Specifications

KY-D29/KY-D29W
DOCKABLE CAMERAS
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2/3-inch 3-CCD Dockable Video Cameras
Two of the highest performance cameras ever developed for ENG/EFP
work, the KY-D29 and KY-D29W (Widescreen) incorporate state-of-
the-art CCDs and exclusive Super LoLux technology to deliver 850
lines of horizontal resolution, 65 dB S/N ratio, sensitivity of F11
at 2000 lux and 100% exposure full color images with only
0.35 lux of light. In addition, they utilize 14-bit scan-line dig-
ital video processing and versatile 3-dimensional DNR circuitry
to easily meet the higher quality acquisition requirements of
today’s digital formats. First used in JVC’s HDTV cameras, scan-
line digital video processing captures the full sensitivity and 600% dynamic range of the CCDs. Also an industry first, 3-
D DNR mixes multiple frames to cancel noise while detecting motion to eliminate lag, producing dramatic and clearly
visible results. With their extensive docking capabilities, lightweight ergonomic design, low power consumption and ease
of use, the KY-D29 (4:3) and KY-D29W (4:3/16:9 switchable) are ideal for any broadcasting, cable or industrial
application – on the field or in the studio.
Broadcast Quality
■ New generation 760,000 pixel, broadcast
quality 2/3˝ IT CCDs, combined with a
revolutionary Tungsten Mask and domed
microlens over each sensor, deliver maxi-
mum sensitivity and super low vertical
smear of -125dB.
■ 850 lines of horizontal resolution for crisp,
clear capture of the smallest details, and
signal-to-noise ratio of 65dB for virtually
noise-free pictures.
■ High sensitivity of f/11 at 2000 lux gives
you
creative flexibility and ease of lighting.
14-Bit DSP
■ They provide a remarkably true reproduc-
tion of the entire 600% dynamic range of
the CCDs to produce uncompressed fine
detail in shadow areas, as well as full nat-
ural color and detail in highlights. This is
accomplished in part because signals are
processed at 14-bit resolution to give
essential DSP headroom, and by a multi-
stream parallel digital pipeline, processing
at 40 MHz, creating an ultra-smooth
gamma curve calculated using a true log
scale algorithm.
3-Dimensional DNR
■ The only digital cameras that feature 3-D
DNR with unique motion compensation
to provide dramatically quiet pictures —
without sacrificing quality, detail or intro-
ducing lag. Motion compensation detects
where there is motion and switches to a
Low Pass filter for noise reduction in the
moving parts of the picture. The result is
noise reduction that is clearly visible,
without annoying lag. The amount of
noise reduction can be adjusted manually
or set to increase automatically as the gain
is increased.
Detail Enhancement
■ They offer advanced digital detail
enhancement in both the horizontal and
vertical dimensions. For horizontal, a
choice of High (7.5 MHz), Low (2.5
MHz) or combination of both frequen-
cies can be selected. In automatic mode,
vertical detail frequency varies according
to lens zoom length with a preference for
low frequency detail in tele-position and
high frequency in wide position. Both
detail level and horizontal/vertical balance
can also be adjusted.
Selectable Vertical
Resolution
■ They have selectable vertical resolution
for increased flexibility in different shoot-
ing situations. In Standard mode, the
cameras can produce 380 lines of vertical
resolution — the industry-standard. For
situations requiring increased vertical res-
olution, the cameras offer a V-Plus mode
with 420 lines of resolution — without
sacrificing sensitivity or lag. (V-Plus mode
is not available on the KY-D29W.)
■ V-Plus mode is accomplished via CCD
processing that utilizes double the number
of vertical photo-sensors, together with
a 3-photo-sensor readout method. One
out of three vertical photo-sensors is inte-
grated from the opposite field to increase
Composite Vertical Pixel Resolution, with-
out visible lag or sacrificing sensitivity.
■ For applications requiring even higher
vertical resolution, the V-Max mode
produces 450 lines of vertical resolution.
However, in this case the frame rate is 1/30
of a second and shutter speed is 1/60 of
a second, cutting sensitivity in half.
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