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Chapter 1 Overview 1-1
Overview
1-1 Features
The HDW-750/750CE
1)
HD Camcorder combines a HD color video
camera, of which the effective picture elements are 1920(H) x 1080(V)
and which uses 2/3-type Power HAD
2)
sensor CCD
3)
imagers with
2,000,000 picture elements, with an HDCAM portable videocassette
recorder. Its excellent image quality, sensitivity, portability, and dust-
and water-proof construction make it ideal as a camcorder for ENG
4)
and EFP
5)
in the same way as the earlier BVW-400A/400AP. The
introduction of a new integrated circuit technology (LSI) for processing
HD digital signals improves the image quality even further and
simplifies setup (initialization) operations.
1-1-1 Camera Features
The features of the HDW-750/750CE camera are described below.
• 2/3-type Power HAD sensor CCDs with 2,000,000 picture elements
provide a compact and lightweight unit with excellent image quality.
• Existing 2/3-inch lenses can be used.
• A new integrated circuit technology of the digital signal processing has
improved picture quality and functionability.
• A setup menu enables you to control features such as status displays,
messages, and markers; to select various types of settings; to toggle
switches; and to operate a memory stick.
• Blur-free shooting is ensured by a built-in, high-performance electronic
shutter that provides a variety of modes, such as ECS
5)
mode which
reduces flickering on the monitor screen and S-EVS
6)
mode which
improves vertical resolution.
• Selectable video gain ensures a noise-free image.
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1) The HDW-750 operates with 59.94I among the HD formats. The HDW-750CE
operates with 50I among the HD formats.
2) Power HAD: Power Hole-Accumulated Diode
“Power HAD” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
3) CCD: Charge-Coupled Device
4) ENG: Electronic News Gathering
5) FEP: Electronic Field Production
6) ECS: Extended Clear Scan
7) S-EVS: Super Enhanced Vertical definition System