Features

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Features on Camera Section1/2-inch IT type Power HAD CCD

The DSR-300/300P Digital Camcorder uses 1/2-inch IT type Power HAD CCDs. It excels in reduction of smear, sensitivity and picture quality.

•Smear: –110 dB

•Sensitivity: F11.0 (at 3200 K, 2000 lux)

•S/N: 62 dB (DSR-300) or 60 dB (DSR-300P)

Sophisticated image processing

TruEye™ processing makes possible the following performance features. This digital signal processing has brought reproduction of natural colors to the level achieved by the human eye.

DynaLatitude™

Enables detailed adjustment of contrast control in each pixel in accordance with a histogram of luminance signal levels.

DCC+ (dynamic contrast control plus)

Prevents white breakup when shooting a high intensity subject, and also prevents color faults in high intensity subject.

Black stretch and compress

Enables control of luminance signal levels in black areas without changing the hue.

Variety of detail corrections

•Skin detail function: this function gives a slightly softer appearance to the subject’s face. The target skin color can be automatically set.

•Black halo correction

•Red/green vertical detail correction: this function performs vertical detail compensation for both red and green signals.

•Horizontal detail frequency control

New Functions boost operabilityEZ (easy) mode function

When there isn’t time to check the camcorder settings, simply press the EZ mode button to start the auto adjustment function using standard settings. There is no need to lose a shot for lack of setup time.

EZ (easy) focus

Press the EZ focus button before shooting to ensure a quick and accurate focus.

Dual pixel readout (DPR1))

When the gain is set to either 18 dB or 24 dB, the gain setting can be doubled (6 dB up) without increasing the noise level.

Programmable gain

The amount of gain relative to the GAIN switch setting (H, M, or L) can be programmed as –3 dB, 0 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 18 dB, 18 dB+DPR, 24 dB, 24 dB+DPR and hyper gain.

Hyper gain

Hyper gain (36 dB (=30 dB+DPR), or about 60 times greater than 0 dB) can be easily set via one switch setting. This can also be done from remote equipment.

Auto tracing white balance (ATW)

This function automatically traces the white balance, which constantly changes as lighting conditions change. Auto tracing white balance is especially useful when there is no time to manually adjust the white balance or when shooting moves between indoor and outdoor locations.

Total level control system (TLCS)

Even if the incoming light exceeds the range in which the standard auto iris can control exposure, the auto gain control (AGC) or auto exposure (AE) backs up to ensure proper exposure.

Recording time (REC TIME) display Recording time can be displayed in either of the following modes.

•Total recording time for all cuts (TTL2))

•Total recording time for current cut (DUR3))

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DPR = Dual Pixel Readout

3) DUR = Duration

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TTL = Total

 

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Chapter 1 Overview