HDW-750P DIGITAL CAMCORDER
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1. clones of original rushes at minimal cost makes HDCAM particularly attractive for insurance companies Better still HDW 750P Options Remote Control Unit RM B750 Picture Cache Board HKDW 703 Down Converter Board HKDW 702 Camera Adapter HDCA 901 6 inch type LCD colour viewfinder HDVF 750W Continued on specification page there s plenty of headroom for post production colour grading and image manipulation even in the most demanding circumstances The sheer quality of the results have been demonstrated time after time in productions that range from epic movies to highly sophisticated advertising campaigns Superb Ergonomic Design for Real World Shooting Underneath the tough compact easy to handle body of the HDW 750P you ll find many technological innovations Robust and compact with an on the shoulder weight of just 5 4 kilograms including viewfinder battery cassette and microphone the HDW 750P features a new generation body design with ergonomic control layout Superb weight distribution and balance combined with a low optical axis make the camcorder ideal for hand held shots HD SDI Output for Field Monitoring and External Recording HD SDI output with four channels of embedded digital audio allows direct monitoring of HD images from the main camera body It also allows the camera to be interfaced in a complex system for multi camera shooting or to allow extended uninterrupted external recordi2. Signal Processing the HDW 750P effortlessly accommodates a wider exposure latitude that compares favourably with many film emulsions As well as a wide contrast range that aids precise reproduction of any scene the ability to view every shot the way it really is allows you to make optimal exposure adjustments as you shoot Built in Picture Cache The optional picture cache board HKDW 703 1 allows either 8 seconds picture and sound recording buffer or it can be configured for Time Lapse and Animation recording This is particularly useful feature on Natural History programmes when the unexpected can happen at any time or on programmes with uncontrollable cast members such as children and animals Lens Mount B 4 bayonet mount accepts a full range of compatible HD and SD lenses Dual Optical Filter Wheels Neutral Density ND and Colour Correction CC filter wheels can also be controlled remotely using optional BKDW 701 servo filter drive and RM B750 150 Remote Control Unit Two Assignable Buttons For simple operational customisation two buttons are available for assigning frequently needed tasks A push button and a slide switch can be used to independently assign instant access to frequently used functions EZ focus This allows easy and precise focusing when using fully automatic lens by fully opening iris and changing shutter speed maintaining constant exposure All is back to normal after 10 seconds or
3. HDCAM HDW 750P DIGITAL CAMCORDER Creativity Enabled The HDW 750P from Sony is a camcorder that destroys any outdated notions about high definition as a bulky inflexible prohibitively expensive choice for quality programme making The compact new HDW 750P puts all the advantages of shooting High Definition at 25P 50i into the hands of the cinematographer maximising creative opportunities and control without sacrificing portability or battery life The HDW 750P makes it easier than ever to capture pictures that will satisfy the most exacting Director of Photography Levels of detail colour depth and contrast are comparable with 35mm film and easily surpass Super16 By shooting 25 frames per second in progressive scan mode 25P your shots will carry a distinctive filmic portrayal of moving subjects that can add a subjective richness to any production Alternatively you can opt to shoot 50 fields per second interlaced 50i as a natural partner to the PAL world The choice is yours The appeal doesn t end there either Faster set ups for each shot and versatile control over picture parameters maximises your creative options under any shooting conditions Instant replay of each take at full resolution allows on the spot evaluation of colour pictures just as your audience will see them while a generous 48 minute shooting load and super fast tape changeover reduces on set downtime Whether you
4. able Bag ee unger wia GEOUT Miewtindar DC input XLRT 4 pin type Male 11 to 17 V DC BP L60A Lithium ion battery DC output 11 to 17 V DC Max 100mA Lens 12 pin BC L120 Battery charger Remote 8 pin AC 550 550CE AC adapter BCT 40HD 22HD HDCAM tape cassette Recording format HDCAM Tape speed Approx 80 6mm s BKDW 701 Servo filter unit Playback Recording time Max 48 min bs a Fast forward rewind time Approx 5 min with BCT 40HD Snes ERST ta OE ene Recommended tape Sony BCT 40HD 22HD RM B150 Remote control unit Sampling frequency Y 74 25 MHz Pb Pr 37 125 MHz Quantisation 10 bit sample of input output signals 8 bit sample for internal C 74 Microphone compression process Error correction Reed Solomon code Error concealment Adaptive three dimensional FAI Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 5 dB 1 0 dB f i ETRU EOLIE Dynamic range More than 85 dB Emphasis ON z deh ea y Auo out Distortion 0 08 Max s EN Cross talk 70 dB gree WY 1 Wow amp flutter Below measurable limit Pickup device 3 chip 2 3 type FIT type CCD Picture elements 2 200 000 pixels Optical system F1 4 prism system Sensitivity f10 0 at 2000 Lux equivalent to around ISO 320 at 25P and 1 50 180 degree shutter Minimum illumination 0 15 Lux 42 dB gain up S N ratio 54 GB typical Modulation depth 45 5 at 800 TVL pph 27 5 MHz Vertical resolution 1000 TVL Re
5. aturation hue phase and width of the colour range can be separately adjusted allowing full control of detail levels BBC s Rockface shot on HDCAM Level Dependent Detail By automatically limiting the amplitude of edge signals in high contrast areas natural detail enhancement is retained even in extreme highlights Enhanced Metadata Handling for Improved Workflows The HDW 750P generates and records onto tape UMID Unique Material Identifier metadata for each take dramatically streamlining the entire production process Tele File The Sony Tele File system can significantly raise efficiency in post production and management of archives The HDW 750P features a Tele File reader writer module that stores production data including shot data and shot marks onto an optional cassette label with a built in memory IC Shot Mark and Shot Data Handling Shot marks and shot data recorded to tape are automatically detected and displayed on a video monitor when the cassette is replayed on a Sony HDW 2000 series VTR allowing operators to select and cue up scenes of interest quickly and easily GPS Unit HKDW 704 Optional The optional HKDW 704 offers real time recording of global positioning GPS information on tape and MemoryStick Data can be displayed on a PC running suitable map illustration software Options Supplied and Optional Accessories are listed at foot of Specifications The optional HKDW 704
6. by pressing the button again before the time expires Dual Earphone Output Offers simultaneous audio monitoring outputs from front and rear side of camcorder body TurboGain TurboGain function boosts gain levels up to an incredible 42 dB at the touch of the button to capture critical scenes down to around 0 3 lux Slot in Wireless Microphone Receiver Optional WRR 855A 855B UHF Synthesizer Wireless Microphone Receiver can be fitted directly increasing mobility by maintaining compact overall dimensions even when receiver is installed LCD Status Panel and Diagnostic System LCD panel shows a wide range of status and diagnostic displays such as Tape Remaining Battery Level and Audio Levels Stereo Audio Output Stereo audio line output via 5 pin XLR connector provides two analogue audio output channels selectable either as Channel 1 2 or Channel 3 4 Tally Lamp Bottom Tally light located in the connector panel to rear of camcorder body Cassette Loading Fast reliable mechanism with dust and drip proof design allows cassette changeover in les than 5 seconds 48 minute shooting time per cassette further reduces wasted re load time Sony measurement Extended Clear Scan Extended Clear Scan ECS function with variable shutter speed minimizes horizontal bars when shooting scenes that contain computer or TV screens Intelligent Light Shoe Intelligent light shoe on the upper part of the carrying handle w
7. chieve the exact pictorial results they desire with any scene Highlight Handling Sony Advanced TruEye processing improves highlight handling with faithful colour reproduction Adaptive Highlight Control Auto Knee mode intelligently monitors brightness of all picture areas adapting knee point slope for optimum reproduction even with difficult scenes like a sunlit exterior seen through a window Knee Saturation Function reproduces natural colours like skin tones in high contrast scenes Picture sharpness Thanks to an enviable 2 2 million pixels per colour CCD the HDW 750P captures every frame with superb natural sharpness to portray finest picture details with superb fidelity This is particularly apparent in progressive mode obtaining astonishingly clear and precise images with the finest textures It is therefore no surprise that down converted HDCAM pictures exceed the expectations of even of the most demanding filmmakers producing for television This helps distinguish television programmes produced with HDCAM from other productions DVDs too stand out from the crowd While the HDW 750P delivers outstandingly sharp pictures even without the aid of additional enhancements there are a number of adjustments that can be used to achieve virtually any desired effect Triple Skin Tone Detail control It is possible to select and control the level of details independently for tri individual colours in the same scene S
8. gistration 0 02 All zones without lens Smear Level 135 dB Lens mount Special bayonet mount Built in filters ND 1 Clear 2 1 4 ND 3 1 16 ND 4 1 64 ND CC A CROSS B 3200K C 4300K D 6300K Shutter speed 1 60 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 sec Clear scan ECS 25 Hz to 4700 Hz Viewfinder CRT 2 0 type monochrome Controls Brightness control Contrast control Peaking control Tally switch CONTROL PANELS Zebra Pattern switch Display Aspect switch Horizontal resolution 500 TV Line At centre Microphone Ultra directional Detachable SONY www sonybiz net SONY BUSINESS EUROPE SONY IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF THE SONY CORPORATION JAPAN CA HDW 750P GB 12 12 2002
9. ith standard two pin socket provides up to 50 watts of power from the attached battery Power can be switched manually or synchronized with REC button operation in Auto mode Processing Innovations for Enhanced Creativity With a comprehensive array of image adjustment parameters the HDW 750P affords cinematographers immense creative freedom Most importantly however control isn t at the expense of usability Simple menus speed access to picture functions and adjusted parameters can be stored and then transferred between Camcorders using Sony MemoryStick For even greater creative flexibility and convenience menu page layouts can be customised for quicker access to the desired group of parameters The camera itself holds five scene files while an optional MemoryStick can store up to 100 user files and 100 scene files it can also be used for storing UMID data such as Good Shot Marks and GPS information MemoryStick also facilitates easy software upgrades Colourimetry Producing pictures with astonishing tonal reproduction the HDW 750P offers sophisticated control over a vast range of creative colour adjustment options An optional colour viewfinder offers the ability to monitor shots in colour while on location while individually adjustable zebra patterns warn of possible overexposure for additional peace of mind Shooting digitally also copes more gracefully with underexposure helping cinematographers to a
10. ng beyond a single cassette load up to 48 minutes Built in Down converter Optional down converter board HKDW 702 1 that can be fitted into the main camera body providing simultaneous down converted standard definition video output as either digital SDI or composite PAL output This is in addition to the HD SDI output and allows parallel standard definition video monitoring To simplify camera operation a test output offers PAL output with inserted viewfinder features f Mo A Chresziel Milachen Multi Matrix Multi Matrix allows selective hue and saturation adjustment at full bit depth to create in camera effects similar to secondary colour correction normally performed in post production Any colour can be individually grabbed allowing it its hue to be altered within a range of approximately 20 degrees and its saturation transformed from almost nothing to over the top levels This can be particularly useful when some specific colours require exact colour rendition or alteration as well as for perfect camera matching on multi camera shoots Colour Balance Consistent scene by scene colour balance can be achieved using Auto White and Black Balance with a Menu Paint functions that allow colour levels to be adjusted for maximum creativity on set Optional RM B750 150 paint controller allows remote adjustment of parameters Auto Tracing White Balance Automatic tracing of white balance is particularl
11. offers real time recording of global positioning GPS information on tape and MemoryStick Data can be displayed on a PC running suitable map illustration software HDW 750P SPECIFICATIONS SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Mass Approx 5 4 kg 11lb 150z with cassette BP L60A Battery i a oe HDVF 20A Microphone HDVF 20A HD Electric Viewfinder 1 Power requirement DC 12V 5 0 V 1 0 V Stereo Microphone Super cardioid directional Power consumption 34 W With 12 V power supply REC mode without HDVF 20A external power supply type 1 Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Shoulder strap 1 Operating humidity 25 to 80 Relative humidity Continuous operating time Approx 110 min With BP L60A Operation manual 1 Genlock video input BNC 1 0 V p p 75 ohm OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Time code input BNC 0 5 V to 18 V p p 10 Kohm Audio CH1 CH2 input XLR 3 pin type Female 60 dBu 4dBu selectable high RDW OA is DOWN L ONVENEr Bpan impedance balanced HKDW 703 1 Picture Cache Board Mic input Stereo XLR 5 pin type Female 60 dBu HD SDI output BNC x1 0 8 V p p 75 ohm unbalanced VCT 14 Tripod adapter Audio output XLR 5 pin Type Male 0 dBm Time code output BNC 1 0 V p p 75 ohm HDCA 901 HD SDI adapter TEST OUT BNC 1 0 V p p 75 ohm Earphone Mini jack x2 8 ohm infinity to 18 dBs vari
12. ony Advanced HD Digital Signal Processing however cinematographers are afforded the freedom to define their own personal look and feel for the story they are telling At last it s your option whether to determine the visual boundaries of a production while shooting or to leave it for the post production stage With the HDW 750P cinematographers now have at their disposal the most sophisticated and comprehensive set of adjustment options via friendly menus for simple creation of versatile in camera effects Set up parameters can be stored and recalled using MemoryStick for fast re configuration between takes and to maintain visual integrity when re shooting at the later stage or on different location With wide dynamic range exceptional tonal reproduction and selection of versatile gamma curves including film gamma settings HDW 750P is well placed to meet even the most demanding production needs for wide range of shooting applications HDCAM Your Trusted Partner with a Proven Track Record With well over 6 000 HDCAM units delivered worldwide the HDCAM format offers the most reliable and cost effective medium for acquisition post production and delivery of high quality programmes for TV HDTV and DVD as well as theatrical and digital distribution Its robustness and reliability has been emphatically proven in every corner of the globe and beyond including the Space Shuttle Moreover the ability to make indistinguishable
13. re post producing in Standard Definition and want to maximise image quality up front or following an end to end HD 25P workflow with the Sony HDW 2000 series of VTR recorder players for maximum quality and marketability of your product the HDW 750P redefines High Definition acquisition as the choice that s practical and affordable for programme making today and tomorrow Uncompromised Image Capture The HDW 750P uses the finest sensor technology to capture full high definition images with 2 2 million pixels per colour to deliver dazzlingly natural picture sharpness exposure latitude and colour depth Unique Sony Power HAD 2 8 inch type FIT CCD sensors capture images at 1920 x 1080 CIF Common Image Format resolution in 25 frames progressive or 50 Hz interlace modes Sensitivity is boosted to an industry leading f10 at 2 000 Lux enabling image capture in extremely low light conditions to deliver outstandingly quiet pictures with subtle tonal reproduction Signal to noise ratio is 54 dB and vertical smear less than 135 dB Typical figures www sonybiz net CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS SURVEILLANCE I VIDEOCONFERENCING BROADCAST MEDICAL AND DIGITAL IMAGING BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS SONY CREATIVITY ENABLED Advanced Digital Signal Processing Gives a Unique Look Every Director of Photography can compose superb looking pictures from the first moment they switch on the HDW 750P Thanks to S
14. y useful in situations where overall colour temperature is changing for example during continuous takes when the main action moves from exterior daylight to interior tungsten or vice versa Colour Temperature Control Digital Colour Temperature Control can be used creatively to make a picture warmer or colder irrespective of the overall auto white setting Supplied Neutral Density ND and Colour Correction CC filter wheels offer optical adjustment controllable remotely using optional BKDW 701servo filter drive and RM B750 150 Remote Control Unit Selectable Gamma Curves A selection of Gamma curves is instantly available including film gamma settings helping to fine tune overall picture look Each curve is also individually adjustable giving additional choice in tailoring overall visual expression to the production s needs RGB Gamma Balance RGB gamma balance offers adjustment of mid tones without affecting black or white balance Variable Black Gamma Range Variable Black Gamma Range function allows fine adjustment of tonal reproduction to bring out dark details without affecting mid tones Black Stretch Limits Variable Black Gamma Range function to picture luminance without affecting other parts of the video signal ensuring that blacks stay black even when more detail is required Greater Contrast Range Thanks to its sophisticated sensors and industry leading Advanced Digital
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