Sony DSR-PD150 Digital Camcorder

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SONY’S DSR-PD150 3-CCD DVCAM CAMCORDER
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The smallest DVCAM camcorder, the DSR-PD150 is ideal for event videography and video journalism. It features Three 1/3-inch Progressive Scan CCDs for up forty minutes of high quality video recording on a PDVM-40 mini DVCAM cassette or almost 1000 JPEG images on an optional 64 MB MemoryStick. In addition to superb resolution and sensitivity, the DSR-PD150 also features 12X zoom lens, Super Steadyshot Stabilization System, professional audio with two built-in XLR inputs and a slot for flash memory card or MemoryStick. The camcorder also offers full creative control with manual zoom, focus and exposure control. A high resolution (500 lines) B&W viewfinder and a swing out 2-1/2" color LCD panel monitor make shooting a breeze.

High Quality Video:

Equipped with a Super HAD™ progressive scan 3-CCD imaging system (380,000 pixels each), the DSR-PD150 records up to 530 lines of horizontal resolution, high S/N (signal-to-noise) ratio and natural, lifelike color reproduction--even flesh tones.
Progressive Scan CCDs capture a complete frame of video rather than interlacing two separate fields to produce a video frame. This high performance system eliminates the stair stepping effect that can be seen in standard interlaced systems when capturing still images. Images are sharp and clear with excellent definition.
12x (6-72mm or 43.2-518.4mm in 35mm equivalent) 58-millimeter aspherical glass zoom lens provides exceptional detail and clarity with none of the geometric distortion associated with large spherical lenses, while a 2-position neutral density filter compensates for unique lighting situations such as studio lights or direct sunlight.
Optical Super SteadyShot stabilization system uses motion sensors and optical lenses to eliminate high frequency shake and vibration--without compromising picture quality.

High Quality Audio:

Records PCM digital stereo audio in two modes: 16-bit modes offers CD-quality stereo sound on one track, while the 12-bit mode records stereo on two tracks so you can add background music or voice-overs later without disturbing the original soundtracks.
Includes directional shotgun microphone (mono) plus two independent XLR audio inputs with independent audio level control, line/mic select and phantom power

High Performance:

High resolution B&W viewfinder (500 lines)
16:9 widescreen recording mode lets you record in a true 'widescreen' or anamorphic aspect ratio
Adjustable high-speed electronic shutter from 1/4 to 1/10,000 of a second
Up to eight hours of operation with the optional NP-F960 InfoLithium battery
Professional time code with preset and user-bits capability
Built-in color bar generator allows proper saturation levels to be set, while a Zebra Pattern in the viewfinder prevents over exposure.
Choice of automatic or manual control for shutter speeds, white balance, iris, zoom and focus
Time/Date stamp with seconds recorded on video for legal video applications
Frame recording modes allows recording of any individual frame of the 30 frames that make up one second of video.
Equipped with digital effects like Flash Motion, Trail, Old Movie and Luminance Key, as well a 3-mode fader

Editing Functions:

Editing video is made easier with drop frame time code and built-in 20 segment assemble editor. In addition, the DSR-PD150 can connect directly to any IEEE1394-enabled PC, with an optional i.LINK digital cable. By combining digitally recorded video with a PC, you can record, edit and produce professional quality, digital videos that was once limited by the high cost of production.
i.LINK (IEEE-1394) DV Interface allows high speed bi-directional digital communication between any two devices equipped with an i.LINK interface, including camcorders, VCRs, capture cards, and computers.

Conveniences:

2.5-inch precision SwivelScreen plasma LCD (200,000 pixels) provides excellent viewing clarity with improved resolution, making images sharp and detailed during playback or recording. The high-quality 2-½-inch plasma LCD screen enables the DCR-VX2000 to playback footage for on the spot editing.
InfoLithium Battery with AccuPower Meter System means no "Memory Effect" like other batteries, while the AccuPower meter continuously displays the battery time remaining in minutes, in the viewfinder or LCD screen.
Incorporating Sony’s Stamina Power Management System, the DSR-PD150 can record for up to 9 hours on an optional NP-F960 InfoLithium battery.
Analog composite and S-Video inputs let you convert or record any NTSC video source to DV for archiving

Still Imaging Features:

Capture up to 60 JPEG (640 x 480) compressed images to the supplied 4MB Memory Stick in standard mode. Sony’s Memory Stick media, the size of a stick of chewing gum, is a durable and reliable solid state storage media with a secure 10-pin connection and erasure protection.
Memory Mix allows you to mix or key stored images to the live image allowing logo insertion and/or mix effects.
Supplied USB reader (MSAC-US1) allows fast up and downloading of still images from a Memory Stick, while the bundled PictureGear 4.1 Lite software facilitates transfer of digital still images from the camera as well as manipulation and cataloging.

Supplied Accessories:

AC-L10 AC Adapter
NP-F330 InfoLithium Battery
RMT-811 Wireless Remote Control
Stereo A/V Cable
4MB Memory Stick
Memory Stick USB Adapter
Picture Gear Lite 4.1