mechanism adopted in this camera also allows you to soften images.

Triple-skin-tone-detail control

Skin-tone detail correction that allows detail to be set independently for each of the three separate color ranges is provided. The combination of the skin-tone detail control and the above-mentioned electronic soft focus results in more effective detail compensation.

16-axis multimatrix hue control

Hue is divided into 16 blocks, and their phases and saturations can be controlled independently. Thus, subtle hue adjustment in cases where as hue adjustment is required among various cameras, can be easily made.

NAM V DTL (vertical detail generation mode)

Vertical detail signals are made for R, G, and B signals individually, and the largest signal among them is selected as the final V-detail signal. This method, compared with the conventional simple addition method, allows you to improve resolution with a highly saturated subject. The conventional V-detail generation method can also be selected, if necessary.

Slow-Shutter mode

By controlling CCD reading, shooting in Slow-Shutter mode of 7 frames at maximum is enabled.

Excellent operability

Memory Stick and file system

In addition to the conventional reference file, scene file, and lens file, the operator file is newly adopted. In the operator file, data such as switch settings of the camera and customized sets of menu selections are stored. File data are stored in the Memory Stick, and can be quickly called from it.

USER Menu and OPERATION Menu

The USER Menu, which allows you to place only menu items of your choice in any order, and the OPERATION Menu, which allows you to select items to be displayed in the viewfinder and to assign switch settings, are provided.

PAINT Menu and MAINTENANCE Menu

Adjustment and maintenance of the camera can be made by menu operation.

Assignable button and Handle buttons

To the Assignable button at the top of the side panel, any function among 5600K, ATW, and CROP (only for the BVP-E30WS/E30WSP) can be assigned.

To the two handle buttons located on the handle of the camera, any two functions among return video, intercom, and zoom control of the lens (only for lenses with zoom control function) can be assigned.

Electronic color-temperature conversion (5600K)

Color-temperature conversion at 5600K is electronically conducted. Thus, instead of an optical color-temperature conversion filter, the number of ND filters can be increased.

Full-servo optical-filter discs

A pair of motor-operated optical-filter discs are standard equipment with the BVP-E30/E30WS/E30WSP. This enables you to remotely control the camera from an MSU or RCP, facilitating system operation.

For the BVP-E30P, a single manual filter is provided.

6 Overview