Overview; Features - Sony HDC1500 Series Operation Manual

Viewfinder Screen Status Display.......................................56
Organization of Viewfinder Screen Status Display...................56
Using a "Memory Stick".......................................................57
Specifications.......................................................................59
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Overview

Overview
The HDC1500 is a 2/3-type high-definition portable video camera equipped with CCD for 2,200,000
pixels. It incorporates the latest pickup elements and digital signal- processing LSI to yield higher
picture quality and higher stability in image creation while maintaining conventional popular functions
and operability.

Features

High picture quality and high performance
The new 2/3-type Progressive IT CCD for 2,200,000 pixels conforms to driving formats up to
1080/59.94P, achieving high sensitivity and low smear. In addition, the 14-bit A/D converter and a
unique signal-processing LSI provide picture quality of optimal grade.
Multiple formats
The HDC1500 covers 1080/50i and 59.94i interlace,1080/ 23.98PsF, 24PsF, 25PsF, and 29.97PsF
Progressive Scan (PsF) systems. It also covers 720/50P and 59.94P systems. Signal output of 1080/50P
and 59.94P from the camera head is possible via the Dual Link interface.
Newly designed integrated unit with low
center of gravity
The basic design has been reworked. The stylish appearance with low-slung design improves
operability as a portable camera and, when used in combination with the HDLA1500 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 for highly efficient operations.
Swing handle
The swinging structure of the handle enables the large viewfinder 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.
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. Another switch on the handle is also available as
a function assignable switch.
Memory Stick operation
1)
The camera is equipped with a Memory Stick port, which enables setup data storage and software
upgrading using Memory Sticks.