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PD-170 Sony DSR-PD170 Camcorder NTSC system DVCAM 3CCD MiniDV
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PD-170 Sony DSR-PD170 Camcorder NTSC system DVCAM 3CCD MiniDV
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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). These Advanced HAD CCDs also provide high quality acquisition with increased resolution and sensitivity at reduced noise and vertical smear. The new enhancements to the CCDs have enabled the minimum illumination to be improved to an incredible 1 lux. The DSR-PD170 also features a built-in slot for MemoryStick. Up to 988 JPEG pictures can be stored on one 64 MB MemoryStick. In addition, the stored images can be mixed or keyed to the live image allowing logo insertion and/or mix effects. The built-in high MTF quality 12X electronic zoom lens features Auto focus and SuperSteadyShot with manual Zoom, Focus and Iris control capability. Other enhancements from the DSR-PD150 include a larger high-resolution B&W viewfinder and a newly developed color swing out Hybrid LCD with greater brightness to increase monitoring capability in bright light conditions. The DSR-PD170 now has a larger handle with start/stop functions as well as zoom control on the handle for easy access and enhanced shooting capabilities.

Product Identifiers
BrandSony
ModelDSR-PD170
MPNDSR-PD170
UPC0027242639850, 021331291929, 27242639850

Key Features
Recording SystemNTSC
Optical Zoom12x
Digital Zoom48x
Storage TypeRemovable (Card/Disc/Tape)
Media FormatDV
Resolution0.4 MP
Screen Size2.5"
Weight52.8 Oz.

Optical Sensor
Sensor Type3CCD, Advanced HAD 3CCD
Sensor Size1/3"
Optical Sensor Qty3

Lens System
Lens TypeZoom lens
Focal Length Range6mm - 72mm
Focus AdjustmentAutomatic, Manual
Lens Filter Size58 mm
Lens System FeaturesBuilt-in 1/32 Neutral Density Filter, Built-in 1/4 Neutral Density Filter

Exposure
Max Shutter Speed1/10000 sec
Min Illumination1 lux
Min Shutter Speed1/4 sec
Exposure ModesAutomatic, Manual

Camera Flash
Flash TypeNone

Memory / Storage
Recording SpeedLP, SP
Supported Flash MemoryMemory Stick, SD Memory Card

Viewfinder
Viewfinder TypeLCD

Dimensions
Depth15.94 in.
Height7.09 in.
Width4.92 in.

Display
Display TypeLCD
Display RotationRotating
Screen DetailsLCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5" - color
Display Size2.5"

Microphone
Microphone TypeMicrophone - detachable - electret condenser
Microphone TechnologyElectret condenser

Connections
Connector Types1 x Control-L (LANC), 1 x Control-L (LANC) ( sub-mini phone 2.5 mm ), 1 x DC power input, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK), 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) ( 4 pin FireWire ), 1 x S-Video input / output, 1 x S-Video input / output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ), 1 x audio line-in ( XLR ), 1 x balanced audio input ( XLR x 2 ), 1 x composite video/audio (input/output), 1 x composite video/audio (input/output) ( RCA phono x 3 ), 1 x headphones, 1 x headphones ( mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm )
Expansion Slot1 x Memory Stick

Battery
Run Time Up ToUp To 60 min
Battery Form FactorManufacturer specific
Battery ManufacturerSony NP-F330

Environmental Parameters
Max Operating Temperature40 °C
Min Operating Temperature0 °C

Resolution
Effective Video Resolution0.4 MP

File Format
Still Image FormatJPEG

Other Features
Additional Features16:9 Widescreen Mode, Backlight Compensation, Built-In Speaker, Progressive Shutter System, Still Shot Capability, analog to digital conversion with pass through

Miscellaneous
Color Black
Night ModeYes
Shooting ModesDigital Photo Mode

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Created: 11/04/10

Used, Out of Production, Still a Work Horse

A Great camera for low light videoing to MiniDV tapes. A private investigators favorite it can permanently burn in the date and time stamp onto the tape so transfers can be done in any format and keep the stamp.

It has a 1 LUX rating and has lived up to it with me. If you are under dim street lighting I can video you @ 30fps.

It's not wide screen but who cares in court. Cinimatographers can crop it to 16:9 but........ If your a PI get one while you can!

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Created: 09/08/10

Sony DSR PD170

The video camera is light-weight, thus easy to handle. In addition, the picture quality is very good. The great price of the camera made it affordable for me to purchase it. I am very happy with my purchase.

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Created: 08/04/10

Excellent

Iam a professional wedding shooter and needed a second pd170 cam.
excellent for low lighting shooting
colors matches
fine images

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Created: 07/28/10

exCELLENT camera

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Created: 06/01/10

Sony PD-170 review

I purchased this camera and I am amazed at it low-light capabilities. I currently shoot with a Canon XH-A1 and I have found the PD-170 to be more useful because of it's ability to turn a low light environment into a useful video. The PD 170 is standard definition and has an amazing picture. I am very happy with this camera. I should have bought two of these for the price of one XH-A1. Most people I work with just want a standard definition DVD anyway! I also really like my Canon, it's an amazing camera too, but when the light is low and I can't use it, the PD 170 saves the day. If I use the Canon XH A1 in low light at 6DB I have to be at 1/30 of a second. The PD 170 can be at 9DB and 1/100 of a second, this produces similar video results in both cameras.

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