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Advanced Camera and Recorder Features
Sony’s Exclusive New High-performance “G Lens”
Discover the exceptional optical performance of Sony’s
“G Lens”. This sophisticated lens incorporates Sony’s
unique optical technology and unparalleled quality control.
Moreover, it’s been optimised to perfectly complement the
advanced image sensor and image-processing technology.
Achieve the best content possible with the utmost precision of
Sony’s “G Lens”.
Major “G Lens” Features on HVR-Z5E
› The 29.5mm wide-angle “G Lens” (equivalent to 35mm film)
on the HVR-Z5E offers a field of view that’s ideal for shooting
situations ranging from broad landscape shots to conditions
where sufficient distance from the subject is difficult to obtain.
A 20x optical zoom also enables shooting over a wide zoom
range.
› Two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements reduce chromatic
aberrations caused by differences in light refraction to minimise
colour fringing. The advanced 10-group, 15-element lens structure
also includes compound aspheric lenses for images that are
crisp and clear, even when shooting movies at high zoom ratios.
› Advanced optical lens technology makes the most of Sony’s
3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor to realise sharper images with higher
resolution and less noise even when shooting in very low light.
› The six-blade iris diaphragm is nearly circular, enabling the
creation of extremely beautiful background blur.
Natural-touch Lens Operation
Newly designed focus, zoom and iris control functions provide
convenient lens operation. The iris ring, located next to the zoom
ring as with traditional professional lenses, allows users to adjust
exposure with great precision. The zoom function is variable and
can be controlled by using the lens barrel ring, the lever at the lens
grip or lever on the camera handle. Additionally, once you select
the high-speed zoom mode, you can zoom from wide to telephoto
1.5x faster than with the HVR-V1E.
The HVR-Z5E also provides 3 built-in ND (Neutral Density) filters and
allows the use of an optional 0.8x wide conversion lens.
Cutting-edge Imaging System for New Camcorders
1/3 Inch-type 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor System
The newly developed 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 Enhanced Imaging
Processor
™
(EIP), the 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor system achieves
high resolution, high sensitivity, wide dynamic range and excellent
colour reproduction. The pixel shift interpolation technique has
been traditionally used in small 3CCD camcorders. However, it
normally requires the combination of all three colour element
(RGB) signals to maximise resolution. If an object lacks one or more
colour 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 colour elements, thanks to its unique and sophisticated
interpolation technology.
Enhanced Functionality with the Technology of Exmor
The new HVR-Z5E includes cutting-edge features
such as Sony’s Exmor technology, which utilises
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 the Sony’s top-of-the-
line models. Multiple A/D (analogue to digital) converters on each
pixel row convert analogue signals to digital as soon as they are
generated, unlike traditional technology that only has one A/D
converter on each chip. Exmor technology 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 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor system
enables the HVR-Z5E to achieve a low-light sensitivity of just 1.5 lux*
* At 1/25 shutter, auto iris and auto gain