The HVR-S270 can switch between HDV1080i, DVCAM, and DV recording, providing full flexibility to record in either standard definition or high definition depending on your production needsThe HVR-S270 can convert material from 1080i down to 576i, and output the video signals through its i.LINK interface and other SD output connectors. This allows users to edit recorded material with a compatible nonlinear editing system using current DV editing software, as well as record SD signals to an external VTR. 1/3-inch type 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor System. The newly developed 1/3-inch type 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor¿ system has 45-degree rotated pixels on each chip in order to increase the signal density, while each pixel maintains sufficient surface area. In combination with Enhanced Imaging Processor¿ (EIP), the 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor system achieves high resolution, high sensitivity, wide dynamic range, and excellent colour reproduction.The pixel shift interpolation technique has been traditionally used in low-end 3CCD camcorders. However, it normally requires the combination of all three colour element (RGB) signals to maximize resolution. If an object lacks one or more colour elements, the resolution of the object may be degraded. The 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor system is different. It can always produce maximum resolution, regardless of the balance between colour elements, thanks to its unique and sophisticated interpolation technology.

Specification:
Switch between HDV1080i, DVCAM, and DV recording 
convert material from 1080i down to 576i
1/3-inch type 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor¿ system
Carl Zeiss lens for HD video comes as standard with the HVR-S270
25p HDV native progressive recording modes