DIGITAL BETACAM
Mobile Services. These increases cover VTRs as well as field acquisition packages.
The list of some of the additions includes:
SONY DVW-790WS ENG Camera Packages:
One-piece Switchable 4:3/16:9 Digital Betacam Camcorder for EFP. The camera uses three
16:9 Hyper HAD 1000 CCD "FIT" imagers to produce more than 700 TVL resolution while
maintaining f9.0 @ 2000 Lux sensitivity. 12 Bit A/D utilizing 36 MHz Digital Signal Processing
ensures the highest picture quality for SDTV field capture
Some of the features and benefits of this camera include:
| FEATURE | BENEFIT |
| 12-Bit A/D | Higher S/N ratio and improved highlight and low light capability. |
| Advanced Digital Signal Processing | Includes more features: skin tone iris, skin tone
detail, and highlight handling ensures wide dynamic range. |
| Scene Files | Easier to navigate the menu system and makes faster
changes in the field. |
| PowerHAD™ CCD | Easier to navigate the menu system and makes faster
changes in the field. |
| Shot Data Recording | Allow scenes to be logged for more efficient post-production. |
| Turbo Gain | Allows up to 48dB-gain boost for ultimate low light imaging. Can be increased up to 7f stops at a moment's notice. |
| Multi-Matrix Control | Easily changed to add more flexibility in choosing
or adjusting colorimetry of the camcorder. |
| Auto Tracing White Balance |
This allows automatic tracing of the white balance
in situations where the overall colorimetry of the lighting changes. It is a particularly useful feature for continuous shooting that requires the subject to be followed from exterior to interior, i.e. from daylight to tungsten lighting, but with no opportunity to color balance the camera. |
| Gamma/Black Gamma Control | Allows more creative freedom of how contrast is
reproduced by the camera system. It also allows emulation of the popular film stocks using pre- programmed "Gamma Cards." |
| TruEye™ | Allows better color reproduction in highlight areas.
This feature is superior to analog processing. |
| Knee Saturation | Works with TruEye to maintain accurate colorimetry
above the knee point. |
With high-quality Canon High-Definition Lenses, these camera packages offer the sharpest resolution
available for a non-HD camera keeping your costs down and image quality up. These packages include
all the standard accessories you’ve come to expect from EMP rigs.
SONY DVW-A500 & A510 Studio VTRs:
The DVW-A500 Digital Betacam VTR features Betacam and Betacam SP playback capability, pre-read
capability for video and audio, serial digital V/A interface (SMPTE 259M) along with built-in Component
analog video and audio interfaces, and a Composite analog input. Built-in A/D and D/A converters for both
audio and video signals allow for direct interfacing with analog equipment. Delivers picture in shuttle mode
up to speeds of approx. 50 times normal playback. The DVW-A500 also has a Program Play mode which
allows video recordings to be reproduced over a range of 15% normal speed, in increments of 0.1%.
Some of the features and benefits of this deck include:
| FEATURE | BENEFIT |
| Channel Condition Monitoring | The DVW-A500 has a three-color channel condition
indicator, each color representing a particular error rate threshold level. |
| Superb picture quality | IUses component digital recording which provides
superb picture quality and multi-generation capability to overcome the limitations of analog recording. |
| Reliable Tape Transport | The tape transport mechanism of the DVW-A510 is
designed for precision and robustness. |
| Automatic Alignment Systems | The DVW-A510 is fitted with the Automatic Alignment
System to ensure the accurate reproduction of digital data. |
| Audio Monitoring | A matrix of push buttons is provided for audio monitor switching. |
Be sure to check out these new additions for your next Equipment Rental Package,
Post-Production job or Mobile Television Unit project.
