The HDV revolution has begun with much gusto and the new Sony HVR-V1U HDV camcorder carries forward this next generation trend. The new HVR-V1U is touted be the superior version of the equally awe-inspiring HDR-FX7 and this one is strictly for the pros! The cam has a 24p frame rate which is the norm in film-making and as additional bonus there is a 1080p resolution.

The Sony HVR-V1U has a CMOS sensor and promises jaw-dropping video performance! One can also attach an optional hard disk to the top of the camcorder and the hard drive's recording parameters are displayed on the camera's viewfinder. Thus according to Sony this "hybrid recording system is the perfect solution for pros who have both HDV tape and disk backup on their fingertips. Not on does the camcorder support HDTV and XLR audio, it also has a HDMI port. The Sony HVR-V1U doesn’t come cheap and one would need to shell out $4800 to get their hands on this baby. It should hit the shelves by December, so start saving up guys!

Via Gizmodo