Specifications

HDC-X300 • HDC-X310
CCD CAMERAS
SONY
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FEATURES
Compact, Multi-purpose HD Cameras
Designed for high-quality and portable acquisition in a
wide range of applications, the HDC-X300 and HDC-X310
incorporate three1/2” 1.5-megapixel HD CCDs to offer high
resolution, high sensitivity, and high S/N characteristics.
Packing this performance into an extremely compact
chassis, the cameras offer advanced features such as
progressive scan modes, slow shutter, and auto-focus
capabilities. Convenient remote control is also available
using the optional RM-B150/B750 Remote Control Unit or MSU-900/950 Remote Control Panels.
The HDC-X300 comes equipped with an HD-SDI output on its rear panel, and is the preferred choice for HD-exclusive
operations. The HDC-X310 steps up with more interface and operational flexibility via use of its HFU-X310 signal interface
unit, connected via a fiber optical cable. This interface unit offers a variety of optional interface boards to cover a range of
signal formats, including HD-SDI and SD-SDI, and HDV via the i.LINK interface, as well as computer XGA output.
Combined with their compact designs, suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, the HDC-X300 and HDC-X310 are the
ideal choice for an extensive range of HD image acquisition applications - from large-screen displays, production, PoV
(Point of View), studios, surveillance, image processing, microscopy, and much more.
Superb Image Quality
◆ They incorporate three1/2” 1.5-megapixel
HD CCDs, to offer outstanding-quality
images with a low smear level of -120 dB and
a high S/N ratio of 52dB.
◆ Incorporating Sony’s innovative Advanced
Frame Accumulation (AFA) technology, the
HDC-X300/X310 can output progressive HD
signals (25PsF/29.97PsF), 2-3 pull
downconverted signal from 23.976PsF
(59.94i) in addition to interlaced HD signals
(50i/59.94i). Interlace and progressive modes
can be easily selected from the camera
setup menu.
• 50i output mode: 50i or 25PsF selectable
• 59.94i output mode: 59.94i/29.97PsF/
23.976PsF (with built-in 2-3 pull-down
function) selectable
Flexible Image Controls
◆ They provide highly advanced image-con-
trol functions such as matrix, a TruEye fea-
ture, skin-tone detail, and color temperature
controls. These functions allow creative
images to be produced with high clarity.
Auto-Focus Function
◆ While maintaining compatibility with
interchangeable manual focus lenses, the
HDC-X300/X310 come packaged with a
convenient auto-focus lens. The lens has two
selectable auto-focus modes: One-push
auto-focus readjusts the focus each time the
button is pressed, while auto-tracing focus
automatically tracks the focus in a dynamic
manner.
Low-Light Shooting
◆ The HDC-X300/X310 offer two convenient
functions for capturing clear images in
low-light environments - a Slow Shutter
mode and a Gain function - which can be
used separately or together.
– The Slow Shutter mode allows the charge
accumulation period of the CCD (typically
1/60 or 1/50 of a second) to be extended up
to approximately two seconds (64 frames).
– The Gain function allows the camera gain to
be boosted to +48 dB. When these functions
are used together, the camera offers a
stunning minimum illumination of 0.003 lx.
Trigger Function
◆ Two types of trigger modes are available
with the HDC-X300/X310, allowing synchro-
nized operation with external equipment.
– The flash trigger input mode allows the
camera to capture a high-quality still image
when synchronized with an external flash
- a function suited for photo-booth or
document-stand applications.
– Another trigger mode is the 23.976PsF
frame lock mode. When the HDC-X300/X310
is set to 23.976PsF progressive mode, the
camera outputs a 2-3 pull-down trigger
signal for frame locking to other
HDC-X300/X310 cameras.
Remote Control Capability
◆ The HDC-X300/X310 are compatible with
the RM-B150/B750 Remote Control Unit,
RCP-700 Series Remote Control Panel and
MSU-900/950 Master Setup Unit. These
remote controllers cover the complete
range of control parameters that the
HDC-X300/X310 provides, from basic camera
control to sophisticated operations.
HDC-X300/X310 shown with
optional HKC-SV1attached