Sony HVR-Z7U specs
 
Signal System  HDV: 1080/60i, 1080/24p, 1080/30p
 DVCAM/DV: 480/60i (NTSC) 
Image Device  1/3" 3CMOS Exmor Sensor system 
Lens  Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Zoom Lens, 12x (Optical)
 f = 4.4-52.8mm
 f = 32-384mm at 16:9 mode
 f = 39.5-47.4mm (4:3 mode)
 filter diameter: 72mm 
 
 
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  Not Specified by Manufacturer 
Horizontal Resolution  1080 Lines 
Sensitivity  Not Specified By Manufacturer 
Minimum Illumination  1.5 lux (Auto Gain, Auto Iris, 1/30 Shutter) 
Vertical Smear  Not Specified by Manufacturer 
Built-in Filters  Clear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64 
LCD Monitor  3.2", 16:9 Aspect Ratio, 1 MegaPixel Xtrafine LCD 
Viewfinder  0.45", 16:9 Aspect Ratio, 852 x 480 Resolution 
Scan Matching  Yes 
Memory Card Slot  MemoryStick Duo Media 
Shutter Speed Range  Auto: 1/60-1/2000
 Manual
 60i/30p: 1/4-1/10000
 24p: 1/3 - 1/10000 
Gain Selection  -6, -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18 dB 
VTR
Tape Format  HDV Record and Play
DVCAM Record and Play
DV Record and Play 
Tape Speed  HDV: 18.8mm/s
DVCAM: 28.2mm/s
DV SP Mode: 18.8mm/s 
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  Not Specified by Manufacturer 
Maximum Recording Time  HDV: 63 min (with PHDVM-63DM Cassette)
DVCAM: 41 min (with PHDVM-63DM Cassette)
DV: 63 min (with PHDVM-63DM Cassette) 
Audio
Audio Dynamic Range  Not Specified by Manufacturer 
Audio Signal Format  HDV
MPEG1 Audio Layer II
DVCAM/DV
16-bit/48kHz 2 Channel Mode
12-bit/32kHz 4 Channel Mode 
Audio Frequency Response  20Hz to 20kHz 
Signal to Noise Ratio  Not Specified by Manufacturer  
General
Input and Output Connectors  Composite: 10-Pin Video/Audio (x1 Output)
 Component: Special Connector (x1 Output)
 HDMI (x1 Output)
 FireWire/i.LINK: 6-Pin (x1 Input, x1 Output)
 XLR Audio: XLR 3-Pin Female, 2-Channel
 Headphone: Stereo Mini-Jack
 LANC: 2.5mm Mini-mini Jack 
Power Requirements  Battery Pack: 7.2VDC
 AC Adapter: 8.4VDC 
Power Consumption  HDV: 7.2W
 DVCAM/DV: 6.9W 
Operating Temperature  32-104°F (0-40°C) 
Dimensions (WxHxD)  6.9 x 7.8 x 17.3" (17.6 x 19.9 x 43.9 cm) 
Weight  5.3 lbs (2.4 kg)