Operational Features - Sony DSR-PD150 Brochure & Specs

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DVCAM FEATURES

Operational Features

Convenient Features for Professional Results
200,000 dot LCD Monitor
The DSR-PD150 has a high-resolu-
tion color LCD monitor for viewing the
recording picture, or checking the
playback picture on location. With its
large screen, it is helpful in setting the
menu or audio recording level, as well
as monitoring the camera and audio
status while mounted on a tripod.
Manual Functions
In addition to the automatic functions, the DSR-PD150 has various
functions for manual adjustment.
• Zoom
• Focus
• Iris
• Shutter speed
• Gain
AE Shift
• (Auto Exposure)
• White Balance
• Custom Preset
(Color Level, Sharpness, White
Balance Shift, AGC Limit)
• ND Filters (1/4 and 1/32)
• Spotlight Button
• Backlight Button
• Digital Effects
(Still, Flash Motion, Luminance Key,
Trail, Old Movie)
Index Marking
An Index can be marked while recording with the camera or
recording from an external video source.
Time Code Preset
The time code can be preset using any number in H/M/S/F, which will
be one of the methods to number a tape. The time code mode can
be selected between "rec-run" or "free run." User bits can also be set.
* Simulated picture
• Audio Recording Level
(Separate or Linked adjustment of
CH1 and CH2)
• Zebra Patterns
(100% or 70%)
• Guide Frame
(Vertical and Horizontal alignment of
the subject to guide frame)
Long Recording Time
The power consumption of the DSR-PD150 is only 4.7 W (with
viewfinder). Combined with the optional NP-F960 InfoLITHIUM™
battery pack, it can record for up to eight hours.
Continuous Recording Time*
NP-F330 (supplied)
NP-F550 (optional)
NP-F750 (optional)
NP-F960 (optional)
* Continuous recording time, indoors at 25°C.
Title Function
When using a cassette with Cassette Memory, the titles can be set and
recorded in the Cassette Memory. This information is not superimposed
on the video signal, but is displayed during playback. It can be used
as an index later. The DSR-PD150 also has a Tape Title function that
displays a title on the tape during the first five seconds of recording.
Fader
There are five fading modes: Black Fade (IN/OUT), Monotone Fade
(fade from Black & White to color), Overlap (last image becomes a
still image and overlaps into the new scene), Wipe and Dot.
Digital Still Camera Functions
with Memory Stick
A Memory Stick can be directly
inserted into the DSR-PD150, provid-
ing a wide range of added functions.
I Memory Photo:
The camera is switched to the progressive scan mode for
capturing still images. VGA-sized JPEG files are recorded on the Memory Stick
in one of three image quality modes.
Image Quality Mode Super Fine
Compression ratio 1/3
4MB type (supplied) 20 images
8MB type (optional) 40 images
16MB type (optional) 82 images
32MB type (optional) 164 images
64MB type (optional) 329 images
I Memory Mix*:
Using these functions,
images stored on a Memory Stick can
be combined with camera images.
• M. CHROM (Memory Chromakey):
The blue area of a still image on the
Memory Stick can be replaced with
a picture from the camera.
• M. LUMI (Memory Luminancekey): The bright part of a still image on the
Memory Stick can be replaced by an image from the camera.
• C. CHROM (Camera Chromakey): A moving picture from the camera can be
superimposed on a still image from the Memory Stick. When shooting a picture
with a blue background, the area of the moving picture will be taken out and the
still picture will be shown.
• M. Overlap (Memory Overlap): The still image on the Memory Stick can be faded
into a moving picture.
* Picture Gear 4.1 LITE (supplied) or higher is recommended when using Memory Mix functions.
With Viewfinder With LCD Monitor
60 min. 50 min.
130 min. 110 min.
265 min. 230 min.
480 min. 420 min.
Fine Standard
1/6 1/10
40 images 60 images
81 images 122 images
164 images 246 images
329 images 494 images
659 images 988 images