This special imaging processor has been developed to realise the full power of the "3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor™" by handling the video signal output in 1920x1080 and 4:2:2 colour space. It's unique signal processing separates the image data into texture and brightness components and processes these independently. This makes it possible to reproduce images with a high level of clarity, from the very darkest to the very brightest areas of the image.

The signals from the four surrounding photodiodes are used to reproduce one more signal with the Enhanced Imaging Processor™.

The HVR-V1P is equipped with a high quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* lens. Featuring a 62mm filter diameter, this lens offers a multilayer coating, extra-low dispersion glass, aspherical glass and excellent spectral characteristics that result in reduction of chromatic aberration.

Focus shifts with colour due to differences in refractive index, resulting in colour fringing.

The built-in 20x optical zoom lens enables long-range shots of sports events or wild animals with the stunning visual impact of HD images. The optional VCL-HG0868K 0.8x wide conversion lens uses a bayonet mount system for instant attachment or detachment. Combining these lens features, you can effortlessly capture close-ups or wide-angle shots in order to meet your video production requirements.

The ClearVid CMOS Sensor™ has been developed using the most advanced technologies in the semiconductor industry. Thanks to the unique grid arrangement of the photo diode sensors, in which each is rotated by 45 degrees, sensor resolution has been optimised while maximising the photosensitive surface area. Combining this imaging system with its associated EIP, has enabled the use of a sophisticated interpolation scheme developed by Sony and offering distinct advantages compared to conventional spatial offset techniques.

The "3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor" system is the core element enabling the 1920x1080 video signals to be processed. Unlike CCD sensors, CMOS is not prone to vertical smear, eradicating this from your list of technical constraints.

Even with a point of high-intensity light, recording smear-free footage with the HVR-V1P becomes effortless.