ASIA-PACIFIC BROADCASTING

Sony recently launched the DSR-PD177P, a DVCAM camcorder powered by Sony’s latest imaging technology. Like its predecessor, the DSR-PD170P, the new camcorder addresses a broad spectrum of applications where picture quality, reliability and mobility are primary concerns.

Besides inheriting the attractive features of the DSR-PD170P, the DSR-PD177P also offers improved audio and video quality and operability, including a choice of new accessories to meet even more diverse shooting scenarios.  

“The DSR-PD177P adopts the DVCAM format which is the worldwide SD format for professional camcorders. It also boasts the cutting-edge technology of Exmor Sensor System1 to achieve a low-light sensitivity of just 1.5lux in order to maximise the potential of the camcorder’s imaging system,” said Isao Matsufune, head of Network Systems Product Marketing, Business and Professional Products Asia Pacific (A division of Sony Electronics Asia Pacific). “All these exceptional features, combined with Sony’s exclusive high-performance G Lens, makes this camera a great product to work with, especially for ENG usage and independent content creators.”

Sony’s G Lens incorporates the brand’s optical technology and “unrivalled” quality control. With the sophisticated lens, designed to complement DSR-PD177P’s advanced image sensor and image-processing technology, the user can now expand on their shooting possibilities.  

G Lens offers 29.5mm wide-angle and 20x optical-zoom (the equivalent of 35mm film in 16:9) features, perfect for various shooting situations, from broad landscape shots to close-up shots. An almost circular six-blade iris diaphragm aids the creation of visual effects.  

    
The DSR-PD177P also comes with a 3.2-inch-type wide-screen XtraFine LCD panel on the front of its handle. With a high resolution of about 921,000 pixels, the panel allows for easier focus adjustments while displaying virtually 100% of the recorded picture area.  

Attaching and removing the microphone are also easier, thanks to the one-touch clip-type microphone holder. In fact, one of Sony’s Pro Audio microphones, ECM-673, is the perfect complement to the DSR-PD177P.  

Fashioned as a super-cardioid directional compact shotgun microphone, the ECM-673 has an excellent sensitivity of -36dB (0dB=1V/Pa) and low inherent-noise level of less than 17dB SPL as well as a built-in two-position (M, V) low-cut switch that results in clear voice pick-up even in a noisy environment.

The DSR-PD177P is also ideal for file-based workflows. Simply connect to the optional HVR-MRC1K memory recording unit via an i.LINK connector and the camcorder is up and ready for Hybrid operation. Users can easily and simultaneously record video footage to both tape and a standard CompactFlash Card, ensuring maximum flexibility and workflow efficiency.

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