Memory stick
Allows storage of up to 100 user files and 100 scene files. A user file stores camera operating parameters (e.g. assignable switch parameters). A scene file stores image related parameters (white balance, etc). 5 scene files are stored in the camcorder itself. This data file facility also allows easy software upgrades, and can be used to store UMID data such as good shot markers, GPS data.

Turbo gain
Maximum 42dB gain allows shooting to 0.15 lux. In 25P mode, and with no shutter this equates to an ISO of around 77,000!

Lightweight
At only 5.4 Kg (11 pounds 15 ounces) including battery, tape, viewfinder and microphone this is a very lightweight and compact model particularly suitable for hand-held operation.

Slot in wireless receiver
WRR-855 A/B slots in so the external dimensions don’t change. Now includes RF level indicator in the V/F (only with Sony WRR)

Two assignable buttons
One is a push button, the other a slide switch to allow instant access to frequently used functions. Push button: OFF, front mic mono/stereo, loop rec on/off, test out character on/off, marker on/off, EZ focus on/off, re-take, ATW, return video, lens return, rec switch, turbo switch
Slide switch: off, front mic mono/stereo, loop rec on/off, test out character on/off, marker on/off, cam/ext.

EZ focus
This allows easy focussing, by using the shutter to adjust the level. If you have a fully automatic lens, then EZ focus opens up the iris to fully open, and the shutter is changed to achieve good exposure. This allows easy focus checks. After 10 seconds, or if you press the button again, the iris and shutter return to normal

Auto trace white
The ATW function makes it possible to automatically adjust the white balance as lighting conditions change. This function is useful when shooting in rapidly changing lighting conditions (for example, when moving from an indoor to an outdoor location). Conventional Auto white balance is also available both instead of and in addition to ATW operation. White B preset position is assigned for ATW operation by selecting either ATW or AWB B in the VF menu

Intelligent light shoe
In Auto mode, on/off of the light is synchronised with the operation of the REC button. Max 50 W.

Dual Optical Filter Wheels
Allows the following to be selected:
ND: 1:CLEAR
2:1/4ND
3:1/16ND
4:1/64ND
CC: A:CROSS
B:3200K
C:4300K
D:6300K

Stereo audio monitoring
A 5 pin XLR allows monitoring of audio channels 1 and 2, or 3 and 4 (switch selectable)

TruEye processing
Virtually eliminates hue distortion, particularly obvious in extreme lighting conditions, that results from conventional RGB analogue or digital processing. By processing video signal data at three levels - brightness, hue and saturation - similar to how the human eye works, the TruEye process assists in the reproduction of natural skin tones by eliminating the hue factor distortion.

Multi matrix
This allows any colour to be grabbed, and its hue and saturation to be altered within a range of around 20 degrees, and the saturation almost to nil. In this way many "in camera" effects can be made, and cameras matched to each other

Three channel skin tone detection
Its saturation, hue phase and width select the colour for which detail level is controlled. The use of skin detail is not limited to human skin colour. It can be used to independently control the level of detail applied to any object with any colour

Dial in colour temperature
You can now programme the camera to a certain colour temperature, and then light to that, rather than using preset positions or auto white balance with gels to offset the balance. Also added is an offset function to slightly warm or cool a picture irrespective of the auto white setting, since the offset is removed before auto white and then added back in again when auto white is completed.

Gamma curves
As well as standard gamma curves, film gamma curves are included as standard to create the look that you want

Black gamma
Can bring out detail in dark areas, but won’t affect the mid tones. As gamma is a non-linear function, it may slightly change the saturation of the dark areas. You can select the range of levels it will affect

Y black gamma
Useful to pull out detail in the low lights, but keep black areas black. Won’t affect the colour of the dark areas. You can set the luminance level at which the gamma correction becomes effective

Adaptive knee
As part of the DCC (dynamic contrast control) this feature can be used to control individual highlights in a picture, by varying the knee point after measuring the level in all areas of the picture. Best used in still pictures

Knee saturation
Works together with TruEye to regain natural saturation at the knee point, where it would normally be desaturated

Tele-File
Tele-File. Built-in writer allows record start marks to be stored on a Tele-File label. This is a label that is stuck on the cassette and contains a memory chip. By non-contact recording and playback, these can then be read instantaneously by an HDW-F500, HDW-2000 series, hand held portable reader MLU-200, or MLU-100A for PC connection. In the case of the VTR, details are transferred to the cue menu, allowing easy shot selection

Cameraman programmable menu system
This allows every cameraman to make their own menu structure, by copying any single menu item from any other page and pasting it into their own page, which can then be stored on a memory stick

General
Mass	Approx. 5.4 kg (11lb. 15oz) with cassette, BP-L60A Battery, HDVF-20A, Microphone
Power requirement	DC 12V (+5.0 V/-1.0 V)
Power consumption	34 W (With 12 V power supply, REC mode, without HDVF-20A)
Operating temperature	0 ºC to +40ºC (+32ºF to +104 ºF)
Storage temperature	-20 ºC to +60 ºC (-4ºF to +140 ºF)
Operating humidity	25% to 80% (Relative humidity)
Continuous operating time	Approx. 110 min (With BP-L60A)
Inputs/outputs
Genlock video input	BNC, 1.0 V p-p 75 ohm
Time code input	BNC, 0.5 V to 18 V p-p 10 Kohm
Audio CH1/CH2 input	XLR-3-pin type (Female), -60 dBu/+4dBu selectable, high impedance, balanced
Mic input (Stereo)	XLR-5-pin type (Female), -60 dBu
HD-SDI output	BNC (x1), 0.8 V p-p, 75 ohm, unbalanced
Audio output	XLR-5-pin Type (Male), 0 dBm
Time code output	BNC, 1.0 V p-p 75 ohm
TEST OUT	BNC, 1.0 V p-p 75 ohm
Earphone	Mini-jack (x2), 8 ohm, -infinity to -18 dBs variable
DC input	XLRT-4-pin type (Male), 11 to 17 V DC
DC output	11 to 17 V DC, Max. 100mA
Lens	12-pin
Remote	8-pin
VTR section
Recording format	HDCAM
Tape speed	Approx. 80.6mm/s
Playback/Recording time	Max. 48 min
Fast forward/rewind time	Approx. 5 min with BCT-40HD
Recommended tape	Sony BCT-40HD/22HD
Sampling frequency	Y: 74.25 MHz, Pb/Pr: 37.125 MHz
quantisation	10 bit/sample of input-output signals (8 bit sample for internal compression process)
Error correction	Reed-Solomon code
Error concealment	Adaptive three dimensional
Audio performance	(Playback with Standard HDW-500/HDW-F500/HDW-M2000/HDW-M2100)
Frequency response	20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5 dB/-1.0 dB
Dynamic range	More than 85 dB (Emphasis ON)
Distortion	0.08 % Max
Cross talk	-70 dB
Wow & flutter	Below measurable limit
Camera section	Performance
Pickup device	3-chip 2/3-type FIT type CCD
Picture elements	2,200,000 pixels
Optical system	F1.4 prism system
Sensitivity	f10.0 at 2000 Lux equivalent to around ISO 320 at 25P and 1/50 (180 degree) shutter
Minimum illumination	0.15 Lux (+42 dB gain up)
S/N ratio	54 dB (typical)
Modulation depth	45+/-5 % (at 800 TVL/pph, 27.5 MHz)
Vertical resolution	1000 TVL
Registration	0.02% (All zones, without lens)
Smear Level	-135 dB
Camera section	Operational
Lens mount	Special bayonet mount
Built-in filters	ND 1: Clear, 2: 1/4 ND, 3: 1/16 ND, 4: 1/64 ND CC A: CROSS, B: 3200K, C: 4300K, D: 6300K
Shutter speed	1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 (sec)
Clear scan	(ECS) 25 Hz to 4700 Hz
Viewfinder
CRT	2.0-type monochrome
Controls	Brightness control, Contrast control, Peaking control, Tally switch, Zebra Pattern switch, Display/Aspect switch
Horizontal resolution	500 TV Line (At centre)
Microphone	Ultra-directional (Detachable)

Viewfinder (HDVF-20A)

Operation manual (booklet)

Stereo microphone

Shoulder belt