Sony Introduces New 2.2-Pound 3-CCD DVCAM Camcorder.PARK RIDGE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 26, 1998--Sony's newest DVCAM Sony's version of the DV (Digital Video) tape technology. DVCAM improves quality by increasing the tape speed from 18.8mm/sec to 28.2mm/sec. It also increases track width from 10 to 15 microns for added reliability. (tm) camcorder, the DSR-PD100, for use in applications ranging from electronic journalism to event videography, is distinguished by three new low-smear 1/4" CCDs (380,000 picture elements) with 550 TV lines of resolution The number of horizontal lines on a TV or computer screen. The term typically refers to TV sets; for example, wide screen digital TVs have 720 or 1,080 lines of resolution, while analog TV uses 525 lines. VHS tapes can render from 240 to 260 lines. in a light-weight, handheld package. With 4 lux minimum illumination and the ability to shoot in 16:9 or 4:3 mode, the digital camcorder is a versatile video acquisition tool. Further, it offers progressive scan still image acquisition for storage on a PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association, San Jose, CA, www.pcmcia.org) An international standards body and trade association that was founded in 1989 to establish a standard for connecting peripherals to portable computers. PCMCIA created the PC Card. See PC Card. flash memory card or the new MemoryStick(tm) digital data storage. Up to 75 pictures can be directly loaded into a PC by attaching either card. "We packed a substantial amount of video production capability into this tiny camcorder," said Laurence Thorpe, vice president of acquisition systems for Sony Electronics' Broadcast and Professional Company. "DVCAM format recording and audio dubbing make this camcorder a tool suitable for some of the innovative demands of the modern news operation. However, it also has the advantages of reasonable cost and i.LINK(tm) compatibility, which make it perfect for event and corporate video applications." The new Sony camcorder includes several features for flexible and practical videography vid·e·og·ra·phy n. The art or practice of using a video camera. vid  e·og , including several digital video effects Visual effects created in the computer that provide interesting transitions from one scene to another rather than just switching frames. They include fading or dissolving the frame, wiping one frame over another and flipping the frame. See wipe, morphing and digital effects. -- such as old movie, strobe strobe n. 1. A strobe light. 2. A stroboscope. 3. A spot of higher than normal intensity in the sweep of an indicator, as on a radar screen, used as a reference mark for determining distance. , trail and poster -- a built-in 48X Zoom (12X optical), and a negative video mode for film. A wide angle lens (0.7X) adapter, a wireless remote and a 3.5" flip out LCD active matrix panel viewfinder The preview window on a camera that is used to frame, focus and take the picture. On analog cameras, the viewfinder is an eye-sized window that must be pressed against the face. Point-and-shoot digital cameras use small LCD screens that are viewed several inches from the eyes. expand the camcorder's range of applications by allowing a wider range of camera placement. For video professionals who prefer precise control over the camcorder's focus, SteadyShot(R) image stabilization and AutoFocus autofocus Noun a camera system in which the lens is focused automatically Noun 1. autofocus - an optical device for focussing a camera or other instrument automatically features include a manual focus override. To assure flexibility in audio capture, an XLR XLR X-linked lymphocyte regulated XLR X-Linked Recessive (genetics) XLR Accelar (Nortel/Bay network switch) XLR Ground Left Right (digital audio) mic adapter with phantom power are included in the package and the DSR-PD100 accepts CAC-12 holder and shotgun microphones. The new camcorder also comes equipped with an InfoLithium(R) battery/charger system with an LED display showing power remaining, allowing the user to change or charge batteries before important action is lost. Pricing and Availability The DSR-PD100 is available through select Sony resellers at a suggested list price of $3,000. Editor's Note: More information about Sony products can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.sony.com/professional, or readers may call 1-800-686-SONY. Additional press information is available at http://www.sony.com/news. The Broadcast and Professional Company of Sony Electronics is an Emmy award winning, leading U.S. provider of video and audio equipment for the broadcast, production, business, industrial, government, medical and education markets. Sony offers a wide array of products and systems for image capture, production and display. Sony also provides specialized equipment and systems for data recording, duplication, electronic photography/publishing, videoconferencing, high-definition video, interactive and security applications. In the fiscal year that ended on March 31, 1998, Sony Electronics had record sales of $10.5 billion. |
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