Wide Choice of Audio Options*
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The PDW-F800/700 is compatible with a variety of
microphones. Three shotgun-type microphones, the
ECM-680S, ECM-678, and ECM-674, are available as
options. The ECM-680S can operate in either stereo or
monaural (uni-directional) mode, allowing it to be used
in both EFP and ENG applications. Stereo mode is ideal
for capturing environmental sound with a natural quality,
while monaural mode is ideal for capturing clear voice
and sound from a distance. These modes can be
selected from the switch on the microphone or from the
PDW-F800/700 itself. The camcorder is also equipped
with a slot to accommodate the DWR-S01D*
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digital
wireless microphone receiver, which provides two-
channel audio with stable and secure transmission that’s
tolerant to interference waves. The WRR-855 series
microphone receiver can also be used within this slot.
*1: No microphone is supplied with the PDW-F800/700.
*2: The digital wireless microphone system is not available in some countries where
prohibited by local radio law.
Slow Shutter
The shutter speed of the PDW-F800/700 is selectable
down to a 16-frame period (in 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, 6-, 7-, 8- and
16-frame periods*
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). During such a long frame period,
electrical charges accumulate on the CCDs, which
dramatically increase sensitivity. This helps camera
operators to shoot in extremely dark environments. The
Slow Shutter function also allows operators to use shutter
speeds longer than the frame rate and to intentionally
blur images when shooting a moving object, for
increased shooting creativity.
*1: Only even numbers of frame settings are available in 720 mode. Slow Shutter cannot
function with the Digital Extender.
Interval Recording
The PDW-F800/700 offers an Interval Recording function
which intermittently records signals at pre-determined
intervals. This is convenient for shooting over long periods
of time, and also when creating pictures with special
effects that include extremely quick motion.
Picture Cache Recording and
Disc Exchange Cache
The PDW-F800/700 offers a Picture Cache Recording
function that is especially useful in ENG applications. Up
to 30 seconds of audio and video signals are buffered
into the camcorder’s internal memory before the Rec
start button is even pressed (when in Standby mode).
This means that everything that happened 30 seconds
before the Rec start button was pressed will still be
recorded on to the disc, helping to prevent the loss of
any unexpected, yet important events. The caching
period can be adjusted by a menu setting. This
camcorder cache memory also allows users to
exchange discs while recording. By removing a disc from
the drive and inserting a new disc within 30 seconds,
video, audio and time code can be recorded seamlessly
onto the new disc.
DWR-S01D
Digital Wireless Receiver
DWT-B01
Digital Wireless Transmitter
Low-light Shooting
Normal
Slow Shutter
Creating an Intentional Blur Image
Normal
Slow Shutter
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