The HVR-Z7U is the world's first HDV handheld camcorder that uses 1/3-inch bayonet mount interchangeable lenses. This new HDV camcorder delivers the enhanced functionality professionals have been asking for, such as an interchangeable lens system, native progressive recording, and solid-state memory recording functionality. A streamlined nonlinear editing workflow is achieved using the supplied Memory Recording Unit, which provides HDV/DVCAM/DV file recording on a widely available Compact Flash® solid-state memory card., as well as recording onto HDV tape. This groundbreaking camcorder also features 1080/24p/30p HDV native progressive recording modes, as well as HDMI output.

• Sony's first professional handheld HDV camcorder with an interchangeable lens system.
• 1/3 inch-type 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor system
• Interchangeable lens system using bayonet mount system with unlimited possibilities.
• Carl Zeiss 12x Optical zoom lens included as standard
• HDV, DVCAM and DV Recording on a miniDV Cassette tape
• 24p/30p HDV Native Progressive Recording Modes
• Three integral ND lens filters
• Switchable HD/SD Recording and Playback - HDV1080i/DVCAM/DV
• Smooth Slow Recording capability
• New 3.2" (viewable area measured diagonally) type XtraFine LCD
• Two accessory shoes
• 0.45" type EVF offer high-resolution, high-contrast images with 100% full-scan, and 6500°k color temperature (standard for professional monitors).
• infoLITHIUM L Series Battery Compatible
• HDMI output connector
• Includes Flash Memory recording Unit which records onto easily obtained Compact Flash memory cards