Sony 370PK2 User Guide
Chapter 1 Overview
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Chapter 1
Overview
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1) DPR = Dual Pixel Readout
Features
The DSR-370/370P is a 4:3 standard screen type
digital camcorder. The DSR-570WS/570WSP is a 16:9
wide screen type (4:3/16:9 switchable) digital
camcorder.
The performance of the Camcorder CCDs is as
follows.
digital camcorder. The DSR-570WS/570WSP is a 16:9
wide screen type (4:3/16:9 switchable) digital
camcorder.
The performance of the Camcorder CCDs is as
follows.
DSR-370/370P
1
/
2
-inch IT type Power HAD CCD
The DSR-370/370P uses 1/2-inch IT type Power HAD
CCDs which excel in reduction of smear, sensitivity
and picture quality.
• Smear: –110 dB
• Sensitivity: F11.0 (at 3200 K, 2000 lux)
• S/N: 62 dB
CCDs which excel in reduction of smear, sensitivity
and picture quality.
• Smear: –110 dB
• Sensitivity: F11.0 (at 3200 K, 2000 lux)
• S/N: 62 dB
DSR-570WS/570WSP
2
/
3
-inch IT type Power HAD CCD
The DSR-570WS/570WSP uses 2/3-inch IT type
Power HAD CCDs with 520,000 pixels which excel in
picture quality and sensitivity.
• Smear: –120 dB
• Sensitivity: F11.0 (at 3200 K, 2000 lux)
• S/N: 63 dB
Power HAD CCDs with 520,000 pixels which excel in
picture quality and sensitivity.
• Smear: –120 dB
• Sensitivity: F11.0 (at 3200 K, 2000 lux)
• S/N: 63 dB
Features of the DSR-370/370P/
570WS/570WSP Camera Section
570WS/570WSP Camera Section
Following are common features of the DSR-370/370P
and DSR-570WS/570WSP camera section.
and DSR-570WS/570WSP camera section.
For more information about the DSR-570WS/570WSP, see
“Features of the DSR-570WS/570WSP Camera Section” on
page 12.
“Features of the DSR-570WS/570WSP Camera Section” on
page 12.
Sophisticated image processing
TruEye™ processing makes the following
performance features possible. This digital signal
processing has brought reproduction of natural colors
to the level achieved by the human eye.
performance features possible. This digital signal
processing has brought reproduction of natural colors
to the level achieved by the human eye.
DynaLatitude™
Enables detailed adjustment of contrast control in each
pixel in accordance with a histogram of luminance
signal levels (see page 58).
Enables detailed adjustment of contrast control in each
pixel in accordance with a histogram of luminance
signal levels (see page 58).
DCC+ (dynamic contrast control plus)
Prevents white breakup when shooting a high intensity
subject, and also prevents color faults in high intensity
subject.
Prevents white breakup when shooting a high intensity
subject, and also prevents color faults in high intensity
subject.
Black stretch and compress
Enables control of luminance signal levels in black
areas without changing the hue.
Enables control of luminance signal levels in black
areas without changing the hue.
Variety of detail corrections
• Skin detail function: this function gives a slightly
• Skin detail function: this function gives a slightly
softer appearance to the subject’s face. The target
skin color can be automatically set.
skin color can be automatically set.
• Black halo correction
• Red/green vertical detail correction: this function
• Red/green vertical detail correction: this function
performs vertical detail compensation for both red
and green signals.
and green signals.
• Horizontal detail frequency control
New Functions boost operability
EZ (easy) mode function
When there isn’t time to check the camcorder settings,
simply press the EZ mode button to start the auto
adjustment function using standard settings. There is
no need to lose a shot for lack of setup time.
When there isn’t time to check the camcorder settings,
simply press the EZ mode button to start the auto
adjustment function using standard settings. There is
no need to lose a shot for lack of setup time.
EZ (easy) focus
Press the EZ focus button before shooting to ensure a
quick and accurate focus.
Press the EZ focus button before shooting to ensure a
quick and accurate focus.
Dual pixel readout (DPR
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When the gain is set to either 18 dB or 24 dB, the gain
setting can be doubled (6 dB up) without increasing
the noise level.
setting can be doubled (6 dB up) without increasing
the noise level.
Programmable gain
The amount of gain relative to the GAIN switch setting
(H, M, or L) can be programmed as –3 dB, 0 dB, 3
dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 18 dB, 18 dB+DPR, 24 dB,
24 dB+DPR and hyper gain.
The amount of gain relative to the GAIN switch setting
(H, M, or L) can be programmed as –3 dB, 0 dB, 3
dB, 6 dB, 9 dB, 12 dB, 18 dB, 18 dB+DPR, 24 dB,
24 dB+DPR and hyper gain.
Hyper gain
Hyper gain (36 dB , or about 60 times greater than 0
dB (about 120 times greater for DSR-570WS/570WSP
only)) can be easily set via one switch setting. This can
also be done from remote equipment.
Hyper gain (36 dB , or about 60 times greater than 0
dB (about 120 times greater for DSR-570WS/570WSP
only)) can be easily set via one switch setting. This can
also be done from remote equipment.