The Sony HVR-Z1E camcorder is an entry level HD camera, capable of HDV 1080i recordings. The HVR-Z1E is aimed at those working to tight budgets, whilst maintaining DVCAM/DV recording and playback capabilities. These features allow the 1/3" CCD handheld camcorder to be active immediately in current SD systems, while also providing a step-by-step migration to the HD world.

Recording formats for this HDV camcorder consist of 1080/50i/59.94i, 625/50i, 525/59.94i, DV and DVCAM with a HDV/DV firewire/i-Link with analogue video and audio out.

The Sony HVR-Z1E camcorder hire package is available from On Sight on a 'four day week' and includes a tripod. For more information call the HD hire bookings team on +44(0) 20 7637 0888.