The Sony DSR-PD100A Handycam® style digital camcorder is a new addition to the ever-growing DVCAM™ product line-up. Within its compact and stylish body,
it boasts a newly developed 3CCD-imaging device which provides excellent picture quality, and a new function – still image recording on a removable memory media. With these features, the DSR-PD100A will offer new opportunities for a variety of professional applications.
Features
Camera Features –
One of the best performers in its class
Excellent Picture Quality
The DSR-PD100A has three high density 1/4-inch CCD sensors, each with 380,000 pixels (effective 340,000 pixels). This newly developed 3CCD system is designed to complement the DVCAM recording format, with excellent picture quality for this class of camcorder.
Switchable 4:3 and
16:9 Recording Modes
Although the DSR-PD100A incorporates a 4:3 image sensor, it is capable of capturing 16:9 aspect ratio images by processing them digitally via the DSP.
VTR Features –
Powerful Digital Recording for Professional Production
DSP Digital Signal Processing
The DSR-PD100A incorporates 10-bit full digital signal processing from the camera to the recorder. This technology offers high stability, reliability and picture quality.
Progressive /
Interlace Scan Switchable CCDs
The CCDs in the DSR-PD100A can be switched to scan in two ways: Interlace Scan for capturing moving images and Progressive Scan for capturing still images.
The DSR-PD100A can be used as a digital still camera as well as for shooting footage.
DVCAM Format
The DSR-PD100A records in the DVCAM format to offer superb video and audio quality, and reliability for professional use.
i.LINK™ (DV IN/OUT) Interface
The built-in i.LINK interface provides a single cable connection to transfer digital video and audio with virtually no generation loss.
16-bit / 12-bit PCM Audio Stereo
The DSR-PD100A is capable of PCM digital recording of stereo sound in both 48 kHz mode (16-bit) and 32 kHz mode (12-bit).
Super SteadyShot® Image Stabilization
A new optical system that compensates for unwanted camera movement without reducing image quality, which is common to digital stabilizers.
Audio Dubbing Capability
When a recording has been made in the 12-bit mode, stereo audio channels can be added later, while editing.
High Zoom Ratio
A built-in 12 x zoom lens is supplemented by
a 48 x digital zoom function that can provide extreme close up shots.
Manual Control and Full Range Auto Modes
The DSR-PD100A has manual control of modes such as focus, gain, white balance, shutter speed and so on. Auto modes are also included for quick operation.
