The HVR-A1U 1080i HDV camcorder provides real 1080i HD acquisition, with superb image quality and comprehensive functionality for professional use, in a "handy" camcorder form factor. This new HDV camcorder will help to expand the adoption of HDV and lead the entry level HD market by providing a compact and low cost solution. The new HVR-A1U features a newly developed 1/3 inch C-MOS imager. This new 1920x1080 native imager is also capable of 3 mega-pixel still images. Combined with a high quality Optical Zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar® T* Lens and Sony's new 14 bit A/D and DXP digital Extended Processor, result in precise image acquisition with superb detail and clarity.. The new HVR-A1U records this exceptional imagery using the recently adopted HDV 1080i format onto a DVCAM™ mini cassette.

• Sony's first C-MOS 1080i HDV/DVCAM/DV camcorder
• 60i/30frame/sec, 24 frame/sec with 2:3 pulldown switchable
• Built-in HD to SD downconversion
• CinemaTone gamma and CineFrame functions
• Switchable HDV/DVCAM/DV (SP) format recording
• High quality 10X Optical Zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens
• Resolution of 1440x1080 with pixel shift