Overview; Features - Sony HDC1500 Series Operation Manual

Overview

The HDC1500-series cameras, HDC1500, HDC1550,
HDC1400, and HDC1450, are 2/3-type high-definition
portable video cameras equipped with CCD for 2,200,000
pixels. They incorporate the latest pickup elements and
digital signal-processing LSI to yield higher picture
HDC1500
JN4/SYL
models
Operation
SY type
panel
Control
connector
Video format 1080/50i, 1080/59.94i,
coverage 1080/23.98P, 1080/24P,
1080/25P, 1080/29.97P,
720/50P, 720/59.94P,
1080/50P, 1080/59.94P
Built-in filters Optical ND filters (1/4ND, 1/8ND, 1/16ND,1/64ND)
Optical CC filters (cross, 3200K, 4300K, 6300K, 8000K)
Electric filter (5600K)
HD SDI output
BNC connector
SDI with embedded audio
×
1, with no embedded
audio
Promptor
output
Genlock/return
input

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 ten video formats, HDC1550 covers
eight video formats, and HDC1400 and HDC1450 covers
two video formats. With the HDC1500, signal output of
1080/50P and 59.94P from the camera head is also
possible via the Dual Link interface.
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Overview
HDC1550
CE/E33 UC model
models
European
SY type
type
Fiber
1080/50i, 1080/59.94i,
1080/23.98P, 1080/24P,
1080/25P, 1080/29.97P,
720/50P, 720/59.94P
×
2 (HD BNC connector
(No embedded audio)
×
1), Dual Link
2 channels
Yes
quality and higher stability in image creation while
maintaining conventional popular functions and
operability.
The differences among the models are shown below:
HDC1400
CE model JN3/JN4
models
European
SY type
type
Triax
1080/59.94i,
720/59.94P
Optical ND filters (1/4ND, 1/16ND,1/64ND)
Optical cross filter
Electric filter (5600K)
×
1
1 channel
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-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 for
highly efficient operations.
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.
HDC1450
CE/E33 UC model
models
European
SY type
type
Fiber Triax
1080/50i, 1080/59.94i,
720/50P 720/59.94P
T T
T T
No
CE model
European
type
1080/50i,
720/50P