Sony / HDV HVR-Z1E
| Manufacturer: | Sony |
| Model: | HDV HVR-Z1E |
| Short Description: | Sony HD Camcorder |
| Why was it needed and what did it replace: | Advericom is a video production company based on Oxford Street. Our clients are from varied industries and have varied requirements. We therefore make videos for different purposes: to be broadcast, viewed online or distributed as hard copies. That is why |
| Author: | Sinem Ersever |
| What other systems did you consider? | We considered the slightly cheaper Sony HDR-FX1 but eventually decided in favour of the Z1 because of its professional quality. The main difference is the XLR audio inputs on the Z1E which allow for a external mic. This gave us a better boomed sound espec |
| Why did you choose it? | The superior range of functions of the Z1 ¢ for example its PAL/NTSC capability. |
| Did you buy new or used - if new did you consider used / visa versa? | New ¢ the price difference was not noticeable enough to make a used camera a good buy. |
| Who did you buy it from (direct from manufacturer or through a dealer)? | Manufacturer |
| What price did you pay? | £3200 |
| Were you happy with the sales service? | Yes ¢ after we told them our requirements, we were well-advised on what we be the most suitable camera for our purposes. |
| What major projects have you used it (or plan to use it) for? | We used the camera to film a property company at London¢¢s South Bank festival, and the resulting video was broadcast on TV. We will be using it in the future for making videos for clients for both internal and broadcast purposes. |
| Does it perform as expected? | Yes ¢ we were very satisfied with the result. Surfaces composed of parallel lines looked a bit flickery. This should be overcome by Sony in the future. |
| Pro's: | The HVR-Z1 can record HDV and DVCAM images at 60i, 50i, 30, 25 or 24 frames per second, in either SD or HD. |
| Con's: | The Cineframe mode is a bit disappointing. Also, although the camcorder ultimately produces 16:9 aspect ratio video, it does this by slightly stretching each pixel horizontally. |
| What would your brief summary be on this product? | A professional quality camera that gives results far in advance of its comparatively low price. |
| About you, please tell us about you, your background, your company and any credits you or your company may have: | Advericom is located on Oxford Street, and specialises in showcasing companies¢¢ products and services through video production. We have a wide range of clients, in sectors such as cosmetics, education, property and fitness. Examples of our work can be vie |
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