NAB Preview: HDCAM Camcorder

The HDW-750 HDCAM camcorder¡¦s unique features offer flexible HDTV acquisition for mid-to high-end production. The camcorder is extremely compact, lightweight, robust and very reliable-- traits common to other members of the product line. The HDW-750 can output down-converted signals (with an optional kit) as well as HD-SDI signals without an external adapter, for added flexibility and versatility in HDTV acquisition. Additionally, Sony will be introducing later this year, the HDW-730 designed exclusively for 1080/60i HDTV acquisition.

Features and Benefits:

• Superior picture quality from the latest CCD technology and newly developed LSI
  
  • High Sensitivity: F10 (at 2000 lux): HDW-750
    
  • Low smear level: -130dB (typical): HDW-750
    
  • 1080 509:/59.94 switchable recording.

• Advanced Digital Signal Processing
  
  • Selectable gamma curves
    
  • Adaptive highlight control
    
  • Knee saturation

• Compact and lightweight
  
  • Size: Approximately the same size as Sony¡¦s Betacam SXƒ|ƒ|ƒ|ƒ|ƒnseries
    
  • Weight: Only 8.1 lbs. (main body)

• Flexible Interface
  
  • Built-in HD-SDI output
    
  • Optional internal down-converter board (HKDW-702) for SD-SDI/analog composite
    output.

• HKDW-703 Picture cache recording (option)

• User friendly operation
  
  • Memory Stickƒ|ƒ|ƒ|ƒ|ƒnoperation for setup and software version up
    
  • Slot-in wireless microphone receiver
    
  • Intelligent light shoe (maximum 50W)
    
  • Two user assignable buttons for frequently used feature
    
  • Multi-Matrix capability

• Advanced function
  
  • Picture cache recording (maximum 7sec)
    
  • Up to 42dB gain using Turbo Gain

Sony Electronics Inc., One Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656. Tel: 201-930-1800; Fax: 201-358-4401.