Latest Sony Professional DSR-PD170 3 CCD MiniDV Camcorder Review
July 23, 2010 by eCamera Talk
Filed under Sony
Sony DSR-PD170 is a CCD MiniDV Camcorder with 12x Optical Zoom, it has become a bestseller on Amazon, many people are choosing it, so I think I should share it with you guys today. Well, let’s find out what’s really cool about it.
The Sony DSR-PD170 camcorder is a high quality video camera well suited to a broad range of applications — from event videography to training videos to filmmaking. It’s small size and long battery life make it ideal for use in the field, and its broad array of manual override features make it a very adaptable camera for all sorts of shooting environments.
What’s more, 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). So I think you guys will like this camcorder too.
The Sony DSR-PD170 camcorder comes with some very cool features, let’s take a look.
Features:
3CCD camera system
Originally, camcorders used one CCD–the imaging device that turns light into electronic information–and let the image processing unit decider the color information from the data.
Audio
The DSR-PD170 records two channels of PCM digital sound with the 48 kHz/16-bit or 32 kHz/12-bit mode. It features a ECM-NV1 electret condenser microphone, as well as two XLR audio input connectors for use with professional-grade microphones or external audio sources.
12x optical zoom lens
The DSR-PD170 is equipped with a 12x zoom lens. Zoom comes in handy when you can’t get close enough to your subject for proper framing, such as a sporting event or nature photography.
Optical Super SteadyShot system
Sony’s optical Super SteadyShot System helps remove the slight hand jitter and vibration that is often the bane of video production.
Large precision black & white viewfinder and LCD monitor
View your subject through the built-in viewfinder, the swing-out LCD display, or both.
Index marking and title function
When using a Cassette Memory-equipped DVCAM/DV tape, an index can be marked while recording with the DSR-PD170 or recording from an external video source, which makes for quick access later on.
Of course, these are just the main features this Sony camcorder delivers, you’ll find out more when you get the camcorder.
Specs:
- 3 CCD video camera
- 16:9 widescreen recording
- 12x optical zoom lens
- Records to MiniDV tape stock
- Powered by NP-F570 InfoLithium rechargeable battery pack
Price as Reviewed: $4,999.00 (on Amazon)
Well, what’s your opinion on the Sony Professional DSR-PD170 3 CCD MiniDV Camcorder?
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