Advanced DSP technology
The optimized digital-signal processing provides excellent picture quality. Innovative camera features such as TruEye™ and DynaLatitude™
functions are also incorporated.
TruEye process
Sony’s TruEye digital signal-processing technology virtually eliminates the hue
distortion of conventional RGB analog or digital processing – particularly obvious
in extreme lighting conditions. By processing video signal data at three levels –
brightness, hue, and saturation – in a similar way to the human eye, the TruEye
process assists in the reproduction of natural skin tones.
DynaLatitude function
DynaLatitude, a unique feature based on the TruEye process, minimizes video-level
distortion. Based on video-signal histograms, the DynaLatitude function aligns
the contrast of each pixel to eliminate imbalances such as the overexposure of
background images.
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FEATURES
Digital-processing camera
Capturing superior pictures with full Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
DSR-570WS/390 Features
Conventional Camera
Conventional Camera
DSR-570WS (TruEye)
DSR-570WS (DynaLatitude)
Skin Tone Detail with auto-detection of active area
The Skin Tone Detail function gives the subject a pleasing facial
complexion, while maintaining the sharpness of other areas. The
designated active area of Skin Tone Detail can be set with the “Skin
Set” button on the camera’s side panel. The color range of the active
Skin Tone Detail area and Skin Detail level can also be controlled.
Black Stretch/Compress
Contrast in the black area of an image can be easily adjusted using the
Black Stretch/Compress control function. Black Stretch emphasizes
the contrast in dark areas, while Black Compress enhances or
deepens darkness.
Convenient and comfortable
Combining comfort, operational convenience and simplicity
DSR-570WS/390 Features
Compact and lightweight
The DSR-570WS and DSR-390 are remarkably small, thanks to high
density circuit boards and a smaller recording head drum. They weigh
just 3.7 kg (8 lb 3 oz) and 3.5 kg (7 lb 11 oz) respectively (camcorder only).
Low power consumption
The DSR-570WS and DSR-390 camera heads consume just 24 W
and 20 W respectively. The BP-M100 nickel-metal hydride battery
provides the DSR-570WS with approximately 200 minutes of
recording time, and the DSR-390 with approximately 230 minutes.
DynaFit™ shoulder pad
The DSR-570WS and DSR-390 are equipped with a DynaFit shoulder
pad. It molds to any shoulder without slipping and maintains
excellent balance, free from the painful pressure points common to
harder shoulder pads.
Variable color temperature setting
In addition to four built-in filters, the DSR-570WS and DSR-390
enable small step adjustments to the color temperature. When the
filter is set to 3200 K, color temperature can be chosen from 19
steps in the range from 2200 K to 4300 K using the viewfinder
menu. Similarly, 13 steps are available, ranging from 4600 K to
12000 K, when the filter is set to 5600 K. The set color can be
recalled with the filter position. Using this function, artistic painting
effects, such as adding a “sunset”, can be easily performed without
any special equipment.
Dual zebra
The DSR-570WS has two types of zebra patterns – ZEBRA 1 and
ZEBRA 2. ZEBRA 1 can be set within a range of 70 IRE to 90 IRE, in
one-IRE steps. ZEBRA 2 provides a zebra pattern in any area with a
video level of more than 100%.
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