When Sony , Sharp, JVC and Canon got together to create the HDV format, they were actually planning a revolution. The earth-shattering idea: To create HD video with a workflow that’s just like the old, comfortable and familiar DV Format. But it hasn’t really come into fruition for serious videographers until now. Last week (Nov. 10) in NY, Sony unveiled the HVR-Z1U (available Feb. 2005 for $4900), an HDV camcorder that brings pro-level features to a system for low-cost HDTV production that has revolution written all over it.



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