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Chapter 1 Overview
Features
The PDW-F355 is an XDCAM
1)
HD
2)
camcorder
integrating an HD video camera using three HD CCDs of
the
1
/2-inch type with a total effective pixel count of 1.56
million, and a Professional Disc
1)
drive.
This unit provides a range of useful shooting functions for
video production, and allows shooting and recording in
both progressive scan and interlace scan modes with an
HD image having 1080 effective scan lines. Since it also
supports SD
3)
DVCAM recording, it can be used through
a transition from SD to HD production.
The use of Professional Disc adds high reliability to
recording and playback, and the unit also includes many
playback and editing functions exploiting the possibilities
of random access.
1) XDCAM and “Professional Disc” are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
2) HD: High Definition
3) SD: Standard Definition
Camera Features
1
/2-inch HD CCD
The use of three interline transfer CCD
with an effective
pixel count of approximately 1.56 million (1440 ×1080)
enables high sensitivity, high picture quality, and high
fineness video shooting.
Camera signal processing for high quality
video
A specially-developed ASIC (application specific
integrated circuit) for signal processing provides the
following functions.
• A 12-bit A/D converter ensures recording of pictures
stable at high quality.
• Both progressive and interlace scan modes are
supported.
• You can select from five HD shooting/recording modes:
23.98P
1)
, 25P, 29.97P
2)
, 50i, and 59.94i
3)
, for ideal
support of various applications including digital cinema
production, program production, and event video
production.
• For recording and playback in the DVCAM format (SD),
the aspect ratio (16:9/4:3) and standard broadcasting
system (NTSC/PAL) can be freely selected. Further,
when NTSC is selected, video shot at 23.98P can also be
subjected to 2-3 pulldown and recorded. (The recording
format is then 59.94i.)
1) In this system, shown as 23.9P or 23.98P.
2) In this system, shown as 30P.
3) In this system, shown as 60I.
Shooting functions provide various effects
This unit is equipped with many of the functions provided
in a film camera, allowing the operator creative control
through a variety of techniques.
Slow shutter function
A maximum of 64 frames can be accumulated using the
slow shutter function. In low light levels this allows clear
and noiseless video to be shot, and provides a fantasy
video effect with ghost images.
Time lapse function (interval recording)
Using this function slow-moving subjects can be shot with
the movement compressed in time. This is convenient for
many applications, such as monitoring plant growth, or the
progress of a construction site.
Slow & quick motion function
1)
This unit has a slow & quick motion function. This allows
the shooting frame rate to be different from the playback
frame rate, for the same effect as overcranking or
undercranking a film camera. Unlike low-speed or high-
speed playback of normally shot video, this provides a
smooth slow-motion effect, or action speeded up beyond
actual speed.
1) This function is available when the recording mode is MPEG HD.
Shooting functions to cope with different
shooting conditions
•The ATW
1)
and auto iris functions allow shooting with
automated adjustment of the white balance and intenstity
levels to cope with varying ambient lighting conditions.
• By switching among the four levels (including CLEAR)
of neutral density (ND) filter, it is possible to
compensate for lighting conditions, and control the
depth of field.
• When shooting in daylight or other high color
temperature illumination, pressing the 5600K button
instantly switches the color temperature setting to
5600K
2)
.
• With the GAIN switch, you can adjust the gain of the
video amplifier according to the lighting conditions
when shooting. You can vary the setting in the GAIN
switch positions (H/M/L) to any values in the range –3
dB to +48 dB.
1) Auto Tracing White balance
2) Only when the WHITE BAL switch is in the PRST position
Saving and recalling settings on a
“Memory Stick”
Using a “Memory Stick”
1)
(supplied separately), you can
save menu settings adjusted to particular shooting
conditions, and then recall those settings as required.
1) “Memory Stick” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.