16:9/4:3 Aspect, 24/30 Frame Record Options, with LCD Monitor, Tripod Plate and Viewfinder
PAL 2/3-inch type Power HAD EX CCD DVCAM Camcorder. The DSR-450WSPL is a DVCAM camcorder that adopts three 2/3-inch type Power HAD EX CCDs with a 16:9 aspect ratio to shoot in both 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios, ideal for applications ranging from video journalism and event videography to newsgathering and independent movie-making. In addition to the DSR-400PL features, the DSR-450WSPL further offers unique functions such as 25P progressive mode, selectable gamma with film-like gamma settings and a slow shutter feature.
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| CAWR855 Camera Mounting Adapter for WRR-855S Wireless Tuner |
$495 |
| Features |
Benefits: |
| 2/3-Inch Type Power HAD EX CCD: |
The DSR-450WSPL is equipped with proven state-of-the-art three-chip 2/3-inch type Sony Power HAD EX CCDs. This CCD imager achieves a high sensitivity of F11, an excellent signal-to-noise ratio of 63 dB and a remarkably low smear level of -140 dB (typical), allowing the DSR-450WSPL to produce pictures of stunning quality. |
| Switchable Aspect Ratio: |
Wide-aspect CCDs and digital signal processing allow the DSR-450WSPL to operate in both widescreen (16:9) and standard (4:3) aspect ratio modes. When shooting in 16:9 mode, it is also possible to display both 16:9 and 4:3 safety zones in the supplied DXF-801 viewfinder. |
| 12-Bit A/D Conversion: |
The DSR-450WSPL incorporates a high-integrity 12-bit A/D conversion circuit so that images captured by the Power HAD EX CCDs are processed with great precision. This high-resolution A/D conversion allows the contrast to be reproduced faithfully in both mid-to-dark tone and bright areas of the picture. |
| Advanced Digital Signal Processing (ADSP): |
A key to quality in DSP cameras is how many bits are used in their nonlinear process, such as gamma correction. The ADSP of the DSR-450WSPL uses more than 30 bits in its nonlinear process, minimizing round-off errors to maintain the high quality of the Power HAD EX CCDs. The ADSP also enables highly sophisticated image controls, such as the multi-matrix function, triple skin tone detail control, and adaptive highlight control. |
| DVCAM/DV Selectable Recording: |
The VTR section of the DSR-450WSPL uses the Sony DVCAM format, providing the video and audio quality, and reliability necessary for professional uses. This camcorder features 8-bit component digital recording, with a 5:1 compression ratio and a sampling rate of 4:2:0. The DSR-450WSPL can use both mini-size (PDVM Series) and standard-size (PDV Series) cassettes, providing recording time of up to 40 minutes and 184 minutes respectively. If you need a longer recording time, the DSR-450WSPL can also record and playback DV format signals (SP mode only), providing a maximum recording time of 276 minutes when using the PDV-184ME standard-size cassette. |
| High-Quality Audio Recordings: |
Audio can be recorded in either 16- or 12-bit resolution. The recording format provides two channels in 16-bit mode and four channels in 12-bit mode. Two channels can be recorded in either 48 kHz/16-bit or 32 kHz/12-bit mode by the camcorder. If recordings are made on two channels in 32 kHz/12-bit mode, then another two channels are available for use with a studio VTR. |
| Film-like Images with Progressive Mode: |
Incorporating Sony Power HAD EX CCDs, the DSR-450WSPL generates progressive images of 25P, delivering outstanding clarity as well as a cinematic look. |
| Digital Output to External Devices: |
The DSR-450WSPL is equipped with a 6-pin i.LINK interface (DV output only) for digital signal output. This enables recording to compatible DV and DVCAM VTRs using just one i.LINK cable, which simultaneously carries digital video/audio and control signals. Connect the DSR-450WSPL to the Sony DSR-2000AP Studio VTR, for instance, and simple cut editing can be performed without signal deterioration. Or for backup recording connect to a Sony DSR-50P portable DVCAM recorder, and control its REC On/Off function remotely with the REC On/Off button of the DSR-450WSPL. |
| Quick FF/REW Capabilities: |
The DSR-450WSPL can fast-forward and rewind tapes at extremely high speeds. It can fast-forward and rewind the PDVM-40ME mini-size cassette in approximately 40 seconds, and the PDV-184ME standard-size cassette in approximately 2 minutes and 30 seconds. |
| Rugged and Ergonomic Design: |
The design of the DSR-450WSPL is based on years of Sony experience in camera ergonomics, and provides high mobility, balance, and physical robustness. All switches and indicators, a viewfinder, and a swing-out LCD monitor are in the most logical places and are positioned for optimum functionality and ease of use. Rear-panel connectors are located well away from the battery pack, making it easy to connect cables. Operators will immediately feel at home with the DSR-450WSPL, which take user comfort to new levels. |
| Compact, Lightweight and Low Power Consumption: |
The DSR-450WSPL is designed to be very compact and lightweight, for a high level of mobility in the field. It weighs approximately 6.5 kg (14 lb 5 oz) including the DXF-801 viewfinder, microphone, BP-GL65 battery, mini-size DVCAM cassette and VCL-917BY lens (supplied with the DSR-400PK package). With its new-generation LSI, this camcorder achieves a low power consumption of approximately 17 W (with the DC 12 V power supply, REC mode, viewfinder off and LCD monitor off). |
| User-friendly Menu Controls: |
The DSR-450WSPL offers an easy-to-use menu system to facilitate detailed camera settings. Setup parameters are well organized in a two-layer menu system: a user menu and a sub menu. The user menu allows access only to the standard setup functions needed by the camera operator, and can be customized for fast access to the menus they use frequently. The sub menu makes all menus accessible, each of which is categorized into groups such as operation, paint, maintenance, file, and diagnosis. Menu pages can be displayed in the camcorder viewfinder and LCD monitor as well as on an external monitor screen via the monitor output, and the menu control system can be operated easily using a rotary switch on the camcorder. |
| Optical ND Filter and Electric CC Filter: |
Using the DSR-450WSPL, optimum light and color control is easily achieved using an optical ND (Neutral Density) filter wheel and electronic Color Correction. The use of electronic Color Correction allows all filters in the filter wheel to be of the ND type, providing the operator with greater flexibility in depth-of-field and exposure control. |
| Battery-remaining Display: |
With a Sony Professional Info Battery, the remaining capacity is automatically detected and transmitted to the DSR-450WSPL. The remaining capacity is indicated in the camcorder viewfinder and LCD monitor in 10% steps |
| Intelligent Light System: |
An optional portable light (maximum 50 W) can be attached to the camcorder, using a standard lighting connector and specially designed short cable for operation from the camcorder battery. The light can be switched on and off manually, or automatically synchronized with the camcorder's REC start function |
| 2.5-inch Type (Viewable area measured diagonally) Color LCD Monitor: |
The DSR-450WSPL includes a swing-out color LCD monitor with a resolution of 214,000 pixels, which allows for viewing of the input source during recording, or checking the playback picture on location. Status indications such as time code, two-channel audio level meters, and tape- and battery-remaining capacity can also be displayed. In addition, camera set-up menus can be displayed. |
| Supplied DXF-801 Viewfinder: |
The DXF-801 Viewfinder is a 1.5-inch* type black-and-white viewfinder supplied with the DSR-450WSPL, and includes features such as automatic scan-size switching between 16:9 and 4:3, VF light (LED) that lights up the iris ring area of the lens for operation in dark conditions (high/low/off), display switch that turns off character superimposition on the viewfinder, tally lamp levels (high/low/off), vertical and horizontal detail level control via peaking potentiometer, two red REC tally lamps, diecast aluminum body and wide range of diopter adjustments. |
| Assignable Function: |
Functions frequently used in the field, such as markers, ATW, recording review, record start/stop, and turbo gain functions, can be assigned to four Assign Buttons (push buttons), allowing the operator to make rapid changes when working in the field |
| Turbo Gain: |
The Turbo Gain function boosts the gain level up to +36 dB at the touch of an Assign Button. This makes it possible to shoot in extremely low-light conditions. The gain level of the Turbo Gain function is selectable. |
| Slow Shutter: |
In addition to Turbo Gain, the DSR-450WSPL features another convenient function for shooting in low-light conditions. Slow Shutter allows the operator to use shutter speeds longer than the frame rate. The shutter speeds can be selected from 1/25, 1/12.5, 1/8.3, 1/6.3, 1/5, 1/4.2, 1/3.6, 1/3.1 and 1/1.6 seconds (1 to 8 and 16 frame accumulation) The Slow Shutter can be used either alone or together with an electric gain-up function depending on the shooting situation or the operator's preferences. |
| Camera Adaptor for Wireless Microphone Receiver: |
The optional CA-WR855 is an adaptor to hold a Sony WRR-855 Wireless Microphone Receiver. It can be directly attached to the DSR-450WSPL via a V-shoe attachment, providing a direct connection interface for audio/power. A Lithium Ion Battery Pack can also be attached to the rear panel of the CA-WR855 via a V-shoe attachment, allowing for easy battery replacement even when the WRR-855 is mounted. The DSR-450WSPL can also accommodate the WRR-861 Wireless Microphone Receiver using the A-8278-057-A Mounting Bracket (service part). |
| Memory Stick System Stores Camera Setup Parameters: |
The DSR-450WSPL incorporates the Sony Memory Stick system for the storage and recall of setup parameters. This is an easy, effective system for storing and recalling camera parameters for individual scenes, plus individual operators' camera-setup preferences including assignable button settings. |
| Adjustable Shoulder Pad: |
The position of the shoulder pad can be adjusted - either forwards or backwards without using a screwdriver - to provide operators with a comfortable and well-balanced camera. |
| Versatile Interfaces: |
The DSR-450WSPL provides an analog composite output as standard, with an SDI output board (the CBK-SD01) available as a plug-in option. An optional composite input board (the CBK-SC01) is also available for pool feed applications. These optional boards install within the camcorder chassis to eliminate the need for an external camera adaptor unit, maintaining the compactness and balance of the camcorder. |
| Camera Remote Control via Sony RM-B150/B750: |
Camera settings and basic VTR functions can be remotely controlled using an optional RM-B150 or RM-B750 Remote Control Unit via its 8-pin remote connector. |
| TruEye Processor: |
The Sony TruEye processor is one of the most innovative features of Sony digital signal processing technology. This technology makes it possible to virtually eliminate hue distortion, particularly obvious in high light conditions that result from conventional RGB analog or digital processing. By processing the video signal data at three levels - brightness, hue, and saturation - similar to how the human eye works, the TruEye feature assists in the reproduction of natural skin tones. |
| Adaptive Highlight Control: |
The DSR-450WSPL provides multiple knee-points/slopes for superb overexposure control. The camcorder analyzes the highlight areas of a scene and automatically sets and optimizes multiple knee points/slopes accordingly. This allows for the reproduction of extremely difficult images (such as an interior scene that includes a brightly sunlit window) with much more overexposure latitude. This function applies only to input video levels in excess of the knee point; the middle- and low-luminance parts of the video signal are unaffected by this control. |
| Triple Skin Tone Detail Control: |
The DSR-450WSPL comes equipped with a Triple Skin Tone Detail Control function, which allows for independent detail control over three specified colors. This enhances the capability of Skin Tone Detail correction - enabling one color selection to be used for reducing the detail level of skin color, and two other selections to be used for either increasing or decreasing the detail level of two other objects. |
| Electronic Soft Focus: |
The Electronic Soft Focus included in the camcorder applies an effect similar to using an optical soft-focus filter - but in a much more convenient way. Electronic Soft Focus uses the detail signal to reduce, rather than increase, the sharpness of the picture. By subtracting the detail signal from the original signal (as opposed to adding it as in conventional image enhancement), Electronic Soft Focus is able to provide a picture that is "softer" than that achieved when detail is switched off completely. Electronic Soft Focus can be used in conjunction with Skin Tone Detail to change only the sharpness within a specific color or hue range. |
| Selectable Gamma Table Including Film-like Gamma: |
A selectable gamma table is provided to easily give a specific look to a picture by selecting from multiple fixed gamma patterns including so-called film-like gamma. Five patterns of film-like gamma and six patterns of standard gamma can be selected. |
| Variable Black Gamma Range: |
The Variable Black Gamma Range function allows for fine adjustment of tonal reproduction in the shadow area. This feature can help to bring out details from the dark parts of the picture without affecting mid-tones while maintaining the absolute black level. The variable range is LOW, low MID, High MID and HIGH. |
| Auto Tracing White Balance (ATW): |
The DSR-450WSPL offers an Auto Tracing White Balance function that automatically adjusts the camera's color temperature in real time with a change of the lighting. This is especially useful when a shoot is performed across different environments, such as from indoors to outdoors. |
| Multi-matrix Function: |
The Multi-matrix function enables color adjustments to be applied over a color and/or hue range as specified by the operator. The color spectrum is divided into 16 areas of adjustment, where the hue and/or saturation of each area can be adjusted. This provides interesting in-camera color effects - similar to secondary color correction. |
| Color Temperature Control: |
It is possible to dial in the required color temperature of the camera. The overall color balance of the picture can be changed to make it warmer or colder. This feature can be used very creatively, particularly in scenes with mixed color lighting. |
| Interval Recording: |
Interval recording is a useful function, which intermittently records signals at pre-determined intervals, ideal for recording over long periods. |
| Audio Performance Specifications |
Detail: |
| Distortion |
Less than 0.12% (at 1 kHz, reference level, 48 kHz) |
| Dynamic Range |
More than 80 dB |
| Frequency Response |
48 kHz: 20 Hz to 20 kHz +0.5/-1.0 dB, 32 kHz: 20 Hz to 14.5 kHz +0.5/-1.0 dB |
| Camera Performance Specifications |
Detail: |
| Aspect Ratio |
16:9/4:3 switchable |
| Effective Pixels |
980 x 988 |
| Pickup Device |
3-chip 2/3-inch type Power HAD EX CCD |
| Camera Performance - Electrical Characteristics Specifications |
Detail: |
| A/D Conversion |
12 bits |
| ECS |
60 to 6000 Hz at 525/59.94i mode
30 to 7000 Hz at 525/29.97P mode
24 to 5000 Hz at 525/23.976P mode |
| Gain Selection |
-3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36 dB (for GAIN LOW, GAIN MID, GAIN HIGH and GAIN TURBO positions) |
| Horizontal Resolution |
850 TV lines (4:3 mode), 800 TV lines (16:9 mode) |
| Minimum Illumination |
0.5 lx (F1.4 lens, +36 dB gain, shutter off)
0.03 lx (with slow shutter mode at 16 frames accumulation) |
| Scan format |
525/59.94i, 525/29.97P, 525/23.976P |
| Sensitivity |
0.5 lx (F1.4 lens, +36 dB gain, shutter off)
F11 (typical) (2000 lx, 89.9% reflectance) |
| Shutter Speed |
1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000,
1/2000 s at 525/59.94i mode
1/40, 1/60, 1/120, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500,
1/1000, 1/2000 s at 525/29.97P mode
1/32, 1/48, 1/96, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500,
1/1000, 1/2000 s at 525/23.976 mode |
| Signal System |
NTSC color system |
| Slow Shutter |
1/30, 1/15, 1/10, 1/7.5, 1/6, 1/4.3,
1/3.8, 1/1.9 s (1 to 8, 16 frames) |
| Smear Level |
-140 dB (typical) |
| Sync System |
Internal and External with the VBS or BS signal |
| Vertical Resolution |
450 TV lines (with EVS) and 400 TV lines
(without EVS) at 525/59.94i mode
485 TV lines at 525/29.97P
and 525/23.976P modes |
| Video S/N Ratio |
920 TV lines
65 dB (typical) |
| Camera Performance - Optical System Specifications |
Detail: |
| Built-in Filters |
1: Clear, 2: 1/4ND, 3: 1/16ND, 4: 1/64ND |
| Lens Mount |
2/3-inch type Sony bayonet mount |
| Spectral System |
F1.4 prism (with quarts filter) |
| Camera Performance - Pickup Device Specifications |
Detail: |
| Effective Pixels |
1038 x 1008 |
| General Specifications |
Detail: |
| Continuous Operating Time |
300 minutes with BP-GL95; 180 minutes with BP-GL65; 170 minutes with BP-L60S |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
146 x 268 x 328mm (5 ¾ x 10 5/8 x 13 inches) |
| Operating Humidity |
25 to 85% |
| Operating Temperature |
0 degrees C to 40 degrees C (32 degrees F to 104 degrees F) |
| Power Consumption |
17W (when recording with the LCD monitor off) |
| Power Requirements |
DC 12V (11 to 17V) |
| Storage Humidity |
Less than 85% |
| Storage Temperature |
-20 degrees C to 60 degrees C (-4 degrees F to 140 degrees F) |
| Weight |
Approx. 8 lb, 10 oz for main body only
Approx. 14 lb, 9 oz with VF, microphone, lens, battery pack (BP-GL95) and miniDV tape |
| Microphone Specifications |
Detail: |
| Microphone |
Electret condenser microphone (detachable) |
| Monitor Specifications |
Detail: |
| Built-in Monitor |
2.5-inch type color LCD monitor, resolution: 214,000 (964 x 222) pixels |
| Other Inputs/Outputs Specifications |
Detail: |
| Battery Terminal |
5-pin |
| DC Input |
DC input |
| DC Output |
4-pin (for wireless microphone receiver), DC 12 V (max. 0.2 A) |
| Lens |
12-pin |
| Light |
2-pin, DC 12 V, max. 50 W |
| Remote Control |
8-pin |
| VF |
20-pin |
| Wireless Microphone |
7-pin |
| Signal Inputs/Outputs Specifications |
Detail: |
| Audio Input |
(CH-1/2)
XLR-3 (2) Female
-60 dBu/+4 dBu
10 k?
Balanced |
| Audio Output |
(CH-1/2)
Pin-jacks (2), -10dBu, 47 k? |
| Headphone Output |
Mini-jack |
| Microphone Input |
XLR-3, female, -60 dBu |
| Monitor Output Connector |
Monitor output |
| Time Code Input |
BNC
0.5 to 18 Vp-p
10 k? |
| Time Code Output |
BNC, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ? |
| Signal Inputs/Outputs - Video Inputs Specifications |
Detail: |
| Analog composite |
BNC
1.0 Vp-p
75 ? (with the CBK-SC01) |
| Genlock video |
BNC
1.0 Vp-p
75 ? |
| Signal Inputs/Outputs - Video Outputs Specifications |
Detail: |
| Analog composite |
BNC
1.0 Vp-p
75 ? |
| SDI |
BNC
0.8 Vp-p
75 ? (with the CBK-SD01) |
| i.LINK |
i.LINK, 6-pin IEEE 1394-based |
| Video Performance Specifications |
Detail: |
| Fast Forward Time |
Approx. 45 s (with the PDVM-40ME), approx. 2 min 30 s (with the PDV-184ME) |
| Quantization |
8 bits |
| Recommended Recording Media |
PDV-184ME/124ME/94ME/64ME/34ME/184N/124N/94N/64N/34N, PDVM-184ME/124ME/94ME/64ME/34ME/184N/124N/94N/64N/34N |
| Record/Playback time |
DVCAM: 184 min (with the PDV-184ME), DV SP: 276 min (with the PDV-184ME) |
| Rewind Time |
Approx. 45 s (with the PDVM-40ME), approx. 2 min 30 s (with the PDV-184ME) |
| Sampling Frequency |
Y: 13.5 MHz, R-Y/B-Y: 3.375 MHz |
| Video Performance - Recording Format Specifications |
Detail: |
| Audio |
2 ch/16-bit/48 kHz, 2 ch/12-bit/32 kHz |
| Video |
DVCAM/DV (SP) (25 Mb/s) |
| Viewfinder Specifications |
Detail: |
| CRT |
1.5-inch type monochrome |
| Horizontal Resolution |
600 TV lines |
| Indicators |
REC TALLY (2), TAKE TALLY, BATT, SHUTTER, GAIN UP |
DXF-801 1.5" Black and White Viewfinder
Short Shotgun Microphone with Windscreen
VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor
Lens Mount Cap
1 Year Parts Warranty (Camera)
2 Years Parts Warranty on CCD Prism Assembly
90 Days Parts Warranty on VTR Drum Assembly
1 Year Labor Warranty
1 Year Parts Warranty (Accessories)
90 Days Labor Warranty (Accessories)
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