With
the
stability
of
its
shoulder
mount
design,
its
light
weight
and
a
long
list
of
innovative
and
convenience
features,
its
no
wonder
the
DSR-250
has
become
the
prototypical
event-video
production
camera
for
shooters
big
and
small.
The
DSR-250
can
record
in
both
DVCAM
(the
professional
format)
and
DV
(the
consumer
format),
and
it
accepts
both
large
and
small
cassettes
for
a
maximum
recording
time
greater
than
3
hours.
The
DSR-250
adds
a
dimension
of
compatibility
and
economy
that
you'll
find
nowhere
else
in
the
professional
camera
marketplace.
This
model
is
the
European
PAL
standard
camcorder
with
the
tripod
plate
included.
Key
Features
•
CCDs
and
DSP
Sony
has
equipped
the
DSR-250
with
3
1/3
inch
CCDs
containing
380,000
pixels
each.
The
chips'
high
technology
result
in
low
smear
levels
giving
the
camera
great
bright
scene
image
quality.
And
a
high
signal
to
noise
ratio
means
that
the
camera
will
operate
effectively
in
low
light
conditions
also.
The
DSR-250
allows
you
to
set
custom
picture
looks
by
adjusting
the
different
parameters
within
the
Digital
Signal
Processor.
Now
you
can
match
multiple
cameras
for
various
color
requirements.
The
custom
settings
may
be
recalled
at
a
later
time.
•
12
x
Optical
Zoom
Lens
with
Super
SteadiShot
The
DSR-250
has
a
dedicated,
non-detachable
zoom
lens
that
has
a
6mm
wide
angle.
Conveniently,
the
lens
accepts
58mm
screw
on
filters
and
accessories.
There
are
a
number
of
lens
adapters
that
will
mount
directly
onto
the
lens.
With
the
stability
of
shoulder
mounting
the
camera,
all
but
the
most
accomplished
camera
operator
will
generate
a
certain
amount
of
subtle
hand-shake.
Image
stabilization
comes
from
the
optical
system
Super
SteadiShot.
The
SteadiShot
system
checks
for
horizontal
and
vertical
movements
and
corrects
them
with
a
small
motor
hundreds
of
times
per
second.
All
this
is
accomplished
without
digitally
degrading
the
image.
•
DVCAM
Professional
Recording
Format
Using
a
steeper
track
pitch,
the
DVCAM
format
lays
down
more
information
onto
the
tape
frame
for
frame
than
the
DV
consumer
format.
And
DVCAM
locks
audio
to
video
for
drift-free
long
duration
recording.
The
technical
numbers
speak
volumes:
8-bit
component
recording,
5:1
intra-frame
compression
and
4:1:1
color
sampling.
The
DVCAM
format
offers
realistic
color
and
contrast
quality,
multi-generation
dubbing
capacity,
and
worldwide
compatibility.
The
DSR-250
accepts
large
and
small
cassettes
and
will
even
record
in
the
consumer
format
DV.
Maximum
tape
length
is
over
3
hours.
•
SMPTE
Standard
Time-Code
The
DSR-250's
professional
features
include
striping
SMPTE
time-code.
Set
hours,
minutes,
seconds
and
frames
to
best
identify
individual
tapes.
You
also
chose
from
FREE-RUN
and
REC-RUN
and
DF
(drop-frame)
and
NDF
(non-drop-frame)
for
consistency
throughout
your
production.
User-bits,
alphanumeric
coding,
can
be
set
to
give
additional
information
to
the
editor
or
producer.
•
Analog
and
Digital
Ins
and
Outs
The
DSR-250
will
accept
both
analog
Composite
(RCA)
and
S-Video
for
input
and
output.
This
allows
the
operator
to
use
standard
home-type
VCRs
for
source
material
and
most
standard
televisions
to
playback
the
video.
The
digital
Firewire
(IEEE-1394,
I-Link)
interface
is
both
input
and
output
(as
always).
•
Sophisticated
Titling
Functions
Using
the
more
expensive
IC
chip
cassettes
gives
you
some
interesting
features
including
saving
titles
to
the
cassette's
memory.
These
titles
are
not
super-imposed
on
top
of
the
video,
but
are
displayed
during
playback.
Use
this
function
as
an
indexing
function.
In
addition,
the
DSR-250
also
has
a
tape
title
function
that
displays
a
title
on
the
tape
during
the
first
5
seconds
of
the
recording.
•
Professional
Quality
Viewfinder
A
DXF-801
viewfinder
with
600
lines
of
horizontal
resolution
is
standard
with
the
DSR-250.
The
CRT
is
a
1.5
inch
B/W,
very
similar
to
the
DXC-D35
standard
viewfinder.
The
viewfinder
has
a
lens
light
to
illuminate
the
rear
of
the
lens
in
conditions
with
poor
ambient
light.
•
LCD
Monitor
With
200,000
pixels
and
great
picture
quality,
the
LCD
screen
allows
you
to
compose
the
shots
while
your
eye
is
off
the
eyepiece.
It
also
allows
the
producer
to
see
what
the
operator
sees
in
the
viewfinder.
The
LCD
monitor
makes
setting
menu
selections
easier
also.
Now
carrying
a
heavy
field
monitor
from
location
to
location
is
probably
not
required.
•
Time
and
Date
Stamp
As
required
by
legal
deposition
videographers,
the
DSR-250
has
a
time/date
stamp.
This
feature
gives
you
the
ability
to
insert
(super-impose)
time
and
date
onto
the
lower
third
of
the
frame.
•
Built-in
Transition
Selections
Five
fader
modes
are
built
into
the
DSR-250
for
professional
looking
in-camera
effects.
Black
Fade-
In
and
Out
Monotone
Fade-
From
black
and
white
to
color
Overlap-
Last
image
becomes
still
and
overlaps
into
new
scene
Wipe-From
left
to
right
or
right
to
left
Dot-
Picture
breaks
into
dots
and
dissipates
•
Capture
Still
Images
in
JPEG
In
a
pinch,
the
DSR-250
will
record
still
images
in
640
x
480
(VGA)
resolution
on
a
Memory
Stick
media
card.
The
4mb
card
will
hold
a
approximately
60
images.
Once
the
images
are
stored,
you
can
download
the
data
to
a
computer
and
manipulate
the
images
with
software.
Furthermore,
you
have
the
ability
to
e-mail
these
images
for
review
at
another
location
or
at
another
time.
•
Audio
Section
The
DSR-250
records
onto
2
channels
of
balanced
audio
built
right
into
the
camera.
XLR
connectors
on
the
front
and
rear
of
the
camera
allow
you
to
connect
almost
any
professional
microphone,
wired
or
wireless.
In
addition,
you
may
chose
to
record
line-level
audio
(the
type
that
comes
from
a
CD
player,
audio
cassette
deck,
or
from
cable
or
broadcast
TV).
You
may
also
choose
to
supply
48-volt
power
(Phantom
power)
to
special
microphones
that
require
such
power.
•
PowerTap
DC
Output
for
On-Camera
Lights
No
longer
do
you
have
to
wear
a
heavy
battery
belt
to
power
an
on-camera
sun-gun.
The
DSR-250
has
a
special
2-pin
DC
PowerTap
output
specifically
for
powering
camera-mounted
lights.
PowerTap
was
first
available
only
on
Anton
Bauer
lights
but
now
a
good
selection
of
companies
produce
units
that
will
plug
directly
into
the
camera
Signal
System
PAL
System
Image
Device
3-CCD,
1/3-Inch
Interline
Transfer-type
450,000
Pixels
Lens
6mm
to
72mm
12x
Optical
Zoom,
48x
Digital
Zoom
Available
f/1.6-2.4
58mm
Filter
Diameter
Signal-to-Noise
Ratio
Not
Specified
by
Manufacturer
Horizontal
Resolution
530
Lines
Sensitivity
Not
Specified
by
Manufacturer
Minimum
Illumination
2
Lux
with
18
dB
Gain
Vertical
Smear
Not
Specified
by
Manufacturer
Built-in
Filters
3200
k,
5600
k,
1/4ND,
1/32ND
LCD
Monitor
2.5-Inch
Viewfinder
1.5-Inch
Black
and
White
Scan
Matching
No
Memory
Card
Slot
Yes
Shutter
Speed
Range
1/3,
to
1/10,000
Seconds
Gain
Selection
0
dB,
(+)3
dB,
6
dB,
9
dB,
12
dB,
15
dB,
18
dB
VTR
Section
-
Tape
Format
DVCAM
/
DV
Tape
Speed
DVCAM-
28.2
mm
/
sec.
DV-
18.8mm/sec.
Signal-to-Noise
Ratio
Not
Specified
by
Manufacturer
Maximum
Recording
Time
180
Minutes
Audio
Dynamic
Range
Not
Specified
by
Manufacturer
Audio
Signal
Format
Recording
16-bit/48kHz
12-bit/32kHz
Playback
16-bit/48kHz
12-bit/32
kHz
16-bit/32kHz
16-bit/44.1kHz
Audio
Frequency
Response
20Hz
to
20kHz
Signal
to
Noise
Ratio
Not
Specified
by
Manufacturer
Input
and
Output
Connectors
Composite
Video-
RCA
(x
1
input
and
output
both)
Composite
Video-
BNC
(x
1
output)
S-Video-
4-Pin
(x
1
input
and
output
both)
Firewire-
6-Pin
(x
1
input
and
output
both)
Mic
Audio-
XLR
(x
2
input)
Line
Audio-
RCA
(x
2
input
and
output
both)
Headphones-
Mini
Stereo
(x
1)
Remote
Control-
Mini
Stereo
(x
1)
DC
Power-
4-Pin
XLR
(x
1
input)
DC
Power-2-Pin
PowerTap
(x
1
output)
DC
Power-
4-Pin
Lemo
(x
1
output
-for
wireless
audio
receiver)
Power
Requirements
12
Volts
DC
Power
Consumption
12.1
Watts
Maximum
Operating
Temperature
32
to
104
degrees
F
0
to
40
degrees
C
Dimensions
(WxHxD)
9
5/8
x
10
x
20
1/8
Inches
241
x
251
x
508.8
mm
Weight
9
lbs.
11
Oz.
4.4
kg
•
DSR-250P
"PAL"
Professional
1/3"
DVCAM
Camcorder
without
Tripod
Plate
•
VCT-U14
Quick-Release
Tripod
Adapter
•
DXF-801
Viewfinder
•
ECM-NV1
Directional
Microphone
•
RMT-811
Remote
Commander
•
Lens
Hood
•
Lens
Cap
•
90
Days
RTB
Warranty