State of the art widescreen Power HAD EX CCD
14-bit A/D converter
New Advanced Digital Signal Processing
Creative Image Control
Memory Stick system for storage/recall of parameters
General
Models available DXC-D55WSP: PAL version DXC-D55WS: NTSC version
Power requirements DC 12 V (10.5 to 17 V)
Power consumption 14 W
Operating temperature -10 °C to +45 °C (+14 °F to +113 °F)
Storage temperature -20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to +140 °F)
Operating humidity Less than 85%
Mass (camera head only) 2.2 kg (4 lb 13 oz)
Signal Inputs / Outputs
Video output Analogue composite, BNC, 1.0 Vp-p, sync negative
Monitor output Analogue composite, BNC, 1.0 Vp-p, sync negative
Microphone input XLR-3-pin
Other Inputs / Outputs
Camera/VTR interface Pro 76-pin Digital, Pro 50-pin
Lens 12-pin
VF 20-pin
Remote 10-pin
Camera Performance
Pickup device 3-chip 2/3-inch type Power HAD EX CCD
Aspect ratio 16:9/4:3 switchable
Total picture elements (H x V) DXC-D55WSP: 1038 x 1188 DXC-D55WS: 1038 x 1008
Effective picture elements (H x V) DXC-D55WSP: 980 x 582 DXC-D55WS: 980 x 494
Optical system F1.4 prism system
Built-in filters 1: Clear, 2: 1/4ND, 3: 1/16ND, 4: 1/64ND
Lens mount Sony 2/3-inch bayonet mount
Signal system DXC-D55WSP: PAL colour system DXC-D55WS: NTSC colour system
Scan format DXC-D55WSP: 2:1 interlaced, 625 lines, 50 fields/s DXC-D55WS: 2:1 interlaced, 525 lines, 60 fields/s
Horizontal scan frequency DXC-D55WSP: 15.625 Hz DXC-D55WS: 15.734 kHz
Vertical scan frequency DXC-D55WSP: 50 Hz DXC-D55WS: 60 Hz
Sync system Internal and External with the VBS or BS signal
A/D conversion 14 bits
Sensitivity F11 at 2000 lx (3200 K, 89.9% reflectance) (typical)
Minimum illumination 0.5 lx with F1.4, Hyper gain (36 dB)/0.8 lx with F1.8, Hyper gain (36 dB)
Smear level -145 dB (typical)
Video S/N ratio (typical) DXC-D55WSP: 63 dB DXC-D55WS: 65 dB
Horizontal resolution 850 TV lines (4:3 mode) 800 TV lines (16:9 mode)
Vertical resolution DXC-D55WSP: 480 TV lines (without EVS) DXC-D55WSP: 530 TV lines (with EVS) DXC-D55WS: 400 TV lines (without EVS) DXC-D55WS: 450 TV lines (with EVS)
Shutter speed DXC-D55WSP: OFF, 1/60, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 s DXC-D55WS: OFF, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 s
Clear scan DXC-D55WSP: 50.2 to 6000 Hz DXC-D55WS: 60.1 to 6000 Hz
Gain selection -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36 dB
Registration 0.05% (all zones, without lens)
Geometric distortion Below measurable level
Viewfinder: DXF-801 (supplied with "L" and "K" packages)
Indicators REC TALLY (2), TAKE TALLY, BATT, SHUTTER, GAIN UP
Horizontal resolution 600 TV lines
Power requirements DC 12 V
Power consumption 2.4 W
Mass 620 g (1 lb 9 oz)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 241 x 91 x 203 mm (9 1/2 x 3 5/8 x 8 inches)
Lens: VCL-920BY (supplied with "K" packages only)
Focal length 8.5 to 170 mm
Zoom Manual or power selectable
Zoom ratio 20x
Maximum aperture 1:1.8
Aperture Manual or automatic selectable
Focusing range Infinity to 0.9 m
Filter attachment threads 82 mm dia. 0.75 mm pitch
Mounting Sony 2/3-inch type bayonet mount
Mass Approx. 1.3 kg (2 lb 14 oz) including lens hood
Dimensions (W x H x D) 122 x102 x 210 mm (4 7/8 x 4 1/8 x 8 3/8 inches) including lens hood, excluding lens grip
Supplied Accessories
Supplied with DXC-D55PH/D55WSPH and DXC-D55H/D55WSH Operating instructions (x1), Lens mount cap (x1), Flange focal length adjustment test chart (x1)
Supplied with DXC-D55PL/D55WSPL and DXC-D55L/D55WSL Operating instructions (x1), Lens mount cap (x1), Flange focal length adjustment test chart (x1), DXF-801 Viewfinder (x1), Microphone (x1), Wind screen (x1), VCT-U14 Tripod adaptor (x1)
Supplied with DXC-D55PK and DXC-D55K Operating instructions (x1), Lens mount cap (x1), Flange focal length adjustment test chart (x1), DXF-801 Viewfinder (x1), Microphone (x1), Wind screen (x1), VCT-U14 Tripod adaptor (x1), VCL-920BY Zoom lens (x1)
