DVW-790WS DVW-709WS DVW-707 Sony Digital Camcorder
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1. Turbo Gain High Sensitivity Although nominal sensitivity of all models is high in some situations it is necessary to shoot in extremely low light The Turbo Gain feature raises the gain level to an incredible 48 dB Thanks to this feature it is possible to record critical scenes down to around 0 2 lux exceeding the color sight capability of the human eye LCD Status Panel and Diagnostic System All the main operational switches are in their familiar place on the side of the camera The LCD panel is on the same side showing a wide range of status and diagnostic displays The VTR set up menu is now displayed in the viewfinder Clear Scan The Clear Scan function is available to minimize the horizontal bars that can appear when shooting computer CRT displays DVW 790WS FIT Camcorder provides Extended Clear Scan which allows electronic shutter speeds to be set below 50 Hz Super EVS Super Enhanced Vertical Definition EVS mode increases the vertical resolution of the shot Frame mode also increases the vertical resolution but is only suitable for shooting still pictures Shot Data Recording models have the capability to record many types of relevant production information such as date and time of shooting shot ID cassette number and shot number identifying them for the later stages of production and post production ASSIGNABLE assigning function Button You c2. Sony Digital Camcorder DVW 790WS DVW 709WS DVW 707 Preliminary More than just Great Pictures The new 12 Bit A D Sony Digital Betacam camcorders They may look familiar but are loaded are many new features and technologies These outstanding new camcorders combine extraordinary image quality with remarkable operational flexibility They deliver more than just great pictures e UNE q ul 5 In Camera Creativity A camera is a creative tool and it should allow its user to work smoothly and confidently with no operational distractions or worries When designing a camera the vital first step is to determine the tasks the camera will undertake Then the optimum balance of form and function that will enable an operator to fulfill these tasks can be established This synergy is vital because the combination of camera design and operator s skills is paramount to final look of a production With these objectives in mind and building on the digital heritage and unrivaled imaging know how of Sony we designed the new Digital Betacam camcorders The result is the second generation of Digital Betacam camcorders created with the sole purpose of producing perfect pictures From the very first frame shot for a production the videographer has the power to make unique creative contributions Using these models so much more can now be done In Camera than ever dreamed of before The new Digital Betacam camco
3. DVW 709WS DVW 790WS 16 9 MODE 4 3 MODE Approx 5 kg 11 Ib 1 02 16 9 MODE 4 3 MODE Approx 5 kg 11 Ib 1 02 Operating weight Approx 7 kg 15 lb 7 Approx 7 kg 15 lb 7 2 Approx 7 kg 15 lb 7 Power requirements Power consumption 12 V 5 0 V 1 0 V 29 W DC 12 V 5 0 V 1 0V 31 5 W 12 V 5 0 V 1 0 V 32 W Operatingtemperature Storage temperature 0 to 40 32 F to 104 F 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F 0 to 40 32 F to 104 F 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F 0 to 40 C 32 F to 104 F 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Humidity 25 to 85 relative humidity 25 to 85 relative humidity 25 to 85 relative humidity Continuous operating time Approx 135 min With BP L60A 205 min With BP L90A 125 min With BP L60A Approx 190 min With BP L90A Approx 120 min With BP L60A Approx 185 min With BP L90A Signal inputs Genlock video type x1 1 0 Vp p 75 Q type x1 1 0 Vp p 75 Q type x1 1 0 Vp p 75 Q Time code input Audio CH 1 2 BNC type x1 0 5 to 18 Vp p 10 kQ XLR 3 31 type x2 60 dBm 4 dBm selectable high impedance balanced BNC type x1 0 5 to 18 Vp p 10 kQ XLR 3 31 type x2 60 dBm 4 dBm selectable high impedance balanced BNC type x1 0 5 to 18 Vp p 10 kQ XLR 3 31 type x2
4. Pickup device Picture elements Optical system Less than 0 2 3 chip 2 3 inch Power HAD CCD 811 H x 508 V 1 4 prism system Less than 0 2 3 chip 2 3 inch 16 9 4 3 Widescreen Power HAD CCD 1038 H x 504 V F 1 4 prism system Less than 0 2 3 chip 2 3 inch 16 9 4 3 Widescreen Power HAD FIT CCD 1038 H x 504 V 1 4 prism system Built in filters Shutter speed Lens mount 1 Clear 2 5600 K 1 8 ND 3 5600K 4 5600 K 1 64 ND 1 100 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 s Special bayonet mount 1 Clear 2 1 4 ND 3 1 16 ND 4 1 64 ND A Cross B 3200 K C 4300 D 6300 1 100 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 s Special bayonet mount 1 100 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 s Special bayonet mount Sensitivity 2000 Ix 89 9 96 reflectance F10 0 Typical Equivalent to ISO 600 or more F9 0 Typical Equivalent to ISO 500 or more Minimum illumination Approx 0 15 Ix F1 4 lens 48 dB Turbo Gain Approx 0 2 Ix F1 4 lens 48 dB Turbo Gain Smear level 125 dB 120 dB 140 dB S N ratio 65 dB typical 65 dB typical 65 dB typical Vertical resolution Without EVS 400 TV lines With EVS 450 TV lines Without Super EVS 400 TV lines With Super EVS 450 TV lines Registration 0 05 All zones without lens 0 05 All zones without lens 0 05 All zones without lens distortion Warm up time Below measurable level Wit
5. To overcome this problem and improve overall picture quality the new Digital Betacam camcorders incorporate TruEye processing Like the human eye this processes the dynamic range of the camera before gamma correction by using brightness hue and saturation instead of individual red green and blue signal processing Knee correction is therefore effectively processed only on the brightness luminance signal content As far as saturation is concerned the video level of each of the red green and blue channels can be compressed without causing hue rotation although the saturation slowly decreases as the signal level approaches clipping The correct hue is maintained and an image can naturally converge into white at the clip point Because the net result is faithful color reproduction above the knee point the knee point can be lowered from the conventional value of 98 to 85 and also the knee slope is much larger This gives a much wider visible dynamic range How TruEye Processing Functions To understand the knee circuits used in the new camcorders it is necessary to understand TruEye Processing TruEye processing is one of the most innovative features that DSP allows and makes it possible to reproduce more natural colors than a conventional analog camera even in severe shooting conditions The knee circuit is necessary to compress the very wide dynamic range of the CCD sensor 600 to the much more limited recording standard 109 The kne
6. are no costs for processing and telecine transfer Different camera SERA de za nd x as colorimetry detail correction skin tone detail correction gamma and highlight control etc allow the camera s performance to be optimized for each take Sony s Digital Cinematography fully satisfies production needs The technology has evolved to offer a versatile and efficient production system even for the most demanding programs ee cDigital graphy Assurance of on This is the start ofa great relationship With every new v Digital Betacam SOB get far more than just a camera At Sony we aim a serve you promptly and professionally and we gt hope to become a valuable partner to your business gt em o 3 E gt pm E nt sz We give you access to a range of services and benefits designed to to make 3 Tee ownership as enjoyab f DAP A E I oe 2 affordable and trouble free m possible 4 o 3 A And if you ever need l assistance we put our existing Brady network ZF of over 400 service outlets at your Te You know you can rest assured with Sony E x Tu 28 Optional Accessories Sony CA 701 Sony CA 702 Sony CA 755 Sony BVF V10 Camcorder Adapter Camcorder Adapter Camcorder Adapter 1 5 inch B W Viewfinder Sony BVF V20W Sony Viewfinder Eye piece Sony Viewfinder Eye piece Sony BS
7. overall color balance of the picture can be changed to make it warmer or colder This feature can be used very creatively particularly in scenes with mixed color lighting Soe WHT u gt Tm g kom 1 T xj E gt Normal Warmer Colder 17 Contrast Range The new DVW 790WS DVW 709WS and DVW 707 can handle a very impressive contrast range A number of useful features are readily available to help production crews meet specific shooting requirements Gamma The gamma curve in general determines the way in which mid tones are handled and therefore is of vital importance in achieving the overall look of a shot Changing master gamma is achieved either from a remote control unit or via the setup menu These new camcorders are provided with a more natural and smoother gamma curve with 48 gamma points the previous generation of DVW 700 and DVW 700WS models had 32 gamma points and therefore a more natural overall tonal reproduction In addition to master gamma and gamma balance several independent gamma curves are provided to increase operational flexibility They can all be accessed via the setup menu Curve A is the standard setting Curve B gives a higher initial gamma gain stretching black areas of the picture Gamma further increases the initial gamma Gamma F is the so called Film Gamma and represents the average
8. which can be selected to be either CH 1 2 or CH 3 4 Internal Light System new Digital Betacam camcorder models incorporate an internal light power supply system An Anton Bauer standard 2 pin socket can supply up to 50 W from the camcorder s lithium ion battery The light can be switched on and off manually or in Auto mode is switched on at record start and off when recording stops to maximize battery life A switch on the side of the camcorders selects Manual or Auto mode Anton Beuer products may not be available in some countries Optical Filter Wheels Two independent optical filter wheels one with Neutral Density ND and one with Color Correction CC filters are installed in both of the widescreen models An optional servo filter drive unit the BKDW 701 can also be integrated The DVW 707 has only one filter wheel with a combination of ND and CC filters Electronic Shutter o Uum Like the DVW 700 and E DVW 700WS camcorders all E three new models have an electronic shutter with the following speeds 1 60 1 100 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1000 and 1 2000 of a second This helps capture clear images of fast moving objects with minimum motion blur Thanks to the high sensitivity of these camcorders even the fastest speeds can usually be used with available light I 1 MAZ mem
9. 60 dBm 4 dBm selectable high impedance balanced Mic input Signal outputs Video output Video test output XLR 3 31 type x2 60 dBm 4 dBm selectable high impedance balanced BNC type x1 1 0 Vp p 75 Q BNC type x1 1 0 Vp p 75 Q XLR 3 31 type x2 60 dBm 4 dBm selectable high impedance balanced BNC type x1 1 0 Vp p 75 Q type x1 1 0 Vp p 75 XLR 3 31 type x2 60 dBm 4 dBm selectable high impedance balanced BNC type x1 1 0 Vp p 75 Q BNC type x1 1 0 Vp p 75 Q Time code output BNC type x1 1 0 Vp p 75 Q BNC type x1 1 0 Vp p 75 Q BNC type x1 1 0 Vp p 75 Q Earphone Minijack Minijack Minijack Audio output CH 1 2 XLR 5 pin male stereo XLR 5 pin male stereo XLR 5 pin male stereo Others Lens 12 pin 12 pin 12 pin Remote 8 pin 8 pin 8 pin Light 2 pin DC 12 V max 50 W 2 pin DC 12 V max 50 W 2 pin DC 12 V max 50 W DC input XLR 4 pin for the optional AC 550 XLR 4 pin for the optional AC 550 XLR 4 pin for the optional AC 550 DC output 4 pin for wireless microphone receiver DC 12 V 4 for wireless microphone receiver DC 12 V 4 for wireless microphone receiver DC 12 V Camcorder adapter VTR section General Recording format Tape speed 40 pin Digital Betacam 96 7 mm s 40 pin Digital Betacam 96 7 mm s 40 pin Digital Betacam 96 7 mm s Playback Recording time Fast forw
10. C 1 Pack 2 inch Widescreen B W A 8314 798 A 3202330 AlLow magnification Setup Card h gnification Viewfinder High performance x3 A 8267 737 A Standard magnification with special compensation for aberrations Sony AC DN1 Sony AC DN2A Sony BP L60A L90A Sony BC L100 AC Adapter AC Adapter Lithium ion Battery Battery Charger jn Sony BC L50 Sony WRR 855A Sony BKDW 701 Sony BKDW 704 Battery Charger Wireless Microphone Receiver Servo Filter Unit Image Inverter Board Adapter required For DVW 709WS 790WS Sony BKW 401 Sony VCT 14 Sony CCU 550A Sony BVF 55 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket Tripod Adapter Camera Control Unit 5 inch B W Viewfinder For CA 755 For CA 701 702 755 ARRI EL 3 Eyepiece Leveller to support BKW LVF1 Sony 6 Sony PVM 80450D Canon EJ6 Canon EJ10 Return Video Selector Colour Video Monitor Prime lens Prime lens For CA 755 With optional DC L10 Canon EJ15 Canon EJ24 Canon EJ35 Canon J9a x 5 2 KLL SC Prime lens Prime lens Prime lens Digital Cinematography zoom lens MB 300 Fujinon A10 x 4 8B 10 Angenieux 5 3 61 mm HR OpTex Canon 8 160 mm EC Zoom Lens Matte Box Digital Cinematography zoom lens Digital Cinematography zoom lens Digital Cinematography zoom lens for J9a x 5 2B KLL SC Angenieux 12 x 5 3 AIF HR Fujinon 19 x 8 7 RM Canon J21a x 7 8 IRS ENG zoom lens ENG zoom lens ENG zoom lens ARRI SAP 1 ARRI MB 17 ARRI FF 4 ARRI B
11. Furthermore detail within selected areas can be enhanced as well as softened Picture Stability Digital Betacam camcorders deliver rock steady pictures There is none of the picture weave usually associated with material originated on film The picture stability is particularly relevant for productions incorporating multi layering effects The emergence of highly compressed delivery systems including DVD and digital transmission using multiple groups of pictures GOP s demands a high level of picture stability to maintain picture quality especially when highly compressed within an MPEG based environment Texture Because of their very good signal to noise ratio performance the DVW 790WS DVW 709WS and DVW 707 deliver grain free pictures with almost transparent texture This is particularly useful when working on productions that require multi layering and blue screen effects Operational Accessories A full range of operational accessories is available to take full advantage of the versatility and operational features of these new camcorders Picture Cache Board Optional The BKDW 703 Picture Cache Board option is available for all three models This unit provides up to eight seconds of loop recording using solid state memory Thus when the REC start button 15 pressed everything that happened up to eight seconds before that moment is recorded on tape If something happens in front of yo
12. P 6 Sony Adapter Plate 4 Matte Box set Follow Focus set Bridge Plate with 15mm bars A certain model may not be available in some countries For the details please contact each manufacturer 29 System Configuration esen di TRIAX Anton Bauer Ul2 option WRR 860A Adapter reguired option CA 755 IE MSU System 6 m olej VCS 700 ES REZ ES m 252 MSU 700 BKW 401 XLR 4 pin RCP 700 Series option i O 550 Ps Monitor etc BKW LVF1 Made to order a NJ OO DVW 250 26 J BKDW 702 option Z R W SJ BKDW 701 option BVF VC10W 1 35 inch 16 9 Color Viewfinder BVF V10 V10CE EEES 14 1 5 4 3 B W Viewfinder supplied with DVW 707 Battery Chargers BVF V20W V20WCE 2 inch 16 9 B W Viewfinder supplied with DVW 709WS 790WS BC L50 L50CE BP L60A L90A NP 1B BP 90A in DC L1 L90 BC L100 L100CE BP L60A L90A NP 1B BP 90A in DC L1 L90 BC 410 410CE for NP 1B or BP 90A AC DN2A DG JE BC 1WD 1WDCE for NP 1B 8 pin ERES video OW BCT D6 D12 D22 D32 D40 BCT D12CL LC 777 Carrying Case 30 Specifications Model Name General Mass DVW 707 Approx 5 kg 11 Ib 1 02
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14. an assign ATW RET REC Turbo Gain and other functions to this switch 15 e n Creative Features fo Creative Expressions Menu driven setup has been powerful feature of the DVW 700 DVW 700WS for many years Setting up a Digital Betacam camcorder has become a creative process instead of a tedious and laborious engineering necessity Camera operators were given a unique opportunity to customize their camera settings so that they precisely suited production requirements Combined with the ability to store data on a smart Setup Card this feature brought a tremendous increase in the operational flexibility of these camcorders Building on this feature these new models incorporate even more 5 1 user friendly menus ways of changing parameter values Featured are five new pages which can be customized called Camera Operator Menus These allow any single item from any other page to be grouped to make up a custom user s menu system which can then be stored on a Setup Card There are also several new and exciting operational capabilities the most important of which are now described in relation to the most significant picture parameters ens Colorimetry DVW 790WS DVW 709WS DVW 707 produce pictures with astonishing color reproduction accuracy yet offer ultimate creative freedom Multi Matrix This function allows a particular color to be automaticall
15. ard time Rewind time Max 40 min with BCT D40 cassette Less than 6 min with BCT D40 cassette Less than 5 min with BCT D40 cassette Max 40 min with BCT D40 cassette Less than 6 min with BCT D40 cassette Less than 5 min with BCT D40 cassette Max 40 min with BCT D40 cassette Less than 6 min with BCT D40 cassette Less than 5 min with BCT D40 cassette Recommended tape Sampling frequency Sony Digital Betacam S cassette BCT D6 D12 D22 D32 D40 Series Y 13 5 MHz R Y B Y 6 75 MHz Sony Digital Betacam S cassette BCT D6 D12 D22 D32 D40 Series Y 13 5 MHz R Y B Y 6 75 MHz Sony Digital Betacam S cassette BCT D6 D12 D22 D32 D40 Series Y 13 5 MHz R Y B Y 6 75 MHz Quantization Error correction 10 bits sample Reed Solomon code 10 bits sample Reed Solomon code 10 bits sample Reed Solomon code Error concealment Digital vidio performance Band width Adaptive three dimensional Y 5 75 MHz 0 5 dB R Y B Y 2 75 MHz 0 5 dB Adaptive three dimensional Y 5 75 MHz 0 5 dB R Y B Y 2 75 MHz 0 5 dB Adaptive three dimensional Y 5 75 MHz 0 5 dB R Y B Y 2 75 MHz 0 5 dB S N ratio More than 62 dB More than 62 dB More than 62 dB K factor 2T pulse Less than 1 Less than 1 Less than 1 Linearity Less than 2 Less than 2 Less than 2 Y R Y B Y delay Digital audio performance Sampling frequency Less than 15 ns 48 kHz synchronised with video Les
16. clip level will be reproduced as white RGB Knee Conpensation Advanced TruEye Conventional TruEye 19 20 Definition Picture Sharpness The new Digital Betacam camcorders reproduce pictures with natural sharpness and fine details The new 12 bit ADSP together with many new and innovative detail functions allows very precise control of the way picture texture and edges are represented This is an important factor when using post production techniques such as multi layering and chroma keying Soft Focus This new feature allows the picture to be softened in a similar manner to using optical filters The Soft Focus control is particularly convenient for those who find traditional images to be to sharp This fine adjustment allows the creation of more cinematic or film like pictures Normal Soft Focus Adaptive Detail The Adaptive Detail control also known as Knee Aperture ensures that the detail enhancement in the highlight areas looks natural By automatically reducing amplitude of the detail enhancement signal in the highlight area detail aliasing in these areas 15 completely eliminated Skin Tone Detail Correction Skin Tone Detail Correction controls the detail level of specific color tones within the image It is particularly useful when talent with minor skin blemishes With this function only selected areas of the picture are affected while the remainder of the scene maintains its full crispness
17. e circuit function is to compress the video output level when it exceeds a pre determined video input level called the knee point Thus the dynamic range of the camera can be broadened and images in bright areas that exceed the standard video level can be seen In conventional analog cameras knee correction is performed individually on the red green and blue channels Since the knee correction is a non linear process and is located after gamma correction the balance of hue saturation and brightness are changed after processing The point at which the knee circuit of each color operates will depend entirely on the picture composition and color balance Therefore one color may be in the non linear part of the transfer curve above the knee point while another is still quite linear below the knee point this case the hue is rotated in bright parts of the picture and faithful color reproduction is impossible This is why human skin tends to look yellow when parts of the picture are even slightly overexposed In a normal situation where the overall exposure is correct some areas in the picture tend to be more reflective than others a shiny forehead is a typical example Knee Saturation Knee saturation acts in concert with TruEye to maintain saturation in picture areas compressed by the knee function Normally any highlight which is above the knee threshold will reduce the saturation to the white clip point Picture area above the white
18. e extension viewfinder enhances the operation of the Digital Betacam camcorder when mounted on gear heads Color Viewfinder Optional Film professionals who are used to seeing color viewfinder image welcome the BVF VC10W Color Viewfinder It offers accurate colorimetry even in bright sunlight 23 Digital Cinematography style of shoot Any of the three new Digital Betacam camcorders will undoubtedly produce some of the finest and most accurate pictures even when using the standard settings To achieve a more cinematic or film like look special attention has to be paid to camera settings and the use of appropriate operational accessories and lenses The flexibility of these camcorders together with cinematic style shooting lighting and techniques will provide very gratifying results With Digital Cinematography high production value is ensured through exceptional picture quality High production confidence is guaranteed through immediacy and instant review of the material right on location Increased production efficiency is facilitated through direct to digital production eliminating the Telecine transfer before beginning post production Also savings are realized through the use of only one inexpensive recording media Digital Cinematography has widely been accepted as an economic high quality alternative for program production Shooting on Digital Betacam tape also means more control in post production There
19. hout lens 2 sec Below measurable level Without lens 2 sec Below measurable level Without lens 2 sec Modulation depth at 5 MHz Viewfinder CRT More than 55 1 5 inch monochrome More than 65 More than 55 2 0 inch monochrome More than 65 96 More than 55 96 Controls BRIGHT control CONTRAST control PEAKING control TALLY ZEBRA DISPLAY switches BRIGHT control CONTRAST control PEAKING control TALLY ZEBRA DISPLAY switches BRIGHT control CONTRAST control PEAKING control TALLY ZEBRA DISPLAY switches Horizontal resolution 600 TV lines 450 TV lines 16 9 Microphone Ultra directional Detachable Ultra directional Detachable Ultra directional Detachable Supplied Accessories Maintenance Manual x1 Operation Manual x1 Lens cap x1 Shoulder belt x1 Microphone x1 XLR cap x4 Maintenance Manual x1 Operation Manual x1 Lens cap x1 Shoulder belt x1 Microphone x1 XLR cap x4 Maintenance Manual x1 Operation Manual x1 Lens cap x1 Shoulder belt x1 Microphone x1 XLR cap x4 31 SONY 1999 Sony Corporation All rights reserved Reproduction in whole or in part without the written permission of Sony is prohibited Features and specifications subject to change without notice All non metric weights and measures are approximate Sony is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation Digital Betacam TruEye and Power HAD are tr
20. ides the opportunity to enjoy advantages of the Digital Betacam format at a low cost It employs 2 3 inch 400K Power HAD IT CCDs with a 4 3 aspect ratio This wide range of models is perfectly suitable for a wide range of productions We give you tools We give you support Now go make more great pictures ies for New Technolog NA New Creat pom Lu i Power Technology All new models employ Power HAD CCDs Building on the Hyper HAD M system with the On Chip Lens layer that brought major improvements to camera performance further technological improvements have been incorporated to implement Power HAD technology Power HAD sensors further reduce vertical smear allowing total freedom of picture content They are also more sensitive enabling production in low light conditions and contributing significantly to outstanding signal to noise ratio performance The Power HAD sensors in the DVW 707 are rated at F10 0 at 2000 lux equivalent to 600 ISO or more while DVW 709WS DVW 790WS have a sensitivity of F9 0 at 2000 lux equivalent to 500 ISO or more Design All three models look identical and have a very similar appearance to their predecessors the DVW 700 and DVW 700WS although with some subtle but important refinements When using these camcorders in any production situation from ENG to Digital Cinematography the very stylish and ergo
21. majority of broadcasters using it as their preferred transmission format Many industry awards for innovation and technology had been awarded to Sony for the Digital Betacam Digital Betacam is the format that means y quality and offers extra piece of mind to production teams and broadcasting organizations 1994 1995 Emmy Award for Digital Betacam EN A lt a gt e Tr 2 A W New Family of Camcorders for a wide range of production Working closely with world leading cinematographers and program producers Sony has been honing Digital Cinematography as a valid alternative to film production During this time an ever increasing number of high end commercials dramas and q documentaries have been shot with the widely admired DVW 700WS Digital Betacam Camcorder Many users ideas and recommendations have now j been incorporated in the three new camcorders The DNA EVASIT AS is the direct successor of the DVW 700WS and the perfect tool for demanding Digital Cinematography applications It incorporates 2 3 inch 520K Power HAD m FIT CCDs with 16 9 4 3 switchable aspect xm ratio The 709 5 is ideal for cost effective Digital Betacam widescreen shooting It utilizes proven 2 3 inch 520K Power HAD IT CCDs with 16 9 4 3 switchable aspect ratio The DVW 70 7 prov
22. nomically designed body is quickly appreciated Thanks to 15 excellent balance it 515 comfortably on the shoulder and can firmly attached to a gear head or tripod for more elaborate shots Its low optical axis is also helpful Operating weight including a viewfinder battery cassette microphone and typical portable lens is only 7 kg 7 Ib 7 072 Advanced Digital Signal Processing The new and very sophisticated 12 bit A D Converter and the Advanced Digital Signal Processing ADSP used by the new Digital Betacam camcorders ensure not only superb picture quality with a wide dynamic range 600 and enhanced tonal reproduction but also offers enhanced operational features when setting camera parameters These camcorders have an improved menu driven set up that allows a very high level of user customization This is further enhanced with the use of BSC 1 Smart Setup Cards that include an IC based memory These cards store preferred settings for the camcorder making it possible to recreate a desired look instantly and effortlessly 14 Cassette Loading Vertical cassette loading minimizes the risk of exposure of the tape mechanism to the elements The robust cassette compartment is dust and drip proof and minimizes acoustic noise Stereo Audio Line Output R SL A stereo audio line output is available from the 5 pin XLR connector on the rear of the camcorder This provides two analog audio output channels
23. rders deliver outstanding in camera creativity 1 ses a gt E km E k L AS E 1 TB x i I i 5 A i LO 1 1 F a f ls s i or FEBER 0 E JE 4 Pul t iini WEJ The Format that means DTV Quality and Performance The Digital Betacam format uses 10 bit component digital recording to provide superb picture quality and multi generation capability Conforming to the ITU R BT 601 standard adopted for the D 1 format Digital Betacam records a 4 2 2 digital component video signal together with four channels of 20 bit 48 kHz digital audio Bit Rate Reduction BRR technology has made it possible to provide very efficient handling of video signals Digital Betacam uses very mild intra field video compression of about 2 1 Applying compression within each field avoids aliasing ensuring outstanding multi generation performance Because of its robustness reliability and high end performance Digital Betacam has been accepted as the best field acquisition format for the DTV era Digital Betacam 15 also an industry standard for the production and post production of demanding and sophisticated programs A large number of post production houses worldwide offer Digital Betacam based editing Digital Betacam has also become the dominant digital format for program interchange with a large
24. s than 15 ns 48 kHz synchronised with video Less than 15 ns 48 kHz synchronised with video Quantization A D and D A quantization Frequency response 20 bits sample 16 bits sample 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 5 dB 0 8 dB 20 bits sample 16 bits sample 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 5 dB 0 8 dB 20 bits sample 16 bits sample 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 5 dB 0 8 dB Dynamic range Distortion at 1 kHz emphasis ON reference level Cross talk at 1 kHz reference level More than 85 dB emphasis ON Less than 0 08 Less than 70 dB More than 85 dB emphasis ON Less than 0 08 Less than 70 dB More than 85 dB emphasis ON Less than 0 08 Less than 70 dB Wow 4 flutter Head room Emphasis ON OFF selectable Below measurable limit 20 dB ex factory setting T1 50 us T2 15 us Analogue audio performance Cue track Below measurable limit 20 dB ex factory setting T1 50 us T2 15 us Below measurable limit 20 dB ex factory setting T1 50 us T2 15 us Frequency response 100 Hz to 12 kHz 3 dB 100 Hz to 12 kHz 3 dB 100 Hz to 12 kHz 3 dB S N ratio More than 50 dB at 3 distortion level More than 50 dB at 3 distortion level More than 50 dB at 3 distortion level Distortion Less than 1 5 T H D at 1 kHz reference level Less than 1 5 T H D at 1 kHz reference level Less than 1 5 T H D at 1 kHz reference level Wow amp flutter Camera section Camera
25. transfer characteristics of a few of the most popular film stocks has a shallow slope in the shadow area slopes uniformly in the mid tone region and flattens off in the highlights enhancing the overall dynamic range All of the above gamma curves are factory standard CE C However the Gamma 5 position is reserved for a gamma curve that can be read from the Digital Gamma Setup Cards BSC 1F1 Pack or from a PC running Sony BZP 100 setup software This software allows this gamma curve to be modified BATTER WARNING WIDE ZEBRA Oh TURBO SW INDEP amma A Normal Gamma F Black Gamma The Black Gamma function helps to control shadow areas with precision It can help to bring out details from the dark areas of the picture without affecting mid tones and keeping the absolute black level unchanged The range of creative possibilities offered by the flexibility of setting up Gamma and Black Gamma is inspiring and offers users a great advantage in achieving a desired look Highlight Handling Thanks to Power HAD technology and Advanced Digital Signal Processing Digital Betacam camcorders cover a very wide dynamic range of up to 600 Dynamic range is often defined as the capability of a camera to capture a very large difference between the brightest and darkest parts of a scene and 15 very dependent on the knee circuits A well known problem with using auto knee is the effect on skin tones
26. ur camera you will still have up to eight seconds to decide whether or not you want it recorded to tape You have the choice of recording for 1 2 4 or 8 seconds SDI Output Board Optional To increase the operational convenience of all Digital Betacam camcorders the new optional BKDW 702 SDI Output Board is available When installed into any of the three models it provides an SDI output signal as defined by ITU R BT601 from the rear Video Output connector This way production crew on location can have ready access to the SDI output without an adapter Digital Cinematography Accessories Optional Recognizing the acceptance of Sony Digital Betacam camcorders for Digital Cinematography use many manufacturers are offering film style accessories for the DVW models These include special digital cinematography zoom and prime lenses base plates matte boxes follow focus units etc This is particularly helpful for crews principally used to working with film A range of special lenses optimized for Digital Cinematography production are available from most manufacturers These are mainly calibrated in T stops rather than F stops have more focus resolution Arri gear teeth for follow focus kits and a reduced zoom range There is also a range of prime lenses for 2 3 inch mount cameras Extended Viewfinder Order based The new Sony extended viewfinder the BKW LVF1 is of particular interest to crews used to film style shooting Th
27. y selected and its hue and saturation altered within a range of approximately 20 degrees This permits one set color correction helping to minimize expensive color correction during post production Normal After Color Balance Color balance is widely regarded as one of the essential settings for any shoot There are a number of alternative ways of setting this when shooting with Digital Betacam camcorders By using Auto White and Black balance an accurate overall color balance can be obtained Alternatively using the remotely controllable paint functions color levels can be adjusted according to the operator s needs For this operation either the new RM B150 or the existing RM P9 Remote Control Units can be used When the desired color balance has been achieved the remote control RM B150 unit can be disconnected without disturbing the settings Auto Tracing White Balance The DVW 790WS DVW 709WS DVW 707 all include Auto Tracing White ATW balance This allows automatic tracing of white balance in situations where the overall colorimetry of the lighting changes This is a particularly useful feature for continuous shooting that requires the subject to be followed from exterior to interior i e from daylight to tungsten lighting with no opportunity to readjust the white balance manually ATW switch Color Temperature Control is now possible to dial in the required color temperature of the camera The
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