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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
The DXC-D30/D30WS combined with the DSR-1 has the
following camera data management;
SetupNavi™ — Camera Setup File Storage
The DXC-D30/D30WS combined with the DSR-1 has the
SetupNavi function to store the User Files or Factory Preset
Files of the DXC-D30/D30WS directly onto VAUX (Video
Auxiliary) data territory of the DVCAM cassette tape. The data
can be stored on or recalled from the tape via the VF Menu
System.
Using the DVCAM cassette as a medium, the setup data can
be transferred to other DXC-D30/D30WS’s.
SetupLog™ — Automatic Recording of
Camera Setting Data
Even without using the file system, the information of each
setting parameter of the DXC-D30/D30WS for every shot is
automatically recorded by the DSR-1 on the VAUX territory in
each video track of the DVCAM cassette tape. This function is
called SetupLog. It is useful not only for the camera operator
if there is a need to re-take the same shot, but also for
checking the operating conditions during a particular shoot.
■ File Management from Personal
Computers
The REMOTE connector (10-pin) of the DXC-D30/D30WS is
designed in accordance with the RS-232C standard. This
feature also makes it possible to manage the setup file data
from personal computers with proper Sony protocol.
Convenient Features
■ Remote Control of Hyper Gain
Hyper Gain is a convenient function for shooting under
extremely 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