Multi-Format Digital HDTV Production Camera
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Lens optimization
Gray-Scale automatic setup
The SK-HD1000 offers the Gray-Scale Automatic Setup function to
optimize the optical parameters that could negatively affect the image
you are trying to capture and faithfully reproduce. The Gain, Gamma,
and Flare are the video signal functions that vary from lens to lens.
Color reproduction excellence
Picture sharpness enhancement
Triple-masking
The triple-masking function includes the 12-vector, linear matrix and,
Skin-tone masking provide the user wide latitude in subject image color
control. The 12-vector color corrector provides independent control of
the hue and saturation for six primary and six secondary combinations
of colors. The 6-axis linear matrix provides overall color control thereby
providing the user with excellent and precise color rendition control.
Skin-tone masking
The Skin-tone masking function provides “fine Painting” (hue and saturation)
of Skin tones without affecting other colors in the scene. This functions
additional and independently from the linear and 12-vector-masking
functions thereby adding an additional color-correction (Triple-masking)
Channel to the overall image color control.
Automatic vertical modulation shading adjustment
The SK-HD1000 assures that with any lens used, an even, chroma
response will be attained by the automatic vertical modulation shading
correction function. At the simple push of a button, this function
provides separate memory of lens’ modulation shading characteristics
to optimize the X1 and X2 lens extender positions.
Chroma Saturation
In addition to the extensive colorimetry controls offered in the
SK-HD1000, the overall color saturation can be varied to achieve
“dramatic” or artistic “effects” .
Knee Saturation
The Knee Saturation function dynamically restores color saturation to
scene highlights above the Knee point. Color-saturated highlights lost
in overexposed scenes are now visible. This function provides
excellent results in ; for example when imaging : high-contrast, sunny
outdoor scenes, fireworks, concerts, theatre stage lighting, and
colored night scenes.
Absolute detail control
Hitachi provides 3 major detail controls designed to precisely place,
control and shape the picture sharpness characteristics of the
SK-HD1000.
High-chroma detail
The High-chroma detail adjustments allow precise control of the detail
level in highly color-saturated portions of the picture such as the petals
of a rose or a colorful fabric.
Skin-tone Detail
The Skin-tone Detail functions allow a flesh color-based softening of
the image to achieve the impression of more youthful TV personalities.
2 individual memories exist as well as a function to automatically
detect the hue, saturation and luminance of the Skin-tone to be
affected. This function is not limited to Skin-tones only ; it can
increase or decrease the sharpness of any pair of colors in the image.
Master Detail items
Master Detail items are available to adjust varied parameters of the
detail signal to taste or to achieve a desired “look” in your productions.
Some of these adjustments are ; H/V detail, crisp, level dependence,
knee detail, limiter, source, frequency and balance.
Skin tone masking OFF
Knee Saturation OFF
Knee Saturation ON (Simulated image）
Skin-tone Detail OFF
Skin-tone Detail ON (Simulated image）
Skin tone masking ON (Simulated image）
High-chroma detail OFF
High-chroma detail ON (Simulated image）
Color corrected (Simulated image）
Original Image
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Versatile CCD drive functions
Four modes of shutter operation are provided in the SK-HD1000 camera
system :
Five PRESET electronic shutter speeds. For stopping action or fast
moving objects in the image.
LOCK SCAN to image non-synchronous displays without flicker.
Automatic Electronic Shutter (AES) maintains the video level when the
maximum F-stop shooting condition is reached.
Charge Controlled Frame (CC FRM) offers improved vertical resolution.
Very useful in capturing highly detailed static images.
Motorized and remotely controlled optical filters
In traditional photography, ND filters are used for depth of field control.
Four optical ND filters are provided as standard on a motorized,
remotely controlled filter wheel. These are: Clear, 4-point Cross,
1/16ND, 1/64ND. A second remotely controlled optical wheel is
available in the S2 & S4(720P) camera head versions with colour
temperature filters for 3200K, 4300K, 6300K & 8000K
Full auto mode
The AES and automatic iris maintain the video level even with rapidly
changing light intensity. These functions are accessed via the menu
system or the shutter buttons provided on the RU-1200VR/JY and
SU-1000 remote control panels.Full-time Auto White balance (FAW)
corrects in real-time for color temperature variations due to changing
types of lighting conditions on the scene object.
ECC (Electronic Color Compensation)
Due to the wide gain characteristics of the SK-HD1000, the ECC
function compensates for color temperature electronically by providing
preset gains to equal color temperature gradations of 3200K, 4300K,
5600K, 6300K and 8000K.Only ECC 5600K only in the S2 & S4(720P)
camera head versions.The ECC can be controlled by the remote
control panel and the base station like an optical filter. The setting can
be stored in the Scene files and its status can be displayed on the view
finder and the monitor output.
Optical and image capture functions
Programmable soft-switches (CS-1, CA-CS)
The cameraperson can assign Zebra, marker, VF Detail, Quick Focus or
FAW to the CS-1 switch via the operation menu. The CA-CS switch
can take on the functions of VF Detail on/off, marker-1 or marker-2
on/off.
Viewfinder options
Three viewfinder options are offered with the SK-HD1000 camera
system. Black & White CRT-type viewfinders are manufactured for ENG
(2-inch) and OB (5-inch). These are of high-brightness and contrast
making them ideal for easy visibility in field production.
A 9-inch color TFT-LCD screen viewfinder is offered for critical viewing
such as encountered in studio productions.
Viewfinder markers & functions
The SK-HD 1000 provides an excellent gamut of thoughtful viewfinder
markers and functions to aid the cameraman in providing outstanding
results during a TV program production.
All VF parameters can be stored in 4 dedicated memories which can
catalog preferences for different camerapersons, programs, shooting
condition or event period.
Programmable functions include; color/mono, detail, crisp, safety zone,
2 movable markers, center cross-hair, 2 movable effects boxes, variable
aspect ratio side panels, side panel contrast/ bright, 2-mode zebra and
variable line display level polarity.
Camera head inputs & outputs
The camera head provides 2 buffered HD-SDI, 1 SD analog teleprom-
pter out, and 1 HD-SDI switchable as Monitor or VF and RET video
output via BNC connectors. The MIC-1 channel is switchable with
balanced XLR input connector located at the front of the camera
(shotgun mic) or at the rear of the CA-HF1000. All the microphone
input provides phantom power supplies and accept mic or line levels.
These IOs satisfy a wide variety of production requirements and are
provided as with most broadcast-grade cameras.
Ease of use characteristics & functions
The SK-HD1000 incorporates heavy duty mounts for both the ENG and Studio viewfinders.
Comprehensive cameraperson operation panel
In Studio and Field production, the SK-HD1000 provides the camera-
person with a wide array of controls for intercom audio, program audio,
aux video switching controls, script lamp connector, dual-tally and call
functions that are the norm in high-end broadcast cameras. These
functions along with available 100W of teleprompter monitor power
and dedicated prompter SD signal make the SK-HD1000 a logical
choice for sophisticated productions.
Viewfinder status displays
Iris F-stop, Lens Externder position, Shutter speed, Optical and ECC
filter in use, and Gain setting are all displayed or defeated via menu
selection. Menu selection also includes the over-level or between
range-type zebra are also provided.
Quick focus
The Quick Focus function automatically opens the iris then sets the
video level with the electronic shutter. The resulting shallow depth of
focus, allows the cameraman to set the exact focus with ease.
