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Pixels (Photo Diodes)
1080 Pixels
Pixel Layout
Current Technology
Technology of “Exmor”
Cutting-edge Imaging System for New Camcorders
1. 1/3 Inch-type 3 ClearVid CMOS
Sensor System
The 1/3 inch-type 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor system
has 45-degree rotated pixels on each chip in order
to increase the signal density, while each pixel
maintains sufficient surface area. In combination
with the Enhanced Imaging Processor™ (EIP), the
3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor system achieves high
resolution, high sensitivity, wide dynamic range, and
excellent color reproduction.
The pixel shift interpolation technique has been
traditionally used in small 3CCD camcorders,
however, this normally requires the combination of
all three color element (RGB) signals to maximize
resolution. If an object lacks one or more color
elements, the resolution of the object may be
degraded. The 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor system is
different because it can always produce maximum
resolution, regardless of the balance between color
elements, thanks to its unique and sophisticated
interpolation technology.
2. Enhanced Functionality with the
Technology of Exmor
The new HVR-Z5P boasts cutting-edge features
such as the technology of Exmor, which utilizes
the full potential of the 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor
system. Exmor features the column-parallel A/D
conversion technique and the dual
noise-cancelling method also used in Sony’s
top-of-the-line models. Multiple A/D (analog to
digital) converters on each pixel row convert
analog signals to digital as soon as they are
generated, unlike traditional technology that only
has one A/D converter on each chip. The
technology of Exmor can eliminate the influence
of external noise that enters the signal chain during
transfer to the A/D converter, resulting in
high-quality digital signals with extremely low noise.
This significantly enhances shooting in low-light
environments. By adopting this groundbreaking
technology, the new 1/3 inch-type 3 ClearVid
CMOS Sensor system enables the HVR-Z5P to
achieve a low light sensitivity of just 1.5 lux*
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*1 At 1/25 shutter, auto iris and auto gain
Innovative Technologies:
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