1 to 82mm, f = 29.5 to 590 mm at 16:9 mode, f = 36.1 to 722 mm at 4:3 mode, filter diameter: 72mm

• Clear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64

• 1/3 inch-type, progressive 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor system with technology of Exmor

• Approx. 1,037,000 pixels (effective), approx. 1,120,000 pixels (total)

• Auto, manual (focus ring/one push auto/infinity/AF assist/focus macro)

• Auto, one-push auto (A/B positions), indoor (3200 K), outdoor (selectable level -7 to +7, approx. 500K/step), manual WB Temp (selectable 2300K to 15000K, 100K/step)

• Auto 1/50 - 1/2000
• Manual 1/4 - 1/10000

• -6, -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21 dB

• Illumination 1.5 lux (auto gain, auto iris, 1/25 shutter)

• HDV1080/50i/25p, DVCAM, DV SP 576/50i (PAL)

• HDV1080/50i/25p, DVCAM, DV SP 576/50i (PAL)

• HDV/DV SP: Max. 63 min with PHDVM-63DM cassette DVCAM: Max. 41 min with PHDVM-63DM cassette

• 10-pin connector A/V OUT jack (component, composite and unbalanced audio x2ch with the supplied cables)

• i.LINK interface (IEEE 1394, 4-pin)

• XLR 3-pin female x 2ch

• Stereo mini jack (ø3.5 mm)

• Stereo mini-mini jack (ø2.5 mm)

• HDMI connector

• 0.45 inch-type (Viewable area measured diagonally), approx. 1,226,880 dots (852 x 3[RGB] x 480), 16:9 aspect ratio

• 3.2 inch-type (Viewable area measured diagonally), XtraFine LCD, approx. 921,600 dots, hybrid type, 16:9 aspect ratio

• Approx.169 x 188 x 451mm (6 3/4 x 7 1/2 x 17 7/8inch) (with lens hood, microphone and large eye cup)

• Approx. 2.2 kg (5 lb 1 oz) (w/o tape, battery)

• DC 7.2 V (battery pack), DC 8.4 V (AC adaptor)