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Digital Video Camera
DXC-D30
Digital Video Camera
DXC-D30WS
Betacam SP Camcorder
PVW-D30
Digital Camcorder
DSR-130
DXC-D30
DXC-D30WS
PVW-D30
DSR-130
The Sony DXC-D30 is a bench mark setting digital video camera designed as a top-end model for
video professionals. Incorporating Sony’s latest DSP (Digital Signal Processing) technology based on Sony’s TruEye™ process, the DXC-D30 offers the faithful color reproduction never before experienced with conventional
analog or digital cameras. Drastic vertical smear reduction and high sensitivity achieved by the Power HAD™ CCDs provide more shooting opportunities, while maintaining superior picture quality.
Now Sony introduces the DXC-D30WS wide screen camera to Sony’s professional digital camera line-up. The DXC-D30WS incorporates three Power HAD WS™ CCDs which have been specifically designed for a 16:9 aspect
ratio, switchable to 4:3. When shooting in the 16:9 format, the DXC-D30WS offers outstanding picture quality and tremendous flexibility for a variety of applications.
The DXC-D30 and DXC-D30WS are cameras which fit the current analog and digital acquisition systems as well as Sony’s new production system based on the DVCAM digital recording format. These cameras dock directly not only to existing camera adaptors and analog onboard VTRs via an analog interface, but also to the newly developed Sony DSR-1 DVCAM Digital Recorder via a component digital interface, “Pro 76-pin Digital” connector.
The DXC-D30/D30WS also offers superior in the operational convenience. Responding to the increasing demands from professionals, it provides a variety of key automatic functions. With all these features packed in its compact
camera body, the DXC-D30/D30WS creates a new world of acquisition in a wide spectrum of applications.
The DXC-D30 is a digital signal processing camera, and model DXC-D30WS is a wide-screen camera for the with a switching capability to also capture the image in ratio. Both models have the following features.
Sony State-of-the-art Digital Camera Signal
Processing Technology
The DXC-D30/D30WS incorporates state-of-the-art digital camera processing technology which is designed to fully exploit the benefits of DSP (Digital Signal Processing).
■ TruEye™ Process
The TruEye digital signal process employed in the DXC-D30/ D30WS is a true innovation in camera signal processing, made possible by Sony digital signal technology.
In conventional RGB analog or digital processing, some nonlinear signal processing occurs after gamma correction, such as white clip and knee correction, and can result in hue factor distortion - a phenomenon that is particularly obvious in extreme high-light conditions. This significant problem is totally eliminated by the TruEye process which manages video signal data according to three factors - brightness, hue and saturation - so that color in even a wide dynamic range can be reproduced as faithfully as by the human eye without hue factor distortion.
Based on the TruEye system, the DXC-D30/D30WS also offers a unique feature called DynaLatitude™ which adaptively manages the contrast of each pixel according to a histogram of video signal level distribution. The DynaLatitude feature brings a new dimension to other technologies such as Dynamic Contrast Control (DCC). The DynaLatitude feature optimizes video level distribution based on video signal histograms in order to utilize the limited dynamic range of the video signal standard.
■ Real Time Self Diagnostics
Even though the DXC-D30/D30WS was designed to be highly reliable, it employs a powerful self diagnostic system which informs the operator, in real time, of the connecting conditions of the LSI (Large Scale Integration) circuits and printed circuit boards, as well as electrical connection conditions between the camera and a VTR. Even if the operator is not familiar with digital circuitry, the DXC-D30/D30WS informs them of exactly what is happening.
■ High Picture Quality
The horizontal resolution and the signal to noise ratio of the DXC-D30/D30WS are ranked among the highest in the industry. The Modulation Depth of the DXC-D30 is 55% (typical) at 5MHz and that of the DXC-D30WS is 70% (typical) in the 16:9 mode. The newly developed digital circuits drastically reduce the aliasing phenomenon, which was found even in conventional digital cameras, while maintaining the high resolution.
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■ Detail Corrections by DSP
Skin Detail with Auto Detection of Active Area
The Skin Detail function in the DXC-D30/D30WS gives the subject a pleasing facial complexion, while maintaining the sharpness of the other areas. The designated active area of Skin Detail can be set with the digital circuits by simply adjusting the Area Detect Cursor on the viewfinder screen and SKIN SET button on a camera side panel. The color range of the Skin Detail active area and Skin Detail level can be also set by the viewfinder menu system. The range of color detection for detail correction is 360 degrees.
Black Halo-Free, Clean Detail
The DXC-D30/D30WS provides edges with a natural line and appropriate thickness in areas with extreme dark-to-light or light-to-dark transitions, by digitally optimizing the level of detail signal to each of the transition points, not by just clipping the detail signal. Consequently, the ‘Black Halo’ effect which is seen as thick black edges surrounding an extremely bright object, as well as a stepping diagonal edge, have been dramatically reduced.
Red Vertical Detail Correction
The Vertical Detail Correction signal, which is digitally created from both the Green and Red signals, assures image sharpness when shooting highly saturated subjects or subjects bathed in red light.
Horizontal Detail Frequency Control
The Horizontal Detail Frequency can be controlled by the VF Menu System according to the user’s preference.
Power HAD CCD (DXC-D30 only )
The DXC-D30 incorporates three Power HAD CCD sensors. These sensors feature a minimal smear level equivalent to conventional FIT CCDs, which addresses the tough demands of the high-end production field. The total performance of the Power HAD CCD sensor approaches that of the standard FIT.
■ Low Smear Level
Vertical Smear Level of the DXC-D30 is -125dB which is the same level as conventional FIT sensors. This feature will give
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the operator more freedom to shoot subjects in high light situations.
■ High Sensitivity
The Power HAD sensor in the DXC-D30 achieves a high sensitivity of F11.0 (at 2000 lx, 3200K) and minimum illumination of 0.5 lx. This feature affords a greater opportunity to shoot under extremely low-light conditions.
■ High S/N Ratio
The improved CCD process combined with the camera’s new digital circuits means a reduction in CCD noise. The signal- to-noise ratio is improved to 63dB, one of the highest specification in the industry.
Enhanced Ease of Operation
Responding to the increasing demands for more automatic functions in a professional level camera, the DXC-D30/D30WS boosts several new and improved functions sure to please the most demanding camera person.
■ Total Level Control System (TLCS)
Even if the incoming light exceeds the range of the automatic iris control either above or below, by using the iris control in combination with Auto Gain Control (AGC) and CCD AE (Auto Exposure, the application of variable shutter of CCD), the DXC-D30/D30WS offers proper picture exposure. This function is called TLCS. While still maintaining low-noise characteristics, TLCS affords ease of operation for this highend professional camera.
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■ EZ Focus Function
EZ Focus is a function to assist focusing without stopping down the lens. By just pushing the EZ Focus button, the iris is automatically opened so that the depth of field is reduced to make critical focusing easier. At the same time, the electronic shutter is automatically set to obtain the correct light level. The EZ Focus function is overridden while recording.
■ New EZ Mode Function
Instantly setting a camera to a standard or an auto position is done by simply pressing the EZ Mode button. The DXC-D30/ D30WS has two alternative EZ Modes - STANDARD or CUSTOM. When set to CUSTOM EZ Mode, the camera setting is changed in accordance with the selected setup file.
■ Auto Tracing White Balance (ATW)
In the DXC-D30/D30WS, tracing of the white area in Auto Tracing White Balance (ATW) is fast enough to meet professional demands. In addition, the accuracy of the white balance adjustment is enhanced.
Enhanced Functions for Picture Creation
■ Camera Setup Files
The DXC-D30/D30WS is equipped with a convenient VF (Viewfinder) Menu System; a control menu with
superimposed characters on the VF screen. Depending on the requirement, the menu contents can be selected with the SETUP (STD/FILE) selector switch.
STD position (Standard VF Menu System)
When the SETUP switch is set to the STD position, setting of the camera parameters or defining of the switch functions can be done with the VF Menu System, the same way as with conventional Sony cameras.
FILE position
(VF Menu System for File Management)
When the SETUP switch is set to FILE position, a total of eight setup files can be used with the dedicated VF Menu System. These files are as follows.
Factory Preset Files
Five Factory Preset Files are set by Sony to accommodate the five most common lighting situations, such as STANDARD, HIGH SATURATION and FLORESCENT.
User Files
Three User Files allow the operator to set camera parameters which match their own particular shooting situations. User Files can be easily made by modifying a Factory Preset File.
■ Scene Files
With the optional Sony RCP-TX7 Remote Control Panel with powerful remote capabilities, 16 scene files can be created and stored. Almost all the parameters for camera operation and camera set-up can be stored into scene files, and the most suitable file for each shooting situation can be instantly recalled using the menu button on the RCP-TX7.
■Setup Data Management with DVCAM Cassette
D30/D30WS combined with the DSR-1 has the
data management;
— Camera Setup File Storage
D30/D30WS combined with the DSR-1 has the to store the User Files or Factory Preset
-D30/D30WS directly onto VAUX (Video territory of the DVCAM cassette tape. The data
or recalled from the tape via the VF Menu
DVCAM cassette as a medium, the setup data can other DXC-D30/D30WS’s.
Automatic Recording of
Setting Data
using the file system, the information of each of the DXC-D30/D30WS for every shot is
recorded by the DSR-1 on the VAUX territory in of the DVCAM cassette tape. This function is
. It is useful not only for the camera operator to re-take the same shot, but also for
operating conditions during a particular shoot.
Management from Personal Computers
connector (10-pin) of the DXC-D30/D30WS is in accordance with the RS-232C standard. This
makes it possible to manage the setup file data computers with proper Sony protocol.
Features
Control of Hyper Gain
is a convenient function for shooting under low-light situations without using a lighting system.
It instantly increases the gain-up value to be +36dB in total, combining the electronic gain-up of +30dB and the Dual Pixel Readout effects (equivalent to +6dB gain-up). The Hyper Gain can be assigned to be the highest gain position (H) of the GAIN selector switch (H/M/L). Consequently, Hyper Gain can be switched on or off remotely from the RM-M7G, CCU-M5, CCU-M7 or the CCU-TX7 system.
■Adjustable 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.
■ Dual Zebra
The DXC-D30/D30WS has two types of zebra patterns - ‘ZEBRA 1’ and ‘ZEBRA 2’. ‘ZEBRA 1’ can be set within a range of 70 IRE to 90 IRE by 1 IRE. ‘ZEBRA 2’ provides a zebra pattern in the area with more than 100% video level. Dual zebra display - to show both ZEBRA 1 and 2 - as well as display of either one is possible.
■ Monitor Out
The DXC-D30/D30WS is equipped with a MONITOR OUT connector (BNC). Via this connector, the user can check the shooting conditions by displaying a color picture with characters superimposed on a connected external monitor. This is in addition to the image displayed on the unit’s viewfinder.
■Others
•Programmable Gain
•Clear Scan (CLS)
•Date & Time Superimposition
•Built-in 1kHz Audio Reference
•Adjustable Shoulder Pad
•SMPTE/ SNG Color Bars
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