Sony DVW-790WSP manuale d’uso

Sony Digital C amcorder D VW-790WSP D VW-709WSP D VW-707P Preliminary PAL[...]

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! [...]

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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 f ulfil these tasks can be decided. This synergy is vital because the comb[...]

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Digital Betacam uses 10-bit component digital recording to provide superb picture quality and multi-generation capability. C onf orming to the ITU-R BT 601 standard adopted f or the D-1 f ormat, it records a 4:2:2 digital component video signal together with f our channels of 20-bit/48 kHz digital audio. Bit Rate Reduction (BRR) technology has made[...]

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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 D VW-700WSP Camcorder. Many users’ ideas, suggesti[...]

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11 In any situation, under any conditions we wish to help you produce perf ect pictures.[...]

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Advanced Digital Signal Processing The new and very sophisticated 12-bit Advanced Digital Signal Processing (ADSP) of the new Digital Betacam camcorders ensures not only superb picture quality with a wide dynamic range (600%) and enhanced tonal reproduction, but also off ers attractive operational f eatures when setting camera parameters. These cam[...]

Optical Filter Wheels T wo independent optical filter wheels, one with Neutral Density (ND) filters and one with C olour C orrection (CC) filters, are installed in both of the widescreen models. An optional servo filter drive unit, the BKD W-701 can also be fitted. The D VW-707P has only one filter wheel, with a combination of ND and CC filters. El[...]

Super EVS Super Enhanced V ertical Definition (EVS) mode is available and increases the vertical resolution of the shot. Frame mode also increases the vertical resolution but is only suitable f or shooting still pictures. Clear Scan The Clear Scan function is available to minimise the horizontal bars that can appear when shooting computer CRT displ[...]

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C olourimetry The D VW-790WSP, D VW-709WSP and D VW-707P models produce pictures with astonishing colour reproduction accuracy, yet off er possibilities f or creative intervention. Multi Matrix This function allows a particular colour to be automatically grabbed, and its hue and saturation altered within a range of appro ximately 20 degrees. This p[...]

C ontrast Range The new D VW-790WSP, D VW-709WSP and D VW-707P can handle a very impressive contrast range. A number of usef ul f eatures 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 theref ore is of vital importance in ac[...]

How T ruEye Processing Functions T o understand the knee circuits used in the new camcorder, it is necessary to understand T ruEye processing. T ruEye processing is one of the most innovative features that DSP allows, and makes it possible to reproduce a far more natural colour than a conventional analogue camera, even in severe shooting conditions[...]

Picture Stability Digital Betacam camcorders deliver rock steady pictures. There is none of the picture weave usually associated with material originated on film. The picture stability is particularly relevant f or productions incorporating multi-layering special eff ects. Also, the emergence of highly compressed delivery systems, including D VD an[...]

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Operational Accessories A f ull range of operational accessories is available to take full advantage of the versatility and operational f eatures of these new camcorders. 22[...]

Picture C ache Board (Optional) A new and extremely attractive f eature is now available for all three new Digital Betacam camcorder models. This is the BKD W-703 Picture Cache Board option which, when installed, provides up to eight seconds of loop recording using solid state memory. Thus, when the REC start button is pressed, everything that happ[...]

Digital Cinematography style of shoot production security is achieved through immediacy & instant review of the material on location. The increased production speed is facilitated thanks to the direct entry to digital postproduction. And all that at the decreased production cost mainly due to improved production efficiency and lower cost of row[...]

ing settings can be saved on memory cards f or diff erent kinds of takes and be recalled in seconds. And the creative possibilities regarding the handling of parameters such as colourimetry, detail correction, skin-tone detail correction, gamma and highlight control etc, allow the camera perf ormance to be optimised f or each particular type of tak[...]

The Assurance of Sony This is the start of a great relationship. With every new Digital Betacam, you get far more than just a camera. A t Sony we aim to serve you promptly and prof essionally, and we hope to become a valuable partner to your business. W e give you access to a range of services and benefits designed to make ownership as enjoyable, a[...]

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Sony BVF-V20WCE, 2-inch Widescreen B/W Viewfinder 28 Optional Accessories Sony BKW-401, Viewfinder Rotation Bracket Sony A C-DN1, A C Adapter Sony BVF-55CE, 5-inch B/W Viewfinder (F or C A-701/702P/755P) Sony BC-L100CE, Battery Charger Sony VCT-14, T ripod Adapter Sony BKD W-701, Servo Filter Unit Sony BC-L50CE, Battery Charger Sony Viewfinder Eye-[...]

Angenieux 5.3 - 61 mm HR, Digital Cinematography zoom lens Angenieux 12 x 5.3 AIF HR, ENG zoom lens OpT ex /Canon 8-160 mm EC Zoom Lens (Digital Cinematography zoom lens) Canon EJ6, Prime lens Canon EJ15, Prime lens ARRI BP-6, Bridge Plate (with 15mm bars) Fujinon A10 x 4.8B-10, Digital Cinematography zoom lens Canon EJ24, Prime lens Canon EJ10, Pr[...]

System C onf iguration C A C-6 BSC-1 (option) (option) Monitor,etc VCS-700 MSU-700 SDI MSU System TRIAX BVF-VC10W 1.35-inch 16:9 C olor V iewfinder BVF-V10/V10CE 1.5-inch 4:3 B/W Viewfinder (supplied with D VW-707P) BVF-V20W/V20WCE 2-inch 16:9 B/W Viewfinder(supplied with D VW-709WSP/790WSP)  Viewf inders D VW-250P 26p BP[...]

31 3-chip 2/3-inch 16:9/4:3 Widescreen P ower HAD IT CCD 1038 (H) x 594 (V) F 1.4 prism system 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 (s) Special bayonet mount -120 dB 63 dB (typical) 0.05 % (All zones, without lens) Below measurable level (Without lens) 2 sec. BRIGHT control, CONTRAST control, PEAKING control, T ALL Y, ZEBRA, DISPLA Y switches [...]

MK7233V1SMC99MAR © 1999 Sony C orporation. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without the written permission of Sony is prohibited. F eatures and specifications subject to change without notice. All non-metric weights and measures are appro ximate. Sony is a registered trademark of Sony C orporation. Digital Betacam, T ruEye, P [...]