Specifications

DOCKABLE CAMERAS
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2/3-inch 3-CCD Dockable DSP Video Camera
More than just a great camera, the DXC-D30 marks the start of a new
generation of Sony digital technology. The latest in an illustrious line
of 3-CCD cameras renown for their durability and unsurpassed
image quality, the feature-rich DXC-D30 is a dockable camera
that incorporates state-of -the-art DSP Digital Signal Processing
to deliver image quality comparable to cameras costing three
times as much. Retaining all the versatility of its predecessors,
the DXC-D30 is right at home in the studio, or as an
ENG/EFP acquisition camera when integrated with virtually
any dockable VCR. Outstanding resolution of 850 horizontal
lines, sensitivity of F11 at 2000 lux and minimum illumination of 0.5 lux is just the beginning. With the DSR-1
dockable DVCAM recorder and ClipLink technology, Sony’s approach to video production is designed to maximize time
and increase efficiency.
Power Had CCD
Power HAD IT (Interline Transfer) CCDs
used by the DXC-D30 perform like FIT
(Frame Interline) chips, minimizing verti-
cal smear to a low -125 dB. This allows
more freedom when shooting in high light
situations. In addition, the Power HAD
sensor achieves a high sensitivity of F11 at
2000 lux and minimum illumination of
0.5 lux, allowing quality images even in
very low light situations. S/N ratio is an
unprecedented 63 dB.
SMPTE Color Bar Generator
Has a SMPTE Color Bar generator, as well
as an audio signal generator that supplies a
1 kHz audio reference signal at the same
time as the color bars.
Clear Scan
Clear Scan function enables recording of
computer monitors without horizontal
bands. This is done by precisely selecting
a shutter speed to match the scanning fre-
quency of the computer display. Shutter
speeds from 60.4 Hz to 200.3 Hz can be
selected in 183 increments.
Monitor Output
The DXC-D30 has a unique monitor out-
put that is particularly useful for remote
monitoring applications. Via a BNC con-
nector you can check shooting conditions
by displaying a color picture on an external
monitor with all operating status indica-
tors (audio levels, f-stop, color tempera-
ture) as well. This is in addition to the
image and status indicators displayed in
the viewfinder.
Black Stretch and Compress
The contrast in the black area of the image
can be adjusted by the Black Stretch/
Compress control function. Black Stretch
emphasizes the contrast in the dark areas,
while Black Compress enhances or deepens
the darkness.
Programmable Gain
Wide selection of Gain values available:
-3 dB, 0 dB, +3 dB, +6 dB, +9 dB, +12
dB, +18 dB and +24 dB. The programma-
ble Gain mode allows any three of these
values to be assigned to the three-position
Low/Mid/High switch, thus making the
camera ready for any shooting situation.
Hyper Gain and DPR
Hyper Gain boosts Gain to +30 dB.
Combined with DPR (Dual Pixel Readout),
you have an equivalent of +36 dB, with
much lower noise level than would nor-
mally accompany this much Gain. Just
flick a switch to use Hyper Gain and never
lose a shooting opportunity, even in low
light situations down to 0.5 lux. Hyper
Gain can also be remotely switched on or off
from the RM-M7G or CCU-M5.
DPR
DPR (Dual Pixel Readout) combines the
luminance output of two adjacent pixels.
With DPR, the light sensitivity is doubled
(equivalent to +6 dB Gain) without an
increase in noise. This is unlike conven-
tional cameras where the use of electronic
gain up in low light amplifies noise as well
as the video signal. DPR can be used in
combination with Gain-Up modes of +18
dB, +24 dB for video level equivalents of
+24 dB and +30 dB, while suppressing the
noise level. In Hyper Gain, the camera’s
gain automatically sets itself to +30 dB,
and DPR kicks in, giving a gain equivalent
to +36 dB without the extra noise.
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