Product Information
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HDW-790P
For 2007, SONY has introduced the HDW-790P, the successor model to the HDW-750P. This new camcorder records pictures in either 1080/50i interlace or 1080/25P progressive modes, and joins the SONY HDW-730S and SONY HDW-F900R in the HDCAM line-up.
Overview
The SONY HDW-790P features an extremely compact and lightweight design, with a robust and reliable construction. The use of three 2.2 million-pixel FIT CCDs, and 12-bit Advanced Digital Signal Processing (ADSP) ensures superb picture quality.
In addition to 12bit ADSP, the SONY HDW-790P also shares a number of other features with the top-of-the-range SONY HDW-F900R. These include 2 HD-SDI outputs, inputs for recording 4 channels of 20-bit AES/EBU digital audio and 4 HyperGamma settings, which allow the cinematographer to precisely optimise the desired 'look' of the acquired image. A choice of either colour or monochrome viewfinder completes the feature set.
Features
HAD sensor technology
The SONY HDW-790P uses Power HAD sensor technology incorporating the latest FIT sensor and on-chip lens structure. Three 2/3-inch FIT CCDs each with 2.2 million-pixels provide excellent imaging quality acquiring pictures at 1080 x 1920 CIF (Common Interchange Format) resolution.
12 bit ADSP
12 bit A/D conversion and advanced digital signal processing ensures excellent tonal reproduction, for the most demanding applications.
Choice of frame rates
You can shoot pictures in either interlaced or progressive mode. 50i can be selected to acquire interlaced 'TV look' pictures, and 25P can be selected where a 'film look' is required.
TruEye Processing
TruEye virtually eliminates hue distortion, especially in extreme lighting conditions. TruEye processes video data in a similar way to the human eye - processing brightness, hue and saturation. This significantly improves the reproduction of natural skin tones.
Multi Matrix
Multi Matrix provides further in-camera creative control and can be used to match colourimetry during multiple camcorder shoots. It is also effective for manipulating the hue and saturation of specific selected colours within a scene. One example would be to adjust the hue and saturation of a flower petal without changing other colours within the picture.
Auto Trace White
Auto Trace White (ATW) is a feature that automatically adjusts the white balance as lighting conditions change. This is ideal when shooting in rapidly changing lighting conditions (for example, when moving from an indoor to an outdoor location). Conventional Auto White Balance is also available.
Long record duration onto HDCAM cassettes
The SONY HDW-790P records up to 48 minutes onto a small HDCAM cassette.
Dual optical filter wheel
The SONY HDW-790P is equipped with dual optical filter wheels. You can choose from the following Neutral Density (ND) settings: CLEAR, 1/4ND, 1/16ND and 1/64ND, and the following Colour Correction (CC) settings A:Cross, B:3200K, C:4300K and D:6300K.
Optional HD to SD down conversion
The SONY HKDW-702 HD to SD down converter option can be used with the SONY HDW-790P. SDI or analogue VBS can be output from the camcorder when this option is fitted.
Slow Shutter and Image Inversion
The new HKDW-905R option can be installed into the SONY HDW-790P to add slow shutter capability (up to 64 frames) and image inversion. The slow shutter feature can be used to either boost sensitivity or to enable motion blur to be used as a creative tool. Image inversion allows the camcorder to be used with a wider range of anamorphic and film lenses.
Picture Cache Recording
It's always annoying to miss a great shot, especially when shooting wildlife footage. Picture cache recording provides an additional chance to capture the action even if it occurred before the REC button was pressed. An optional HKDW-703 can be installed into the camcorder to provide this feature. This allows you to capture up to 8 seconds of material immediately before you press the record button.
Time Lapse
The HKDW-703 also provides Time Lapse (Interval) Recording. In MANUAL mode, 1 to 8 frames are recorded each time the REC button is pressed. In AUTO mode, the overall recording time is set (e.g. 10 minutes) along with the playback time on tape (e.g. 10 seconds). Using the picture cache to achieve Time Lapse reduces the mechanical wear to the record mechanism.
More choices for signal output
The SONY HDW-790P is equipped with two HD-SDI outputs as standard, allowing high definition pictures to be monitored directly on-site without the need for an additional adapter. One of these outputs can be switched to standard definition when the camcorder is fitted with an optional HKDW-702 or HKDW-902R board.
Great audio performance
Four channels of digital audio can be input to the SONY HDW-790P via two XLR inputs. Each XLR receives 2 channels of AES/EBU audio data at 20 bit resolution.
Slot-in wireless receiver
You can slot a SONY wireless receiver directly into the chassis of the SONY HDW-790P. This adds wireless receiver functionality without compromising the compact ergonomic design of the camcorder. A SONY WRR-855B can be used.
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