Sony DSR-PD175P film camera
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1. It is the ultimate ubi quitous digital broadcast and professional tape format All Sony Professional DVCAM Camcorders come with 2 years PrimeSupport at no extra cost This means unique extra services such an operational phone call support anywhere collection and 7 day repair for twice as long If your equipment is mission critical re gister with PrimeSupport to receive the support you need PrimeSupport is included with all DVCAM camcorders purchased in the EU Norway and Switzerland This product comes with the full PrimeSupport pack age That s fast hassle free repairs a helpline offer ing expert technical advice and a free loan unit while yours is repaired Plus the peace of mind that Sony is looking after your equipment and your business Features Sony s Exclusive High performance G Lens Discover the exceptional optical performance of Sony s G Lens This sophisticated lens incorporates Sony s unique optical technology and unparalleled quality control Moreover it s been optimised to per fectly complement the camcorder s advanced image sensor and image processing technology thus ex panding your shooting possibilities Express yourself more fully with the utmost precision of Sony s G Lens Major G Lens Features on the DSR PD175P e The camcorder s 29 5mm wide angle 20x optical zoom G Lens offers a field of view that s ideal for many shooting situations ranging from bro2. Remote Commander LANC Remote Commander AN N Viewfinders SH L32WBP LCD Hood Lenses and Lens Adaptors VCL HG0872K gt Wide Conversion Lens Tripods and Supports VCT 1BP VCT SP1BP Bracket For Camera Rear Mount F Extendable Monopod Camcorder Support System VCT PG11RMB VCT SP2BP Tripod RS Multi function Camcorder Shoulder Support www pro sony eu dvcam 6
3. SONY make believe DSR PD175P 1 3 inch 3 Exmor CMOS Professional DVCAM Camcorder Class Leading Standard Definition Handheld Camcorder The DSR PD175P is simply the best standard defini tion handheld camcorder ever produced by Sony It uses the same chassis as the state of the art HVR Z5E HDV Camcorder introduced in 2008 with many of the same advanced features including the all new high performance Sony G Lens which combines a ClearVid array and advanced Exmor image processing technology for class leading picture quality and low light performance The weight distribution and control layout of this chassis has set new ergonomic standards for hand held operation while operational flexibility is further enhanced by support for the HVR MRC1K Compact Flash Solid State recorder In every respect the DSR PD175P is a natural successor to the legendary DSR PD170P Camcorder for customers who need the highest performance and latest technology but don t currently have a requirement for High Definition DVCAM is the global standard for professional Stand ard Definition acquisition introduced by Sony as a higher performance more reliable version of con sumer DV while retaining full compatibility Its ad vantages are further extended by a comprehensive product range including Master Series VTRs tailored to broadcast requirements Typical DVCAM applica tions range from wedding videography to corporate video and broadcast television
4. ad landscape shots to close up shots where it is diffi cult to obtain sufficient distance from the subject e Two ED Extra low Dispersion glass elements re duce the chromatic aberrations caused by differ ences in light refraction to minimise colour fringing The advanced 10 group 15 element lens structure also includes three compound aspheric lenses for images that are crisp and clear even when shooting at a high zooming ratio e Advanced optical lens technology enables Sony s Exmor Sensor system realise sharper images with higher resolution and less noise even when shooting in very low light e The six blade iris diaphragm is almost circular which allows operators to incorporate creative background blur into their shots for beautiful visu al effects Natural touch Lens Operation The ergonomic layout of the zoom focus and iris con trol rings makes operation of these three functions possible with just one hand The zoom function can be controlled by any of the following www pro sony eu dvcam e The lens barrel ring e The lever at the lens grip e The lever on the camera handle A high speed zoom mode is also available The digital extender system increases the zoom ratio to approximately 30x The iris control ring can be customised via the menu to e Select and control the iris or the exposure e Open and close iris direction The exposure function is ideal for varied shoot ing environments that range from v
5. ame into two fields This enables compatibility with current editing and monitoring equipment that only accept in terlaced signals while maintaining the quality of the 25p image Progressive scan mode is suitable for feature films documentaries and music videos where the content is required to have the filmic look DSR PD175P Picture Profile Up to six different picture set ups including gamma and colour settings can be registered in the memory as a Picture Profile This labour saving function al lows operators to easily recall customised picture set ups for various shooting conditions It is also useful for matching footage shot at different times or for multi camera operation Smooth Slow Rec The Smooth Slow Rec function of the DSR PD175P enables smooth slow motion playback by capturing images 4x faster than normal 200 fields s In this mode quad speed images are captured for six seconds stored in the built in buffer memory and then recorded to tape in either DVCAM or DV format as slow motion pictures lasting 24 seconds This quad speed image capture is the fastest speed available on any compact handheld camcorder Smooth Slow Rec is ideal for sports or nature photo graphy where the action can be viewed more easily in slow motion and opens up many creative possibilities Shot Transition Function The Shot Transition function allows for smooth automatic scene transitions After you have pro grammed a
6. anned button layout that reduces operator fatigue Improved protection for audio settings and independent rings for zoom focus and iris demon strate this attention to detail Affordability DVCAM media is widely available and ideal not just for acquisition but low cost archival purposes as well Sony DVCAM hardware also retains compatibility with ubiquitous consumer DV media In addition despite a wide range of advanced features the DSR PD175P has been designed for the same entry level price range as its predecessor model the DSR PD170P AF MF selectable 800 mm to infinity MACRO OFF 10 mm to infinity MACRO ON Wide 800 mm to infinity MACRO ON Tele Image stabilizer ON OFF selectable shift lens Filter diameter Camera Section Imaging device 3 chip 1 3 inch type Exmor CMOS with ClearVid pixel array Effective picture ele 1 037 000 pixels with ments Approx ClearVid array Built in optical filters Clear 1 4 1 16 1 64 Minimum illumination 1 5 Ix auto gain auto iris 1 25 shutter Shutter speed Auto Manual 50i 25p 1 3 1 10000 sec Slow Shutter SLS 1 3 1 6 1 12 1 25 sec Slow amp amp Quick Mo 200 fields s fixed as im tion function proved Smooth Slow Rec White balance Auto one push auto A B positions indoor 3200 K outdoor 5800K Gain AGC 6 3 0 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 dB Inputs Outputs DC input Power code DK 215 Remote LANC Stereo mini mini jack 62 5 mm x 1 Aud
7. ery dark to very bright allowing easy one handed control using single ring operation Sony s Super SteadyShot system optical helps you achieve a stable picture even when camera handling is unsteady Three built in ND Neutral Density filters 1 4 1 16 and 1 64 help to vary the depth of field with iris control Cutting edge Imaging System With Exmor Technology The DSR PD175P boasts cutting edge features includ ing unique Exmor technology which maximises the potential of the camcorder s imaging system This in cludes the same column parallel A D conversion and dual noise cancelling method used in Sony s top of the line camera models Multiple A D analogue to di gital converters on each pixel row convert analogue signals to digital as soon as they are generated un like traditional technology that only has one A D con verter on each chip Exmor technology helps eliminate the influence of ex ternal noise which can often enter the signal chain during transfer to the A D converter As a result you get high quality digital signals with extremely low noise By adopting this groundbreaking technology the Ex mor Sensor system enables the DSR PD175P to achieve a low light sensitivity of just 1 5 lux At 1 25 shutter auto iris and auto gain Progressive Scan Mode The DSR PD175P provides SD quality 25p footage The 25p image captured by the sensor system is re corded as an interlaced signal by dividing each fr
8. ge amounts of storage to work quickly and efficiently with the DSR PD175P Ideal Design for Handheld Operation Sony has responded to customer feedback to create the ideal handheld camcorder chassis with an Technical Specifications General Mass Dimension W x H x D 2 2 kg 4 Ib 14 oz with Lens hood Lens cover large eyecup 2 7 kg 5 Ib 15 oz with Lens hood Lens cover large eyecup NP F970 battery 169 x 188 x 401 mm 6 3 4 x 7 1 2 x 15 3 4 inch including protrusions w o gripbelt w hood w large eye cup Power requirements DC 8 4 V Battery DC 7 2 V AC adapter Power consumption Approx 6 0 W LCD OFF and LCD viewfinder ON Operating temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F F Battery operating time Recording format Approx 475 min LCD OFF and LCD viewfinder ON with NP F970 battery Video DVCAM DV SP PAL Audio Linear PCM 2ch 16 bit 48 kHz 2ch 12 bit 32 kHz Recording frame rate DVCAM DV 576 50i Recording Playback time Lens DV SP Approx 63 min with PHDVM 63DM Digit alMaster tape DVCAM Approx 41min with PHDVM 63DM Digit alMaster tape Zoom ratio Sony G Lens 20x optical 1 5x Digital Extender Focal length f 4 1 to 82 0 mm equivalent to f 29 5 to 590 mm at 16 9 mode f 36 1 to 722 mm at 4 3 mode on 35 mm lens F1 6 to F3 4 www pro sony eu dvcam DSR PD175P ergonomically designed body weight balance and a carefully pl
9. hone or an external line audio source or dedicate one channel to each and record them separ ately or mixed When assigned to one channel the built in stereo mi crophone acts as a wide directional monaural microphone On handle Zoom Lever and Rec Start Stop Button In order to facilitate zoom control and recording oper ation during low angle shooting an additional zoom lever and a rec start stop button have been added to the carrying handle The rec start stop button has a hold function to prevent accidental operation The three position slide switch located on the side of the handle lets users select the zoom control type from FIX VAR and OFF In FIX mode zoom speed is determined by the speed setting selected in the menu where eight speeds are available In VAR DSR PD175P mode zoom speed can be adjusted manually using the zoom lever HYBRID Solution With HVR MRC1K The DSR PD175P is ready for HYBRID DVCAM DV op eration when connected to the optional HVR MRC1K Memory Recording Unit via an i LINK connector In HYBRID operation you can simultaneously record video footage to both a tape and a standard Com pactFlash CF card Three recording options e Synchronous recording e Relay recording e HVR MRC1k only recording For user convenience the DSR PD175P can dis play status information of the HVR MRC1K on its LCD This status information includes e Connection status e REC status e Remaining CF recording t
10. ime The recording time on a 16 GB CF card in DVCAM and DV format is approximately 72 minutes At least 133x speed and 2 GB capacity is required One touch Clip type Microphone Holder A one touch clip type microphone holder makes it easy to attach and remove the microphone for quick storage Digital Still Camera Function With Memory Stick Duo The Memory Photo function allows the camera to be switched to progressive scan mode for capturing still images Files can be recorded on Memory Stick Duo media in a choice of two sizes 1080x810 pixels 4 3 or 1440x810 pixels 16 9 Benefits Class leading picture quality Sony s G Lens features unique optical technology precisely optimised to complement the camcorder s advanced image processing technology to deliver ex ceptional performance and expand your shooting pos sibilities Set yourself apart from the competition with this exceptional camcorder Enhanced Creativity The DSR PD175P sets new standards for Standard Definition handheld camcorders with advanced www pro sony eu dvcam creative features including a 25p Progressive Scan mode Smooth Slow Recording and up to six inde pendent Picture Profiles for a variety of different camera set ups Proven Workflow DVCAM is the world s leading professional standard definition format widely supported easy to work with and highly reliable You don t need the latest generation software computer or lar
11. io input XLR 3 pin female x 2 line mic mic 48 V selectable Composite output RCA Type x 1 via A V multi connector S Video output Mini Din 4 pin x 1 via A V multi connector optional Audio output RCA type CH 1 CH 2 via A V multi connector VMC 15FS is required i LINK IEEE1394 4 pin x 1 DV stream input output S400 Headphone output Stereo mini jack 93 5 mm x 1 Monitoring Viewfinder 0 45 inch type approx 1 226 880 dots 852 x 3 RGB x 480 16 9 aspect ratio Built in LCD monitor 3 2 inch type XtraFine LCD approx 921 600 dots hy brid type 16 9 aspect ratio Other Built in Microphone Stereo microphone Media Type miniDV tape x 1 Accessories Batteries and Power Supplies 2NP F970 B Info Lithium Battery Twin Pack HVL LBPA LED Battery Video Light LCS BP1BP Soft Backpack Style Carrying Case Support Plans PrimeSupport Plus BC1 1 Year Additional Cover for Broadcast and Prime Pro A V Products Support Plus www pro sony eu dvcam DSR PD175P Supplied Accessories Supplied Accessories AC L100 AC adaptor x 1 A V Composite Connect ing Cable x 1 Lens hood with Lens cover x 1 Large size eye cup x 1 o RMT 831 wireless re mote commander x 1 Lithium battery CR2025 x 1 Operating instructions CD ROM x 1 Printed operating instructions LCS G1BP Soft Carry Case DSR PD175P Remote Controls P gt g M RM 1000BP RM 1BP ee
12. shot s START and END point settings e g for zoom focus iris gain shutter speed and white balance and pressed the start button a smooth picture transition takes place over the dura tion of the shot by automatically calculating the inter mediate setting values Transition types can be selected from a choice of LINEAR SOFT STOP and SOFT TRANS and transition time can be set from 3 to 90 seconds DVCAMIDV Selectable Recording The DSR PD175P adopts the DVCAM format which is the worldwide standard SD format for professional handheld camcorders If you require a longer recording time the DSR PD175P is also capable of recording and playing back DV format signals SP mode only Assignable Features The DSR PD175P provides up to seven ASSIGN but tons for quick access to frequently used functions suitable for variable shooting conditions Some default functions are pre assigned by name The assignable functions are AE Shift Back Light Col our Bars Digital Extender End Search Expanded Fo cus Fader Focus Macro Hyper Gain Index Mark Marker Peaking Photo Picture Profile Push Auto Iris REC Review Ring Rotate Direction Shot Transition Smooth Slow REC Spot Light Steady Shot TC Reset and Zebra www pro sony eu dvcam XtraFine LCD Panel The DSR PD175P is equipped with a 3 2 inch type wi descreen XtraFine LCD panel on the front of its handle This has a high resolution of approximately 921 000 pixels
13. which allows for easier focus adjust ments It can also display virtually 100 of the recor ded picture area at a colour temperature of approxim ately 6500K XtraFine EVF The 0 45 inch type XtraFine EVF Electronic View Finder has approximately 1 227 000 pixels and three independent LEDs for red green and blue colours This technology allows users to monitor objects with remarkable colour reproduction accuracy and high resolution The EVF has a choice of colour or black and white dis play modes It also displays virtually 100 of the pic ture area at a colour temperature of approximately 6500K When the camcorder is panned quickly or when an object on the screen moves quickly the R G B primary colours may be seen on the object in the EVF momentarily InfoLITHIUM L Series Battery Compatibility The DSR PD175P uses the same L series batteries as the DSR PD170P so you can use your existing char gers and batteries Versatile Audio Input Selection The DSR PD175P offers a versatile choice of audio in puts It features a newly designed high quality built in stereo microphone as well as two XLR audio input channels for connecting to either professional micro phones or an external line audio source A 48V micro phone power source can also be supplied By adjusting the INPUT ASSIGN switch located on the side panel of the DSR PD175P you can easily assign the two audio input channels to either the built in ste reo microp
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