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High Quality Sony Video Camera Plus Wireless Microphone

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THIS PRECISE MODEL OF CAMERA IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE.  CLICK HERE FOR A SIMILAR SONY AT B&H PHOTO.

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Sony Video Camera and Wireless Kit

The Sony DSR PD170 is a fantastic camera that comes packaged with a Sony Wireless lavaliere microphone system.  If you are looking for a professional grade video camera and the convenience of a wireless lav mic, then this would be a great buy for you.

The Sony DSR PD 170 records in the DVcam format using three large CCD chips, which is one reason the image it gets is such high quality.   (Three chips give much better clarity than one-chip cameras.  Plus, these are large chips.)

3-CCD, 1/3″
Interline Transfer-type
380,000 Pixels Each

For high quality, professional audio recording, this camera gives you two XLR audio inputs.

Two inputs are great because professional videographers should always have two microphones going at once.  Have a wireless on your main speaker and a shot gun mic to pick up natural sound.  Then you can mix them in editing for better storytelling.

The Sony DSR Pd 170 can supply phantom power to microphones, with a 48-volt power supply if necessary.  XLR audio inputs can also accept audio from a wide range of sources that utilize input line level audio, such as an audio cassette deck or VCR.

Videographers who select a video camera as sophisticated as this Sony DSR PD 170,  usually want complete manual control over as much as possible.  This camera supplies you with manual focus and exposure control as well as variable shutter, gain control, and two internal neutral density filters.

Built-in Filters
1/4 ND (1.5 stops)
1/32 ND (5 stops)

Shutter Speed
1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/90, 1/100, 1/125,
1/180, 1/250, 1/350, 1/500, 1/725, 1/1000,
1/2000, 1/3000, 1/4000, 1/6000, 1/10,000 seconds

Gain Selection
0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18 dB

Lens

6mm-72mm
12x Optical Zoom, 48x Digital Zoom Available
f/1.6-2.4
58mm Filter Diameter

Input and Output Connectors
Composite Video: RCA (x1 Input, x1 Output)
S-Video: 4-Pin (x1 Input, x1 Output)
Firewire/iLINK: 4-Pin (x1 Input, x1 Output)
Mic Audio: XLR (x2 Input)
Line Audio: RCA (x2 Input, x2 Output)
Headphone: Stereo Mini (x1 Output)
Control L: Stereo Mini (x1 Input)
Control 1: LANC
Power: Coaxial (x1 Input)

Tape Format
DVCAM / DV Sony PDVM-40N 40 Minute DVCAM Mini Videocassette is a compact professional digital video tape format for broadcast and professional users. It is made to record and playback massive amounts of video and audio data with higher carrier-to-noise (C/N) ratios, less dropouts and more durability.

DVCAM is Sony’s professional version of the ubiquitous DV format. The camera comes equipped with iLink for fast capture into almost any non-linear (computer based) video editing system.

DVCAM runs the tape at a higher speed than standard MiniDV, creating a more robust video signal and ensuring little or no dropouts.

In still-capture mode, the Sony DSR PD 170 gets great resolution with an  output of 480 lines progressively. With recent technical improvements, the DSP now works more efficiently, the camera is more sensitive, and less light is required for great images.

A digital circuit could effectively stop the subtle hand shaking while holding the camera. But that would degrade the picture in the long run. The DSR-PD170 has a system of motors that correct the angle of the lens hundreds of times per second eliminating minute variances caused by your hand. This system works prior to image capture thus does not affect the quality of your video.
Useful in legal and security environments, the PD170 will, with a menu selection, burn time- down to seconds- and date onto the tape in a window over the image.

If you purchase this kit from Video Production Tips and B&H Photo, the kit comes with a wireless lavaliere microphone.


Sony UWP-V1 Wireless Lavalier ENG Microphone Package (30/32 – 566 to 590MHz)
* UTX-B2V Body-pack Transmitter
* URX-P2 Portable Receiver
* Omnidirectional Lavalier Mic
* 3 x Windscreen
* Mic Holder Clip
* Belt Clip (Transmitter)
* Shoe-mount Adapter (Receiver)
* Belt Clip (Receiver)
* 1/8″ (3.5mm) Mini to Mini Output Cable
* 1/8″ (3.5mm) Mini to XLR Output Cable
* 1 Year Warranty

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  1. I had to wipe the drool off my chin while reading about this video camera.

    I think Sony and Canon make the best camcorders for the pro and consumer market.

    I especially like the mic system built into this camera. Professional sounding video makes a real difference. Unfortunately, many people disregard sound and don’t use a lavaliere mic.

  2. OMG!

    Another person who drools over video cameras, I thought I was the only one!

    Yes, this Sony is grand. Has everything you could ever need to take fantastic video and have fun doing it.

    I love the camera brands of Sony, Canon and Panasonic. Not real fond of JVC but I wouldn’t turn one down if someone held it out to me!

  4. where do i buy it, how much it cost,please help me to get good deal coz i looking for a church purpose 🙂

  5. Hi Alby

    You can buy it from the video production tips video equipment store.

    I am affiliated with B&H Photo, so you would actually be buying it from them. Their prices are always good.

    http://www.videoproductiontips.com/videostore/

    Here is a link to my store. This Sony is the last camera listed. Just click on the listing in my store and you will be redirected to the B&H website.

    Thanks!

    Lorraine Grula

  6. hi there
    i have a sony dsr 390 camcorder can i buy
    this sony wup wireless mic on its own and will it fit the camcorder that i have. i would be gratfull if you could email me the price has i would be intreesed in buying it. My Regards Jim

  7. Hi Jim.
    Whether the wireless will fit or not depends on what kind of audio input connections the camera has. Check to see that the audio input on the camera matches the connector on the mic. It will either be an xlr or a stereo plug.
    Check with B&H Photo for pricing. Here is a link for B&H http://tinyurl.com/kogjpb
    Thanks
    Lorraine

  8. I want to buy 3 this product,
    pls send me catalog
    thanks you very much

  9. Hi Hoang.
    You do not need a catalog you can buy it online. Click the B&H Photo banner inside this post and go to their website to buy it.
    Thanks
    Lorraine

  19. am interested in this camera kindly give more details on how to purchase it

  21. Am interested in buying this camera, from what have read, i don’t think is out of sale and i want to know how much it will cost and how i can get it sent to nigeria if i order for it.????»?·???·??????????????????????k?????????????·???·???«?

  23. Hi,

    I have not seen the prices, could you please publish the prices, and have you got pd250 one.

    Thanks.

  25. I want to purchase vidio camera….
    fren can u plz suggest which one is good….
    price-50000-80000
    thnks

  26. Hi Angkang.

    In the price range of $5,000 to $8,000 you can get an awesome video camera. Try one of these.

    Canon for $6,995.
    http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/684198-REG/Canon_4454B001_XF305_Professional_Camcorder/BI3242/KBID4250.html

    JVC for $6,895
    http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/753671-REG/JVC_GYHM750U_GY_HM750U_ProHD_Compact_Shoulder/BI3242/KBID4250.html

    JVC for $5695.00
    http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/856544-REG/JVC_GY_HM650U_GY_HM650_ProHD_Mobile_News/BI3242/KBID4250.html

    Panasonic for $6,500
    http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/857086-REG/Panasonic_AG_HPX255_AG_HPX255_P2_HD_Handheld/BI3242/KBID4250.html

    There are nearly two dozen video cameras in that price range and all of them are quite nice. Happy shopping!
    Lorraine

  28. hi i like that kind of camera ,but i would like to know the cost of it or price , so that i may prepare my money .thnz.

  33. This exact camera is no longer on the market but there are many others to chose from. A wireless mic can be real handy if you are videotaping a person who is active. Using a wireless, you can get good audio even if you are not physically close to the person. Generally speaking, a wireless mic is used a lot by most documentary style videographers.

    Lorraine

  34. hi i love sony video for my professional videographer career in Moyo Community

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