Sony PD-170p DVCAM

 

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.
 
Product Identifiers
Brand Sony
Model DSR-PD170
MPN DSR-PD170
UPC 0027242639850, 27242639850
 
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.
 
Optical Sensor
Sensor Type 3CCD, Advanced HAD 3CCD
Sensor Size 1/3"
Optical Sensor Qty 3
 
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
 
Exposure
Max Shutter Speed 1/10000 sec
Min Illumination 1 lux
Min Shutter Speed 1/4 sec
Exposure Modes Automatic, Manual
 
Camera Flash
Flash Type None
 
Memory / Storage
Recording Speed SP
Supported Flash Memory Memory Stick
 
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type LCD
 
Dimensions
Depth 15.94 in.
Height 7.09 in.
Width 4.92 in.
 
Display
Display Type LCD
Display Rotation Rotating
Screen Details LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5" - color
Display Size 2.5"
 
Microphone
Microphone Type Microphone - detachable - electret condenser
 
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
 
Battery
Run Time Up To Up To 60 min
Battery Form Factor Manufacturer specific
Battery Manufacturer Sony NP-F330
 
Environmental Parameters
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C
 
Resolution
Effective Video Resolution 0.4 MP
 
File Format
Still Image Format JPEG
 
Other Features
Additional Features 16:9 Widescreen Mode, Backlight Compensation, Built-In Speaker, Progressive Shutter System, analog to digital conversion with pass through
 
Miscellaneous
Night Mode Yes
Shooting Modes Digital Photo Mode