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Extensive Range of Interfaces
Sony XDCAM camcorders come equipped with a wide
range of interfaces. In addition to an analog composite
output, they also offer the i.LINK interface that supports
both DV IN/OUT and File Access Mode* protocols as
standard. By adding the appropriate optional plug-in
board, SDI output (CBK-SD01) and analog composite
input (CBK-SC01) also become available. The ability to
install these boards within the camcorder chassis
eliminates the need for an external camera adaptor
unit, thus maintaining the compactness and balance of
the camcorder.
Furthermore, by adding the optional CBK-NC01 Ethernet
(100Base-TX) Adaptor, a network interface also
becomes available.
*
For connection with third party products using this mode, please
contact your nearest Sony office.
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Picture Cache Recording
Picture Cache Recording is a convenient function
whereby up to 10 seconds of audio and video signals
are buffered into memory before the Rec button is even
pressed. This means that everything that happened 10
seconds before the Rec button was pressed, in Standby
mode, will still be recorded to disc – a capability that
can prevent the loss of unexpected but important
events occurring before the operator even has the
chance to press the Rec button.
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Low-Light Shooting
Sony XDCAM camcorders offer two convenient features
for shooting in low-light conditions which can be used
either alone or together depending on the situation or
operator preferences.
This slow shutter capability also makes it possible to
intentionally blur images when shooting a moving
object, increasing shooting creativity.
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Slow Shutter allows you to use shutter speeds longer
than the frame rate
• NTSC: 1/2 to 1/30 seconds (1 to 8 and 16 frame accumulation)
• PAL: 1/2 to 1/25 seconds (1 to 8 and 16 frame accumulation)
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Turbo Gain allows the camera gain to be boosted
up to +48 dB
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Flexible Image Controls
Sony XDCAM camcorders also provide highly advanced
image control features that were once only available on
high-end studio cameras. These allow images to be recorded
to a disc with maximum quality and camera-work creativity.
• Multi-Matrix function
• TruEye™ processing
• Triple Skin-Tone Detail control
• Electronic soft focus
• Selectable gamma table
• Color-temperature control
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Film-like Shooting With Progressive Mode
XDCAM camcorders also provide progressive modes including
24P (optional CBK-FC01* required) to offer a film-like shutter
effect. The combined use of this mode and preset film-like
gamma settings enables operators to easily create film-like
images.
• NTSC: 29.97P or optional 23.976P** • PAL: 25P
*
For NTSC only
**
Recording to disc is in 59.94i via 2-3 pull-down.
Requires an optional pull-down(24P shooting) board(CBK-FC01).
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High-Quality Audio Recordings
Sony XDCAM camcorders record high-quality audio as
specified by the recording format selected. These camcorders
are also equipped with a range of audio interfaces: an
analog 5-pin XLR connector for stereo audio output, two 3-pin
XLR connectors with selectable MIC/Line level input, and the
front microphone input. The two 3-pin XLR connectors can also
be switched to accept four channels of AES/EBU digital
audio input, establishing a full digital ENG/EFP system using the
Sony DMX-P01 Digital Portable Mixer.
• DVCAM recording: 4 channels, 16 bits, 48 kHz
• MPEG IMX recording: 4 channels, 16 bits, 48 kHz, or 4 channels,
24 bits, 48 kHz
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Proxy AV Data Recording on Memory Card
By use of the optional CBK-PC01 Memory Card Adaptor, Proxy
AV Data and metadata can be recorded on a Sony Memory
Stick™ or SanDisk CompactFlash medium* simultaneously
when recorded on a Professional Disc medium. Removing the
media from the camcorder and inserting it into a PC allows
users to immediately start browsing and editing this data with-
out having to transfer. The small data size of the Proxy AV
Data makes it possible to record a large volume of AV data
on a single, very small card; for example, up to 65 minutes on
a 1-GB card and up to 260 minutes on a 4-GB card.
*
A memory card and its compatible memory card adaptor are required.
*
Compatible Sony products are as follows. For other compatible products
offered by SanDisk Corporation, please consult with your nearest Sony
office.
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Memory Stick: Sony Memory Stick Pro MSX-1GS, MSX-512S
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Memory Stick Adaptor: Sony Memory Stick PC Card Adaptor MSAC-PC4
(the decisive moment)
Max.10 sec
Push
REC
button
Cameraman's action
Disc recording
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