PAL Sony Digital Camcorder DVW-790WSP DVW-709WSP DVW-707P Preliminary
More than just Great Pictures The new Sony Digital Betacam camcorder range. Their body style may look familiar, but inside there are many new technologies. In every situation, under any lighting conditions, these outstanding models combine extraordinary image quality with remarkable operational flexibility and creative individuality.
‘In-Camera’ Creativity A camera is a creative tool and it should allow its user to work smoothly and confidently, with no distractions or worries. When designing a camera, the vital first step is to determine the tasks it will undertake. Then the optimum arrangement that will enable an operator to fulfil these tasks can be decided. This synergy is vital because the combination of camera design and operator's skills has a powerful influence on the final look of a production.
The Format that Means Quality And Extra Peace of Mind! Digital Betacam uses 10-bit component digital recording to provide superb picture quality and multi-generation capability. Conforming to the ITU-R BT 601 standard adopted for the D-1 format, it records a 4:2:2 digital component video signal together with four channels of 20-bit/48 kHz digital audio. Bit Rate Reduction (BRR) technology has made it possible to provide very efficient handling of video signals.
A wide range of models for a wide range of productions Over the years, working closely with world-leading cinematographers and programme producers, Sony has been developing the Digital Cinematography concept. During this time, an ever increasing number of high-end commercials, dramas and documentaries has been shot with the widely admired and trusted DVW-700WSP Camcorder. Many users’ ideas, suggestions and recommendations have now been incorporated in three new models.
In any situation, under any conditions we wish to help you produce perfect pictures.
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Power HAD™ Technology All new models employ Power HAD CCDs. Building on the Hyper HAD™ system, with its On-Chip-Lens layer that brought major improvement to camera performance, further technological improvements have been incorporated to implement Power HAD technology. Power HAD sensors further reduce vertical smear, allowing total freedom of picture content.
Cassette Loading Vertical cassette loading minimises the risk of anything unwanted getting into the tape mechanism. The robust cassette compartment is dust and drip proof, and minimises acoustic noise from the rotating head drum. Stereo Audio Line Output A stereo audio line output is available from the 5-pin XLR connector on the rear of the camcorder. This provides two analogue audio output channels, which can be selected to be either CH-1/2 or CH-3/4.
Turbo Gain – High Sensitivity The nominal sensitivity of all models is high, but in some situations it is necessary to shoot in extremely low light conditions. The Turbo Gain feature raises the gain level to an incredible +48 dB. Thanks to this feature, it is possible to record critical scenes down to around 0.2 lux – somewhat exceeding the colour sight capability of the human eye.
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Menu-driven setup has been a unique and powerful feature of the DVW-700P and DVW-700WSP models for many years. Because of this feature, setting up Digital Betacam camcorders became a creative process instead of a tedious and laborious engineering necessity. This way, camera operators were given a unique opportunity to customise their camera settings, so that they precisely suited production requirements.
Contrast Range The new DVW-790WSP, DVW-709WSP and DVW-707P can handle a very impressive contrast range. A number of useful features are readily available to help production crews meet specific shooting requirements. Gamma The gamma curve, in general, determines the way in which mid-tones are handled and therefore is of vital importance in achieving the overall ‘look’ of a shot. Changing master gamma is achieved either from a remote control unit or via the setup menu.
Highlight Handling Thanks to Power HAD technology and 12-bit Advanced Digital Signal Processing, Digital Betacam camcorders cover a very wide dynamic range of up to 600%. Dynamic range is often defined as the capability of a camera to capture a very large difference between the brightest and darkest parts of a scene, and is very dependent on the knee circuits. A well-known problem with handling highlights is their effect on skin tones.
Definition – Picture Sharpness The new Digital Betacam models reproduce pictures with natural sharpness and plenty of fine details. Furthermore, the combination of the new 12-bit ADSP, together with many new and innovative detail functions, allows very precise control of the way the picture texture and edges are represented. This is an important factor when using postproduction techniques such as multi-layering and chroma keying.
Operational Accessories A full range of operational accessories is available to take full advantage of the versatility and operational features of these new camcorders.
Picture Cache Board (Optional) A new and extremely attractive feature is now available for all three new Digital Betacam camcorder models. This is the BKDW-703 Picture Cache Board option which, when installed, provides up to eight seconds of loop recording using solid state memory. Thus, when the REC start button is pressed, everything that happened up to eight seconds before that moment is recorded on tape.
Digital Cinematography style of shoot Any of the three new Digital Betacam camcorders will undoubtedly produce some of the finest and most accurate pictures even when using their factory settings. To achieve a more cinematic or film-like look, special attention has to be paid to the camera setting and to the use of appropriate operational accessories and lenses. The flexibility of these camcorders, together with cinematic-style shooting, lighting and grading techniques will provide very gratifying results.
ing settings can be saved on memory cards for different kinds of takes and be recalled in seconds. And the creative possibilities regarding the handling of parameters such as colourimetry, detail correction, skin-tone detail correction, gamma and highlight control etc, allow the camera performance to be optimised for each particular type of take. Sony’s Digital Cinematography fully meets varied production needs.
The Assurance of Sony This is the start of a great relationship. With every new Digital Betacam, you get far more than just a camera. At Sony we aim to serve you promptly and professionally, and we hope to become a valuable partner to your business. We give you access to a range of services and benefits designed to make ownership as enjoyable, affordable and trouble-free as possible. And if you ever need assistance, we put our existing worldwide network of over 400 service outlets at your disposal.
Optional Accessories 28 Sony CA-701, Camcorder Adapter Sony CA-702P, Camcorder Adapter Sony CA-755P, Camcorder Adapter Sony BVF-V10CE, 1.
Canon EJ6, Prime lens Canon EJ10, Prime lens Canon EJ15, Prime lens Canon EJ24, Prime lens Canon EJ35, Prime lens Canon J9a x 5.2B KLL-SC, Digital Cinematography zoom lens Canon Europe N.V. MB-300, Matte Box for J9ax5.2B KLL-SC Fujinon A10 x 4.8B-10, Digital Cinematography zoom lens Angenieux 5.3 - 61 mm HR, Digital Cinematography zoom lens OpTex /Canon 8-160 mm EC Zoom Lens (Digital Cinematography zoom lens) Angenieux 12 x 5.3 AIF HR, ENG zoom lens Fujinon A19 x 8.
System Configuration BVF-55CE CCU-700AP MSU System TRIAX Anton/Bauer UL2 (option) WRR-860A(Adapter reguired) (option) VCS-700 CA-755P CCU-550AP CAC-6 BSC -1 BKW-401 (option) BSC-1 MSU-700 RCP-700 Series XLR 4-pin AC-550CE Monitor,etc BKW-LVF1 (Made-to-order) SDI CA-701 DVW-250P 26p BKDW-703 (option) BKDW-702 (option) BKDW-701 (option) CA-702P Viewfinders BVF-VC10W 1.35-inch 16:9 Color Viewfinder BVF-V10/V10CE 1.
Specifications Model Name DVW-707P DVW-709WSP 16:9 MODE 4:3 MODE DVW-790WSP 16:9 MODE 4:3 MODE General Mass Operating weight Power requirements Power consumption Operatingtemperature Storage temperature Humidity Continuous operating time Signal inputs Genlock video Time code input Audio (CH-1/2) Mic input Signal outputs Video output Video test output Time code output Earphone Audio output(CH-1/2) Others Lens Remote Light DC input DC output Camcorder adapter Approx. 5 kg (11 lb. 1 oz) Approx.
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