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Sony is pleased to introduce the DSR-450WSL, the ultimate DVCAM™ Digital Camcorder. Packing the latest 2/3-inch CCD, and advanced 30-bit digital-processing technology into a newly designed, heavy-duty chassis, the DSR-450WSL provides the creative control, picture quality, ruggedness, functionality, and ease of use that the DVCAM format has become famous for. The DSR-450WSL provides enhanced operational convenience with such features as a swing-out 2.5-inch color LCD monitor, (viewable area, measured diagonally) scene file storage on Memory Stick™ slot, user assignable function buttons, a built-in 8-pin remote-control connector, and battery-remaining display function. In addition, SDI output and analog composite input are available with the use of optional boards. The DSR-450WSL features three native 16:9 2/3" Power HAD™ EX CCDs for shooting in 16:9 or 4:3 aspect ratios. The DSR 450WSL further offers 24PSF and 30PsF progressive modes, selectable gamma with a film-like gamma setting, and variable shutter for greater creative control.
Highlights:
- Three 2/3 inch 16:9 CCD
- 4:3 or 16:9 switch able
- 24P (with 2-3 pull down) or 30PsF progressive shooting
- Four assignable buttons
- Edit search function
- 2.5" flip out cover LCD panel
- i.LINK® (DV/DVCAM) In/Out connector for back up recording
- Electronic Color Correction filter
- High power video light connector
- InfoLithium® battery compatible -- displays the battery remaining time in minutes on viewfinder or the LCD.
- Slow shutter up to 16 frames for low light shooting or creating an after image effect
- Remote controller RM-B150//A or the RM-B750 remote controller (Optional)
- 6 types of standard gamma setting, plus 5 types of film gamma settings
- Pool feed recording CBK-SC01 Analog Composite Input Board (Optional)
- SDI output CBK-SD01 SDI Output Board (Optional)
- Long record time DVCAM format: 184 min. (using PDV-184ME) DV format SP mode: 270 min. (using PDV-184ME)
| Features | Benefits: |
|---|---|
| Image device: | 3-chip 2/3-inch type, Power HAD EX CCD |
| Total picture elements: | 1038 (H) x 1008 (V) |
| Effective picture elements: | NTSC model: 980 (H) x 988 (V) |
| LCD Panel: | Panel size (2.5-inch type) |
| Audio Performance Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Distortion | Less than 0.12% (at 1 kHz, reference level, 48 kHz) |
| Dynamic Range | More than 80 dB |
| Frequency Response | 48 kHz: 20 Hz to 20 kHz +0.5/-1.0 dB, 32 kHz: 20 Hz to 14.5 kHz +0.5/-1.0 dB |
| Camera Performance Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9/4:3 switchable |
| Effective Pixels | 980 x 988 |
| Pickup Device | 3-chip 2/3-inch type Power HAD EX CCD |
| Camera Performance - Electrical Characteristics Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| A/D Conversion | 12 bits |
| ECS | 60 to 6000 Hz at 525/59.94i mode 30 to 7000 Hz at 525/29.97P mode 24 to 5000 Hz at 525/23.976P mode |
| Gain Selection | -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36 dB (for GAIN LOW, GAIN MID, GAIN HIGH and GAIN TURBO positions) |
| Horizontal Resolution | 850 TV lines (4:3 mode), 800 TV lines (16:9 mode) |
| Minimum Illumination | 0.5 lx (F1.4 lens, +36 dB gain, shutter off) 0.03 lx (with slow shutter mode at 16 frames accumulation) |
| Scan format | 525/59.94i, 525/29.97P, 525/23.976P |
| Sensitivity | 0.5 lx (F1.4 lens, +36 dB gain, shutter off) F11 (typical) (2000 lx, 89.9% reflectance) |
| Shutter Speed | 1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 s at 525/59.94i mode 1/40, 1/60, 1/120, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 s at 525/29.97P mode 1/32, 1/48, 1/96, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 s at 525/23.976 mode |
| Signal System | NTSC color system |
| Slow Shutter | 1/30, 1/15, 1/10, 1/7.5, 1/6, 1/4.3, 1/3.8, 1/1.9 s (1 to 8, 16 frames) |
| Smear Level | -140 dB (typical) |
| Sync System | Internal and External with the VBS or BS signal |
| Vertical Resolution | 450 TV lines (with EVS) and 400 TV lines (without EVS) at 525/59.94i mode 485 TV lines at 525/29.97P and 525/23.976P modes |
| Video S/N Ratio | 920 TV lines 65 dB (typical) |
| Camera Performance - Optical System Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Built-in Filters | 1: Clear, 2: 1/4ND, 3: 1/16ND, 4: 1/64ND |
| Lens Mount | 2/3-inch type Sony bayonet mount |
| Spectral System | F1.4 prism (with quarts filter) |
| Camera Performance - Pickup Device Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Effective Pixels | 1038 x 1008 |
| General Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Continuous Operating Time | 300 minutes with BP-GL95; 180 minutes with BP-GL65; 170 minutes with BP-L60S |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 146 x 268 x 328mm (5 ¾ x 10 5/8 x 13 inches) |
| Operating Humidity | 25 to 85% |
| Operating Temperature | 0 degrees C to 40 degrees C (32 degrees F to 104 degrees F) |
| Power Consumption | 17W (when recording with the LCD monitor off) |
| Power Requirements | DC 12V (11 to 17V) |
| Storage Humidity | Less than 85% |
| Storage Temperature | -20 degrees C to 60 degrees C (-4 degrees F to 140 degrees F) |
| Weight | Approx. 8 lb, 10 oz for main body only Approx. 14 lb, 9 oz with VF, microphone, lens, battery pack (BP-GL95) and miniDV tape |
| Microphone Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Microphone | Electret condenser microphone (detachable) |
| Monitor Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Built-in Monitor | 2.5-inch type color LCD monitor, resolution: 214,000 (964 x 222) pixels |
| Other Inputs/Outputs Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Battery Terminal | 5-pin |
| DC Input | DC input |
| DC Output | 4-pin (for wireless microphone receiver), DC 12 V (max. 0.2 A) |
| Lens | 12-pin |
| Light | 2-pin, DC 12 V, max. 50 W |
| Remote Control | 8-pin |
| VF | 20-pin |
| Wireless Microphone | 7-pin |
| Signal Inputs/Outputs Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Audio Input | (CH-1/2) XLR-3 (2) Female -60 dBu/+4 dBu 10 kΩ Balanced |
| Audio Output | (CH-1/2) Pin-jacks (2), -10dBu, 47 kΩ |
| Headphone Output | Mini-jack |
| Microphone Input | XLR-3, female, -60 dBu |
| Monitor Output Connector | Monitor output |
| Time Code Input | BNC 0.5 to 18 Vp-p 10 kΩ |
| Time Code Output | BNC, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω |
| Signal Inputs/Outputs - Video Inputs Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Analog composite | BNC 1.0 Vp-p 75 Ω (with the CBK-SC01) |
| Genlock video | BNC 1.0 Vp-p 75 Ω |
| Signal Inputs/Outputs - Video Outputs Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Analog composite | BNC 1.0 Vp-p 75 Ω |
| SDI | BNC 0.8 Vp-p 75 Ω (with the CBK-SD01) |
| i.LINK | i.LINK, 6-pin IEEE 1394-based |
| Video Performance Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Fast Forward Time | Approx. 45 s (with the PDVM-40ME), approx. 2 min 30 s (with the PDV-184ME) |
| Quantization | 8 bits |
| Recommended Recording Media | PDV-184ME/124ME/94ME/64ME/34ME/184N/124N/94N/64N/34N, PDVM-184ME/124ME/94ME/64ME/34ME/184N/124N/94N/64N/34N |
| Record/Playback time | DVCAM: 184 min (with the PDV-184ME), DV SP: 276 min (with the PDV-184ME) |
| Rewind Time | Approx. 45 s (with the PDVM-40ME), approx. 2 min 30 s (with the PDV-184ME) |
| Sampling Frequency | Y: 13.5 MHz, R-Y/B-Y: 3.375 MHz |
| Video Performance - Recording Format Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Audio | 2 ch/16-bit/48 kHz, 2 ch/12-bit/32 kHz |
| Video | DVCAM/DV (SP) (25 Mb/s) |
| Viewfinder Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| CRT | 1.5-inch type monochrome |
| Horizontal Resolution | 600 TV lines |
| Indicators | REC TALLY (2), TAKE TALLY, BATT, SHUTTER, GAIN UP |
Supplied Accessories
| Model: | Description: | U.S. List Price: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| VCTU14 | Tripod adaptor for professional cameras and camcorders | $221.45 | Get details |
Optional Accessories
| Model: | Description: | U.S. List Price: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BPGL65 | Graphite Lithium-Ion Battery | $360.50 | Get details |
| RMB750 | Remote Control Unit | List price not available | Get details |
| CAWR855 | Camera Mounting Adapter for WRR-855S Wireless Tuner | $640.00 | Get details |
| BPL80S | Hard Carbon Lithium-Ion Battery pack (83.5Wh) | $618.00 | Get details |
| BPL60S | Hard Carbon Lithium-Ion Battery | $468.65 | Get details |
| BPGL95 | Graphite Lithium-Ion Battery | $669.50 | Get details |
| BCL500 | 4CH Lithium-Ion Battery Charger | $1,751.00 | Get details |
| ACDN10 | AC Adaptor/Charger | $721.00 | Get details |
| BCL70 | Portable 2 channel battery charger for lithium-ion batteries | $813.70 | Get details |
| WRR855S42/44 | Portable Plug-In Diversity Tuner | $1,836.00 | Get details |
Product Brochure
| Description: | Release Date: | Type/Size: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| v-2270.pdf | 06/21/2005 | pdf / 2,131K | Download now |
Product Manual
| Description: | Release Date: | Type/Size: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DSR-400 / 450 Operating Instructions | pdf / 3,765K | Download now |
| Model: | Description: | U.S. List Price: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PDV64N | DVCAM Standard 64 min Non Chip | List price not available | Get details |
| PDV124ME | DVCAM Standard 124 min with Chip | List price not available | Get details |
| PDV124N | DVCAM Standard 124 min Non Chip | List price not available | Get details |
| PDV184N | DVCAM Standard 184 min Non Chip | List price not available | Get details |
| PDV184ME | DVCAM Standard 184 min with Chip | List price not available | Get details |
| PDV94N | DVCAM Standard 94 min Non Chip | List price not available | Get details |
| PDV12CL | DVCAM Standard 12 min Cleaning Cassette | List price not available | Get details |
| PDV34N | DVCAM Standard 34 min Non Chip | List price not available | Get details |
Service
| Model: | Description: | U.S. List Price: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DSR450W/RSDP2 | 2 Year Depot Service for DSR450WSL | $1,224.00 | Get details |
| SPSCAM20RSEW3 | 3 Year Extended Warranty for Camcorders with list $10,001-$20,000 | $359.99 | Get details |