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100 Mb/sec Active Picture Data Rate Recording Level:

Sony Digital Betacam
DVW-970WS Camcorder
1MegaPixel 2/3" 3CCD 980hx988v
4:3/16:9 Selectable Widescreen
14-bit A/D
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Uses S-Small Digital Betacam Tapes

Digital Betacam standard definition 29.97 interlaced frames/sec
10-bit recorded depth
  NTSC (4:2:2 recorded subsample) based format.  96 Mb/sec active picture data rate 10-bit 2:1 DCT based compression, SDI SMPTE 259M compliant format.

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Notes for DVW-970WS:
Widescreen (squeeze) recording or 4:3. Sony has brought a "24" Frame Progressive Imaging* option to Standard Definition Digital Betacam with the DVW970WS 3-CCD 2/3" 16:9/4:3 Progressive (PsF) or Interlaced Digital Betacam Camcorder. The DVW970WS uses a 2" B&W BVF-V20W Viewfinder and VCT14 Tripod Plate (the lens is sold separately).  It has a Slow Shutter Feature, Progressive Mode (recorded as PsF), and, like the XDCAM Camcorders, uses an optional CBK-FC01/1 pull down board (*24 Frame Progressive Imaging is actually 23.98PsF frame rate imaging with pulldown).  Other options include a CBK-SD01 SDI Output Board, and optional CBK-MB01 Picture Cache Board.  The DVW970WS uses S-small Digital Betacam cassettes. 
The DVW970WS model replaces the DVW-790WS model, which has been discontinued.  The PAL version of this unit is the DVW-970P.

Supplied Accessories for DVW-970WS:
DVW970WS Camcorder Body, Shoulder Strap, Camera Micophone, 2" B&W BVF-V20W Viewfinder (no lens, no tripod plate, no battery)


50 Mb/sec Active Picture Data Rate Recording Level:
Sony IMX
MSW-970 Camcorder

1MegaPixel 2/3" 3CCD 980hx988v
4:3/16:9 Selectable Widescreen
14-bit A/D
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Uses S-Small IMX Tapes

(Digital) MPEG IMX 50 Mb/s MPEG I Frame 4:2:2 @ MP ML, 8-bit recorded depth Progressive 29.97 or 59.97i Interlaced recording, Standard Definition. 20-bit uncompressed digital audio.   Memory Stick Write Capability.

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This picture above shows accessories and options available at additional cost: Battery, Slotted Wireless Mic, Directional Mic, and Lens
Notes for MSW-970:
Widescreen (squeeze) recording or 4:3.  Sony has brought a "24" Frame Progressive Imaging* option to Standard Definition IMX Format digital recording with the introduction of this MSW970 3-CCD 2/3" 16:9/4:3 Progressive or Interlaced IMX (S - small cassette) Camcorder with BVF-V20W 2" B&W Viewfinder and VCT14 Tripod Plate (lens is sold separately).  It has a Slow Shutter Feature, Progressive Mode (recorded as PsF), and, like the XDCAM Camcorders, uses an optional CBK-FC01/1 pull down board (*24 Frame Progressive Imaging is actually 23.98PsF frame rate imaging with pulldown).  Other options include a CBK-SD01 SDI Output Board, and optional MSDW-903 Picture Cache Board, and an MSDW904 analog composite input board.  The MSW970WS uses S-small IMX cassettes.  Power consumption about 28w without viewfinder.
Supplied Accessories for MSW-970:
MSW970WS Camcorder Body, Shoulder Strap, Camera Micophone, 2" B&W BVF-V20W Viewfinder (no lens, no tripod plate, no battery)

25 Mb/sec Active Picture Data Rate Recording Level:
Sony DVCAM
DSR-450WSL Camcorder

1MegaPixel 2/3" 3CCD 980hx988v
4:3/16:9 Selectable Widescreen
14-bit A/D
I-Link Feature (output only)
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Uses Standard Tapes
Max. Recording is 3 Hours (DVCAM), 4 Hours (DV)
Shown here with optional lens and optional battery.

Digital DVCAM 25 Mb/sec 8-bit 5:1 DV type DCT based compression, interlaced 525/30frame format
NTSC (480 active line 4:1:1 recorded subsample)

I-Link Output (output only)

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This picture above shows an Optional Battery and Lens available at additional cost
Notes for DSR-450WSL:
Widescreen (squeeze) recording or 4:3. Sony has brought a "24" Frame Progressive (PsF) Imaging* option to DVCAM with this DSR450WSL 3-CCD 2/3" 16:9/4:3 Camcorder.  Progressive (PsF) or Interlaced DVCAM/DV (Mini or Standard Cassette) 525/625 Dual Standard Camcorder with 23.98PsF (with 3:2 pulldown) as standard*, with with DXF801 Viewfinder and VCTU14 Tripod Plate (lens is sold separately).  525 or 625 operation.   23.98PsF/i (with mandatory 3:2 pull down), 25PsF/i, 29.97PsF/i.  980h x 988v effective picture elements (NTSC 525 operation), and 980h x 1164v (PAL 625 operation).   Optical ND Filter.  Film-Like Gamma function.  Compatible with 8-pin Sony RM-B150 and RM-B750 Remote Controls.  2.5” 200k Pixel Color CCD Viewfinder in addition to the traditional DXF801 Viewfinder.  6-Pin I-Link output (note: in certain settings and conditions, an input of a recognized I-Link device video can be displayed on the viewfinder and the LCD monitor, and through the monitor output connector, but cannot be recorded in the VTR portion of this camcorder.  This is designed to provide only some simple assistance to the operator in the use of an external I-Link capture hard drive).  Memory Stick Slot.   (DSR450WS Only features include: Slow Shutter Feature, Min. Illumination .05 at 2000 lux.  Progressive Mode, optional CBK-SD01 SDI Output Board, optional CBK-SC01 Analog Composite Input Board.  No CCU operation, No Clip Link. NTSC 525 line operation only. *The 23.98 Processing is built-in for the DSR-450WSL camcorder (using a factory pre-installed PP-58A board), and does not need to be purchased separately.
Supplied Accessories for DSR450WSL:
DSR450WS Camcorder Body, Shoulder Strap, Camera Micophone, DXF-801 1.5" B&W Viewfinder, VCTU14 Tripod Plate (no lens, no battery)
Optional Accessories for DSR450WSL:
CBK-SC01 Analog Composite Input Board; CBK-SD01 SDI Output Board;
Lenses and Lens Accessories; selective MSH-32, MSH-64, MSH-128MB Memory Stick media; Batteries and Power System

Sony DVCAM
DSR-400K Camcorder Package

1MegaPixel 2/3" 3CCD 980hx988v
4:3 Recording only
14-bit A/D
I-Link Feature (output only)
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Uses Standard Tapes
Max. Recording is 3 Hours (DVCAM), 4 Hours (DV)

Digital DVCAM 25 Mb/sec 8-bit 5:1 DV type DCT based compression, interlaced 525/30frame format
NTSC (480 active line 4:1:1 recorded subsample)

I-Link Output (output only)

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This picture above shows a Lens.  The lens that is packaged with the DSR-400K is currently a basic 17x 2/3" servo zoom manual focus Fujinon model VCL-917BY.   The Battery showing above is available at additional cost.
Notes for DSR-400K Package:
No widescreen (squeeze) recording, just 4:3. DSR-400K 3-CCD 2/3" 4:3 (only) Interlaced DVCAM/DV (Mini or Standard Cassette) Camcorder.  Uses DXF801 Viewfinder and VCTU14 Tripod Plate, 2/3" lenses. NTSC 525 line operation only.   No 23.98PsF, No 25PsF, just 29.97PsF or interlace only.  980h x 988v effective picture elements (slightly higher limited horizontal resolution for 4:3 imaging rated at 920 TV Lines versus 850 TV Lines for the DSR450WS when it is in the 4:3 mode).  No Film-Like Gamma function.  No 8-pin Sony RM-B150 or RM-B750 Remote Control.  2.5” 200k Pixel Color CCD Viewfinder in addition to the traditional DXF801 Viewfinder. 6-Pin I-Link output (note: in certain settings and conditions, an input of a recognized I-Link device video can be displayed on the viewfinder and the LCD monitor, and through the monitor output connector, but cannot be recorded in the VTR portion of this camcorder.  This is designed to provide only some simple assistance to the operator in the use of an external I-Link capture hard drive).  Memory Stick Slot.   No Slow Shutter, No optional Boards, NO CCU operation, No Clip Link.
Supplied Accessories for DSR400K Package:
DSR-400 Camcorder Body, Fujinon VCL-917BY 17x 2/3" Zoom Lens, Shoulder Strap, Camera Mic, DXF-801 1.5" B&W Viewfinder, VCTU14 Tripod Plate (no battery)
Supplied Accessories for DSR400L:
DSR400 Camcorder Body, Shoulder Strap, Camera Mic, DXF-801 1.5" B&W Viewfinder, VCTU14 Tripod Plate (no lens, no battery)

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Updated 10/08/07