Sony HVR-Z1E
The Sony HVR-Z1E is a professional shoulder-style HDV camcorder, recording high-definition video to MiniDV tape. It was aimed at broadcast, corporate and event videographers when introduced in the mid-2000s, sitting in Sony's professional HDV line rather than the consumer Handycam range.
Pricing data for the HVR-Z1E is thin: a single UK auction hammer result from late 2025 sold for £80, which sits at the wholesale saleroom level rather than retail. With only one data point, today's value guidance for a working HVR-Z1E should be treated as indicative only, and condition, accessories and tape head hours will heavily influence what any individual example sells for.
Sales History
Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.
Prices updated: November 2025
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| Nov 2025 | £80 | £80 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 354) Title: A Sony HVR-Z1E Camcorder
Description:
A Sony HVR-Z1E Camcorder powers on, records, finder working, finder display working, zoom working, body G, with Carl Zeiss T* 4.5-54mm f/1.6 Vario |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Sony HVR-Z1E worth today?
Based on the limited UK auction evidence available, a Sony HVR-Z1E sold for around £80 at hammer in late 2025, though with only one recorded sale this figure should be treated as a rough guide rather than a firm market price.
How much does a Sony HVR-Z1E sell for at auction?
The most recent UK auction hammer price on record is £80, which reflects wholesale saleroom value before buyer's premium and excludes any dealer or retail markup.
Is the Sony HVR-Z1E still usable?
Yes, provided the tape transport is healthy and you have working MiniDV tapes and a means of capturing HDV footage, but the tape-based workflow and ageing electronics mean buyers should budget for possible servicing.