SONY - HDC-1000

SONY HDC-1000 HD STUDIO CAMERA

The HDC-1000 studio camera utilises advanced HD Digital Signal Processing with 14 bit A/D. The HDC-1000 incorporates a newly developed CCD imager that creates images in either 1080/50 frame progressive or 1080/50 field interlace frame rates, depending on desired final system output. The new CCD and DSP LSI are two key devices that allow stunning image creation in a variety of scanning modes. The new camera system accommodates all popular interlace and progressive scan formats including 1080/50, 1080/24P as well as the highest-quality 720/50P images.

The HDC-1000 provides digital transmission using SMPTE standard fibre optic cable for connecting its associated HDCU-1000/1500 Camera Control Unit. In addition to its exceptional quality, the camera can transmit all-digital bi-directional video and audio signals, one control line, power line, and prompter line over extremely long distances - up to 3000 metres with the HDCU-1000 and 1800 metres with the HDCU-1500. If required, the HDC-1000 can be operated in a triax environment by utilising the optional HDFX-100 triax adapter.

BENEFITS:

New CCD and DSP provides even greater picture performance
The use of a new, state-of-the-art CCD sensor ensures high quality images even at low light level. The high sensitivity of F10 at 2000 lux, together with a signal to noise ratio of 54 dB combine to deliver unprecedented picture quality.

Multi-format operation - 1080 50/60i, 24/25/30P, 720 50/60P. Ensures camera can accommodate all current and proposed formats
The HDC-1000 can operate in a wide variety of capturing modes, including 1080 50/60i, 1080 24/25/30P. Furthermore, the CCD can capture 1080 50/60P images, which can be down sampled to deliver the highest quality 720 50/60P pictures.

Ergonomic Design
The design of the HDC-1000 is based on over two decades of Sony experience in manufacturing broadcast video cameras and camcorders, and provides a high level of operability. All control switches and connectors are in the most logical places and are positioned for optimum functionality and ease of use. The HDC-1000's compact body delivers all the benefits of a full size studio camera but in a much smaller, low profle design.

Built-in down-convertor in the camera head for stand-alone use
The camera provides two HD SDI outputs and one digitally down-converted SDI or analogue composite output. In addition, viewfinder signals with characters can be output from the SDI output connector, giving camera operators additional convenience. Furthermore, when using 24P operation, the built-in 2-3 pull-down function of the HDC-1000 enables 60i down-converted SD signals to be output on a standard SD monitor —a capability that also minimises the flickers that generally occur on the viewfinder.

FEATURES:

New DSP delivers standards of picture quality and performance
The newly developed DSP (Digital Signal Processing) LSI "Visual Image Processor" is the heart of the image-processing device for the HDC-1000. By adopting the latest 0.11 micron design rule, this processor can accommodate up to 1080/60 progressive format and 14-bit resolution, maximising the high-clarity images captured by the CCD. In addition, white balance, white shading, and flare are digitally corrected, allowing for stable image correction.

Power HAD EX CCD for high sensitivity, low noise
The HDC-1000 camera is equipped with a newly developed three 2/3-inch type 2.2-megapixel HD CCD. Based on Sony HAD sensor technology and the latest on-chip lens structure, this new CCD offers a high sensitivity of F10 at 2000 lx and an excellent signal-to-noise ratio of 54 dB (typical). In addition to this performance, a wide variety of capturing modes including 1080/50i, 1080/60i, 1080/24P, 1080/25P, and 1080/30P are available. What's more, this CCD can capture top-quality 1080/60P(*) images - a capability that also offers highest-quality 720/50P and 720/60P image acquisition for today's operations.

(*)1080/60P and 1080/50P signals can be output from the HDC-1000/HDC-1500 camera head.

14 bit A/D conversion
The HDC-1000 is the first HD camera to utilise a 14-bit A/D converter, that enables images captured by the high-performance CCDs to be processed with maximum precision. In particular, this high-resolution A/D conversion allows the gradation in mid-to-dark-tone areas of the picture to be faithfully reproduced. Thanks to the 14-bit A/D converter, pre-knee signal compression at highlight areas can be eliminated and the camera can clearly reproduce a high-luminance subject at a 600% dynamic range.

Low profile chassis design
The unique design of the HDC-1000 provides a very low mounting for the viewfinder. This ensures very convenient and comfortable operation, by keeping the viewfinder close to the axis of the lens.

Super-sampled 720P operation
The use of a 1080 line HD imager which can operate at up to 50 progressive frames per second allows the camera system to output a very high quality 720/50P output. Digital filtering is employed to ensure higher resolution and lower aliasing to be achieved than would be possible with a 720P native image sensor.

Supplied Accessories:
Operation manual
Front cover
Number plate for side panel
Belt for cable clamp
Angle adjustment fitting

Optional Accessories:
HDCU-1000 Camera Control Unit
HDCU-1500 Camera Control Unit
HDTX-100 HD Triax Adaptor (Fischer type)
HDTX-100 HD Triax Adaptor (Kings type)
MSU-900 Master Setup Unit
MSU-950 Master Setup Unit
CNU-500 Camera Command Network Unit
CNU-700 Camera Command Network Unit
HDVF-700A 7-inch Type HD B/W CRT Viewfinder
HDVF-C750W Multi-format HD Colour LCD Viewfinder
HDVF-9900 9-inch Type HD Colour CRT Viewfinder
BKP-7911 Script Holder

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