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Sony Digital Camcorder
DVW-790WSP
DVW-709WSP
DVW-707P
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More than just Great Pictures The new Sony Digital Betacam camcorder range. Their body style may look familiar, but inside there are many new technologies. In every situation, under any lighting conditions, these outstanding models combine extraordinary image quality with remarkable operational flexibility and creative individuality. They deliver more than just great pictures! 2
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ÔIn-CameraÕ Creativity A camera is a creative tool and it should allow its user to work smoothly and confidently, with no distractions or worries. When designing a camera, the vital first step is to determine the tasks it will undertake. Then the optimum arrangement that will enable an operator to fulfil these tasks can be decided. This synergy is vital because the combination of camera design and operator's skills has a powerful influence on the final look of a production. With these objective
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The Format that Means Quality And Extra Peace of Mind! Digital Betacam uses 10-bit component digital recording to provide superb picture quality and multi-generation capability. Conforming to the ITU-R BT 601 standard adopted for the D-1 format, it records a 4:2:2 digital component video signal together with four channels of 20-bit/48 kHz digital audio. Bit Rate Reduction (BRR) technology has made it possible to provide very efficient handling of video signals. Digital Betacam uses very mi
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A wide range of models for a wide range of productions Over the years, working closely with world-leading cinematographers and programme producers, Sony has been developing the Digital Cinematography concept. During this time, an ever increasing number of high-end commercials, dramas and documentaries has been shot with the widely admired and trusted DVW-700WSP Camcorder. Many usersÕ ideas, suggestions and recommendations have now been incorporated in three new models. The DVW-790WSP is the
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In any situation, under any conditions we wish to help you produce perfect pictures. 11
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New Technologies for New Creativity Power HADª Technology Advanced Digital Signal All new models employ Power HAD CCDs. Building Processing on the Hyper HADª system, with its On-Chip-Lens The new and very sophisticated 12-bit Advanced layer that brought major improvement to camera Digital Signal Processing (ADSP) of the new Digital performance, further technological improvements Betacam camcorders ensures not only superb have been incorporated to implement Power HAD picture quality with a wide
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Cassette Loading Vertical cassette loading minimises the risk of anything unwanted getting into the tape mechanism. The robust cassette compartment is dust and drip proof, and minimises acoustic noise from the rotating head drum. Stereo Audio Line Output A stereo audio line output is available from the 5-pin XLR connector on the rear of the camcorder. This provides two analogue audio output channels, which can be selected to be either CH-1/2 or CH-3/4. Internal Light System All new Digital Be
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Turbo Gain Ð High Sensitivity The nominal sensitivity of all models is high, but in some situations it is necessary to shoot in extremely low light conditions. The Turbo Gain feature raises the gain level to an incredible +48 dB. Thanks to this feature, it is possible to record critical scenes down to around 0.2 lux Ð somewhat exceeding the colour sight capability of the human eye. LCD Status Panel and Diagnostic System All the main operational switches are in their familiar place on the side
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Creative Features for Creative Expressions Menu-driven setup has been a Colour Balance unique and powerful feature of Colour balance is widely regarded as one of the the DVW-700P and DVW-700WSP essential settings for any shoot. There are a number models for many years. Because of alternative ways of setting this when shooting of this feature, setting up Digital with Digital Betacam camcorders. By using Auto Betacam camcorders became a White (and Black) balance, an accurate overall creative proce
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Contrast Range The new DVW-790WSP, DVW-709WSP and DVW-707P can handle a very impressive contrast range. A number of useful features are readily available to help production crews meet specific shooting requirements. Gamma The gamma curve, in general, determines the way in which mid-tones are handled and therefore is of vital importance in achieving the overall ÔlookÕ of a shot. Changing master gamma is achieved either from a remote control unit or via the setup menu. These new camcorders are
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Highlight Handling Thanks to Power HAD technology and 12-bit Advanced Digital Signal Processing, Digital Betacam camcorders cover a very wide dynamic range of up to 600%. Dynamic range is often defined as the capability of a camera to capture a very large difference between the brightest and darkest parts of a scene, and is very dependent on the knee circuits. A well-known problem with handling highlights is their effect on skin tones. To overcome this problem, and improve overall picture quali
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Definition Ð Picture Sharpness The new Digital Betacam models reproduce pictures with natural sharpness and plenty of fine details. Furthermore, the combination of the new 12-bit ADSP, together with many new and innovative detail functions, allows very precise control of the way the picture texture and edges are represented. This is an important factor when using postproduction techniques such as multi-layering and chroma keying. Gone are the days of the extreme video look, with harsh thick blac