Sony DSR-300 Brochure & Specs page 7

Full Color Picture Playback
Without an External Adapter
The DSR-300 allows full color playback
in the field without an external adapter,
making it easy to verify recording
results. Material can be reviewed in the
viewfinder with two channel audio
signals.
Edit Search
The DSR-300 incorporates an Edit
Search function. It's control button is
located on the side panel to allow easy
access while shooting.
Time Code Superimposed
During
Playback and Record
For operational convenience while
Ease of Operation
To ensure the best possible results with simple operation,
the DSR-300 incorporates:
shooting, the time code is superimposed
on the viewfinder screen or MONITOR
OUT screen, even during playback.
Freeze Mix Function
With conventional cameras, when the
camera operator needs to shoot a
subject in the same framework as that of
a previously recorded subject, it is very
difficult to perfectly re-position the
subject. With the DSR-300, a picture
previously recorded on the DVCAM tape
can be superimposed on the viewfinder
screen, so that the camera operator can
easily frame or re-position the subject
just as in the previous shot. Combined
with the SetupLog function, the retake
shot become a breeze.
Total Level Control System
(TLCS)
If incoming light is outside the range of
the automatic Iris Control (either above
or below), the DSR-300 is still able to
achieve correct picture exposure by
using the Iris Control in combination with
Auto Gain Control (AGC) and CCD AE
(Auto Exposure, uses variable CCD
shutter speeds). This is called the Total
Level Control System (TLCS), which
ensures ease of operation for this
high-end professional camera while also
maintaining low-noise characteristics.
Programmable Programmable
DSR-300 AE Auto Iris
Conventional Camera Auto Iris
Auto Tracing White Balance
(ATW)
In the DSR-300, tracing of the white area
in Auto Tracing White Balance (ATW) is
fast enough to meet professional
demands. This also improves the
accuracy of white balance adjustment.
EZ Mode
The camera can be instantly set to a
standard or auto position simply by
pressing the EZ Mode button. The DSR-
300 has a choice of two EZ Modes
- STANDARD or CUSTOM. When set to
CUSTOM EZ Mode, the camera setting
is changed in accordance with the
selected menu setting.
EZ Focus
EZ Focus is a function to help the user
focus precisely without stopping down
the lens. Pushing the EZ Focus button
automatically opens the iris so that the
depth of field is reduced, making critical
focusing easier. At the same time, the
electronic shutter is automatically set to
obtain the correct light level. The EZ
Focus function is overridden while
recording.
AGC
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