Hitachi SK-HD1000 Brochure & Specs page 5

Optical and image capture functions
Versatile CCD drive functions
Four modes of shutter operation are provided in the SK-HD1000 camera
system :
Five PRESET electronic shutter speeds. For stopping action or fast
moving objects in the image.
LOCK SCAN to image non-synchronous displays without flicker.
Automatic Electronic Shutter ( AES ) maintains the video level when the
maximum F-stop shooting condition is reached.
Charge Controlled Frame ( CC FRM ) offers improved vertical resolution.
Very useful in capturing highly detailed static images.
Motorized and remotely controlled optical filters
In traditional photography, ND filters are used for depth of field control.
Four optical ND filters are provided as standard on a motorized,
remotely controlled filter wheel. These are: Clear, 4-point Cross,
1/16ND, 1/64ND. A second remotely controlled optical wheel is
available in the S2 & S4(720P) camera head versions with colour
temperature filters for 3200K, 4300K, 6300K & 8000K
Ease of use characteristics & functions
Programmable soft-switches ( CS-1, CA-CS )
The cameraperson can assign Zebra, marker, VF Detail, Quick Focus or
FAW to the CS-1 switch via the operation menu. The CA-CS switch
can take on the functions of VF Detail on/off, marker-1 or marker-2
on/off.
Viewfinder options
Three viewfinder options are offered with the SK-HD1000 camera
system. Black & White CRT-type viewfinders are manufactured for ENG
( 2-inch ) and OB ( 5-inch ) . These are of high-brightness and contrast
making them ideal for easy visibility in field production.
A 9-inch color TFT-LCD screen viewfinder is offered for critical viewing
such as encountered in studio productions.
The SK-HD1000 incorporates heavy duty mounts for both the ENG and Studio viewfinders.
Viewfinder markers & functions
The SK-HD 1000 provides an excellent gamut of thoughtful viewfinder
markers and functions to aid the cameraman in providing outstanding
results during a TV program production.
All VF parameters can be stored in 4 dedicated memories which can
catalog preferences for different camerapersons, programs, shooting
condition or event period.
Programmable functions include; color/mono, detail, crisp, safety zone,
2 movable markers, center cross-hair, 2 movable effects boxes, variable
aspect ratio side panels, side panel contrast/ bright, 2-mode zebra and
variable line display level polarity.
Multi-Format Digital HDTV Production Camera
Quick focus
The Quick Focus function automatically opens the iris then sets the
video level with the electronic shutter. The resulting shallow depth of
focus, allows the cameraman to set the exact focus with ease.
ECC ( Electronic Color Compensation )
Due to the wide gain characteristics of the SK-HD1000, the ECC
function compensates for color temperature electronically by providing
preset gains to equal color temperature gradations of 3200K, 4300K,
5600K, 6300K and 8000K.Only ECC 5600K only in the S2 & S4(720P)
camera head versions.The ECC can be controlled by the remote
control panel and the base station like an optical filter. The setting can
be stored in the Scene files and its status can be displayed on the view
finder and the monitor output.
Full auto mode
The AES and automatic iris maintain the video level even with rapidly
changing light intensity. These functions are accessed via the menu
system or the shutter buttons provided on the RU-1200VR/JY and
SU-1000 remote control panels.Full-time Auto White balance ( FAW )
corrects in real-time for color temperature variations due to changing
types of lighting conditions on the scene object.
Viewfinder status displays
Iris F-stop, Lens Externder position, Shutter speed, Optical and ECC
filter in use, and Gain setting are all displayed or defeated via menu
selection. Menu selection also includes the over-level or between
range-type zebra are also provided.
Comprehensive cameraperson operation panel
In Studio and Field production, the SK-HD1000 provides the camera-
person with a wide array of controls for intercom audio, program audio,
aux video switching controls, script lamp connector, dual-tally and call
functions that are the norm in high-end broadcast cameras. These
functions along with available 100W of teleprompter monitor power
and dedicated prompter SD signal make the SK-HD1000 a logical
choice for sophisticated productions.
Camera head inputs & outputs
The camera head provides 2 buffered HD-SDI, 1 SD analog teleprom-
pter out, and 1 HD-SDI switchable as Monitor or VF and RET video
output via BNC connectors. The MIC-1 channel is switchable with
balanced XLR input connector located at the front of the camera
( shotgun mic ) or at the rear of the CA-HF1000. All the microphone
input provides phantom power supplies and accept mic or line levels.
These IOs satisfy a wide variety of production requirements and are
provided as with most broadcast-grade cameras.
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