For
professional results.
The DSR-PD170P combines the latest technology:
DVCAM record and playback, state-of-the-art
1/3-inch CCDs, PC-based editing, professional
sound and built-in special effects. Picture
quality & reliability are two of the key
features that helped make the DSR-PD150P such a phenomenal
success - widely regarded as the de-facto standard
for professional 3CCD compact camcorders since its
launch in 2000. The new DSR-PD170P builds on this
success with improved video-audio performance, as
well as a host of ergonomic and operational
improvements - specially developed in response to
customer requests.
Key features
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1/3-inch 3CCD with
high sensitivity and S/N ratio |
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Professional 2ch audio
input |
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Hybrid 2.5-inch LCD
colour monitor |
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Precision Black &
White viewfinder |
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Optical Super
SteadyShot |
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Large carrying handle
with zoom lever and Rec Start/Stop button |
Superb audio-video quality with 1/3-inch
3CCD.
On top of the quality on earlier DSR-PD150P well
accepted in the market, the new DSR-PD170P offers
even better audio-video performance with improved
minimum illumination (1 lux) and audio
signal-to-noise ratio (approx. 6 dB better) for
manual recording mode.
Professional audio sound … without additional
equipment.
Two XLR input connectors enable you to use
professional microphones and achieve top-quality
audio reproduction. In addition, because the
DSR-PD170P allows you to set the levels of the two
channels separately, you don’t need to purchase
an external device to achieve professional audio
recording.
Enhanced user-friendly ergonomics.
In addition to many easy-to-use functions the
earlier DSR-PD150P already had, the new DSR-PD170P
gives operational improvements such as new larger
carrying handle including zoom lever and Rec
Start/Stop button for low angle shooting, new
larger viewfinder for more comfortable viewing and
new Hybrid LCD panel which can be viewed even in
direct sunlight.
DVCAM & DV recording.
You can ensure the reliability with DVCAM
recording, but in addition you can switch the
DSR-PD170P from DVCAM to DV recording mode to
extend recording time.
Manual adjustments to get the best shot.
Because the perfect shot often requires you to
exercise your artistic judgement, the DSR-PD170P
allows you to manually adjust various functions
such as zoom, focus, iris, shutter speed, white
balance, filters, backlight, digital effects and
more.
Clearer focus during recording.
You will optimise your image clarity and capture a
sharper, more focused picture with the
DSR-PD170P’s high-resolution black-and-white
viewfinder. Of course, you can always adjust the
colour balances in post-production editing, but
clear definition cannot be corrected for after the
taping has been done.
No more “camera shake”.
Unlike many other camcorders, the DSR-PD170P does
not use digital processing to correct for camera
shake, because this technique can create digital
noise. Instead, by detecting vertical and
horizontal movements independently, the
DSR-PD170P’s prism system compensates optically
for the unsteadiness.
Hybrid LCD monitor lets you check as you go.
You can use the precision Hybrid 2.5-inch LCD
colour monitor (Transmissive and Reflective,
211,200 dots) to view the image as it records –
or to check the playback picture on location, even
in direct sunshine. It also makes setting menus
and audio recording levels easier and is
convenient for monitoring the action while the
camera is mounted on a tripod.
