Product Information |
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 MemoryStick. 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. The built-in high MTF quality 12X electronic zoom lens features Auto focus and SuperSteadyShot with manual Zoom, Focus and Iris control capability. Other enhancements from the DSR-PD150 include a larger high-resolution B&W viewfinder and a newly developed color swing out Hybrid LCD with greater brightness to increase monitoring capability in bright light conditions. The DSR-PD170 now has a larger handle with start/stop functions as well as zoom control on the handle for easy access and enhanced shooting capabilities.
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Product Identifiers |
Brand |
Sony |
Model |
DSR-PD170 |
MPN |
DSR-PD170 |
UPC |
0027242639850, 27242639850 |
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Key Features |
Recording System |
NTSC |
Optical Zoom |
12x |
Digital Zoom |
48x |
Media Type |
DV |
Resolution |
0.4 MP |
Screen Size |
2.5" |
Weight |
52.8 Oz. |
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Optical Sensor |
Sensor Type |
3CCD, Advanced HAD 3CCD |
Sensor Size |
1/3" |
Optical Sensor Qty |
3 |
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Lens System |
Lens Type |
Zoom lens |
Focus Adjustment |
Automatic, Manual |
Lens Filter Size |
58 mm |
Lens System Features |
Built-in 1/32 Neutral Density Filter, Built-in 1/4 Neutral Density Filter |
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Exposure |
Max Shutter Speed |
1/10000 sec |
Min Illumination |
1 lux |
Min Shutter Speed |
1/4 sec |
Exposure Modes |
Automatic, Manual |
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Camera Flash |
Flash Type |
None |
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Memory / Storage |
Recording Speed |
SP |
Supported Flash Memory |
Memory Stick |
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Viewfinder |
Viewfinder Type |
LCD |
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Dimensions |
Depth |
15.94 in. |
Height |
7.09 in. |
Width |
4.92 in. |
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Display |
Display Type |
LCD |
Display Rotation |
Rotating |
Screen Details |
LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5" - color |
Display Size |
2.5" |
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Microphone |
Microphone Type |
Microphone - detachable - electret condenser |
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Connections |
Connector Types |
1 x Control-L (LANC), 1 x Control-L (LANC) ( sub-mini phone 2.5 mm ), 1 x DC power input, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) ( 4 pin FireWire ), 1 x S-Video input / output, 1 x S-Video input / output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ), 1 x audio line-in ( XLR ), 1 x balanced audio input ( XLR x 2 ), 1 x composite video/audio (input/output), 1 x composite video/audio (input/output) ( RCA phono x 3 ), 1 x headphones, 1 x headphones ( mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) |
Expansion Slot |
1 x Memory Stick |
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Battery |
Run Time Up To |
Up To 60 min |
Battery Form Factor |
Manufacturer specific |
Battery Manufacturer |
Sony NP-F330 |
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Environmental Parameters |
Max Operating Temperature |
40 °C |
Min Operating Temperature |
0 °C |
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Resolution |
Effective Video Resolution |
0.4 MP |
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File Format |
Still Image Format |
JPEG |
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Other Features |
Additional Features |
16:9 Widescreen Mode, Backlight Compensation, Built-In Speaker, Progressive Shutter System, analog to digital conversion with pass through |
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Miscellaneous |
Night Mode |
Yes |
Shooting Modes |
Digital Photo Mode |
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