Features
HDCU-3300R
HDC-3300R
Three-times Normal Speed HD Signal Output
The HDC-3300R camera can output full-resolution
1920 x 1080 HD images at an outstanding three times
the normal frame rate of 1080/180i (59.94i) and 1080/
150i (50i), and 1280 x 720 HD images at three times the
normal frame rate of 720/180P (59.94P) and 720/150P
(50P).
Excellent Flicker Reduction Function
The slow-motion images captured by the HDC-3300R
camera are extremely fine, and are enhanced by Sony’s
state-of-the-art real-time processing technique, which
minimizes the flickers typically seen on slow-motion
images. Flickers can be reduced further by selecting
an appropriate mode from three available response
modes, and by adjusting the video level according to the
brightness of the shooting environment.
Long-distance Optical Fiber Transmission
The HDC-3300R camera allows captured data to be
transferred as high-quality wideband signals to its
companion HDCU-3300R Camera Control Unit up to 8200
feet (2500 meters)* at an amazingly high data rate of
10 Gb/s. This can be achieved only through an SMPTE-
standard optical fiber cable, giving users a practical, yet
outstanding high-quality transmission system. The
HDCU-3300R Camera Control Unit allows these signals
to be recorded onto a compatible third-party server via
three HD-SDI outputs.
* The actual distance will depend on operating conditions, such as the number
of cables used and configuration of the system.
High-quality Normal-speed HD Images
In addition to its high-quality, slow-motion images, the
HDC-3300R camera also provides high-quality, normal-
speed images - thanks to a signal-processing LSI that’s
dedicated to processing images in this way. Furthermore,
the HDCU-3300R Camera Control Unit can output these
normal-speed images for live transmission simultaneously
with Super Motion images, allowing users to employ the
HDC-3300R for both slow-motion and standard shooting
purposes for increased versatility.
Flexible System Configuration
The HDC-3300R and HDCU-3300R camera system are
compatible with other broadcast camera peripherals
from Sony including the RCP-700/920 Series Remote
Control Units, CNU-700 Camera Command Network Unit,
and MSU-900/950 Master Setup Units. This enables the
HDC-3300R and HDCU-3300R to be easily integrated into
other existing camera systems from Sony.
In addition to the conventional 700 protocol, an Ethernet
interface (10Base-T/100Base-TX) is also incorporated,
allowing the HDC-3300R camera to be controlled over a
network.
What’s more, the HDC-3300R camera is compatible with
the HDLA1500/HDLA1505 Large Lens Adaptors and the
HDLA1507 Large Viewfinder Adaptors, which are quick
and easy to install thanks to a unique design that
does not require any cable wiring or time-consuming
adjustment.
Ergonomic Design
The design of the HDC-3300R camera is based on the
proven HDC1500 Series Multi-format HD Portable Camera
that provides a high level of operability. All control
switches and connectors are in the most logical places
for optimum functionality and ease of use. The low-
profile body of the HDC-3300R minimizes the parallax
between the optical axis of the camera head and the
large viewfinder when the camera is attached to the
HDLA1500/HDLA1505 Large Lens Adaptors and the
HDLA1507 Large Viewfinder Adaptor. In addition, the
HDC-3300R is designed with a low center of gravity,
allowing the operator to carry the camera comfortably
on the shoulder. The shoulder pad of the HDC-3300R
camera can be adjusted either forwards or backwards
without using a screwdriver, so the camera can easily be
moved to a well-balanced position.
Reliable Camera Head Operation
The HDC-3300R camera uses optimal design techniques
to reduce heat generation within the camera body for
comfortable operation.
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