Sony DVW-707P Brochure & Specs page 17

Menu-driven setup has been a unique and powerful feature of the DVW-700P and
DVW-700WSP models for many years. Because of this feature, setting up Digital
Betacam camcorders became a creative process instead of a tedious and laborious
engineering necessity. This way, camera operators were given a unique opportunity to
customise their camera settings, so that they precisely suited production
requirements. Combined with the ability to store data on a 'smart' Setup Card, this
brought a tremendous increase in the operational capability of these
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camcorders. Now, building on this feature, these new models arrive with
even more user-friendly menus and simpler ways of changing parameter values. In
particular, there are five totally new pages which can be customised, called 'Camera
Operator Menus'. These allow any single item from any other page to be added to
make up your own favourite menu system, which can then be stored on a Setup Card.
There are also several new and exciting operational capabilities, the most important of
which are now described in relation to the most significant picture parameters.
Colourimetry
The DVW-790WSP, DVW-709WSP and DVW-707P models produce pictures with astonishing colour
reproduction accuracy, yet offer possibilities for creative intervention.
Multi Matrix
This function allows a particular colour to be
automatically grabbed, and its hue and saturation
altered within a range of approximately 20 degrees.
This permits the very interesting 'in camera' effects
normally reserved for postproduction special effects
work.
Colour Balance
Colour balance is widely regarded as one of the essential settings for any shoot. There
are a number of alternative ways of setting this when shooting with Digital Betacam
camcorders. By using Auto White (and Black) balance, an accurate overall colour
balance can be obtained. Alternatively, using the remotely controllable paint
functions, colour levels can be adjusted according to the operator's needs. For
this operation, either the new RM-B150 or the existing RM-P9 Remote Control
Units can be used. When the desired colour balance has been achieved, the
remote control unit can be unplugged without disturbing the settings.
Auto Tracing White Balance
The DVW-790WSP, DVW-709WSP and DVW-707P all include Auto Tracing White (ATW) balance. This allows
automatic tracing of the white balance in situations where the overall colourimetry of the lighting changes. This
is a particularly useful feature for continuous shooting that requires the subject to be followed from exterior to
interior, i.e. from daylight to tungsten lighting, but with no opportunity to colour balance the camera.
Colour Temperature Control
It is now possible to dial in the required colour temperature of the camera. In addition, the overall colour balance of the picture can be
changed to make it 'warmer' or 'colder'. This feature can be used very creatively, particularly in scenes with mixed colour lighting.
Normal
Normal
Warmer
Rotary Menu Switch
After
RM-B150
AWB/ABB switch
Colder
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