Product Details
he new DSR-PD170 DVCAM compact camcorder
provides high quality acquisition in the DVCAM component digital
format, as well as in DV, allowing up to 40 minutes recording on one
tape Mini DVCAM tape, or 60 minutes on the same tape in the DV mode.
This compact camcorder features three Advanced HAD 1/3 inch CCDs that
allow two scanning modes: 480 progressive (for still) and interlaced
(for video). These Advanced HAD CCDs also provide high quality
acquisition with increased resolution and sensitivity at reduced noise
and vertical smear. The new enhancements to the CCDs have enabled the
minimum illumination to be improved to an incredible 1 lux.
The DSR-PD170 also features a built-in slot for MemoryStick. Up to 988
JPEG pictures can be stored on one 64 MB MemoryStick. In addition, the
stored images can be mixed or keyed to the live image allowing logo
insertion and/or mix effects. The built-in high MTF quality 12X
electronic zoom lens features Auto focus and SuperSteadyShot with
manual Zoom, Focus and Iris control capability. Other enhancements from
the DSR-PD150 include a larger high-resolution B&W viewfinder and a
newly developed color swing out Hybrid LCD with greater brightness to
increase monitoring capability in bright light conditions. The
DSR-PD170 now has a larger handle with start/stop functions as well as
zoom control on the handle for easy access and enhanced shooting
capabilities