Overview - Sony HSC300RF Operation Manual

Overview

The HSC300RF, HSC100RF, HSC300R, and HSC100R are
high-definition portable video cameras equipped with a 2/3-
type, 2.2 million pixel CCD.
They can be used as standalone cameras or can be combined
with a camera control unit (CCU) for studio camera use.
The following equipment combinations can be used.
• HSC300RF/HSC100RF and HSCU300RF camera control
unit
• HSC300R/HSC100R and HSCU300R camera control unit
HSC300RF
Signal transmission method Optical digital transmission over an optical fiber cable
between camera and CCU
Built-in filters Optical ND filters (clear,
1/4 ND, 1/16 ND, 1/64 ND)
Optical CC filters (3200K,
4300K, 6300K)
Electric filter (5600K)
Large-lens adapter HDLA1500-series support
operation
Features
High picture quality and high performance
The camera is equipped with a 2/3-type, 2.2 million pixel, wide
bandwidth, progressive IT CCD.
It features the latest signal processor LSI technology that
achieves high image quality through improved S/N ratio, high
resolution, and reduced smear level in comparison with
previous models.
Also, a 16-bit A/D converter provides high-definition image
reproduction and enhanced black reproduction.
Multi-format support
Supports 1080/59.94i, 720/59.94P, 1080/50i and 720/50P.
Digital extender function
This function digitally magnifies the central part of the
viewfinder picture to twice its size.
It prevents the decrease in sensitivity (F-drop) that occurs with
a lens extender.
Aberration compensation function
Auto Lens Aberration Compensation 2.0 (ALAC) is provided
with this camera. This automatically reduces the magnification
chromatic aberration when a lens that supports auto lens
aberration compensation is attached.
For details on lenses that support auto lens aberration
compensation, contact a Sony sales representative or Sony
service representative.
In addition, by installing HZCU-MC3 multi-camera control
system support software on the CCU, a multi-camera
application system can be formed in combination with a
master setup unit (MSU).
The camera specifications vary depending on the model as
given below.
HSC100RF HSC300R
Digital transmission over a triaxial cable
Optical ND filters (clear, Optical ND filters (clear,
1/4 ND, 1/16 ND, 1/64 ND) 1/4 ND, 1/16 ND, 1/64 ND)
Electric filter (5600K) Optical CC filters (3200K,
4300K, 6300K)
Electric filter (5600K)
Not supported HDLA1500-series support
Various color reproduction adjustment
functions
Adaptive matrix function
This function accurately controls matrix calculation
coefficients to provide more accurate color conversion when
shooting. This makes precise color conversion possible even
when shooting under conditions that would otherwise exceed
the color conversion range of traditional matrix functions, such
as under strong monochromatic blue light sources.
Knee saturation
Changes in hue and decrease in chroma that occur in
highlighted areas can be compensated.
This enables reproduction of natural skin tones under strong
lighting.
Low key saturation
Saturation in low-key areas can be compensated. It provides
compensation for color reproduction in all areas, when used in
combination with matrix color compensation and the knee
saturation function.
Gamma table selection
Seven types of standard and 4 types of hyper gamma tables
are provided with this camera. The hyper gamma values
enable cinema-like image creation with wide dynamic range,
unlike images achieved with conventional video gamma.
HSC100R
Optical ND filters (clear,
1/4 ND, 1/16 ND, 1/64 ND)
Electric filter (5600K)
Not supported
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Overview