HDW-F900R - Arizona MPS
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1. HDCAM Approx 77 4 mm s 24P mode 40 min 59 94i 29 97P 48 min 50i 25P 50 min 24P 23 98P with BCT 40HD 5 min with BCT 40HD Sony BCT 6HD 12HD 22HD 32HD 40HD Y 74 25 MHz PB PR 37 125 MHz 12 bit sample of input output signals 8 bit sample for internal compression process Reed Solomon code Adaptive three dimensional 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 5 dB 0 8 dB More than 85 dB Emphasis ON 0 08 Max 70 dB Below measurable limit 3 chip 2 3 type FIT CCD 1920 x 1080 F1 4 prism system A 5600 K B 3200 K C 4300 K D 6300 K 1 Clear 2 1 4 ND 3 1 16 ND 4 1 64 ND 1 32 1 48 1 50 1 60 1 96 1 125 1 250 1 500 1 1000 s ECS 24 to 7000 Hz Minimum setting depends on frame rate selected Lens mount Special bayonet mount Sensitivity f10 0 at 2000 lux 89 9 reflective At 24 fps with a 1 48 second shutter speed equivalent to a 180 film camera shutter setting the exposure index is approximately equivalent to 300 ISO Microphone Super cardioid directional external power supply type 1 XLR connector cover 4 Shoulder strap 1 Operation guide 1 Operation manual 1 Operation manual CD ROM 1 VCT 14 Tripod Adapter HDVF C30W HD LCD Color Viewfinder HDVF 20A CRT B W Viewfinder Part No 3 174 682 01 Cross Filter Part No 3 186 442 01 Mounting Ring Part No A 8314 798 A Viewfinder Eyepiece High BP GL65 GL95 L60S Info Li lon Battery performance x3 with soft cushion2. 12 Picture Stability By its very nature any digital or video camera delivers rock steady pictures The HDW FgooR is no exception The picture stability is particularly relevant for productions incorporating multi layered compositing special effects Image weave compounded by noise is the enemy of all compression algorithms The emergence of highly compressed MPEG based delivery systems including DVD and digital transmission using multiple GOPs Group of Pictures calls for a high level of picture stability to maintain picture quality and digital acquisition is a major boon Texture Because of its very good signal to noise ratio performance the HDW F900R delivers subjectively noiseless and grain free pictures with the finest most delicate and almost transparent texture This can exploit the use of subtle cosmetics on the human face as well as superb reproduction of fine textured materials This is extremely beneficial in commercial production It is also particularly useful when working on productions that require multi layering and blue screen effects The separation between useful information and unwanted grain or noise is straightforward and delivers accurate and spectacular results Stop Motion and Time Lapse With the HKDW 703 Picture Cache Board as standard the HDW F9ooR offers a frame by frame recording capability that provides stop motion and time lapse modes of operation in camera This offers new and in
3. BC M150 L70 BC L500 Battery Charger Part No A 8262 537 A Viewfinder Eyepiece High AC DN10 AC Adapter magnification BCT 6HD 12HD 22HD 32HD 40HD Part No A 8262 538 A Viewfinder Eyepiece Low HDCAM Tape Cassette magnification BKW 401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket Part No A 8267 737 A Viewfinder Eyepiece RM B750 Remote Control Unit Standard magnification with special compensation for RM B150 Remote Control Unit aberrations ECM 674 678 Microphone CAC 12 Microphone holder CCXA 53 Audio cable LC DN7 Hard Carrying Case LC DS300SFT Soft Carrying Case Maintenance manual HKDW 703 Picture Cache Board HKDW 902R 2 3 Pull down Down Converter Board HKDW 905R Slow Shutter Image Inverter Board Part No 1 547 341 11 Fog proof Filter Part No 3 174 685 01 1 8 ND Filter Part No 3 174 683 01 1 32 ND Filter 19 SONY Sony Electronics Inc 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge NJ 07656 www sony com professional V 2328 MK07535V6 2006 Sony Corporation All rights reserved Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited Features and specifications are subject to change without notice All non metric weights and measurements are approximate Sony HDVS CineAlta Digital Betacam HDCAM Memory Stick Power HAD and TruEye are trademarks of Sony All other trademarks are property of their respective owners 24P is used as generic name in this literature for industry standard 24 PsF Some of images
4. az HDW F900R Sony Digital Camcorder THE NEW WAY OF BUSINESS Exploring p u ft CineAlta Liberating Movie Producers CineAlta aname that proudly symbolizes the bond between cinematography and Digital high definition imaging It distinguishes a Sony family of products and systems that offer new levels of creativity in the production postproduction and exchange of motion pictures It also brings together the quality and universality of 24 frame cinematography with the real time capabilities efficiency and flexibility of Digital high definition technology And it stimulates the convergence of Motion Picture Film and Digital high definition production on a global basis CineAlta products delivering cinema quality pictures at selectable frame rates are simplifying International Program Exchange by minimizing the need for standards conversion They are also opening up entirely new possibilities for international co production Movie making has been liberated by the creative empowerment of the cinematographer It is facilitated by real time HD image evaluation on set instant replay of full color high resolution digital takes real time image optimization while shooting a 50 minute shooting load and most importantly by the significant cost benefits associated with this digital medium CineAlta products provide a seamless bridge between 24 frame film origi nals and a final 24P digital master giving
5. directors the dramatic freedom to shoot and capture extreme highlights in otherwise low key scenes Based on Sony s own measurements The Mastery of Signal Processing Picture Tonal Reproduction is substantially enriched in the HDW F9ooR by the adoption of an advanced CCD witha wide dynamic range and a 12 bit A D converter that is then followed by powerful high speed Advanced Digital Signal Processing ADSP ADSP allows the active manipulation of many picture parameters to expand the use of in camera effects New Ergonomics As part of Sony s continuous efforts to make the design of our camcorders to be user friendly and practical stylish and appealing the design of the new HDW F9ooR has been greatly refined to increase the comfort and versatility One of the most significant features in the HDW FgooR design is the camcorder s compact size the length of the camera body is 20 shorter compared to the previous model In addition to its compact size the HDW FgooR provides HD SDI output directly from the camera body moving from analog outputs of the preceding model The more compact nature of the camcorder makes it extremely easy and flexible to use when shooting in space constrained locations such as in a car The HDW FgooR is also extremely lightweight 2 6 kg lighter than the previous model Even with the viewfinder battery cassette microphone and a small variable or fixed focal length lens the total weight is o
6. requests of moviemakers working on highly exacting special effects sequences and producers creating elaborate commercials for New Creative Ways of Movie and TV Program Production cinema and television presentation With these CineAlta products using the HDCAM and HDCAM SR formats Sony offers an outstandingly comprehensive range of high quality gears which allows customers to select the most appropriate equipment depending on their requirements for picture quality budgets applications This highly respected HDW Fgoo camcorder has now evolved into the next generation HDW FgooR offering a variety of enhanced functionalities The HDW F900R camcorder records images in accordance with the CIF Common Image Format standard which specifies a sampling structure of 1920 x 1080 active pixels horizontal x vertical As well as recording at 24P the HDW FgooR camcorder is switchable to record at 25P 29 97P progressive scan and also at 50 or 59 94 Hz interlaced scan The camcorder also provides a comprehensive range of features for creative shooting such as enhanced gamma and colorimetry controls The design of the HDW FgooR is highly compact and lightweight giving users higher levels of mobility and comfort when shooting To further enhance the creative and operational versatility of the camcorder a wide range of optional accessories are available These include a picture cache board a 2 3 Pull down down converter board and a
7. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 16 32 or 64 frame period The HKDW 905R is not compatible with the HDW 750 series camcorders Remote Control Unit RM B750 Optional The RM B750 Remote Control Unit has been designed to establish a highly mobile and fully controllable camera system in the field by integrating control capability equivalent to a Master Set up Unit into a compact unit powered from the device to be controlled The RM B750 can be connected directly to the HDW F9ooR Combination of an LCD touch panel screen and direct push buttons enables full parameter adjustment of the camera to be controlled When necessary basic tape transport functions of the camcorder can be controlled For further operational convenience the RM B750 has a Memory Stick media card slot so that various setup parameters can be stored and transferred between camcorders RM B750 15 16 Color Viewfinders HDVF C30W Optional The HDVF C30W 2 7 inch viewable area measured diagonally type HD LCD color viewfinder for the HDW FgooR has been designed to provide the optimum visual information with a full color and flicker free TFT LCD providing a resolution of 960 pixels horizontally x 540 pixels vertically for each R G and B color component luminance level of 300 cd m2 and 200 1 contrast ratio In addition the HDVF C30W has several unique features to improve operability Gray scale signal can be generated for camera operators to easily adjust
8. 537 A High magnification MSH 128 AC Adapter b A 8262 538 A Low magnification High performance x3 A 8267 737 A Standard magnification with special compensation for aberrations BP GL95 BP GL65 BP L60S BC M150 Info Li lon Battery Info Li lon Battery Info Li Ion Battery Battery Charger BC L70 BC L500 WRR 855A 855B WRR 862A 862B Battery Charger Battery Charger Wireless Microphone Receiver Dual Diversity Microphone Receiver Adapter required BKW 401 ECM 678 LC DN7 RM B150 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket Electret Condenser Microphone Carrying case Remote Control Unit RM B750 HDVF 20A VCT 14 BCT 22HD 40HD Remote Control Unit CRT Viewfinder Tripod Adapter HDCAM Video Cassette Tapes Small Requires the optional K 1502 3 pin to 5 pin conversion cable 17 System Configuration Internal light system option Cain ere ECM 678 option WRR 855A 855B option HDVF C30W HDVF 20A option BKW 401 option MSH 32 64 128 option Optional Board HKDW 702 HKDW 703 HKDW 902R HKDW 905R ZES VCT 14 Battery Chargers BP GL65 GL95 L60S BC L500 BP GL95 BP GL65 BP L60S BC M150 32HD 40HD 8 pin RM B150 RM B750 men Video Cassettes BNC i i LC DNZ Monte BCT 6HD 12HD 22HD Carrying Case 18 HDW F900R Specifications Mass 11 Ib 14 oz 5 4 kg with typical ENG l
9. Definition Picture Sharpness The HDW FgooR produces extremely delicate pictures with fine detail The CCDs each with 2 2 million pixels faithfully capture images with natural sharpness The HDW FgooR also incorporates some new and innovative image enhancement functions allowing very precise control of the way the picture texture and edges are represented The firstof these new features is Soft Focus The Soft Focus adjustmentis particularly convenient for those who find conventional digital images to be too sharp and allows more cinematic pictures to be created In concert with optical filtration this additional digital filtration can add a new creative extension to the treatment of image softness and it can be optimized in real time on the set The second feature Adaptive Detail Control also known as Knee Aperture allows the image detail enhancement in the highlight areas to look more natural The third feature is Skin Tone Detail This controls the detail level of objects with specific color tonality It is particularly useful when shooting talents with the intent to creatively alter and soften the texture of their facial appearance while the remainder of the scene retains its full crispness Within selected areas details can be enhanced as well as softened Three sets of such correction parameters can be applied simultaneously Soft Focus ON Creative Versatility Adaptive Detail Control Simulated images 11
10. al audio input establishing a highly functional digital EFP audio system using the Sony DMX Po1 Digital Portable Mixer e e 0000000 SEELI Adjustable Shoulder Pad The position of the shoulder pad on the HDW FgooR can be easily adjusted forwards and backwards without tools This means the operator can always attain a comfortable and well balanced camera position pace 000000 uk a D0GG0000 sy eee DO 0 OO De oooa 0000000 0 2 gt 5 Zz a L D D Creative Versatility Dual HD SDI Outputs In response to the requirement for convenient and high quality on set monitoring two HD SDI outputs have been incorporated into the HDW F900R as standard Recording on Sony HDCAM SR Recorders The HDW FgooR can feed camera output signals via its HD SDI connector for recording on external VTRs such as Sony SRW 1 HDCAM SR portable recorders LCD Status Panel and Diagnostic System All the main operational controls and switches are located on the left hand side of the HDW FgooR camcorder The LCD panel is on the same side and shows a wide range of status and diagnostic displays such as Tape Remaining Battery Level and Audio Levels f NR 000004 Assignable Button Viewfinder Return Record and other functions can be assigned to this switch on the HDW FgooR e Microphone Volume Protection A protection cover located under the volume knob of the front microphone on the HDW FgooR is
11. and pro duces results with the same motion footprint as footage shot on film As well as a 24P frame rate the HDW F900R has a unique range of optional frame rates available The progressive CCD sensor is able to capture progressive images at frame rates at 23 98 24 25 and 29 97 frames per second Traditional interlace material can also be captured when an HDW F9ooR is set to field rates of 50 and 59 94 Hz interlace The extent of these frame rates provides the ability to shoot in both the film and television program genres It also offers the means for some creative speed change for special effects for example shoot at 29 97P and playback at 24P slow motion The Art of Image making The progressive scan CCD sensor at the heart of the HDW F900R marks a significant advance in Sony HAD CCD technology It is a development that now makes possible image capture over a range of frame rates so that their quality is at the highest possible level This progressive scan CCD sensor provides a sensitivity of f10 at 2 000 lux at 59 94i providing subjectively noise and grain free pic tures At 24 fps with a 1 48 second shutter speed equiva lent to a 180 film camera shutter setting the exposure index of the HDW FgooR is approximately equivalent to 300 ISO It allows the acquisition of gain free imagery in deeply shadowed areas ofa scene Superb CCD highlight han dling greatly extends the Exposure Latitude of the camera allowing
12. each frame of filma one to one correspondence with progressive HD frames The CineAlta environment readily interfaces with the computer graphics world liberating postproduction And the final liberation is achieved through the direct color conversion of progressive 24P masters to film andtoa host of other international digital HDTV and SDTV distribution formats In 2000 Sony set a groundbreaking milestone in the motion picture industry by introducing the HDW F900 camcorder which enabled high definition digital images to be recorded onto digital tape at 24 frames per second This totally new concept of 24P based digital recording together with the enabling Sony products was named CineAlta Technology and has since been embraced by an ever broadening spectrum of producers directors and cinematographers all over the world The HDW Fgoo the first CineAlta camcorder has served as an invaluable tool in movie and television program creation bringing a new higher level of efficiency and flexibility to the production process After the introduction of the HDW Fgoo model Sony has been continuously enhancing the CineAlta line by attentively listening to the diverse requirements of our customers One of the most remarkable evolutions of the CineAlta line was the introduction of the HDC F950 RGB 4 4 4 cameras and the HDCAM SR format in addition to the HDW F900 and its companion HDCAM format VTRs This new system concept was born of the
13. ens cassette and BP GL95 Battery Power requirement DC 12 V 5 0 V 1 0 V Power consumption 38 W With 12 V power supply REC mode with HDVF 20A Operating temperature 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C Storage temperature 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C Operating humidity 25 to 85 Relative humidity Continuous operating time Genlock video input 110 min With BP GL95 BNC 1 0 Vp p 759 Time code input BNC 0 5 V to 18 Vp p 10 kQ Audio CH1 CH2 input XLR 3 pin type Female 60 dBu 50 dBu 40 dBu 4 dBu AES EBU MIC input XLR 5 pin type Female 60 dBu 50 dBu 40 dBu LPF 14 kHz 8 dB Test output BNC 1 1 0 Vp p 75 Q unbalanced HD SDI output BNC 2 0 8 Vp p unbalanced Audio output XLR 5 pin type Male 0 dBm Time code output Earphone DC input DC output Lens Remote Recording format Tape speed Playback Recording time Fast forward rewind time Recommended tape Sampling frequency Quantization Error correction Error concealment Frequency response Dynamic range Distortion Cross talk Wow amp flutter Pickup device Picture elements H x V Optical system Built in filters Shutter speed 1080 24P mode Clear scan BNC 1 0 Vp p 750 Mini jack 8 9 co to 18 dBs variable XLR 4 pin type Male 11 to 17 V DC 11 to 17 V DC Max 100 mA 12 pin 8 pin
14. ewfinder or a monitor connected to the camcorder during 23 98P recording With this function users can check images on the viewfinder or monitor without the flickers that usually occur from 23 98P recording For the down converted SD signal SD SDI or analog composite can be selected via the camcorder s set up menu Note when outputting down converted SD signals one of the HD SDI output connectors on the HDW FgooR will be utilized Creative Versatility Slow Shutter Image Inverter Board Optional The HKDW 905R Slow Shutter and Image Inverter Board powerfully enhances the operational and creative versatili ty of the HDW FgooR camcorder With the HKDW 905R equipped the camcorder can slow its shutter speed down to a 64 frame period During such a long frame period electrical charges accumulate on the CCDs dramatically increasing sensitivity This helps camera operators to shoot in extremely dark environments In addition because more picture blur occurs when shutter speed is reduced the HKDW 9o5R allows operators to produce creative pictures when shooting moving objects through the intentional use of blurred images The image inversion function of the HKDW go5R board also allows the use of a variety of image inverting lenses the Anamorphic Lens Adaptor and cinema lenses with 2 3 inch adaptors The slow shutter function and the image inversion function cannot be used simultaneously The shutter speed can be adjusted to a
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16. ing in hostile environmental conditions The frame rate switchability of the camcorder allows 24 25 or 30 progressive frames per second capture as well as a choice of either 50 or 60 Hz interlace all at the push of a button In the same way that a film camera runs longer at a lower frame rate the HDW FgooR records longer runs when operating at the lower frame rates Consequently a BCT 40HD cassette records up to 40 minutes of 60i or records up to 50 minutes of 24P cinema quality material The costs of the HDCAM tapes are much less expensive than those of film bringing tremendous cost benefits in shooting Creative Versatility Motion capture for Cinematic Image Making This is the area where film and video have up until now differed most Every film camera exposes a succession of still images most usually 24 frames per second that when projected effectively reproduce motion Because of the time required for a film transport to move from frame to frame half of the action is not registered and this gives material originated on film its specific footprint On the other hand many of digital cameras record interlaced images where two fields with temporal offset are used to cap ture one frame This covers almost the entire action fora smooth motion portrayal When an HDW F900R is set to a 24P frame rate and with a shutter speed of 1 48 second it captures moving pictures in precisely the same manner as the film camera
17. nly approximately 12 b 5 4 kg The streamlined design inherits the superb weight distribution and balance from the previous model yet provides much higher mobility making the camcorder particularly suitable for hand held shots It also sits comfortably on the shoulder and can be more easily carried The HDW F9ooR incorporates a B 4 lens mount that facilitates quick lens replacement which is also reinforced to support heavy lenses All switches meters and indicators are positioned in the most logical places for optimum functionality and ease of use It can be readily mounted on a Steadicam system or mounted on a tripod geared head or motion control system This compact and lightweight camera opens new possibilities for creative camera work while delivering uncompromising picture quality Cassette Loading The cassette loading of the HDW FgooR is fast simple and reliable It takes less than 5 seconds for cassette change This facility and long recording runs 40 50 minutes depending on the selected frame rate offer high levels of efficiency on location The loading mechanism is robust and designed to be dust mois ture and drip resistant The vertical cassette loading also helps to minimize the risk of airborne contaminants from entering the loading mechanism Based on Sony s own measurements Safety Zone Marker To allow for individual production requirements the HDW FgooR provides a Safety Zone Marker user adjus
18. novative creative opportunities in both animation and model shooting The tape requires to be pre striped on its LTC at the desired frame field rate by the HDW FgooR that will be used in the actual shooting ir LEM LA RIAT EU RZUREE Wel ME x PL ETA G FE F CEN 1 CoH ACA En Simulated image Creative Versatility 13 Optional Accessories A full range of optional accessories is available to enhance versatility and operational features of the HDW FgooR Down Converter Board Optional The HKDW 902R Down Converter Board provides down converted standard definition SD output from the HDW gooR s 1080 59 94i or 1080 50i HD signal with four channel embedded audio The HKDW 902R also down converts 1080 23 98 HD signals to SD via 2 3 pull down circuitry 14 Picture Cache Board Optional The HKDW 703 Picture Cache Board which was originally developed for the HDW 750 series camcorders is now compatible with the HDW FgooR It 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 can be recorded to tape In addition time lapse and frame by frame recording capabilities known as the interval recording function can be provided by this option board Simulated image 2 3 Pull down Down Converter Board Optional This board also enables SD output to the HDW F900R s vi
19. ows PC This software allows the gamma curve to be visually edited using an easy to use GUI simply by plotting the x and y values of each point of the curve Once the gamma curve has been created it can be easily loaded into the HDW FgooR using a Memory Stick media card For details of the CVP File Editor please refer to the HDW FgooR Operation Manual Creative Versatility Low Light Condition High Contrast Scene Simulated images Output 120 100 80 60 Standard mes HyperGamma1 20 HyperGamma 2 HyperGamma 3 HyperGamma4 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 Input 10 Highlight Handling Sony Advanced TruEye processing in the HDW F900R allows much improved highlight handling with faithful color reproduction Colorimetry fk ORTR MUI The HDW FgooR produces pictures with astonishing color reproduction accuracy Its Multi Matrix function also offers unique possibilities for creative intervention by allowing selective color enhancement or alteration Multi Matrix allows a particular color to be selected and its hue changed over a range of approximately 20 degrees The level of saturation can also be modified This permits some very interesting in camera effects similar to the secondary color correction normally reserved for post production special effects work and is performed at the full bit depth Multi Matrix ON Simulated images
20. provided to prevent operators from accidentally changing the volume Electronic Shutter The electronic shutter on the HDW FgooR helps in capturing clear images of fast moving objects by selectively minimizing motion blur Contrast Range The HDW FgooR can handle a very impressive contrast range For the most challenging of light settings and associated scene conditions several useful operational features are available that allow image optimization in real time to help capture the desired mood of a shot The first of these important functions isRGB Gamma Balance By changing gamma balance it is possible to change the color balance of the mid tones without affecting black and white balance The second feature Black Gamma allows fine adjustment of tonal reproduction in the shadows black to be made This can help to bring out details from the dark parts of the picture without affecting mid tones and with the absolute black level remaining unchanged It is particularly helpful for dark scenes when the black has to stay black but there is a requirement to pull out more details The range of creative possibilities offered by modifying RGB Gamma Balance and changing Black Gamma is quite inspiring and when mastered offers a great advantage in achieving a desired look ELK GAMMA ae fay HL GH PALA gt I m iE i E L E GA ATATA Ik BU Au mag s A als A gt 4 Ti i T A h BA MAJA Black Gamma ON Simula
21. slow shutter board In combination with its renowned 24P capability and attractive cost efficiency all of these functionalities make the HDW FgooR the perfect solution for shooting television series documentaries commercials as well as motion pictures The HDCAM Format The 24 frame progressive capability of the HDCAM format converges digital and film imaging offering a new and novel creative flexibility for prime time television production commercial production and movie making Since Sony intro duced the HDCAM format in 1997 it has been field proven worldwide as a technology that offers highly mobile compact 1080 60i digital acquisition and recording solutions This reliable and robust format consistently delivers superb picture quality and is efficiently packaged onto 1 2 inch tape The state of the art Sony HDCAM compression scheme is a frame based digital compression Strategy where every frame of the signal is treated as a single entity The HDCAM Format maintains exceptionally high picture quality and multi generation robustness for both progressive and interlace signals Advanced digital pre filtering and dynamic bit allocation for luminance and chrominance components based on the statistical analysis of the picture content are combined with a mild compression ratio of 4 4 to 1 to give a total on tape recorded data rate of a modest 185 Mb s at 60i This in turn provides high integrity camcorder record
22. table for any aspect ratio Simulated image Extended Clear Scan The Extended Clear Scan function is particularly useful when shooting scenes that contain computer or TV screens as it minimize the horizontal bars that can appear The ECS shutter speed is continuously variable When the camera is operated at 24P with a 1 48 second shutter speed it exactly emulates the motion blur of a film camera operating at 24 fps with a 180 shutter Internal Light System A two pin socket in the HDW FgooR provides up to 50 watts of power from the attached lithium ion battery This can be used to power a variety of ancillary devices including a front light that can be mounted on the upper part of the handle The power can be switched on and off manually or when in Auto mode it can be set to be synchronized with the operation of the Record button Optical Filter Wheels Two independent filter wheels each with four filter positions are provided on the HDW FgooR one with Neutral Density ND and one with Color Correction CO filters are installed High Quality Audio Recordings secccccsecccccccccccccccccscccccces The HDW Fgo0oR is equipped with a range of balanced audio interfaces an analog 5 pin XLR connector for stereo audio output two 3 pin XLR connectors with selectable MIC Line level input and the front microphone input The two 3 pin XLR connectors can also be switched to accept four channels of AES EBU digit
23. ted images Enhanced Gamma Features In addition to artistic and skilful lighting in camera gamma setting plays important role to deal with contrast range and to give a specific look to the image In order to meet a broad array of customers demands the HDW FgooR offers flexible options to faithfully reproduce the desired look of the image HyperGamma HyperGamma is a set of new transfer functions designed to provide powerful contrast handling by manipulating the capacity and wide dynamic range of the Power HAD CCD sensor These functions are quickly accessed via the set up menu Operators can select one curve from achoice of four that best suits their needs and conditions For example you can choose to enhance the reproduction in low key areas to obtain best color grading in the digital intermediate process and much more Furthermore HyperGamma delivers effective on set monitoring therefore HyperGamma does not require any additional external devices or equipment A i A FA A fe AMM A i 4 STEP G ARLRTA a was TER GEMMA Rk GAMMA I G GAM GAMMA BE LT Lin 2 5 A Bi LAMMA SALE TJ BG LA BoE l H Gi i ET Set up Menu User Gamma Capability This is a useful gamma feature for cinematographers who desire custom made gamma curves for their projects It allows them to quickly set up and load the gamma curves edited by the CVP File Editor gamma creation software running on a Microsoft Wind
24. the exposure to the appropriate level 2x magnification function will greatly assist easy focus operation especially when prime lenses are used Detachable eye piece construction allows camera operator for direct viewing Moreover its lightweight construction and low power consumption characteristic will tremendously improve the operability under battery powered mobile applications Operational Accessories HDVF C30W LCD panel for direct viewing Simulated image Optional Digital Cinematography Accessories Recognizing the acceptance of the original HDW F900 camcorder for digital cinematography productions many appropriate film type accessories have been developed for it by film related manufacturers Many of these acces sories can now be used with the new HDW FgooR giving users a broad array of choices These include special digital cinematography zoom and prime lenses base plates matte boxes follow focus units etc These initiatives have been welcomed by crews who principally work with film A range of special lenses optimized for the HDW FgooR are also offered by leading manufacturers Anumber of these lenses are calibrated in T stops rather than F stops have a cinematic style focus ring include the relevant gear teeth for follow focus kits There is also a range of HD prime lens es for 2 3 inch type B 4 mounting Other Options Viewfinder Eyepiece Viewfinder Eyepiece Memory Stick AC DN10 A 8314 798 A A 8262
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