Sony PDWF75 Family Brochure (XDCAM HD Family) - Page 10

XDCAM HD CAMCORDER Wide Range of Angle-based Shutter-speed Settings The XDCAM HD camcorders enable users to set the shutter speed according to angle as well as time. Users can select the shutter-speed setting from six pre-set values, which are adjustable from 4.3 to 360 degrees in very fine increments (see table below). This flexible shutter-speed capability offers a great advantage over conventional film cameras and allows for enhanced shooting creativity. The setting value is displayed in the camcorder's viewfinder. Angle-based Shutter-speed Setting Format Range and step 59.94i, 50i 4.5 to 360 degree (approx. 0.64-degree step) 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P 4.3 to 360 degree (approx. 0.32-degree step) I A Wide Choice of Lenses The PDW-F335K model comes equipped with the VCL-719BXS/B servo focus lens. This convenient auto-focus lens helps operators to adjust the focus during manual-focus mode VCL-719BXS/B simply by pushing the "PUSH AF" button. It also provides a full-time auto-focus function that automatically tracks the focus in a dynamic manner. This is especially convenient for one-man shooting situations, for example, where the camera operator is also performing other tasks and does not have the capacity to alter the focus manually. In addition to this auto-focus lens, a variety of 1/2-inchtype HD lenses are separately available from major manufacturers to offer optimum performance of the XDCAM HD camcorder. A 2/3-inch-type lens* can also be used with the XDCAM HD camcorder via its lens connector and the optional LO-32BMT lens adaptor. This allows users to choose from a broad range of lenses, including cinema-style lenses, according to their particular shooting requirements. *In this configuration, the resulting focal length will be 1.37 times the actual focal length of the lens. LO-32BMT I Low-light Shooting With 'Slow-Shutter' and 'Turbo Gain' Functions Sony XDCAM HD camcorders offer two convenient features - Slow Shutter function and Turbo Gain function - for shooting in low-light conditions, which can be used alone or together depending on the situation or the operator's preferences. The Slow Shutter function allows operators to use shutter speeds longer than the frame rate, and to intentionally blur images when shooting a moving object, for increased shooting creativity. The Turbo Gain function allows the camera gain to be boosted up to +48 dB. I Picture Cache Recording The XDCAM HD camcorders offer a "Picture Cache Recording" function that is especially useful during ENG applications. Up to 12 seconds of audio and video signals are buffered into the camcorder's memory before the Rec button is even pressed (when in Standby mode). This means that everything that happened 12 seconds before the Rec button was pressed will still be recorded onto disc - thereby preventing the loss of any unexpected, yet important events. I Flexible Image Controls The XDCAM HD camcorders offer highly advanced image control features such as Skin Tone Detail and Dynamic Contrast Control, allowing operators to create stunning images. I High-quality Audio Recording Sony XDCAM HD camcorders record high-quality uncompressed four-channel audio in HD recording mode. They are also equipped with a range of audio interfaces. I Compact and Lightweight Body XDCAM HD camcorders are designed to be very compact, lightweight, and ergonomically well balanced, providing a high level of mobility and comfort in various shooting situations. They weigh only 12 lb 2 oz (5.5 kg) including viewfinder, microphone, disc, and BP-GL95 battery pack. I Shock and Dust-resistant Disc Drive To minimize errors caused by shock or dust entering the disc drive, XDCAM HD camcorders have several unique ways of providing operational resistance to such factors. The disc drive entrance is concealed by two lids, helping to prevent any dust from entering the drive. In addition, four rubber dampers are used to hold the disc drive block in place and to absorb the shocks that would otherwise go into the disc drive. I 3.5-inch* Color LCD Screen A large, easy-to-view, color LCD screen on the camcorder's side panel enables operators to instantly review recorded footage, as well as access the camera's set-up menus and view status indications such as four-channel audio meters, and the remaining disc and battery time. It also enables advanced operations such as Thumbnail Search and Scene Selection. *Viewable area measured diagonally. 10