Design
Built for the go-anywhere professional. It weighs a mere 5.06 lbs. in full operating condition and unveils a new shoulder-type design that assures excellent shooting stability.Its large grip makes the unit easy to securely hold and works with
the 1/2-inch color EVF to make it easy to assume a professional shooting position.
Superior Digital Recording
Ubiquitous DV format, with an 8-bit digital compression recording system that delivers professional-quality pictures. Its advanced error correction function virtually eliminates dropouts and improves recording reliability and uses mini-DV cassettes, which are conveniently small yet can each record for up to 83 minutes
4-Channel PCM Audio
The DV format's 16-bit digital audio system rivals CDs in quality.Choose PCM sound in either a 48-kHz/16-bit, 2-channel, or a 32-kHz/12-bit, 4-channel mode during playback. Also equipped with built-in stereo microphone and it accepts external microphones.
Manual Focus, Manual Iris, and More
The large-diameter focus ring offers the same level of focusing precision found on many professional cameras. An assortment of
manual functions – including Gain Up (0/+3/+6/+9/+12dB),Manual Iris, and ND Filter (1/8 ND)–- gives professionals the flexibility needed for creative shooting.
Program AE
Comes preset with the ideal combinations of iris size and shutter speed for a variety of subjects and shooting conditions. Select from five program AE modes: sports, portrait,spotlight, surf & snow, and low light. These settings allow you to take perfect shots quickly and easily.
IEEE1394 DV In/Out terminal
An IEEE1394 “Firewire” 4-pin digital interface terminal on the rear panel makes it easy to upload pictures and audio to a Macintosh or Windows-based PC for non-linear editing without quality loss.
