- Powered by NP-F570 InfoLithium rechargeable battery pack.
- Records to MiniDV tape stock.
- 16:9 widescreen .
- 3 CCD video camera.
- 12x optical zoom lens.
Product Description
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The new DSR-PD170 DVCAM compact camcorder provides high quality
acquisition in the DVCAM component digital format, as well as in
DV, allowing up to 40 minutes on one tape Mini DVCAM
tape, or 60 minutes on the same tape in the DV mode. This compact
camcorder features three Advanced HAD 1/3 inch CCDs that allow
two scanning modes: 480 progressive (for still) and interlaced
(for video). These Advanced HAD¿ CCDs also provide high quality
acquisition with increased resolution and sensitivity at reduced
noise and vertical smear. The new enhancements to the CCDs have
enabled the minimum illumination to be improved to an incredible
1 lux. The DSR-PD170 also features a built-in slot for
MemoryStick. Up to 988 JPEG pictures can be stored on one 64 MB
MemoryStick. In addition, the stored images can be mixed or keyed
to the live image allowing logo insertion and/or mix effects. The
built-in high MTF quality 12X electronic zoom lens features Auto
focus and SuperSteady¿ with manual Zoom, Focus and Iris
control capability. Other enhancements from the DSR-PD150 include
a larger high-resolution B&W viewfinder and a newly developed
color swing out Hybrid LCD with greater brightness to increase
monitoring capability in bright light conditions. The DSR-PD170
now has a larger handle with start/stop functions as well as zoom
control on the handle for easy access and enhanced shooting
capabilities
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The DSR-PD170 is a high quality video camera well suited to a
broad range of applications -- from event videography to training
videos to filmmaking. It's small size and long battery life make
it ideal for use in the field, and its broad array of manual
override features make it a very adaptable camera for all sorts
of shooting environments.
Two XLR audio inputs allow you to connect pro mics or external
audio. 3CCD camera system
Originally, camcorders used one CCD--the imaging device that
turns light into electronic information--and let the image
processing unit decider the color information from the data. Like
today's broadcast video cameras, however, the DSR-PD170 uses a
prism to divide incoming light into three beams and uses
specially tuned 1/3-inch CCDs to create red, blue, and green
composite images, which are assembled into a final image. The
result is a more film-like vibrancy and more accurate color
representation. Advanced HAD technology reduces fixed pattern
noise and the vertical smear sometimes associated with CCD
images.
Audio
The DSR-PD170 records two channels of PCM digital sound with the
48 kHz/16-bit or 32 kHz/12-bit mode. It features a ECM-NV1
electret condenser microphone, as well as two XLR audio input
connectors for use with professional-grade microphones or
external audio sources.
A zoom lever and a rec start/stop button are built into the
handle. 12x optical zoom lens
The DSR-PD170 is equipped with a 12x zoom lens. Zoom comes in
handy when you can't get close enough to your subject for proper
framing, such as a sporting event or nature photography. The
camera also has digital zoom feature selectable for 24x or 48x.
Users should note, however, that digital zoom comes at the
expense of picture quality, since it is achieved by diding
part of the information from the frame.
In order to facilitate zoom control and operation
during low-angle shooting, an additional zoom lever and a rec
start/stop button have been added to the carrying handle.
Furthermore, the supplied wireless Remote Commander unit can be
used for external control.
To protect your investment, the DSR-PD170 comes with a lens hood
with a built-in lens cap, which will keep your glass from getting
dirty or scratched. The hood can be opened or closed by using a
lever on the side of the hood, so it will never get lost. Also,
it comes with a wide conversion lens, which is ideal for shooting
indoors or in small spaces.
The kit includes a wide
converter lens and hood. Optical Super Steady system
Sony's optical Super Steady System helps remove the slight
hand jitter and vibration that is often the bane of video
production. Sensors inside the camera detect horizontal and
vertical movements and the camera can counteract those movements
by adjusting the lens mechanism on the fly. This is superior to
digital anti-shake systems that counteract image shake by
trimming off edges of the frame.
Large precision black & white viewfinder and LCD monitor
View your subject through the built-in viewfinder, the swing-out
LCD display, or both. The camera features a 0.44-inch type black
& white LCD viewfinder and a 2.5-inch color LCD monitor. You'll
save battery time by using just one, but you may want to use one
for adjusting focus and the other for monitoring audio levels.
Index marking and title function
When using a Cassette Memory-equipped DVCAM/DV tape, an index
can be marked while with the DSR-PD170 or
from an external video source, which makes for quick access later
on. Also, you can store titles in the cassette memory for overlay
during playback.
More DSR-PD170 features ·16:9 Widescreen Acquisition mode --
Captures video at true widescreen aspect ratio without
letterboxing ·Digital pictures -- save still images to Memory
Stick media and combine with video images through the Media Mix
function ·Low Light Shooting -- record in just 11x minimum
illumination ·Large-sized Handle -- enhanced design for a better
grip ·Date Stamping -- Superimpose the date onto an image ·AV to
DV Out -- convert analog input signals to DV signals ·Selectable
DVCAM/DV -- record and playback in native DVCAM or in
DV SP mode ·Custom presets -- choose common color level,
sharpness, white balance shift, and agc limit ·Digital effects --
still, flash motion, luminance key, trail, and old movie ·Guide
frame -- provides vertical and horizontal subject lines ·Time
Code Preset -- fill in any timecode starting value ·Fader --
black fade, monotone fade, overlap, wipe and dot ·Zebra --
displays a striped pattern in the LCD monitor and viewfinder
across highlight areas, helping manual exposure settings ·Manual
Functions -- zoom, focus, iris , shutter speed, gain, AE shift,
white balance, ND filters (1/4 and 1/32), spotlight button,
backlight button
What's in the box
DSR-PD170 camera, AC-L15 AC adaptor, ECM-NV1 electret condenser
microphone, NP-F570 InfoLithium rechargeable battery pack,
VCL-HG0758 wide conversion lens, LSF-S58 lens hood for wide
conversion lens and hood cap, lens hood with built-in lens cap,
RMT-811 Remote Commander and two R6 batteries, carrying belt,
i.LINK cable strap, and stereo AV cable.