Sony's DSR-PD170 Coming in December
October 30, 2003
Park Ridge, NJ - The Sony DSR-PD170 DVCAM camcorder is expected to be released in North America before year's end with a suggested list price of $3,940, according to Sony.
The 3-chip DSR-PD170, an upgrade to the PD150, supports acquisition in the DVCAM component digital format, as well as in DV, allowing up to 40 minutes recording on one Mini DVCAM tape, or 60 minutes on the same tape in the DV mode.
The camcorder's three 1/3-inch CCDs support two scanning modes: 480 progressive (for still) and interlaced (for video). The camera is 16 x 9/4 x 3 aspect ratio switchable; it is 4 x 3 native.
A 12X variable speed lens (48X digital zoom) offers SuperSteadyShot and Autofocus functions; a variable speed shutter is included. Custom AE, automatic and manual exposure settings are available. Manual settings and functions include shutter speeds, independent audio recording levels, white balance, AE shift, iris, zoom and focus.
Prime among the technical enhancements is the new camcorder's enhanced light sensitivity and minimum illumination specification - down to one lux from two, such as on the earlier DSR-PD150. Improvements to the imaging devices are credited.
Audio fidelity is also improved on the 170, with a S/N ratio (in manual mode) improved by 6dB over the 150.
The new camera has a larger handle and a larger viewfinder. The handle sports a zoom lever and record start/stop button. A hybrid LCD viewscreen has been enhanced for use in direct sunlight. Simultaneous operation of both the LCD panel and the viewfinder is possible, allowing improved camera angle and focus checking.
Increased adjustment over iris control is enabled with 24 separate steps (as opposed to 12).
A wide-angle conversion lens (the Sony VCL©HG0758 0.7 X) is included as standard, and it can be attached or removed without removing a new lens hood.
For more information, visit
www.sony.com
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DSR-PD170 MAIN SPECIFICATIONS
(Features and specifications subject to change without notice)
Image Device
Prism mounted three-chip 1/3-inch, Interline Transfer (IT) 380,000 pixel CCDs
Lens
12X variable speed zoom
F6.0 to 72.0mm, F1.6 at 2.4mm
Picture Elements
360,000 pixels effective
380,000 pixels total
Two 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
One (1) lux
Exposure
Auto, manual
Viewfinder
180,000 dot B & W
Audio
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 min with DVCAM or 60 minutes in DV
Weight
1.5 K g approx.
Dimensions
125 x 180 x 405mm
Power consumption
4.7 watts REC with viewfinder ON only
Operating temperature
0 deg C to +40 deg C
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