Description
The HDW-F900 camcorder offers high definition image-capture equivalent to the picture quality associated with 24-frame 35 mm film. Widescreen Digital Betacam rivals the image quality of Super 16 mm film reproduction (especially when the latter is “blown-up” to 35 mm for theatrical release). 24P HDCAM imaging elevates this image quality to the ranking of a 35 mm film release print derived from a 35 mm original capture.
The Sony HDCAM compression scheme is a frame-based digital compression strategy, where every frame of the signal is treated as a single entity. HDCAM maintains exceptionally high picture quality and multi-generation robustness for both progressive and interlace signals.
Advanced digital pre-filtering and dynamic bit-allocation for luminance and chrominance components (based on the statistical analysis of the picture content) are combined with a mild compression ratio of only 4.4 to 1 to give a total on-tape recorded data rate of a modest 185 Mb/s at 60i. This, in turn, ensures high-integrity camcorder recording in the most hostile of environmental conditions.
The frame rate switchability of the camcorder allows 24, 25 or 30 progressive frames per second capture as well as a choice of either 50 or 60 Hz interlace – all at the push of a button. In the same way that a film camera runs longer at a lower frame rate, the HDW-F900 records longer runs when operating at the lower frame rates. Consequently a BCT-40HD cassette, records 40 minutes of 60i or records 50 minutes of 24P, cinema-quality, material.
The 24-frame progressive capability of HDCAM converges digital and film imaging, offering creative flexibility. Since Sony introduced the HDCAM format in 1997, it has been well proven in the USA and Japan, where it has offered highly mobile and compact 1080/60i digital acquisition and recording solutions. This highly reliable and robust format delivers superb picture quality efficiently packaged onto 1/2-inch tape.
Features
- Record to affordable Compact Flash Cards
- Major NLE Software Compatibility
- Genuine Canon 10x HD Video Lens
- Canon Native 1920 x 1080 CMOS Image Sensor
- Industry Standard HD-SDI Output, Genlock & SMPTE Time Code and Other Terminals
- Multiple Recording Bit Rates, Resolutions, and Variable Frame Rates
- Canon DIGIC DV III Image Processor
- Built-in 3-D Assist Features
- Infrared Recording
- Brilliant Ergonomics
- Large, 3.5-inch, 920,000 Dot LCD Monitor and EVF
- Exceptional Customization
- Workflow
- Audio System
- Additional Features
- 2 Year Parts and Labor Limited Warranty
