HDW-F900
Sony
HDW-F900
CineAlta 24P HDCAM Camcorder
This camera is capable of capturing images at 24/25/30 frame progressive or 50/60 interlace at 1080 resolution. It utilizes a 2.2 Mega Pixel FIT CCD and comes equipped with various gamma curves for superior imaging. The camcorder features dual filter wheels and comprehensive software adjustment parameters for superior image control. Memory Stick setup system saves and recalls various parameter settings.
Product Weight: 17 lbs with typical ENG lens, cassette and BP-L60A battery
Technical Tools
PDF Documents
- Product Manual - Sony - HDW-F900 (1021 KB)
- Manufacturer Data Sheet - Sony - HDW-F900 (1021 KB)
Manufacturer Specs
Camera section
Pickup device: 3-chip 2/3-type FIT type CCD
Picture elements: 2,200,000 pixels
Optical system: F1.4 prism system
Built-in filters
A: 5600 K
B: 3200 K
C: 4300 K
D: 6300 K
1: Clear
2: 1/4 ND
3: 1/16 ND
4: 1/64 ND
Shutter speed (1080/24P mode): 1/32, 1/48, 1/50, 1/60, 1/96, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 (s)
Clear scan: (ECS) 24 to 7000 Hz (Minimum setting depends on frame rate selected)
Lens mount: Special bayonet mount
Sensitivity: f10.0 at 2000 lux, 89.9 % reflective, At 24 fps, with a 1/48-second shutter speed (equivalent to a 180º film camera shutter setting), the exposure index is approximately equivalent to 300 ISO.
VTR section
Recording format: HDCAM
Tape speed: Approx. 77.4 mm/s (24P mode)
Playback/Recording time: Max. 50 min with BCT-40HD (24P mode)
Fast forward/rewind time: Approx. 6 min with BCT-40HD
Recommended tape: Sony BCT-40HD/22HD
Sampling frequency: Y: 74.25 MHz, PB/PR: 37.125 MHz
Quantization: 10 bit/sample of input-output signals (8 bit sample for internal compression process)
Error correction: Reed-Solomon code
Error concealment: Adaptive three dimensional
Audio performance (Playback with standard HDW-F500)
Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5 dB/-1.0 dB
Dynamic range: More than 85 dB (Emphasis ON)
Distortion: 0.08 % Max.
Cross talk: -70 dB
Wow & flutter: Below measurable limit
Inputs/outputs
Genlock video input: BNC, 1.0 Vp-p 75 Ω
Time code input: BNC, 0.5 V to 18 Vp-p, 10 kΩ
Audio CH1/CH2 input: XLR-3-pin type (Female), -60 dBu/+4 dBu selectable, high impedance, balanced
MIC input: XLR-3-pin type (Female), -60 dBu
Monitor output: BNC (x3, Y/PB/PR), 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced
Audio output: XLR-5-pin type (Male), 0 dBm
Time code output: BNC, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
Earphone: Mini-jack, 8 Ω, - ∞ to –18 dBs variable
DC input: XLR-4-pin type (Male), 11 to 17 V DC
DC output: 11 to 17 V DC, Max. 100 mA
Lens: 12-pin
Remote: 8-pin
Power requirement: DC 12 V (+5.0 V/-1.0 V)
Power consumption: 42 W (With 12 V power supply, REC mode, with HDVF-20A)
Operating temperature: 32 °F to +104 °F
Storage temperature: -4 °F to +140 °F
Operating humidity: 25 % to 80 % (Relative humidity)
Continuous operating time: Approx. 80 min (With BP-L60A battery)
Pickup device: 3-chip 2/3-type FIT type CCD
Picture elements: 2,200,000 pixels
Optical system: F1.4 prism system
Built-in filters
A: 5600 K
B: 3200 K
C: 4300 K
D: 6300 K
1: Clear
2: 1/4 ND
3: 1/16 ND
4: 1/64 ND
Shutter speed (1080/24P mode): 1/32, 1/48, 1/50, 1/60, 1/96, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 (s)
Clear scan: (ECS) 24 to 7000 Hz (Minimum setting depends on frame rate selected)
Lens mount: Special bayonet mount
Sensitivity: f10.0 at 2000 lux, 89.9 % reflective, At 24 fps, with a 1/48-second shutter speed (equivalent to a 180º film camera shutter setting), the exposure index is approximately equivalent to 300 ISO.
VTR section
Recording format: HDCAM
Tape speed: Approx. 77.4 mm/s (24P mode)
Playback/Recording time: Max. 50 min with BCT-40HD (24P mode)
Fast forward/rewind time: Approx. 6 min with BCT-40HD
Recommended tape: Sony BCT-40HD/22HD
Sampling frequency: Y: 74.25 MHz, PB/PR: 37.125 MHz
Quantization: 10 bit/sample of input-output signals (8 bit sample for internal compression process)
Error correction: Reed-Solomon code
Error concealment: Adaptive three dimensional
Audio performance (Playback with standard HDW-F500)
Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5 dB/-1.0 dB
Dynamic range: More than 85 dB (Emphasis ON)
Distortion: 0.08 % Max.
Cross talk: -70 dB
Wow & flutter: Below measurable limit
Inputs/outputs
Genlock video input: BNC, 1.0 Vp-p 75 Ω
Time code input: BNC, 0.5 V to 18 Vp-p, 10 kΩ
Audio CH1/CH2 input: XLR-3-pin type (Female), -60 dBu/+4 dBu selectable, high impedance, balanced
MIC input: XLR-3-pin type (Female), -60 dBu
Monitor output: BNC (x3, Y/PB/PR), 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced
Audio output: XLR-5-pin type (Male), 0 dBm
Time code output: BNC, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
Earphone: Mini-jack, 8 Ω, - ∞ to –18 dBs variable
DC input: XLR-4-pin type (Male), 11 to 17 V DC
DC output: 11 to 17 V DC, Max. 100 mA
Lens: 12-pin
Remote: 8-pin
Power requirement: DC 12 V (+5.0 V/-1.0 V)
Power consumption: 42 W (With 12 V power supply, REC mode, with HDVF-20A)
Operating temperature: 32 °F to +104 °F
Storage temperature: -4 °F to +140 °F
Operating humidity: 25 % to 80 % (Relative humidity)
Continuous operating time: Approx. 80 min (With BP-L60A battery)