Sony DSR-PD170 Review
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May 8th, 2004
Summary
The new DSR-PD170 DVCAM compact camcorder provides high quality acquisition in the DVCAM component digital format, as well as in DV, allowing up to 40 minutes recording on one tape Mini DVCAM tape, or 60 minutes on the same tape in the DV mode. This compact camcorder features three Advanced HAD 1/3 inch CCDs that allow two scanning modes: 480 progressive (for still) and interlaced (for video). These Advanced HAD¿ CCDs also provide high quality acquisition with increased resolution and sensitivity at reduced noise and vertical smear. The new enhancements to the CCDs have enabled the minimum illumination to be improved to an incredible 1 lux. The DSR-PD170 also features a built-in slot for both MemoryStick® and a flash memory card for still image storage. Up to 988 JPEG pictures can be stored on one 64 MB MemoryStick®. In addition, the stored images can be mixed or keyed to the live image allowing logo insertion and/or mix effects.
Specs
Key Features
CCD Quantity
3
CCD Pixels
380K pixels
Recording System
NTSC
Optical Zoom
12x
LCD Panel Size
2.5 in.
Lens
Optical Zoom
12x
Digital Zoom
48x
Lens Focal Length
F1.6
Viewing
LCD Display
Yes
LCD Panel Size
2.5 in.
Color Viewfinder
No
Advanced Features
Image Stabilizer
With Image Stabilizer
Digital Still Shot Mode
With Still Shot Capability
Multimedia Card
Yes
Low Lux
1 Lux
Recording Speed
SP
MPEG Movie Mode
No
Max Still Image Size
640 x 480
Connectors
Outputs
Fire-Wire, S-Video, A/V
Video In/Out
In/Out
Audio In/Out
In/Out
DV Terminal
Yes
Power Supply
Battery Type
Rechargeable InfoLITHIUM Battery Pack (NP-F330)
General Features
Warranty
2 Years
Dimension
Weight
3.31 lb.
Depth
15.5 in.
Height
7.13 in.
Width
4.75 in.