Overview; Features - Sony HDC3300R Operation Manual

Overview

The HDC3300R is the camera unit of a high-definition
super-slow-motion video camera system with a 2/3-type
CCD for 2,200,000 pixels.
It incorporates the latest pickup elements and digital
signal-processing LSI and yields higher picture quality and
higher stability in image creation at HD 3-times speed in a
system with the HDCU3300R HD Camera Control Unit,
while maintaining conventional popular functions and
operability. (This product is not designed for standalone
operations.)

Features

High picture quality and high performance
The new 2/3-type IT CCD for 2,200,000 pixels conforms
to driving formats of 3-times conventional speed,
achieving high sensitivity and low smear. In addition, the
built-in 16-bit A/D converter provides picture quality of
optimal grade in combination with the signal-processing
LSI built in the HDCU3300R.
Multiple formats
The camera is compatible with the 1080/50i and 59.94i
interlace, the 720/50P and 59.94P, and 1080/50P and
59.94P progressive scan systems.
Newly designed integrated unit with low
center of gravity
A stylish appearance with low-slung design has been
adopted. When used in combination with the HDLA1500-
series Large Lens Adaptor, it permits the viewfinder to be
mounted at a low position, making the viewfinder position
closer to the optical axis of the lens.
Optimized handle shape and VF slide
mechanism for stable shooting
A new handle design has been adopted. A slight protrusion
of the upper front part of the handle enables stable holding
of the camera while you are shooting, by holding the front
part of the handle.
Furthermore, the movable range of a front-rear slide
mechanism for the viewfinder attachment has been
widened. Any difference in weight balance caused by
having a different lens attached can be counteracted by
adjusting the viewfinder attachment position, in
combination with the movable shoulder pad position. This
provides the best balance for shooting with the camera on
your shoulder.
Swing handle
The swinging structure of the handle enables the large
viewfinder mounted on the HDLA1500-series Large Lens
Adaptor to be shifted forward, giving it the same total
longitudinal size as a standard studio-use camera, for
operability equivalent to that of a standard studio-use
camera.
Position-adjustable shoulder pad
The position of the shoulder pad can be adjusted for stable
shooting according to the build of the camera operator, the
type of lens in use, or the shooting style.
A low-repulsion shoulder pad (position fixed) is available
as an option (Part No.: A-8286-346-A).
Function-assignable switches
The camera has a switch to which various functions can be
assigned on the side panel. You can activate your desired
function, such as electronic color-temperature conversion,
instantly when shooting by assigning it to the switch in
advance.
Switches on the handle are also available as function
assignable switches.
Focus assist functions
The VF detail function and focus assist indicator function
facilitate focusing.
VF detail
Various functions are provided for the VF detail signal,
which can be added only on images on the viewfinder
screen in order to facilitate focusing in various situations:
Functions for coloring the VF detail signal, flickering the
VF detail signal by adding modulation, thickening the VF
detail signal, and automatically compensating the VF
detail level according to the zoom position.
Focus assist indicator
The focusing level indicator on the viewfinder screen
provides a guide for focusing. The best focus setting can be
easily determined by observing fluctuation of the level
indicator as a guide.
"Memory Stick" 1) operation
The camera is equipped with a "Memory Stick" port,
which enables setup data storage and software upgrading
using a "Memory Stick."
1) Memory Stick and
Corporation.
are trademarks of Sony
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Overview