1 1-1-1 Camera Features

The features of the DVW-707/707P/709WS/709WSP/790WS/790WSP series camera are described below.

•Power HAD sensor CCDs ensure high sensitivity and high image quality.

•The 12 bit AD converter has improved picture quality, stability, and reliability.

•A setup menu enables you to control features such as status displays, messages, and markers; to select values or functions; and to operate a setup card.

•The settable items in the CAMERAMAN menu allow you to create your own custom menu.

•A setup card (not supplied) makes it easy to replicate the recorder setup data appropriate to the shooting conditions, and ensures uniform shooting 1).

•Use of a built-in sophisticated electronic shutter, which has selectable modes, Clear ScanTM 2), Extended Clear Scan (for DVW-790WS/ 790WSP only) and Super Enhanced Vertical Definition, ensures shooting with little or no blurring.

•Selectable video gain ensures a noise-free image.

•A simple switch operation enables automatic adjustment of the black set, black balance, and white balance. Memory functions make it easy to replicate the settings appropriate for the lighting conditions.

•The ATW3) function automatically adjusts the white balance for the varying lighting conditions during shooting.

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1)The data saved in the setup card for the DVW-707/707P/709WS/709WSP/ 790WS/790WSP is not interchangeable with the data saved in setup cards for other camcorders.

2)Clear Scan: “Clear Scan” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

3)ATW: Auto Tracing White balance

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