| Product Description: | Sony HVR-A1U - camcorder - professional - Mini DV (HDV) |
| Product Type: | Camcorder - professional - widescreen |
| Width: | 2.8 in |
| Dimensions (WxDxH): | 2.8 in x 4.1 in x 7.5 in |
| Depth: | 4.1 in |
| Weight: | 1.5 lbs |
| Height: | 7.5 in |
| Media Type: | Mini DV (HDV) |
| Flash Memory: | 16 MB flash - Memory Stick Duo |
| Camcorder Sensor Resolution: | 3.0 Mpix |
| Sensor Resolution: | 3.0 Mpix |
| Camcorder Effective Video Resolution: | 1.2 Mpix |
| Effective Sensor Resolution: | Video: 1.2 Mpix - Still: 2.8 Mpix |
| Camcorder Effective Still Resolution: | 2.8 Mpix |
| Supported Resolution: | 1080i, 480i |
| Widescreen Video Capture: | Yes |
| Shooting Modes: | Digital photo mode |
| Lens Aperture: | F/1.8-2.1 |
| Color Support: | Color |
| Focus Adjustment: | Automatic, manual |
| Optical Sensor Type: | CMOS |
| Focal Length: | 5.1 mm - 51 mm |
| Optical Sensor Size: | 1/3" |
| Optical Zoom: | 10 x |
| Min Illumination: | 7 lux |
| Image Stabilizer: | Electronic (Super Steady Shot) |
| Recording Speed: | SP |
| Microphone: | Microphone - built-in - stereo |
| Viewfinder: | Electronic - 0.54" - 16:9 |
| Display: | LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7" - color |
| Max Shutter Speed: | 1/10000 sec |
| Supported Battery: | Sony NP-FM50 |
| Min Shutter Speed: | 1/4 sec |
| White Balance: | Custom, automatic, presets |
| White Balance Presets: | Indoor, outdoor |
| Remote Control: | Remote control - infrared |
| Features: | B/W & color switchable |
| Image Storage: | JPEG 1920 x 1440 JPEG 1440 x 1080 JPEG 1920 x 1080 JPEG 640 x 480 |
| Type: | Microphone - built-in |
| Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera: | 40 - 400mm |
| Auto Focus: | TTL contrast detection |
| Zoom Adjustment: | Motorized drive, manual |
| Filter Size: | 37 mm |
| Lens Manufacturer: | Carl Zeiss |
| DV input: | Yes |
| Low Lux / Night Mode: | Yes |
| Digital Still Camera Function: | Yes |
| Time Code: | Yes |
| Additional Features: | Built-in speaker, backlight compensation, RGB primary color filter, analog to digital conversion with pass through, color bar, histogram display |
| Viewfinder Type: | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Diagonal Size: | 0.54" |
| Viewfinder Resolution: | 252,000 pixels |
| Image Aspect Ratio (camcorders): | 16:9 |
| Display Form Factor: | Rotating |
| Display Format: | 123,200 pixels |
| Microphone Operation Mode: | Stereo |
| Connector Type: | 1 x component video output 1 x composite video/audio output 1 x S-Video output 1 x headphones 1 x audio input 1 x Control-L (LANC) 1 x USB 1 x DC power input |
| Included Accessories: | Lens hood, camcorder shoulder strap, lens cap, microphone, Memory Stick Duo adapter |
| Cables Included: | A/V cable Component video cable USB cable Microphone adapter |
| Power Device: | Power adapter - external |
| Supported Battery Details: | 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( included ) |
