HVR-Z7 is the worlds first HDV handheld camcorder with an interchangeable lens system, native progressive recording, and solid-state memory recording. A variety of video lenses can be attached to the HVR-Z7E, with standard 1/3-inch bayonet mount mechanism. VCL-4128WH: 12x Optical Zoom (32-384mm (35mm equivalent) f1.6-2.0) A streamlined nonlinear editing workflow achieved using the supplied memory-recording unit, which provides HDV/DVCAM/DV file recording on a standard CompactFlash®

Records and Plays HDV, DVCAM and DV Formats, HD and SD Down Convert, NTSC/PAL. 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.

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.

This compact camcorder, offering both DV and HDV recording, is designed to be used on the shoulder, yet light enough and small enough for easy handheld shooting. A truly professional camcorder with interchangeable lenses, mechanical stops on the zoom, focus & iris controls, and twin XLRs.

In addition to the Full Auto Shooting to handle difficult or variable lighting environments, the GY-HD111 is equipped with an array of functions that give professionals creative flexibility. These include, amongst others, zebra, gain, white balance and full shutter control. Also, the GY-HD111’s switches have been positioned where professional camera operators expect them to be. Shooting is intuitive, precise, easy, and error-free, because there is no learning process to go through. The GY-HD110 is the ideal camera for any assignment.

The HVR-M25E supports HDV1080i, DVCAM and DV recording and playback - providing users the ability to work with both standard definition and high definition content. The HVR-M25E is also compatible with standard size cassettes. The DigitalMaster™ cassette can provide over 4 hours recording of HDV content - the ideal choice when longer recording times are required.

The HVR-M25E is designed for professional use - and includes a convenient, integrated 16:9 LCD screen for content monitoring, and HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) for simple connectivity to HD consumer displays for added flexibility.

The HVR-M15P enable users to record and play back video in a choice of formats - HDV 1080i, DVCAM and DV. It also feature a down-conversion capability for 1080i recording, which provides the flexibility to record in either standard definition (SD) or high definition (HD) depending on your production needs.

One of the most powerful features of these VTR is it's compatibility with standard cassettes in addition to mini cassettes, which provides extended recording time of up to 276 minutes. In addition, it provide a convenient function to copy not just the video and audio of an original tape via an i.LINK connection, but also the time code.

It is optimized for use with nonlinear editing systems thanks to their highly compact size and easy operations.