Technical Information: Sony HD System Cameras
V6.0 / 03-2014
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5. HXC-D70
The New Entry Level HD System Camera
Content of this
Chapter:
5.1.
5.2.
5.3.
5.4.
5.5.
5.6.
5.7.
5.8.
5.9.
The Basic Concept of the new HXC-D70 System
Migration Path (SD to HD)
Basic Specifications
Key Features
HXC-D70: Ordering Information
HXCU-D70: Signal Interfaces
HXC-D70: Fibre Transmission
HXC-D70: Digital Triax Transmission
Peripheral Equipment
5.1. The Basic Concept of the new HXC-D70 System
The new HXC-D70 entry level HD system camera was launched on IBC 2011 to
match the increasing demands of the corporate and professional video market for a
high quality but affordable HD system camera.
Sony has a very long experience in manufacturing affordable SD system cameras.
The DXC-D55-series is a good example and was sold in high quantities all over the
world. It´s operational concept is well accepted and Sony has taken this into
consideration for the design of the new entry level HD camera system.
Picture 35 shows the new HXC-D70 camera and its basic design concept
Like all other HD system cameras, the HXC-D70 was designed as a single-piece
camera and as a result, the HXC-D70 is the most light-weight system camera in the
market. But not only the weight is an issue, also reliability and robustness are further
aspects which can best be served by a single-piece design.