The camera is suprisingly less massive than analog format camcorders with a lower center of gravity giving it more stability on the shoulder. And with lens and viewfinder the camera comes in weighing less than 14 pounds. Convenience features include integrated PowerTap connector for an on-camera light, a slot at the rear of the rig especially for a wireless receiver, set-up memory card slot for pre-programmed video looks and operator preferences that can be taken from camera to camera or job to job.
| Features |
Native Widescreen CCDs
The DNW-90WS is equipped with 2/3-inch 3 widescreen CCDs that contain 520,000 pixels each. Their sophisticated FIT design assures low noise with 63dB headroom, amazing low light and bright light image capture, and superior color and contrast quality in both widescreen and standard 4:3 ratios.
Beta SX Recording Format
Beta SX is one of a long line of ubiquitous 1/2-inch professional tape formats that has long been Sony's hallmark. SX records using 8-bit analog to digital conversion, MPEG-2 @ ML compression bundling, and 4:2:2 component color sampling. The result is long tape lengths (60 minutes maximum), up to 4 channels of uncompressed digital audio, and broadcast video quality to take you from studio production to ENG, to event video acquisition all the way to independent digital film production.
TruEye Process
One function of the advanced Digital Signal Processor is the TruEye system. TruEye processes brightness, hue, and saturation data for an even and realistic picture with less distortion. Reproducing natural looking skin-tone detail and controlling bright or dark conditions within a whole scene are what the processor does most effectively.
Dyna-Latitude Contrast Processing
A sub-feature of the TruEye processing is Dyna-Latitude. By managing the contrast of each pixel compared with those around it, the DNW-90WS more efficiently utilizes the dynamic range of the video signal. DynaLatitude processing brings film-like contrast management to video shooters. Dynamic Contrast Control (DCC) lets the shooter achieve low light or bright light detail.
Comprehensive Menu Control and Set-up Card Efficiency
Set-up parameters are well organized in a 2 layer menu system. User menus allows access to only the standard setup functions needed by operators. The engineer menu allows access to all the camcorder setup functions. Menu pages are visible in the viewfinder and may also be displayed on a monitor.
Set-up cards allow you to store all the set-up parameters for one camera or one operator. Each operator may store his /her own functional preferences and carry them to different cameras. Also, different shooting situations may require changing set-ups. Set-up cards offer complex changes quickly, even in the field.
Three Optional Camera Adapters for Extended Digital Functionality
The CA-701 adapter gives the operator of the DNW-90WS gives 2 uncompressed SDI output connectors. This adapter also gives 2 additional audio channels totaling 4 the maximum Beta SX supports. The CA-702 adapter gives SDI connectors for input and output (the input can also be used for composite video) plus 26-pin analog component video for output to VTRs with this connectivity. Lastly, the CA-755 allows the connection of the DNW-9WS to camera control units like CCU-D50 to give full remote picture look adjustments, perfect for studio productions.
Clear Scan Scan Matching for Clear Recording of Monitor Displays
Stop monitor roll and flicker during your industrial video productions with the DNW-7's Clear Scan feature. With a highly tunable electronic shutter, the camera will forever make monitors sharp and clear with 260 steps between 60 Hz and 7000 Hz.
Power Tap Connector for Powering On-Camera Lights
Many professional camera lights now have the optional connector called Power Tap. This 2 pin connector is built into the camcorder for convenience in ENG applications. In addition to sending power to the light, the Power Tap also lets the camera record button trigger the light on and off if selected.
| Specifications |
Signal System: NTSC
Image Device: 2/3-Inch 3-CCD, Frame Interline Transfer Type
16:9 / 4:3 Switchable
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 63 dB
Horizontal Resolution: 800 Lines
Sensitivity: f/9 with 2000 Lux
Minimum Illumination: 0.35 Lux @ F-1.4 with 42 dB Turbo Gain
Vertical Smear: (-)140 dB
Signal System: NTSC, 30 frames, 60 interlaced fields per second
Built-in Filters: Clear, 5600K + 1/8 ND (3 Stops), 5600K, 5600K + 1/64 ND (6 Stops)
LCD Monitor: None
Speaker: Yes
Viewfinder: BVF-V20 2-Inch Widescreen Black and White
Microphone: Yes
Scan Matching
30.4 Hz to 7000 Hz
In 498 Steps
Using both Clear-Scan and Extended Clear-Scan
Memory Card Slot: Yes
Tone: 1/100 to 1/2000 seconds
Gain Selection: -3 dB to + 48 dB
Format: Beta SX
Tape Speed: 59.515 mm / seconds
Maximum Recording Time: 60 Minutes
Audio Dynamic Range: Greater than 85 dB
Audio Signal Format: 16 bit /48kHz
Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio: Not Specified by Manufacturer
Input and Output Connectors
Composite Video- BNC (x 2 output)
Analog Component- optional with CA-702 provides 26-Pin (x 1 output)
SDI Video- optional with CA-701 or CA-702 provides BNC (x 1 output)
Genlock- BNC (x 1 input)
Sync- BNC (x 1 output)
Time Code- BNC (x 1 input, 1 output)
Mic Audio- XLR (x 2 input)}
Line Audio- 5-Pin XLR (x 1 provides 2 channels)
Headphones- Mini Stereo (x 1)
Remote Control- 6-Pin (x 1)
DC Power- 2-Pin PowerTap (x 1 output)
DC Power- 4-Pin Lemo (x 1 output for wireless audio receiver)
DC Power- 4-Pin XLR (x 1 input)
Power Requirements: 12 Volts DC
Power Consumption: 32 Watts
Operating Temperature
32° to 104° F
0° to 40° C
Dimensions (WxHxD)
5 1/4 x 10 5/8 x 12 1/4 inches
130 x 269 x 308 mm
Weight
8 lbs. 13 oz.
4 kg