Delivering outstanding quality in a compact size, the HVR-V1U 1080p HDV camcorder is ideal for the professional videographer. It features three ClearVid® CMOS sensors combined with Sony's 14-bit enhanced image processor to capture sharp, rich images at 1080p/24, 1080p/30 and 1080/60i. Additionally, this camcorder uses a pulldown system which gives you 24p capability for creating film-like video. Other features include a high-quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar T* lens, Super SteadyShot® optical stabilization system, HDMI output, 20X optical zoom and switchable HDV/DVCAM/DV format recording.Cinema Applications

24p Capture; Cinematone Gamma™ and Cinematone™ Color, with 3D-LUT (Lookup Table), to Match Film Stock; 1/48 Shutter; Focus Feet Display; 
Creative Features

8-level Skin Tone Detail Feature; Knee Point and Black Compensation Settings, for Precise Gamma Level Customization; 12-Character Picture Profile Filing System on MemoryStick Duo™ Media; One-Button "Last Scene Review" Function Without Leaving Camera Mode; Contrast Enhancer in EIP Separates image signal into "Picture Pattern" and "Brightness" Information, to increase Detail in Dark Areas; Manual White Balance Adjustment; Still Image Capture to MemoryStick DUO; Smooth Slow Recording, in 3/6/12 Second Intervals, for Dramatic Effect and Motion Analysis; Interval Recording, for Time Lapse Effects; Picture Profile™ feature offers 6 memory locations for storing important camera settings such as: color phase, skintone detail, auto iris limit, AWB sensitivity, cinematone setting