Sony DXC-S500 Camcorder User Manual


 
Selectable Image Size and Recording Format
Three recording image sizes are available for selection, and images of each size can be stored in
TIFF (uncompressed) or JPEG (compressed, three modes) format.
Analog Video Output
Analog composite output (BNC) and Y/C output (S-Video) terminals allow high-frame-rate live monitoring.
The output signal supports VGA (640 x 480) size at a 30 fps (NTSC)/25 fps (PAL) frame rate, so you can
easily focus the microscope by viewing the image on a video monitor.
User-Friendly Operation
A 3.5 type 200,000-pixel LPS TFT
LCD monitor on the CCU provides
sophisticated operability, including
image capture, index picture display
and menu setting. You can also
monitor the live image with the built-in
LCD monitor.
Other Convenient Features
AE Function
The AE (Auto Exposure) function automatically
detects the lighting conditions or brightness of the
object and adjusts the shutter speed and gain for
proper exposure. The DXC-S500 is equipped with
a number of AE modes that offer superb image
quality.
C-Mount System
To provide an extensive choice of lenses, the
DXC-S500 uses the 2/3 type C-mount system for
flexible and easy lens mounting.
Foot Switch
An optional FS-20 foot switch is available, enabling
you to capture and record images by simply
stepping on the switch.
Histogram Display on the LCD
The DXC-S500 automatically detects the luminance
distribution of images, displaying a histogram on
the LCD monitor so you can verify the condition of
each exposure.
User File (max. three files)
A variety of customized data can be saved as a
user file, up to three of which can be stored in the
CCU. By loading this user file, you can quickly
recreate particular setup conditions.
Black & White Mode
The image output can be selected from either
Color or Black & White modes.
Interval Recording (max. 24 hours)
It is possible to record at pre-determined intervals
(up to 24 hours).
Picture Rotation (0°/180° selectable)
This function rotates the image by 0° or 180°.
2x Digital Zoom
Image recording size (H x V) TIFF (uncompressed)
JPEG (compressed)
High Mid Low
FULL: 2560 x 1920 15 MB 5 MB 2.5 MB 1.3 MB
SXGA:1280 x 960 3.8 MB 1.3 MB 630 KB 310 KB
VGA: 640 x 480 940 KB 310 KB 160 KB 78 KB
Index Picture
The above image data sizes are approximations.