Overview; Features - Sony HDC-X300 Operation Manual

Overview

The HDC-X300 series is a multipurpose HD video camera
that incorporates special three units of
megapixel HD CCD in its compact body.
With its high performance and compactness, the HDC-
X300 series is the ideal choice for an extensive range of
HD image-acquisition applications such as large-screen
displays, production, PoV (Point of View), studios,
surveillance, image processing, photo booths, microscopy,
and much more.
The HDC-X300-series cameras
Model Standard output
HDC-X300 HD SDI (BNC type)
HDC-X300K HD SDI (BNC type)
HDC-X310 Optical transmission
(LC connector)
HDC-X310K Optical transmission
(LC connector)

Features

Superb picture quality
Incorporating three units of
HD CCD, the HDC-X300 series offers outstanding-quality
images with a horizontal resolution of 800 TV lines, a low
smear level of –120 dB, and a high signal-to-noise ratio of
52 dB.
Various scanning modes, including
Progressive mode
Incorporating Sony's innovative Advanced Frame
Accumulation (AFA) technology, the HDC-X300 series
can output progressive HD signals in 24P (2-3 pulldown),
25PsF, and 30PsF modes as well as interlaced HD signals
in 50i and 60i modes. Mode selection can be easily
achieved through menu operations.
Compact and lightweight design
While the HDC-X300 series is equipped with sufficient
functions as a studio-use camera, its compact and
lightweight design (only 1.2 kg or 2 lb 10 oz), detachable
tally unit, and remote control capability make it ideal for
use in cramped quarters and awkward places such as on a
crane head.
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/ -inch type 1.5-
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Product
configuration
Camera head only
Auto-focus lens
mounted
Camera head only
Auto-focus lens
mounted
1
/ -inch type 1.5-megapixel
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Low-light shooting
The camera enables shooting under minimum illumination
of 0.003 lux by using two of its special functions in
combination; Slow-Shutter mode, which allows the charge
accumulation period of the CCD (typically 1/60 or 1/50
second) to be extended to approximately two seconds (64
frames), and the Turbo Gain function, which allows the
camera gain to be boosted to +48 dB.
Auto-focus function (HDC-X300K/X310K)
The HDC-X300K/X310K comes packaged with a
convenient auto-focus lens.
You can select between two auto-focus modes: One-push
auto-focus to readjust the focus each time the button is
pressed, and auto-tracing focus to automatically track the
focus dynamically.
Versatile interfaces
In addition to HD SDI output (BNC type) (HDC-X300/
X300K) or optical transmission (Single-mode LC
connectors) (HDC-X310/X310K), the camera also has a
D-sub 15-pin interface that allows direct connection to an
LCD monitor, a video projector, or other equipment. The
D-sub 15-pin output signal can be selected between analog
R/G/B and analog component Y/Pr/Pb.
Flexible image controls
The camera provides highly advanced image-control
functions equal to those of high-end studio cameras, such
as the TruEye™ feature, skin-tone detail, and color-
temperature controls. These functions allow creative
images to be produced with the high clarity of high-
definition imaging.
Total Level Control System (TLCS)
When a change in light volume exceeds the adjustment
range of the Auto Iris function, Auto Gain Control (AGC)
or Electronic Shutter (AE) is automatically activated.
When using the optional HKC-SV1 Filter Servo Unit,
automatic switching of the ND filters is also enabled.
Remote control capability
The camera is compatible with the RM-B750/B150
Remote Control Units, RCP-700/750-series Remote
Control Panels, and MSU-700-series Master Setup Unit.
These remote controls cover the complete range of control
parameters that the HDC-X300 series provides, from basic
camera control to sophisticated operations.
With the HDC-X310/X310K you can control the camera
from a distance up to 1 km by optical transmission (Single-
mode LC connectors), using an optional HFU-X310 HD
Camera Interface Unit.
(The maximum transmission distance varies depending on
the number of optical relay connectors used, etc.)
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Overview