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Sony HVR-S270U High Definition DV Camcorder

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Key Features
  • Camcorder Type: Digital
  • Recording Format: DV High Definition
  • Recording System: NTSC
  • Sensor Quantity: 3
  • Optical Zoom: 12x
  • Weight: 13.94 lb.
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The HVR-S270U can record directly to compact flash cards, via the camera's supplied memory recording unit. Combined with Sony's entire family of HDV products, the HVR-S270U is a great camcorder for almost any production, including documentaries, news, low-budget movies, music videos, and industrials.
 

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Pretty Good, But Not Great.

Date of Review:  Oct 24, 2008
The Bottom Line: Buy this camera if you can't afford anything better.
Review: First of all, this camcorder is "HDV" not "DV," meaning that it captures video at High-Definition resolution, but with a very high compression rate (i.e. low quality).

I bought Sony's original HDV camcorder, the HVR-Z1U, when it came out,...
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  3.0

by: paladex
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Affordable, HD-resolution, good...
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Hidden costs, lots of grain, possible...
 
 

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Product Details and Features

Product MPN

MPN HVR-S270U

Key Features

Camcorder Type   Digital
Recording Format   DV • High Definition
Recording System   NTSC
Sensor Quantity   3
Optical Zoom   12x
Weight 13.94 lb.

CCD

Sensor Quantity   3
Sensor Size 1/3"
Number of Pixels   1120K pixels

LCD / Viewfinder

Display Type   With LCD Screen
LCD Panel Size   3.2 in.

Lens

Optical Zoom   12x
Digital Zoom   Without Digital Zoom
Filter Diameter 72 mm

Video Modes

Recording Speed   SP
Low Lux   1.5 Lux

Audio

Audio Format   12/16 Bit PCM Digital Stereo Audio

Memory Photography

Memory Card Type   Memory Stick Duo
Digital Still Shot Mode   With Still Shot Capability
MPEG Movie Mode   Without MPEG Movie Mode

Interfaces

Output Interfaces Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA) • Component • FireWire / DV / i.Link • Headphones Jack • HDMI
Input Interfaces FireWire / DV / iLink
Microphone Type External/Optional

Dimensions

Width 11.13 in.
Depth 21.13 in.
Height 11 in.
Weight 13.94 lb.

Miscellaneous

Family Line Sony HVR
Included Accessories Shoulder Strap • Lens Hood • Microphone
Release Date February, 2007
UPC 4905524485103
Product ID 68742638
 

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ClearVID 3CMOS Technology: Sony's ClearVID sensors are positioned at a 45° angle. Since each pixel is positioned at this angle the result is far clearer diagonal lines. Images will appear crisper, without the apparent "jaggies" that often plague video signals Record to Compact Flash: The camera comes with an attachable recording unit, allowing users to record HDV and DV to CompactFlash cards. With cards getting larger and larger in capacity, the ability to take advantage of tapeless workflow while still using cheap media is a welcome addition High Definition on MiniDV Tapes with HDV: The HDV format, used in the HVR-S270U allows high definition recording on standard MiniDV tapes. This is accomplished by using the very popular MPEG-2 compression technique used in many applications, including DVDs and satellite television 24p Capability: In 24p mode, images from the CMOS can be 2:3 pulldown- converted and recorded onto tape in the standard 60i HDV format. The tape can then be played back or edited using an ord
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