Hitachi SK-HD1000 Brochure & Specs page 2

The ultra-efficient SK-HD1000 is a member of Hitachi's
"Green Products" Global initiative.
SK-HD1000 with VF-402
Hitachi SK-HD1000 Multi-application HDTV
Studio and Field Production Camera
The SK-HD1000 is Hitachi's third generation HDTV camera that embodies the latest advanced digital signal processing patents
and world-renowned Hitachi technology. It is a high performance, Multi-Standard HDTV studio and field production camera
system that satisfies various TV Systems worldwide. One camera system that is now used with 50Hz or 60Hz AC line power
regions of the world having both analog and digital signals that comply to the respective countries' TV Systems. As a standard
feature, the SK-HD1000 is a multi-format output camera system since it is able to output dual formats ( SD and HD ) at the same
time. Optionally available is the ability to perform as a switchable cross-converting HD camera that outputs 1080i or 720p HDTV
signal formats and SD at the same time.
The lightweight ( 4.4Kg (9.6lbs ) : Camera head ) 2-piece, dockable design gives it unique attributes which provide efficient and
cost-effective adaptation to various TV program production demands. It' s circuits'' miniaturization yield not only the smallest
most flexible Hitachi HDTV camera to date but, one the "greenest" and most power efficient ( 16W camera head power
consumption ) ones on the market.
High-performance starts with advanced sensors
Hitachi has achieved an incredibly quiet HDTV image which is the foundation
for its high performance and excellent picture quality. With the use of NEW
2.3 million pixels, micro-lens array, 1080i CCDs, the SK-HD1000 surpasses
the performance of all prior models. These new sensors enable the
SK-HD1000 to achieve outstanding resolution, dynamic range response,
sensitivity and ultra-low vertical smear characteristics. A high horizontal
resolution performance of 1100TVL ( Luminance channel ) is the pinnacle of
picture sharpness from any camera presently on the market and is an
attribute to the claim of having the most
transparent signal processing path of any
Hitachi digital camera manufactured to
date. The camera head is also available
with native megapixel 720P CCDs
(SK-HD1000-S4 version) with exceptional
low noise and ultra-low vertical smear
characteristics.
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Advanced Ergonomics Design
New low center of gravity chassis
Optimized for on-shoulder production
Lightweight, ideal for portable use
CA-HF1000 Rear Panel
Premier user of
14-bit analog-to-digital conversion
Hitachi cameras were the first on the market to recognize and
implement 14-bit analog-to-digital conversion. The SK-HD1000 takes
full advantage of the increased dynamic range output of the NEW
imagers by using 3 ( Red, Green, Blue channel ) 14-bit analog-to-digital
converters. These high speed ADCs are the bridge between the serial
output of the CCDs and the advanced Hitachi processor. They assure
that every nuance of the image captured and, converted to electrical
energy by the sensors is interpreted in the digital domain resulting in
faithful image reproduction.