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Marker
Four types of markers can be displayed on the LCD monitor
and viewfinder, and can be displayed simultaneously:
Assign Button
A function frequently used in the field can be assigned to the
Assign Button (push button), located on the right side of the
camera body, allowing operators to make rapid changes
under field conditions. The assignable functions include
Status Check, Super SteadyShot, One Push Auto White
Balance, Histogram Indicator, and Color Bars (two types).
Time Code Preset
The time code can be preset using any number in H/M/S/F
(hours/minutes/seconds/frames) to record desired tape-position
information. The time-code mode can be selected between
“REC RUN” and “FREE RUN”. In addition to the time code,
user bits can also be set.
Histogram Indicator
The Histogram Indicator for brightness can be displayed on
the LCD monitor and viewfinder, allowing operators to easily
evaluate the brightness of currently captured images for
proper exposure.
Shot Transition
The Shot Transition
TM
function allows for smooth automatic
scene transitions. The operator can program start and end
settings for zoom, focus, and white balance into the A/B
buttons and, by pressing the start button, a smooth transition
will take place according to the set time, because the camera
automatically calculates the intermediate values during the
scene transition. The start of this function can be
synchronized with the camera’s REC start function. The
transition progress can be checked using an indicator
displayed on the LCD monitor. In addition, a start timer
function is also available for the Shot Transition function,
helping to prevent operators from missing a shot.
This function is very useful when complex camera settings are
required during the scene transition – for example, when
shooting subjects moving from the background to the
foreground of a scene.
Cinema-like Image Shooting
Two powerful features to produce cinematic and film-like
pictures are provided on the HVR-A1. The Cinematone
Gamma™ feature allows operators to quickly set up and load
a gamma curve with similar contrast characteristic to a film
gamma curve. The Cineframe™ feature allows picture
movement to be reproduced like a film of 25 frames/s.
Long Operating Time
With the optional NP-QM91D InfoLITHIUM Rechargeable
Battery Pack attached, the HVR-A1 can continuously record in
HDV mode for up to 300 minutes, or up to 340 minutes in
DVCAM/DV mode.
With LCD
Monitor On**
With LCD Viewfinder
and Monitor On**
With LCD
Viewfinder On
Continuous
Recording Time*
NP-FM50
(supplied)
NP-QM71D
(optional)
NP-QM91D
(optional)
* Continuous recording time, indoors at 25C°.
**With LCD backlight on
Battery Life
HDV
80 min
200 min
300 min
DVCAM/DV
90 min
225 min
340 min
HDV
75 min
195 min
295 min
DVCAM/DV
90 min
220 min
330 min
HDV
70 min
180 min
275 min
DVCAM/DV
80 min
200 min
300 min
PHOTO Button
Zoom Lever
2-channel XLR Audio Connectors
“Memory Stick Duo” Slot
ASSIGN Button
NIGHTSHOT Switch
CENTER
Distribution Quantity
Brightness Level
Images Simulated
Images Simulated
4:3
SAFETY ZONE
GUIDE FRAME
