Sony HDCAM Digital Camcorder HDW-F900R (Discontinued)

The new Sony HDW-F900 is a ground-breaking digital HDCAMª camcorder that extends both the companyÕs unique digital heritage and its unrivalled experience in the art of imaging. The physical resemblance of the HDW-F900 to the highly successful Digital Betacamª camcorders is intentional, although there are some subtle but very relevant changes that further enhance operational familiarity and ease of use. Because of its outstanding picture quality and operational flexibility, this camera offers an important new alternative to 24-frame film origination for major television productions and commercials. The HDW-F900 is already accepted as the Digital Movie Camera, ideal for exploring new horizons in digital movie-making. What distinguishes the HDW-F900 from any contemporary camcorder is its ability to capture and record digital high definition pictures Ð at 24 progressive frames per second Ð just like a conventional film camera. Moving pictures are digitally imaged in accordance with the CIF (Common Image Format) standard, which specifies a sampling structure of 1920 active pixels horizontally by 1080 active pixels vertically. What makes the HDW-F900 so universally exciting is that, as well as recording at 24P, it is switchable to record at 25P, 30P progressive scan, and also at either 50 or 60 Hz interlaced

Features

Memory Stick setup system memorizes various parameters and enables instant recall

Extended Clear Scan and Super EVS

A simple switch operation enables automatic adjustment and black set, black balance and white balance.

Various indicators for operational reliability.

Dual filter wheels for neutral density and color temperature control.

Specifications:

General

Mass : Approx. 8 kg (17 lb. 0 oz) with typical ENG lens, cassette and BP-L60A Battery

Power requirement : DC 12 V (+5.0 V/-1.0 V)

Power consumption : 42 W (With 12 V power supply, REC mode, with HDVF-20A)

Operating temperature : 0 ¡C to +40 ¡C (+32 ¡F to +104 ¡F)

Storage temperature : -20 ¡C to +60 ¡C (-4 ¡F to +140 ¡F)

Operating humidity : 25 % to 80 % (Relative humidity)

Continuous operating time : Approx. 80 min (With BP-L60A)

Inputs/outputs

Genlock video input : BNC, 1.0 Vp-p 75 ½

Time code input : BNC, 0.5 V to 18 Vp-p, 10 k½

Audio CH1/CH2 input : XLR-3-pin type (Female), -60 dBu/+4 dBu selectable, high impedance, balanced

MIC input : XLR-3-pin type (Female), -60 dBu

Monitor output : BNC (x3, Y/PB/PR), 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ½, unbalanced

Audio output : XLR-5-pin type (Male), 0 dBm

Time code output : BNC, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ½

Earphone : Mini-jack, 8 ½, - ° to Ð18 dBs variable

DC input : XLR-4-pin type (Male), 11 to 17 V DC

DC output : 11 to 17 V DC, Max. 100 mA

Lens : 12-pin

Remote : 8-pin

VTR section

Recording format : HDCAM

Tape speed : Approx. 77.4 mm/s (24P mode)

Playback/Recording time : Max. 50 min with BCT-40HD (24P mode)

Fast forward/rewind time : Approx. 6 min with BCT-40HD

Recommended tape : Sony BCT-40HD/22HD

Sampling frequency : Y: 74.25 MHz, PB/PR: 37.125 MHz

Quantization : 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-F500)

Dynamic range : More than 85 dB (Emphasis ON)

Distortion : 0.08 % Max.

Cross talk : -70 dB

Wow & flutter : Below measurable limit

Frequency response : 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5 dB/-1.0 dB

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 center)

Microphone : Ultra-directional (Detachable)

Camera section

Pickup device : 3-chip 2/3-type FIT type CCD

Picture elements : 2,200,000 pixels

Optical system : F1.4 prism system

Built-in filters : A: Cross B: 3200 K C: 4300 K D: 6300 K, 1: Clear 2: 1/4 ND 3: 1/16 ND 4: 1/64 ND

Shutter speed (1080/60i mode) : 1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 (sec)

Clear scan : (ECS) 24 to 7000 Hz (Minimum setting depends on frame rate selected)

Lens mount : Special bayonet mount

Sensitivity : f10.0 at 2000 lux, 89.9 % reflective, At 24 fps, with a 1/48-second shutter speed (equivalent to a 180¼ film camera shutter setting),

the exposure index is approximately equivalent to 300 ISO.

Supplied Accessories

HDVF-20A, HD Electric Viewfinder (1)

Microphone, Super cardioid directional, external power supply type (1)

VCT-14, Tripod Adapter (1)

Shoulder strap (1)

Rain cover (1)

Operation manual (1)

Maintenance manual (1)

Optional Accessories

HDCA-901, HD-SDI adapter

HDVF-C750W, HD LCD Color Viewfinder

BP-L60A/L90A, Lithium-ion battery

BC-L100/L100CE, Battery charger

AC-550/550CE, AC adapter

BCT-40HD/22HD, HDCAM tape cassette

BKW-401, Viewfinder rotation bracket

RM-B150, Remote control unit

C-74, Microphone

LC-HD7, Carrying case

Part No. 1-547-341-11, Fog-proof filter

Part No. 3-174-685-01, 1/8 ND filter

Part No. 3-174-683-01, 1/32 ND filter

Part No. 3-174-682-01, Cross filter

Part No. 3-186-442-01, Mounting ring

Part No. A-8314-798-A, Viewfinder eyepiece (High performance x3, with soft cushion)

Part No. A-8262-537-A, Viewfinder eyepiece (High magnification)

Part No. A-8262-538-A, Viewfinder eyepiece (Low magnification)

Part No. A-8267-737-A, Viewfinder eyepiece (Standard magnification with special compensation for aberrations)