Global-DVC diary
for hum LCD problems with first PD170 (last days first).
Tuesday September 1,
2004
LATEST
BREAKING NEWS:
YES SONY
WILL COME OUT VERY SOON WITH
HD PRO VERSION OF CONSUMER VERSION
HIGH DEFINITION SEE TOP CAMCORDER HDR-FX1
HDV
Camcorder HDR-FX1 will ship november/december!
Price under 5000 euro. Pro version with Black white viewer will probably
be shown at IBC 2004!
Hi passing this on.
Ive followed the on-going saga about the PD170s and audio hum
issue. Recently I had to replace a stolen PD150. As a
replacement, my Insurance company ordered a PD170 from B&D photo.
Checking the Serial Number when it arrived, I saw that it fell
under the 1213500 serial number being given via ABCDV.com from
Global DVC by Jan Van Der Meer.
My insurance company is going to make B&H take the camera back
and reimburse me for the expense of buying myself direct from a
vender of my choice. However, I was finding it impossible to
locate a PD170 here in the US with serial numbers above 1213500.
A few more phone calls later, I found out why.
Back Porch Consultants is an authorized Sony repair center in
Norcross, GA. They received a service bulletin on this issue and
were nice enough to send me a copy.
On this service bulletin, it lists
the serial numbers of the affected cameras:
Sony DSR-PD170 - (NTSC)
S/N from 1110001 to 1113000
Sony DSR-PD170P (PAL)
S/N from 1210001 to 1213500
Sony DSR-PD190P -
S/N from 1600001 to 1601600
It makes sense that the S/Ns given to Van Der Meer were for the
Pal Version since hes in Europe. But it doesnt apply to the
NTSC cameras sent to the US. The PD170 I received from B&H still
falls into the affected range but I was able to locate a
vender with PD170s with S/Ns above 1116000.
I thought this info would be useful to others here in the US.
Feel free to spread the news around as you see fit.
Billy
Global-DVC diary
for hum LCD problems with first PD170 (last days first).
Monday January 26, 2004
Today
we finally received confirmation
that all possible audio problems with DSR-PD170 are
officially solved. Mr Theo Vessies Sony Communication & PR
Coordinator Business Solutions of Sony Benelux B.V. stated that from start
some (but not all) PD170 did have audio problems with an opened LCD
screen.
All new shipped
PD170's starting Januari 20, 2004 with serie number 1213500
and up, will have a modification and according to this report have better
signal/noise ratio than DSR-PD150. For buyers with this
audioproblem in Holland with a Silversupport guarantee Sony will offer a
free modification. For the rest of the world please contact your
local Sony repaircenter.
For Dutch Buyers:
Gebruikers welke op dit moment het genoemde audioprobleem bij de
DSR-PD170P constateren kunnen de unit via de Sony Silversupport
garantievoorwaarden laten checken en modificeren. Productiemodellen vanaf
serienummer 1213500 zijn reeds aangepast en vallen derhalve buiten de
modificatie regeling. Praktisch komt het erop neer dat elke unit welke
vanaf 20 januari 2004 vanuit de Sony voorraad geleverd is op dit punt is
aangepast.
Friday January 9, 2004
Latest users report on PD170 LCD hum problems:
NEW PD170 SERIE NUMBER
# 1213500 and up are good!
We presume Sony found the problem and is shipping now a
perfect PD170.
But has not officially confirmed if problems are solved yet,
Thursday January
8, 2004
HOW CAN SONY US DENY THE PROBLEM ?
PD170
BUYERS REACTIONS: Read all about it on this page AND
DV-DOCTOR FORUM
Monday December 22,
Sony
Product Manager for Sony Europe
confirmed
audio problems with PD170 PAL. But also bad news for NTSC PD170 owners, first reports from Los Angeles
with same problems. Delivery and production halts, first time in hissstory!
From Osaka Japan:
Read Chuckmeister report at
LATEST MAILREPORTS on this page.
WHAT
IS THE PROBLEM WITH PD170 PAL & NTSC FIRST SHIPMENT ?
WHY
DID SONY HALT PRODUCTION ?
If you're
thinking of buying a PD170 BEWARE! Again there is a fault with a first
batch. You may remember there was an audio hiss problem with the PD150
when it first came out. Now HiSSStory is repeating itself! This
time when you flip out the mini LCD screen there is an audio buzz
which is recorded to tape on a number of these cameras. Sony Europe
mailed us they are aware of the problem and they're currently waiting
to hear from Japan as to what to do about it. Not all cameras are
affected - it seems confined to a certain batch of first shippings.
If you're
buying a PD170 make sure you test the camera first. Listen carefully
to see if there's a buzz when you flip out the screen. This is most
noticeable with no mic plugged in and audio out (headphone) soundlevel
on LCDscreen in highest position. If there is; try another PD170, with
a different serial number. If there is not BEWARE it might occur later
on according to latest reports that the buzz stopped suddenly!
One
of our Global-DVC PD170 PAL users noticed this new sound problems as
first. It is a
clear low to medium humming sound. It varies. BUT very SPOOKY after
having his camera for some weeks now the problem disappeared suddenly,
as if it was done with a secret remote beamer from Japan via Satellite? But
seriously, this (former) Sony-fan thinks this state is even worse. Now
this professional producer is not sure if this problem could occur
during important shootings! He returned his camera, got full refund
and is interested in a competitive DV camera now!
The official line from
Sony is for save shooting:
do not use LCD screen. Keep it closed for humfree sound
recordings.
Ask your local Sony service department for modification updates!"
(Pity Sony USA
is not informed yet by Japan, read mailreport from LA buyer on this page)
Jan van der Meer
Founder Global Digital Videographers Centre
Zandvoort Holland
December 9, 2003
Global-DVC did
alert SONY Europe, Sony Japan and Sony Benelux on December 9, 2003.
Also started questionnaire on this site.this
site
December 16, 2003
SONY REPUTATION SAVED
BY GLOBAL-DVC BELL.
Thanks to our
immediate alarm (December 9, 2003) Sony stopped production PD170 (17/12/03)
so many new PD170 buyers won't be disappointed. Product Manager for Sony
Europe confirmed audio problems while LCD panel is opened. They are
currently in investigation and will be modified. First sold DSR-PD170
with this problem will be modified. Delivery is delayed until
further notice. (Probably end January 2004). Thanks to this quick
action Sony will save dealers and buyers a lot of problems, but this should
never happen in first place. This is the second time it happens. Also
first production PD150 had audio problems.
Jan van der Meer
Founder Global Digital Videographers Centre
Zandvoort Holland
Zandvoort December 15,
2003
HISS-STORY PART II
NEW SOUND PROBLEMS FOR DSR-PD170 PAL.
DEAR SONY ENGINEERS,
Please SONY ENGINEERS
remember our Global Digital Videographers Centre is the very first
promoter of your fantastic range of DV cams. Your VX1000 was the best
prosumercam
for 6 years. Many of these users did business and build
experience. They like SONY and SONY products.
Next step: they bought VX2000 or PD150. Also the professional liked this
'smaller' camera for broadcast work. Result: 90% of our members are
Sony users!
BUT now again first
professional SONY PD170 buyers are really sad. HISS STORY repeats! Like with PD150
your audio in PD170 has a failure. For PD150 you had a modification.
US market even had to pay for that, while in Europe it was for free!
Also DSR-VX2000 had the same problem. Reason for BBC
to make a special modification with an extra sound mixer and offered
their own guarantee and service for this modification in London.
So again first PD170 buyers
will get a new sound problem. It is NOT SOLVED at the moment. However PD170
is still on sale without warning! That is not so nice! When PD170
was introduced at IBC 2003 you promised these problems would be
completely solved!
BUT now UK Broadcasters
specialists with PD170 again have bad reviews on disappointing sound
checks. It
is intermittent. If you push and pull on the LCD the interference
varies - it is probably an earthing problem which is easily fixed. But
Sony should not have released a camera yet again with a sound fault.
Although the hiss level is better, they have not improved the headroom,
so high level sound inputs still distort. AGC ON is still the same as
PD 150. Also operation is the same so sound levels are not really
controllable whilst filming.
BBC recommended
operating practice remains the same as PD 150 as outlined here:
www.bbctraining.co.uk/onlineCourse.asp?tID=5160&cat=2781
It seems Sony has to look into this matter
soon and check first
production models again now. The sooner the better! Despite all promises at
IBC2003 concerning old hiss problems, again we are disappointed to
reopen HISS-STORY PART II.
After
using mics high and low balanced (onboard XLR's), a anoying
inteference tone is heard when the new hybrid LCD screen is opened and
activated . When LCDscreen is closed, sound is OK and better than
PD150 ever was! Hope Sony
immediate sorts out this interference (?) problem and if necessary
stops producing and selling more units before costs and grieve with
buyers and dealers get really worse and will cost them a fortune!
Again first Global Digital Videographer members are shocked, after
waiting for nearly 3 months since IBC for introduction. This is a production investment
for many.
Now they have to
sent back their new camera again. Really hope this news urges Sony to an immediate
check and stop
production.
NTSC
USERS QUESTION. (please
respond)
How about PD170 NTSC ??? Has anybody using PD170 in US done this test?
Get a professional mike of any kind, connect it to the XLR's and
listen to hiss difference with opened and closed LCD door! You hear te
problem or you don't? Please let us know to get worldwide complaints
bundled on this site, we direct them direct to responsible Sony PD170
Japan Department!
Please sent us your own test results and remarks:
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Jan van der Meer
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Zandvoort Holland
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MAILREPORTS:
(latest on top) FOR MORE INFO HAVE A LOOK NOW AT:
29 december 2003
I just spoke to a Sony Technician in Georgia and he confirmed the
audio hum problem.
It is also in my PD170. He told me it is in
ALL PD170's NTSC!
I boxed mine up and shipped back to Georgia for repairs.
I can't believe Sony makes the customer pay for shipping!
I already paid when I bought the lemon! Mybe if enough of us
complain,
Sony will rembours for shipping.
Sony has a lot more money then we do, take care of your customers!
David Eller |
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Monday 22 December,
2003
Latetst NEWS FROM OSAKA JAPAN
CHUCKMEISTER REPORT:
Further to this
Sony problem... the fix is on the way during annual production line
shut down for the Holidays and whether they will "quietly" allow
owners to have it taken in and repaired cost free or shipping free is
still not been answered but, again it may get handled like before
where some regions and countries will get one kind of service while
some others a variance. One can only hope .... "Sony does The Right
Thing!"
SINCERELY With HOLIDAY ALOHA
your chuckmeister
Sunday December
21, 2003
Subject:
Hum with LCD screen open on my new NTSC PD170
Just got my
PD170 NTSC here in Los Angeles, California a few days ago.
I notice a
sound which is not hiss, but rather a low-volume hum.
The volume of the hum
varies from nonexistent to an annoying "buzzing bee" sound
depending on the position of the LCD screen, however, readjustment
away from and then back to the same position will usually result
in a different volume of hum than previously. It appears to occur
quite randomly, although it's always audible in one position or
another.
The sound does get recorded on tape. I suppose it is what
could be referred to as a non-grounded equipment type of sound,
but I don't really know.
Please let
me know if others have reported this for NTSC and what the status
with Sony is!
The serial number of this PD170 is: # 1111845.
Thanks, Ted Levy
Venice, Los Angeles
CALIFORNIA USA
AHA thank you TED for this most important report! We were almost
sure NTSC models had the same problem. Chuckmeister (supervideo.com)
confirmed it also! You're right its not so much a high HISS tone
but rather a mid to low volume HUM with varies in noice! Sony told us they were looking into the problem and hold
production at the moment!
Kind Regards
Jan van der Meer
Founder ( for our new mailadres please see header on our new site www.global-dvc.nl )
www.( for our new mailadres please see header on our new site www.global-dvc.nl )
Tuesday December
23, 2003
Jan I called Sony's regional
service studio(X)( for our new mailadres please see header on our new site www.global-dvc.nl ) (change X for @) here in Burbank, California today. The friendly guy
said he hadn't heard of the LCD/audio problem. He connected us
with the Georgia repair studio(X)( for our new mailadres please see header on our new site www.global-dvc.nl ) (change X for @) (where all PD170s have to be sent
for service!) on the other side of the country, and the technician
there said he hadn't heard about this either! I said I didn't
want to send the camera across the U.S. for repairs until the
problem was recognized by Sony USA and a standard fix was in
place. Very frustrating.
These are the Sony service
locations here:
Ted
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december 18,
from Girolamo Macina Italy:
Hi Jan,
I'm writing from
the south of Italy, my name is Jerome. I'm planning to
buy a PD-170P from globalmediapro, directly from their studio(X)( for our new mailadres please see header on our new site www.global-dvc.nl ) (change X for @)s in
London (I will be there on 19 of January), but now I have a
question: I will buy a camera with or without the "hiss" problem?
so...do you now the serial numbers of the "first old" PD170P or, do
you now were can I find them? please, help me.
Thanks a lot for
your site...it's simply the best!
Hello Girolamo,
Thank you for compliments. All camera's up to know could have this
problem or occur later so wait till new shipment !
December 17,
Tom Gillespi about new CANON GL3 ( PAL VERSION: MX3)
Jan: Thanks for
the latest PD170 info from your website. And the BBC training site
info. I've got a GL2 and me thinks Canon will be coming out with a
GL3 this spring (all those rebates!)--probably an upgraded GL2 with
at least on-board XLR which would nicely position it between the
VX2100 and PD170. (I do like my GL2...)
I'd seriously thought about the PD170 but was shocked to discover
the PAL hiss problem via your site. Possible Buy Mode went into
Neutral till smoke clears. The Canon upgrade is 2-3 months off--probably
wait to see how they handle the 24fps, 16:9, XLR upgrades Panasonic
and Sony are toying with. I'm hoping Canon will do at least 2 of 3
to make our lives and choices more interesting. (Be nice to upgrade
the Canon chassis too but maybe expecting too much.)
There's no word on GL3. I figure Canon has to do something fast
since Sony upgraded and Panasonic has gotten so much 24f attention.
They've got to do something to keep my attention span from wandering
to a PD170!
Thanks for the hot info! Makes one wonder if this stuff gets much
testing or whether we're $3500 guinea pigs...
December 17,
Jan de Wever Belgium Editor ABCDV.com
BREAKING NEWS AT:
www.abcdv.com/article/articleview/237/1/53/
Dag Jan,
Ik heb nu pas een artikel op mijn frontpagina gezet, omdat ik een
beetje de kat uit de boom keek, om te zien of er reactie kwam van
Sony zelf. De reactie die er nu kwam overtrof natuurlijk wel elke
verwachting ...
Veel succes, en voor verdere info en updates blijf ik beschikbaar
natuurlijk!
Jan De Wever
Anyvision Media Services
webmaster
Brent Conrad is from Duncansville, Pennsylvania USA.
NEW PANASONIC AG-DVC 30 out in April!
His new VX 2100 is an NTSC serial number #1320910 bought at www.Tristatecamera.com for $2500.
He did FIRST TEST VX2100 versus PD150 at www.videoproductionbiz.com/videobiznews.html
Fortunately NO PROBLEMS for NTSC models? (No bad reports yet! Keep checking these pages)
Brent compares his low light black cat with Sony VX 2100 VS the Sony PD 150.
PS
You might want to keep an eye out for the Panasonic AG-DVC 30 due out here in April.
It will have 30 Frames per second mode, XLR inputs, low light of 7 lux, and a street price of around $2500.
It's not the Black Momba at Supervideo. This camera will have 1/4" 410,000 pixel chips instead
of 1/6" 3,000,000 pixels hence the improved low light. Also will be the first 3 chip to have night vision mode.
You should look at buying out Supervideo. Superchuck is selling but at what price I don't know.
Brent
COMMENTS CHUCKMEISTER SUPERVIDEO.COM:
Merry Aloha Christmas to you and your family Jan, I can ONLY confirm all that you have said...
Here is my dilemma, many times a defect is said to occur when in fact it was part of a feature or some
setting is being miss used or things along that line. I can substantiate the reports you have and on
BOTH sides of the puddle with PAL as well as NTSC. Sony as of Saddam's Capture Sunday 14th
December has not issued the preliminary advisory which would be a precursor to the recall or
the issue of voluntary submission for repair by those owners wishing their camcorders to be "adjusted."
My personal wish is for Sony to immediately address these issues and these concerns so as to not
put a blight on both their reputation and that of this otherwise FINE camcorder PD170.
I have asked permission to post an Official Sony response... but, the one I have is NOT satisfactory
at this moment and I await their 'RE-THINKING' on this matter... Unfortunately :-(
The REAL 16:9 chip for the new Panasonic DVX100 16:0 will remain Vaporware till it is BETA tested successfully...
and that is about as close I want to get on THAT subject. So many things are NOT Doing well Jan...
if I did not know any better I would say the Japanese are definitely rattled by the China onslaught of merchandizing
and consumer goods pouring out.
Sony was never in the RED ink until these last couple of years and their lack of innovative and constant improvement
in many areas shows that. We were to have had our first solid state recorder by 2000 and I have yet to see a single
camcorder utilizing the Flash Memory except for the PRETEC.
I do believe in 2004 we will have 10GB Flash Memory developed for High Definition recording in a miniature camcorder
but by whom is the $64 dollar question right now. I believe we will see in 2004 the demise and/or replacement of the spinning
- whirling recorders with non moving FLASH memory devices.
Blue Laser can get us to 43GB in a postage stamp size device very quickly.
OLED will be able to give us screens without heat, weight and most importantly.... High Costs.
My Mai-Tai fingers are crossed :-))
SINCERELY With HOLIDAY ALOHA
your Chuckmeister
www.supervideo.com
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WAAROM kost de PD170 PAL
in de US
2995 en in NL 4999 ?
( VX2100 voor $1894 )
WHY $2000 PRICE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN NTSC AND PAL???
DV USERS WORLDWIDE often
wonder why SONY can't offer both systems in one!
Same PD 170 DV-CAM camera could be used for both systems! Just like
DSR11.
This SONY DVCAM deck records and plays both systems: NTSC AND
PAL!
So PD170 is also capable in switching between these systems, but
Sony locked this function. Why? They probably think they make
bigger profit this way! It won't cost them a dime extra to offer a
multy system camera! But who wants it??? (We do, and
we're sure many European with clients or relatives in US or Canada) How
many of you would like to be able to record in both systems?
LET US KNOW visit our
DV-DOCTOR FORUM
2000 Euro verschil, dat is wat veel, maar wat zijn de problemen waar
je tegenaan loopt?
Bezoek ook ons
DV-Doctor Forum
Als club willen wij natuurlijk
ook graag hierin uw belangen verwoorden naar de industrie, daarom
sluit u nu ook aan als GLOBAL-DVC lid, talloze voordelen,
aankoopadviezen, tips, aanbiedingen en workshops.
Graag HIER
aanmelden.
ps: keep up the
good work!
Prijsverschil met US
aanbieders van een PALversie kan oplopen tot ruim 2.000.
WAT ZIJN DE INVOER-BEPALINGEN EN PROBLEMEN BIJ AANSCHAF IN US?
Vaak zijn aanbiedingen lokkertjes
of zijn de betreffende camera's niet aanwezig!
Heeft de camera een mankement en moet er omgeruild worden zoals nu
met de PD170 het geval is dan........
Accepteert Sony garantie in Europa? Ja/Nee? Navragen bij Sony
Klantenservice! Geen antwoord tot dusverre.
Kosten Sony PD170 PAL in USD
3,268.00
Invoerheffing 4,9%,
Vrachtkosten UPS 126,10 (Verzekering tegen zoekraken?) plus
BTW.
( Bij aankoop van 2 of 3 exemplaren blijven de vrachtkosten
ongewijzigd)
Belangrijk: is aanschaf inclusief CE keurmerk? Anders douane
problemen bij terugkomst in Nederland mogelijk tijdens komende
reizen.
Geen Nederlandse Sony Prime Support Contract t.w.v. 650 Euro per
jaar. MAAR....
US aanbieder biedt ook de mogelijkheid om een 2-jaar
onderhoudscontract af te sluiten
met wereldwijde dekking tegen een prijs van 100 voor twee jaar.
Dit alles bij elkaar en uiteraard dat je de
taal behoorlijk machtig moet zijn.....
is dat de moeite waard? Wie heeft dit gedaan?Wij zien graag uw
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BUYING PD170 (OR OTHER CAMS)
DV SHOPPING IN SINGAPORE: ( info from newsgroups )
To shop in Singapore is
like treading on thin ice... especially in electronics stores where
they would gladly pull out a manufacturer's
suggested retail price list to show you the "discount" they are
offering to you. Don't be fooled, these msrp are pure bull shit.
They do not reflect the market prices. This is a ploy that shop
salespeople and owners always use on unsuspecting tourists. They are
all bandits in clean shirts! Avoid shopping in SINapore for
electronic items altogether unless you are very sure of the prices
you can get elsewhere. Even so, becareful of the bait and switch
antics, and the extra charge for "international warranty" crap they
will
give you. All in all, I find SINapore shops not trustworthy in
general Theyare all out to make a quick buck and leave you for dead!
If you buy a camcorder in Singapore and the exact same one in the uk
and both are pal versions. the uk one will be of far better quality
as what i know is that singapore one's are from the chineese market
and have plastic lenses. i bought a sony dcr trv50 last year in
edinburgh-scotland and this year my freind bought a sony dcr trv50
in singapore. pitchure is very dull compaired to my uk version.
another scam is that when i went in with my trv50 to an electronics
store in singapore,i said i am interested in a sony dcr trv80. he
put mine on through a tv monitor and all the people's faces where
pure blood red and colour's where dreadful,
then he put the trv80 on and all was ok. these guys have a small
remote control and they put the colour up full and distort the
piture etc. then when they take a camcorder from the shelf they
re-set the remote so all s normal. a buying scam ... dont be fooled
by what they say as when i arrived back in scotland i put my trv50
through the tv monitor and colour was excelent. yes the sales staff
are pretty violent as i found out in a shop on colman or coleman
street. all in all only trust your own judgement.
jimauckland
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NEW DSR-PD170
ANOTHER
SONY HIT ?
Mr. Kiyoshi
Inoue
Product Planning Manager PD170 Sony Japan
known as Father of the new PD170. Demonstrating Prototype at
IBC!
First results with PD170 in a dark corner at Sony Booth IBC 2003
show what 1 LUX means, unbelievable quality!
San Fransico DVexpert
Adam
Wilt (owns PD150) at Sony Booth IBC Saturday September 13, 2003
Zandvoort
11 September 2003:
This
morning Sony Product managers proudly showed us at IBC2003 in Amsterdam
the new working prototype PAL version of the PD170. Shipping end this
year. Pity, no reversible lenses, no progressive scan and no 24p/s
like many were hoping for BUT some very interesting upgrades which makes
it a real winner!
Comparison
PD150 and PD170:
1.
Bigger viewfinder (same monitor with magnifier)
2.
Prescision Hybride 200.000 pixel LCD screen (no turning off backlight) and switch between LCD and
viewfinder. On/off or both on/off. Now the more sun the better is
your picture!!
3.
improved sound quality for manual recordings. (All hissproblems solved) -6db better S/N on mic
inputs. Due to improved audio process circuit
4.
improved (same) CCD with 1 lux low light (in stead of 2) due to improved
CCD and signal process.
5.
bundeled sales with extra wide angle lens 0.7x and extra lens hood.
Standard is a lens hood with in two parts closing 'eyebrows' lens
cover. Pity. No place for any filters. So have to buy a
Century, Formatt or other matt-box.
6. Handle/grip
on top is slightly different. 10mm Higher than the current. The size is
larger in order to get an improved grip. Also comes with start stop button and
zoom rocker with 3 speeds.
7. Playback functions
on top camcorder!
8.
Improved exposure control. Now 24 in stead of 12 steps.
9. A
i.LINK Cable Strap is provided as a supplied accessory.
This small plastic plate
can strap the i.LINK cable and it can protect the cable to easily
remove.
It
avoids the accident when external HDD is recording the picture.
DSR-PD170
Supplied
Accessories (*Supplied as Accessory Kit for J model)
ECM-NV1 Monaural Microphone
AC-L15 AC Adaptor
*
NP-F330 info LITHIUM Rechargeable Battery
Pack *
RMT-811 Remote Commander and R6 Batteries
Stereo AV Cable
Lens Hood with built-in Lens Cap
Carrying Belt
Wide Conversion Lens
New Hood for Wide Conversion Lens and Hood
Cap
THE
PROPER SPECIFICATIONS AND OFFICIAL SONY PDF WILL FOLLOW HERE SOON.
(So not that fake one which made Sony mad!)
EXTRA
accessories available at Global-DVC:
Have a
look at our ideal
DV-RIG
for PD170 with
BEBOB
Zo๋ (Also
available the zoom remotes of Canon Manfrotto Varizoom) or
the
Marzpak and the NEW HOODMAN
with magnifier to enlarge LCD screen. If you already have the Hoodman
for your PD150 we also have a seperate magnifier for sale!
INFO
ON (THE GOOD OLD) prosumer DSR-PD150
INFO
on new consumer VX2100
SPECIAL
EWA VIDEO RAINCOVER
FOR VX2000, VX2100, PD150, PD170
On stock at Global DVC 179 euro
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Sony Site Info on PD170:
Picture
quality and reliability are two of the key features
that helped make the DSR-PD150P such a phenomenal
success widely regarded as the de facto standard
for professional 3CCD compact camcorders since its
launch in 2000. The DSR-PD170P builds on this success
with improved audio-video performance, as well as a
host of ergonomic and operational improvements
specifically developed in response to customer
requests. A wide conversion lens (VCL-HG0758) and a
new hood are also bundled in with the camcorder, which
will be priced identically to the DSR-PD150P to ensure
great value-for-money. The camcorders body has also
been subtly restyled with a new two-tone body colour.
Video Audio improvements
- The
minimum illumination specification is improved
from 2lx to 1lx due to an improved signal
processing.
- The
audio quality for manual recording is improved by
6dB (S/N Ratio) due to enhancements to the audio
processing circuit.
Operational Improvements
- An
on-handle zoom lever and rec. start/stop button
have been added to make the camcorder much easier
to control during low-angle shooting. (Zoom speed
can be switched between faster, slower and off via
a slide switch on the side of the handle.)
- A
new design handle is larger and reshaped to make
for an easier grip.
- A
larger size viewfinder makes for more comfortable
viewing, with an enlarged window size for the
magnifier and even the eye-cup.
- A
precision, 200,000 pixel hybrid LCD panel makes it
much easier to monitor picture quality, even in
direct sunlight.
- Simultaneous
turn-on of LCD panel and viewfinder enables a user
to control the focus using the viewfinder, while
using the LCD panel for setting the camera angle.
- Iris
control is improved with a doubling of control
steps from 12 to 24 for a smoother, more sensitive
response.
New Supplied Accessories
The
Wide Conversion Lens (VCL-HG0758).
Two
new Lens Hoods. The LSF-S58 hood is designed for
use with the above item, so the wide conversion
lens can be removed without removing the hood
itself. The hood can still be used when the wide
conversion lens is not used. The second hood
replaces the one supplied with the DSR-PD150P
the new design features a built-in lens cap can be
opened or closed using a lever located at the side
of the hood.
An
i.LINK cable strap consisting of a small plastic
plate helps protect the cable, making it easier to
remove.
The DSR-PD170P will also come with these
accessories; AC-L15 AC Adaptor (was AC-L10 on
PD150P), ECM-NV1 Monaural Microphone, NP-F330 info
LITHIUM Rechargeable Battery Pack, RMT-811 Remote
Commander, Stereo AV Cable and a Carrying Belt.
The DSR-PD170P will be available from December
2003 and is designed for the same applications as
the DSR-PD150P, namely broadcast, filmmaking,
corporate and events coverage.
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SONY PD170/ VX2100 fits in old Ambico
PD150/VX2100 BUT:
"I am aware that Sony introduced the new
VX2100/PD170, which is very similar
in size to the current VX2000/ PD150 but the VX2100/ PD170 is 10mm taller
and also has a bigger viewfinder which unfortunately will not make it fit
our VH2000/ PD150 housing without some modification. The good news is
that we will redesign and relocated the housing electronics for the new
VX2100/PD170, figure about 6 weeks before it becomes available on the
market, please check up will us in the new year for further updates."
Regards
Joe
Sales Dept.
Amphibico
Special winter covers
and backpackers bags for PD150/170
This camera case
protects you from frozen fingers and possible failures and knocks
and jolts. The front side has a stiff foam-padded protector, which
safeguards the viewfinder against damage. It accommodates the
ready-to use camera with an on-board battery installed. There is an
ample room for extra batteries, tapes, cables, tripod plates and
other accessories. It can even house an adapter / chapter.
Also read our
VX2100 page
All info
on: VX2000
Sony PD150
Sony
TRV950, Sony PDX10, Sony PDX10P
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Wish-list for PD170HD
DSR-PD170HD
High Definition 1250 lines
Hard Disk 80/120 Gig
Improved sound without
any Hum or Hiss !!!
Real 16:9 ccd,
All takes with thumbnail
Direct accessible AVI-files
Also 24/25 Progressive PAL
Also 30 Progressive NTSC
1-10 Gig Memory
Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Compact Flash Type I/II, Microdrive
Reversible
lenses.
Photomode 5 million pix.
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