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PDW-700 2/3” XDCAM HD422 Camcorder
The PDW-700 offers striking-quality HD recording at a rate of up to 50MB/s (on 50GB Dual Layer discs) using the MPEG-2 4:2:2P@HL com-
pression, “MPEG HD422. It also provides multi-format recording capability including 1080i, 720p and SD, which comes with HD/SD conversion
and cross conversion between 1080i and 720p. The PDW-700 is equipped with three 2/3” CCDs – a “Pow
er HAD FX” progressive CCD with
1920 x 1080 effective pixels. Stunning- quality HD images are captured by this high-resolution CCD in conjunction with the14-bit A/D converter,
4:2:2 sampling and recording, and advanced digital signal processing.
It features two HD/SD-SDI outputs and a composite/HD-Y output, as well as a pool-feed input (HD/SD-SDI and composite) input options. The
camera’s ruggedness a
nd durability have been enhanced with dust and water resistant mechanisms, as well as features to cool the camera
and reduce fan noise. The camcorder maintains XDCAM’s file-based architecture and use of proxy video and metadata. It also features a digital
extender, picture cache, interval recording, slow shutter, focus magnification, clean switching between the “live and playback” function, and a
lar
ge 3.5” LCD screen. The PDW-700 has a Live & Play function that can simultaneously output both playback signals (images already
recorded) and incoming camera signals (images seen through the viewfinder). Both signals are fed to their respective output and viewfinder
connectors independently, and can be viewed at the same time. This allows users to frame the next shot, adjust the exposure, and even f
ocus
the lens while the camcorder is playing back recordings from the disc. With fast file-based operations and superb picture quality, the PDW-700 is an invaluable tool for news gathering, TV, documentaries, and enter-
tainment programming where a high-quality look is everything.
PDW-F335L • PDW-F355L
XDCAM HD 1/2” 3CCD Camera with Viewfinder
The PDW-F335L and PDW-F355L are highly versatile and cost-effective HD camcorders. Equipped with three 1/2” HD CCDs they offer HD
recording in 1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 25P, and 23.98P modes – as well as DVCAM-format recording. They incorporate a rich variety of
features useful for creative shooting such as interval recording, slow-shutter
, and selectable gamma curve. Additionally, the PDW-F355
provides a “Slow & Quick Motion” function, which is also commonly known as “over-cranking” and “under-cranking”.
They record high-quality uncompressed four-channel audio in HD recording mode. They are also equipped with a range of audio interfaces.
They offer highly advanced image control features such as Skin Tone Detail and Dynamic Contrast
Control, allowing operators to create
stunning images. Picture Cache recording provides up to 12 seconds of loop recording using solid state memory. When in Standby mode
and the REC button is pressed, everything that happened up till 12 seconds before that moment can be recorded to disc. Valuable shots,
which would otherwise have been missed, are now captured.
Disc recording provides users with a num
ber of benefits that are especially useful during shooting. For example, because new footage is al-
ways recorded onto an empty area of the disc, there is no need to cue-up to the next recording position before shooting. This means that
operators can start shooting without the worry of accidentally recording over existing footage. In short, the XDCAM HD camcorders are ide-
ally suited to a broad arra
y of shooting opportunities such as event shooting, news gathering, field productions, and indie productions.
XDCAM HD Versatile, Disc-based Recording System
Sony’s XDCAM HD system is suitable for all types of users – including cinematographers, broadcasters, and video
professionals – and complements the other products in the Sony range such as the HDCAM Series for high-end video
production and the affordable, entry-level HDV Series. One of the major characteristics of the XDCAM HD system is its
use of an op
tical disc as a recording medium. Ideal for broadcasters, production facilities, corporate, government and
educational facilities, the tremendous benefits of disc-based operation include instant random access and network
capability to name just a few. Sony’s XDCAM HD brings these disc-based benefits to HD programming, providing much
improved workflows and cost efficiencies as well as offering striki
ng-quality HD images.
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PDW-F800 2/3” XDCAM HD422 Camcorder
The PDW-F800 CineAlta
®
camcorder offers a frame rate of 23.98P natively in 1080 mode and multi-format recording flexibility as stan-
dard – including standard-definition recording to support legacy formats (MPEG IMX
®
, DVCAM
™
and 4:2:0 HD content). It also provides
multi-format (1080i/720P) recording, as well as HD/SD conversion and cross-conversion during playback between 1080i and 720P.
Record HD content (95 minutes at 50 Mbps) to the dual-layer PFD50DLA 50GB optical disc. The PDW-F800 adds variable frame rate
recording for slow and quick motion capabilities, also known as “over-cranking” and “under-cranking.” The camcorder uses three of
Sony’s new 2/3-inch Power HAD
™
FX progressive CCDs that can produce a resolution of 1920 x 1080, delivering high quality, four-chan-
nel 24-bit audio recording.
An image inverter feature enables the camera to be used with cinema lens adaptors, and a variety of gamma settings includes Hyper-
Gamma and user-selectable gamma curves. A focus assist bar-graph display is visible on the camera’s viewfinder, and users can record
proxy data to USB removable media to make transferrin
g data easier and faster, especially in the field or on location between the camera
and a PC or editing system.
Also features auto tracing white balance hold, output markers such as safety, aspect, and center on the HD-SDI output, slow shutter, in-
terval recording, picture cache recording (up to 30 seconds), disc exchange cache and “shock-less” gain control. Option boards are avail-
able to enable p
ool-feed operation. The camcorder features a 2x digital extender to enhance zoom capabilities, enabling images to be doubled in size without any loss of image sensitivity. It also has slow shutter, 2x
focus magnification, clean switching between the “live and playback” function, and a large, easy-to-view 3.5” color LCD screen.
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