Specifications

Auto Tracing White Balance
In addition to the White/Black Balance
setting, ATW (Auto Tracing White
Balance) adjusts the white balance auto-
matically in response to the surrounding
light source changes. This is especially use-
ful when moving quickly from an indoor
to an outdoor location.
Intelligent Auto Iris
In addition to Automatic Iris Control, the
UVW-100B incorporates an Intelligent
Iris Control. This function is very practical
when there is an extreme difference in the
brightness of an object and the back-
ground. When a subject is framed in a
backlit situation or extremely bright light-
ing against a dark background, the subject
is shown rather dark or too bright, using
the conventional Auto Iris. On the other
hand, the Intelligent Auto Iris function
detects the lighting conditions and adjusts
the lens iris for the proper exposure.
Automatic Exposure (AE)
Automatic Exposure (AE) function ensures
appropriate exposure, even under difficult
lighting conditions, The AE mode is a
combination of Automatic Iris control and
the variable speed electronic shutter. When
the Iris f-stop reaches a pre-determined
maximum value, the shutter automatically
sets the proper exposure. The value of this
f-stop number can be preset.
Automatic Gain Control
In addition to the Master Gain function,
Automatic Gain Control (AGC) optimizes
Gain control in low-light situations. When
the Iris f-stop reaches a predetermined
minimum value, AGC automatically sets
the appropriate recording level by gaining
up the sensitivity. The upper limit of the
AGC can be set from 0 dB to 18 dB in 1
dB steps. When operated in the Auto Iris
mode, it is possible to preset the value of
the f-stop at which AGC will operate.
CAMCORDERS
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1/2-inch 3-CCD Betacam SP Camcorder
Betacam SP one-piece camcorders are still the mainstay of field acquisition
– and the UVW-100B is no exception. An enhanced version of
the best-selling UVW-100, the UVW-100B is equipped with
state-of-the art Power HAD CCD sensors to virtually elimi-
nate vertical smear (1/10 that of the UVW-100) and achieve
high sensitivity of F11 at 2000 lux. And, while more afford-
able than ever, the UVW-100B also offers 700 lines of res-
olution, 60 dB signal-to-noise ratio, 26-pin VTR inter-
face, compact design and ease of operation—making it the
ideal camcorder for field shooting applications. With the
UVW-100B, Sony’s versatile UVW family covers every-
thing — from acquisition to production and distribution.
SONY
Automatic Adjustment Functions
Total Level Control System
Even if the incoming light exceeds the limit of the Automatic Iris Control, the
UVW-100B offers proper picture brightness by using the Iris control in combination
with AGC, Auto Exposure and Intelligent Auto Iris functions.
UVW-100B
Power HAD Sensors
Incorporates three 1⁄2˝ IT Power HAD
CCDs with 380,000 pixels to attain
incredible sensitivity of f/11 at 2000 lux
(minimum illumination is 4 lux ), S/N
ratio of 60 dB and 700 lines of horizontal
resolution. Sony has also improved the
structure of the Interline Transfer (IT)
CCD pixels to prohibit the unwanted
flow of electric charges – the biggest
cause of smear phenomenon. Drastically
reducing vertical smear means you have
much more creative freedom when shoot-
ing a high-lighted subject.
Selectable Master Gain
Under poor lighting conditions, you can
adjust the output level with the Master
Gain Selector to obtain brighter pictures.
According to your needs, the Master Gain
value can be selected from MID to HIGH
position switches. Furthermore, the Gain-
Up value of both switches can be preset in
1 dB steps, from 1 dB to 18 dB.
Menu Function
For setting operating functions such as
shutter speed selection and Gain-Up
level, the camera incorporates a menu
system that is easily accessed through the
viewfinder.
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