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HDV Video Alta definición Sony HVR-V1 a 24 cuadros progresivos

Por fin en México la nueva filmadora digital de video de alta definición Cámara HDV SONY HVR-V1U HVR V1E camera 24p Digital HD Video Camcorder Digital Cinema HD Progressive camera with hard drive

Cine Digital 24 cuadros progresivos 1920 x 1080



Precio de venta en stock México $4900 Dólares mas IVA

Sony HVR-V1 La mas nueva para cine digital 24p


Característica de exploración progresiva con plena resolución HDV

El nuevo sistema “3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor” provee una magnífica calidad de imagen en video HDV 1080/60i, pero además y por vez primera el HVR-V1N es compatible ahora con la característica de exploración progresiva 24p. Esta característica es ideal para los productores que quieren una calidad de tipo más fílmico en su obra.

A diferencia de las películas de “aspecto progresivo” interpoladas desde sistemas de cámara con exploración entrelazada, el sistema “3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor” del HVR-V1N capta imágenes de exploración progresiva en forma nativa mientras mantiene plena resolución HDV.

Las secuencias filmadas con la característica de exploración progresiva pueden reproducirse en cualquier camcorder y videograbadora profesional HDV de Sony, y pueden editarse con los principales sistemas de edición no lineal actuales, entre ellos los de Sony, Adobe, Apple, Avid y Canopus.

La calidad de imagen de tipo fílmico ha sido mejorada con las características Cinematone Gamma™ y Cinematone Colour™, así como con otras refinadas características cinematográficas tales como Revisión de la Última Escena.

Para los cineastas independientes Sony inició una nueva era, cuando invento el formato de cine digital a 24p al desarrrollar la cámara CineAlta HDW-F900 HDCAM a solicitud de George Lucas, que quería filmar Star Wars Los Episodios I, II, and III en un medio digital.
Por fim esta maravillosa tecnología de cine digital esta disponible en México con la más nueva cámara de cine digital 24p de alta definición de Sony .

Ahora los cineastas independenties pueden producir con look de cine y alta definicion con altísima calidad La HVR-V1U HDV™ 3CMOS 1080p HDV Camcorder es la primera camara 1080p Sony HDV capaz de registrar imágenes de alta definición a 24 cuadros progresivos por segundo.

La HVR-V1 tiene tres sensores CMOS con tecnología EIP (Enhanced Imaging Processor), que producen mayor sensibilidad,resolución, menos ruido y un rango dinámico (muy necesario en el cine digital) más amplio.

Las imágenes tienen resolución de 1920×1080 píxeles y se registran a 24 o 30 cuadros progresivos.

La HVR-V1 también puede utilizar un sistema de grabación simultánea en cassettes de MiniDV y en su disco duro HVR-DR60.

El precio de la cámara es de $4900 Dólares mas IVA puesta en México y el disco duro $1.800 Dólares mas IVA. Esta combinación es más ecónomica y con mayor capacidad de almacenaje que la cámara HVX200 de Panasonic, con todas sus tarjetas P2.

HDMI Workflow

Salida directa desde el conector HDMI sin pasar por compresión HDV
Más allá de la calidad HDV HDMIEl video HDV video tiene compresion y sufre porque no es 1920 x 1080 nativo (1440 x 1080 con pixel rectangular, el procesado extra para descomprimir hace la edición más dificil, pero ahora la nueva cámara HVR-V1 con conector HMDI y la tarjeta Intensity de Blackmagic te permiten capturar y reproducir resolución total HDTV sin compresion para poder editar con máxima calidad para cine o televisión HDTV, este flujo de trabajo elimina la compresión HDV y DV y se obtiene una señal mas clara con mayor profundidad de color y detalle

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HVR V1U Camcorder - with hard-disk recording unit

SONY UNVEILS NEW HDV CAMCORDER WITH 24P CAPTURE FOR PROFESSIONAL VIDEOGRAPHERS
New Model Features Three ClearVid CMOS Sensor Technology; Complemented by 60 GB Hard-disk Recording Unit for Integration with NLE Systems


PARK RIDGE, N.J., Sept. 19, 2006 -- Sony is expanding its line-up of HDV™ products for professionals with the HVR-V1U HDV compact camcorder.

The new model delivers true 24P progressive scan capture, and uses three of Sony’s ClearVid CMOS Sensor™ chips combined with Sony's Enhanced Imaging Processor™ technology to provide greater sensitivity, higher resolution, lower noise and a wider dynamic range.

The professional camcorder enables simultaneous or “hybrid” recording to both an attachable hard-disk recording unit (model HVR-DR60), which is optional, and to the videotape used in the camcorder.

Together, the new camcorder and hard-disk recording unit join Sony’s comprehensive range of HDV production systems. By the end of this month, the company expects to have shipped about 91,000 units of professional HDV products worldwide, since introducing the format in January 2005.

“Our entire family of professional HDV products is based on the concept of offering options for customers,” said Bob Ott, vice president of marketing for Sony Electronics’ optical and network systems group. “This new camcorder and hard-disk recording unit deliver full production flexibility, and the HVR-V1U camcorder’s ability to capture true 24P images will appeal to any video professional desiring a ‘film-look’ for their work or for cinematographers working on tight budgets who still need high quality.”

Unlike "progressive-look" pictures interpolated from interlace scan camera systems, the HVR-V1U camcorder’s 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor system natively captures progressive images at 24P, 30P or 60P, while maintaining full 1080 HDV resolution. Footage shot using the progressive scan feature can be played back on any of Sony’s HDV professional camcorders and VTRs, and be easily edited with compatible non-linear editing systems.

The new ClearVid CMOS Sensor combined with Sony’s Enhanced Imaging Processor technology deliver higher sensitivity and higher resolution. According to Ott, the EIP technology achieves wide dynamic range through the use of a unique algorithm that separates image data into its texture patterns and brightness components. The technology allows the camera’s sensor to produce natural and rich tones for both light and dark areas of an image.

The EIP technology also enables the high-speed processing required for capturing high-definition video and still images at extremely high levels of gradation and image reproduction.

The combination of the ClearVid CMOS Sensor and the EIP technologies also result in a feature called “smooth slow rec. (recording).” Due to the speed of the camcorder’s signal processing, video images can be captured at very high speeds, up to 240 fields per second, allowing very fast movements to be recorded in precise detail without creating artifacts or signal degradation.

The new hard-disk recording unit is a 1.8-inch drive with a 60 GB capacity and offering up to 4.5 hours of recording time in either the HDV or DVCAM/DV mode. The unit features Smart Protection, which is combined with a built-in “shock absorber” that automatically protects it at a force of up to three Gs. When the sensor detects that the unit is being dropped, it immediately turns the power off and retracts the head to help prevent damage to the media.

The new hard-disk recording unit also has a cache recording, or buffer memory, function, allowing up to 14 seconds of video and audio signals to be continuously buffered in the memory while the camera is in stand-by mode. When the operator presses “record” that content is captured and then recording can continue in real time.

The camcorder features a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar® T* Lens with Extra-low Dispersion Glass and a 20x optical zoom lens with F2.8 at the telephoto end for greater light sensitivity and long-range image acquisition for maximum shooting flexibility.

A Digital Extender feature also enables the telephoto focal length to be extended by approximately 1.5 times to a maximum of 1100mm at 35mm conversion.

Additional features of the HVR-V1U camcorder include:

A timecode preset function
A TC Link to synchronize time codes
Two XLR microphone inputs for independent sound recording
A Camera Profile feature to adjust the camera settings of multiple cameras for multi-camera operations using MemoryStick Duo™ media
A 3.5-inch (viewable area, measured diagonally) Clear Photo LCD plus™ viewing screen


New accessories, which will be introduced later this year, include:

HVL-LBP LED battery video light, which is powered by Sony’s infoLITHIUM® "L" Series battery (NP-F970/F770)
VCL-HG0862K – a wide conversion lens (exclusive for the HVR-V1U) that features a “bayonet joint” for easy attachment
SH-L35WBP LCD Hood (exclusive to the HVR-V1U)

Professional Media Optimized for HDV Applications

Complementing the new devices is Sony’s highest-quality 6mm HDV videotape, DigitalMaster™, which the company recommends for professional HDV applications. These 63-minute cassettes (model PHDVM63DM) use Sony’s Advanced Metal Evaporated II Technology and its dual-active magnetic layers.

The advanced AME II manufacturing process employs Hyper Evaticle IV magnetic grains, improved lubricants, and a refined Diamond-Like Carbon layer. DigitalMaster tape exhibits greater packing density of magnetic grains, higher retentivity, higher output and lower noise. The result is a more robust tape with 65 percent fewer dropouts and 90 percent fewer errors.

The HVR-V1U camcorder and HVR-DR60 hard-disk recording unit are expected to be available in December at suggested list prices of $4,800 and $1,800, respectively.



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Portable Hard Disk

Sony lanza unidad portable de grabación en disco duro HVR-DR60

Sony launched a new lightweight and portable hard disk (HDD) recording unit HVRDR60

A new lightweight and portable hard disk (HDD) recording unit, it is the ideal partner to the new HVR-V1 camcorder, it work as well with the current HVR-Z1, HVR-A1, DSR-PD170 and DSR-250/1.

Features HVR-DR60

HDD capacity 60GB
Recording time 4.5 hours in HDV/DV mode
Support record and playback HDV 1080i/ DVCAM/ DV
File system FAT32 compatible for both Windows and MAC
Recording file format: HDV by .m2t, DV by .AVI Type 1 (DV)

Sony lanza su nueva y liviana unidad portátil de grabación en disco duro, la HVR-DR60, la compañera ideal de camcorders de alta definición tales como la nueva HVR-V1N, también funciona con las camcorders HVR-Z1, HVR-A1, DSR-PD170 and DSR-250/1.


La HVR-DR60 se conecta fácilmente a los camcorder mencionados a través de la interfase Firewire o i.LINK

Este disco duro portatil permite al usuario grabar simultáneamente en cinta y disco duro.

La ventaje de usar disco duro en la grabación de video es de que esta solución permite una grabación híbrida.

Esta unidad tan compacta provee cuatro y media horas de grabación continua de una corriente de contenidos de video en formatos HDV/DVCAM/DV.

El disco duro tiene 60GB de capacidad y su de tamaño integrado en la unidad HVR-DR60 combina las ventajas de alta capacidad y tamaño compacto, con un peso de apenas 227g (sin incluir la batería).

El sistema utiliza el sistema de archivos FAT32 y dos formatos de grabación: el formato de archivos .m2t para grabación HDV y el .AVI (Tipo 1) para grabación DVCAM/DV.

La unidad HVR-DR60 provee la opción de un modo video y un modo computadora. El modo video (AV/C) permite grabar secuencias en las operaciones de Iniciar Grabación y Parar Grabación realizadas desde un camcorder dotado de la función de Control de Grabación Externa y de tiene la capacidad de reproducir las secuencias del camcorder mediante una conexión i.LINK. En el modo de computadora (SBP2) el sistema permite transferir directamente archivos .m2t o AVI Tipo 1 a alta velocidad a una computadora personal.

La unidad HVR-DR60 ha sido diseñada pensando en los videógrafos y productores profesionales que graban en campo.

El sistema cuenta con "HDD Smart Protection", una protección integrada por sensores 3G, amortiguadores y una memoria intermedia rápida que protege los datos cuando la unidad cae accidentalmente desde alturas de hasta 1 altura.

Los sensores 3G detectan si la unidad está cayendo, retraen automáticamente la cabeza del disco duro y apagan la unidad. Además de eso, una memoria intermedia rápida de hasta 14 segundos asegura una grabación fluida continua en caso de caídas o de interrupción de la corriente eléctrica.

Los primeros embarques de la HVR-DR60 ya esta disponible en preventa en el mercado a un precio de $1699 Dólares



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Portable Hard Disk

SONY UNVEILS NEW HDV CAMCORDER WITH 24P CAPTURE FOR PROFESSIONAL VIDEOGRAPHERS

SONY UNVEILS NEW HDV CAMCORDER WITH 24P CAPTURE FOR PROFESSIONAL VIDEOGRAPHERS
New Model Features Three ClearVid CMOS Sensor Technology; Complemented by 60 GB Hard-disk Recording Unit for Integration with NLE Systems
PARK RIDGE, N.J., Sept. 19, 2006 -- Sony is expanding its line-up of HDV™ products for professionals with the HVR-V1U HDV compact camcorder.

The new model delivers true 24P progressive scan capture, and uses three of Sony’s ClearVid CMOS Sensor™ chips combined with Sony's Enhanced Imaging Processor™ technology to provide greater sensitivity, higher resolution, lower noise and a wider dynamic range.
The professional camcorder enables simultaneous or “hybrid” recording to both an attachable hard-disk recording unit (model HVR-DR60), which is optional, and to the videotape used in the camcorder.
Together, the new camcorder and hard-disk recording unit join Sony’s comprehensive range of HDV production systems. By the end of this month, the company expects to have shipped about 91,000 units of professional HDV products worldwide, since introducing the format in January 2005.
“Our entire family of professional HDV products is based on the concept of offering options for customers,” said Bob Ott, vice president of marketing for Sony Electronics’ optical and network systems group. “This new camcorder and hard-disk recording unit deliver full production flexibility, and the HVR-V1U camcorder’s ability to capture true 24P images will appeal to any video professional desiring a ‘film-look’ for their work or for cinematographers working on tight budgets who still need high quality.”
Unlike "progressive-look" pictures interpolated from interlace scan camera systems, the HVR-V1U camcorder’s 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor system natively captures progressive images at 24P, 30P or 60P, while maintaining full 1080 HDV resolution. Footage shot using the progressive scan feature can be played back on any of Sony’s HDV professional camcorders and VTRs, and be easily edited with compatible non-linear editing systems.
The new ClearVid CMOS Sensor combined with Sony’s Enhanced Imaging Processor technology deliver higher sensitivity and higher resolution. According to Ott, the EIP technology achieves wide dynamic range through the use of a unique algorithm that separates image data into its texture patterns and brightness components. The technology allows the camera’s sensor to produce natural and rich tones for both light and dark areas of an image.
The EIP technology also enables the high-speed processing required for capturing high-definition video and still images at extremely high levels of gradation and image reproduction.
The combination of the ClearVid CMOS Sensor and the EIP technologies also result in a feature called “smooth slow rec. (recording).” Due to the speed of the camcorder’s signal processing, video images can be captured at very high speeds, up to 240 fields per second, allowing very fast movements to be recorded in precise detail without creating artifacts or signal degradation.
The new hard-disk recording unit is a 1.8-inch drive with a 60 GB capacity and offering up to 4.5 hours of recording time in either the HDV or DVCAM/DV mode. The unit features Smart Protection, which is combined with a built-in “shock absorber” that automatically protects it at a force of up to three Gs. When the sensor detects that the unit is being dropped, it immediately turns the power off and retracts the head to help prevent damage to the media.
The new hard-disk recording unit also has a cache recording, or buffer memory, function, allowing up to 14 seconds of video and audio signals to be continuously buffered in the memory while the camera is in stand-by mode. When the operator presses “record” that content is captured and then recording can continue in real time.
The camcorder features a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar® T* Lens with Extra-low Dispersion Glass and a 20x optical zoom lens with F2.8 at the telephoto end for greater light sensitivity and long-range image acquisition for maximum shooting flexibility.
A Digital Extender feature also enables the telephoto focal length to be extended by approximately 1.5 times to a maximum of 1100mm at 35mm conversion.
Additional features of the HVR-V1U camcorder include:
A timecode preset function
A TC Link to synchronize time codes
Two XLR microphone inputs for independent sound recording
A Camera Profile feature to adjust the camera settings of multiple cameras for multi-camera operations using MemoryStick Duo™ media
A 3.5-inch (viewable area, measured diagonally) Clear Photo LCD plus™ viewing screen

New accessories, which will be introduced later this year, include:
HVL-LBP LED battery video light, which is powered by Sony’s infoLITHIUM® "L" Series battery (NP-F970/F770)
VCL-HG0862K – a wide conversion lens (exclusive for the HVR-V1U) that features a “bayonet joint” for easy attachment
SH-L35WBP LCD Hood (exclusive to the HVR-V1U)
Professional Media Optimized for HDV Applications
Complementing the new devices is Sony’s highest-quality 6mm HDV videotape, DigitalMaster™, which the company recommends for professional HDV applications. These 63-minute cassettes (model PHDVM63DM) use Sony’s Advanced Metal Evaporated II Technology and its dual-active magnetic layers.
The advanced AME II manufacturing process employs Hyper Evaticle IV magnetic grains, improved lubricants, and a refined Diamond-Like Carbon layer. DigitalMaster tape exhibits greater packing density of magnetic grains, higher retentivity, higher output and lower noise. The result is a more robust tape with 65 percent fewer dropouts and 90 percent fewer errors.
The HVR-V1U camcorder and HVR-DR60 hard-disk recording unit are expected to be available in December at suggested list prices of $4,800 and $1,800, respectively.

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