Sony DXC-D55WS body Start Price USD 8,000.00 Current Price USD 8,000.00 Time Left - Bid Count 1 Buy It Now Price USD 8,500.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, December 04, 2008 End Time Thursday, December 11, 2008 Location Washington, DC See more about 'Sony DXC-D55WS body ' Description Sony DXC-D55/D55WS is the next-generation in the DXC-series of cameras, designed for even greater picture quality and operational ease of use. These cameras are offered in two different versions: the DXC-D55 4:3 aspect ratio model and DXC-D55WS 16:9/4:3-switchable aspect ratio model. Both feature the high-performance Power HAD™ EX CCD sensor and NEW 14-bit A/D conversion built into a highly sophisticated LSI. The result is superior picture quality, high sensitivity, plus low noise and smear characteristics over previous models. A variety of automatic functions have also been included, allowing easy and convenient operation in any shooting scenario. All DXC-D50 accessories are back compatible with the new DXC-D55 series. Allowing for excellent system versatility, two types of camera-control units are available. For studio multicore use, the CCU-D50 is the perfect choice, and the CCU-TX50 is the choice for studio and triax applications. The RCP-D50/D51 Remote Controllers can also be used with either system. Features Switchable Aspect Ratio The WSH model of the DXC-D55 series camera has an additional provision allowing it to perform natively in either the standard 4:3 format or at 16:9 widescreen, commonly used in theatrical productions. This added versatility is especially useful for television products which are moving into wide-screen HDTV market. 14-Bit A/D Processing The DXC-D55WSH features 14-bit analog to digital conversion improving overall image reproduction in a variety of areas, most notably decreasing over noise levels and increase color accuracy in mid-tones. Additionally, the technology produces extremely low vertical smear. Low Key Saturation The "Low Key" Saturation function helps retain color and detail in low-light areas of the scene by optimizing color amplification in low-light levels. This function provides more natural color reproduction. Cross-Color Suppression In order to keep cross-color and cross-luminance to a minimum, the DXC-D55WSH virtually eliminates frequency components that may create artifacts being generated prior to the signal output. The use of a digital three-line comb filtering results in a great reduction of the cross color and dot crawl normally seen on picture monitors fed a composite signal. Skin Tone Detail Control The camera allows softer detail correction to be applied in facial areas while maintaining sharpness of the other parts of the picture. The operator can quickly select the function with the Area-detector cursor in the viewfinder. The color range for the skin tone detail and skin detail level can be selected manually using the menu system. Memory Stick File Operation You may store and recall setup parameters for individual scenes or camera setup preferences. These parameters stored on a Memory Stick card can be transferred to another camera or remote control unit allowing quick setup in multiple camera systems. Additionally, the files may be transmitted through your computer via email attachment and shared with cameras in remote locations. Specification Signal System NTSC Image Device 2/3" CCD Power HAD EX Type Signal-to-Noise Ratio 65 dB Sensitivity F11 @ 2000 lux Horizontal Resolution 920 TV Lines Minimum Illumination Not Specified By Manufacturer Vertical Smear -140 dB Built-in Filters Clear, 1/4 ND, 1/16 ND, 1/64 ND Speaker No Viewfinder Not Included Microphone Not Included Scan Matching Yes Memory Card Slot Memory Stick Shutter Speed 60.1-6000 Hz Gain Selection -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36 dB Input and Output Connectors Not Specified By Manufacturer Power Requirements 12 VDC Power Consumption 14W Operating Temperature Not Specified By Manufacturer Dimensions (WxHxD) Not Specified By Manufacturer Weight Not Specified By Manufacturer Place a Bid!