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Click to enlarge<title>SONY DSR-PD170</title> 1/3" 3CCD DVCAM Camcorder

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Sony DSRPD170 MiniDV Camcorder

When video capture quality, format continuity, and equipment reliability is critical to your production, the Sony DSR-PD170 is probably on your list of considerations. The PD170 offers high quality video capture in excess of 500 lines of resolution, balanced audio inputs that are line/mic level switchable, a professional format that integrates SMPTE compatible timecode, and excellent low-light shooting capability. Sony DSR PD170 weighs about 5 pounds with tape and battery. A plethora of accessories and options makes this Sony 3-chip camera easy to work with in virtually any shooting scenario.

Features
Whats new - DSR PD 170
  • DVCAM Format for Professional Shooting Environments DVCAM is Sony's professional version of the ubiquitous DV format recording component digital for high quality and a universe of editing solutions. The camera has iLink, the Sony version of Firewire (also known as IEEE1394). The DVCAM format runs the tape at a higher speed than the consumer DV format, which means more information to tape every second of recording.
  • Larger magnifier for viewfinder monitor
  • Zoom rocker and record button on top handle
  • Iris control increased from 12 to 24 increments
  • Viewfinder and LCD monitor work simultaneously
  • Lens hood integrates lens cap
  • iLink cable strap makes it harder to accidentally pull loose digital cable
  • Wide angle adapter and its own lens hood included with camera
  • LCD monitor brighter for ease of use in bright light conditions

 

Whats included in the package:
  • VCL-HG0758 Wide Angle Adapter
  • ECM-NV1 Directional Microphone
  • NP-F330 Lithium Ion Battery
  • RMT-811 IR Remote Control
  • Composite Video/Stereo Audio Cable
  • Lens Hood with Integral Lens Cap
  • Shoulder Strap
  • Lens Hood for Wide Angle Lens
  • AC-L15 AC Adapter/On-Camera Battery Charger
  • Viewfinder Eye Cup
  • 1 Year Parts and Labor Warranty
  • 90 Days Warranty on Video / Audio Heads
  • 2 Years Warranty on CCD Block


  • Advanced CCDs and Upgraded DSP The DSR-PD170 offers both outstanding video and still image capture. The 3-CCDs have 380,000 pixels each that deliver over 500 lines of resolution. In video mode, the digital signal processor (DSP) outputs a 480 line interlaced signal resulting in over 500 lines of high quality video. In still-capture mode, the DSP outputs 480 lines progressively. With recent technical improvements, the DSP now works more efficiently, the camera is more sensitive, and less light is required for great images.
  • Optical Image Stabilization A digital circuit could effectively stop the subtle hand shaking while holding the camera. But that would degrade the picture in the long run. The DSR-PD170 has a system of motors that correct the angle of the lens hundreds of times per second eliminating minute variances caused by your hand. This system works prior to image capture thus does not affect the quality of your video.
  • Analog to Digital Converter Pass-Through The PD170 can pass through an analog video signal and output a digital one and visa versa. Simply put, this eliminates the need for an outboard A-D/D-A converter box if the digital signal you need is Firewire (iLink) and the analog signal is composite or S-video.
  • Settable Time Code Like its broadcast brothers, the DSR-PD170 can be set to start timecode at any time from hours to seconds. This allows you to effectively name your cassettes based upon the sequence you shoot them. Your first tape can start at hour 1, -second tape hour 2 and so on.
  • XLR Audio with Phantom Power You will find 2 XLR inputs for industry standard professional microphones. Phantom power, a 48-volt power supply, can be supplied to special microphones that require such power. The XLRs can also input line level audio from, as examples, an audio cassette deck or VCR.
  • Time and Date Window Burn Useful in legal and security environments, the PD170 will, with a menu selection, burn time- down to seconds- and date onto the tape in a window over the image.
Specification Detail
  • Image device
 prism mounted 3-chip 1/3 inch, Interline-Transfer (IT) 380,000 pixel CCD's

  • Lens
 12X variable speed zoom. F6.0 to 72.0mm, F1.6 at 2.4mm. filter diameter 58mm

  • Picture elements
 360,000 pixels effective. 380,000 pixels total

  • 2 built-in filters
 ND1: 1/4 and ND2: 1/32

  • Video Signal System
 NTSC color system

  • Scanning system
 2:1 interlaced, 525 lines, 60 fields/sec. for video. 480p for still images

  • Horizontal frequency
 15.734 kHz

  • Vertical frequency
 59.94 Hz

  • Sync system
 internal

  • Shutter speed
 1/4 to 1/10000 sec

  • Connectors
 S-Video, A/V, Audio In, i.LINK, LANC, headphone stereo mini

  • Minimum illumination
 1 lux

  • Exposure
 auto, manual

  • Viewfinder
 180,000 dot B and W

  • Audio
 rec. 48KHz/16 bit, 32KHz 12 bit

  • Provided microphone
 Directional electret

  • Speaker
 built in dynamic

  • LCD panel
 Hybrid 2.5" type 211,200 dots

  • Format
 DV/DVCAM recording, DVCAM/DV playback

  • Memory card slot
 MemoryStick®
  • Recording time
 Max. 40 minutes with DVCAM or 60 minutes in DV

  • Weight
 1.5Kg approx

  • Dimensions
 125X180X405mm

  • Power consumption
 4.7 watts REC with viewfinder ON only

  • Operating temperature
 0 deg C to +40 deg C





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