Sony DSR PD175 /Sony PD177 Video Cameras and Camcorders

Sony DSR-PD175 (European PAL Version of PD177P), a newly designed DVCAM™ camcorder that is powered by Sony's latest imaging technology.

The compact and ergonomic DSR-PD175 is equipped with a range of advanced technology such as its EXMOR image sensor and a purpose built 20 x zoom “G” lens to meet a wide spectrum of SD production applications.

  • 1/3 Inch-type 3 ClearVid CMOS sensor system
  • Sony’s exclusive high-performance “G lens”
  • HYBRID recording with optional HVR-MRC1K

Detailed specifications of the Sony PD175 Digital Video Camera Camcorder

 

Lens

Sony G Lens, 20x (optical), f = 4.1 to 82mm, f = 29.5 to 590 mm at 16:9 mode, f = 36.1 to 722 mm at 4:3 mode, filter diameter: 72mm

Built-in filters

Clear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64

Imaging system

1/3 inch-type, progressive 3 ClearVid CMOS Sensor system with Exmor technology

Picture elements

Approx. 1,037,000 pixels (effective), approx. 1,120,000 pixels (total)

Focus

Auto, manual (focus ring/one push auto/infi nity/AF assist/focus macro)

White balance

Auto, one-push auto (A/B positions), indoor (3200 K), outdoor (selectablelevel -7 to +7, approx. 500K/step), manual WB Temp (selectable 2300K to 15000K, 100K/step)

Shutter speed

Auto 1/50 - 1/2000 Manual 1/4 - 1/10000

Gain selection

-6, -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21 dB

Minimum Illumination

1.5lux (auto gain, auto iris, 1/25 shutter)

VTR Section

Recording format

DV-CAM, DV SP 576/50i (PAL)

Playback/Recording time

DV SP Max. 63 min with PHDVM-63DM cassette DV-CAM Max. 41 min with PHDVM-63DM cassette

Input/Output connectors

Audio/Video output

10-pin connector A/V OUT jack ( composite and unbalanced audio x2ch with the supplied cables)

DV input/output

i.LINK interface (IEEE 1394, 4-pin)

XLR audio input

XLR 3-pin female x 2ch

Headphones

Stereo mini jack (ø3.5 mm)

LANC

Stereo mini-mini jack (ø2.5 mm)

Built-in output devices

LCD viewfinder

0.45 inch-type (Viewable area measured diagonally), approx. 1,226,880 dots (852 x 3[RGB] x 480), 16:9 aspect ratio

LCD monitor

3.2 inch-type (Viewable area measured diagonally), XtraFine LCD, approx. 921,600 dots, hybrid type, 16:9 aspect ratio

General

Mass

Approx. 2.2 kg (5 lb 1 oz) (w/o tape, battery)

Dimension (W x H x D)

Approx.169 x 188 x 451mm (6 3/4 x 7 1/2 x 17 7/8inch) (with lens hood, microphone and large eye cup)

Power requirements

DC 7.2 V (battery pack), DC 8.4 V (AC adaptor)

Power consumption

DVCAM/DV Approx. 6.8 W (with LCD viewfinder ON)

Operating temperature

0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)

Storage temperature

-20 to 60 °C (-4 to 140 °F)

Supplied Accessories

Ac Adaptor

AC-L100

Cables

A/V Composite Connecting Cable

Lens protection

Lens hood with lens cover

Backup battery

Lithium battery (CR2025)

Other accessories

Shoe adaptor

Viewfinder accessories

Large size eye-cup

Remote Control Unit

RMT-831 wireless Remote Commander

Documentation

Operating instructions (CD-ROM), Printed operating instructions