- 16:9 Aspect Display Mode on EVF and LCD for distortion free Squeeze Mode or Anamorphic Display
- Higher resolution 235,000 pixel .44" BW/color switchable electronic viewfinder (EVF) with superimposed audio metering
- Higher resolution 210,000 pixel flip-out 270 degree 3.5" LCD display with superimposed audio metering
- Remote focus and iris control with optional VariZoom controller(s) and others
- LCD panel has a bit of a break-away beyond the 90 degree point
- Single Button Display Character Off for LCD and EVF
- What you see is what you get on LCD and EVF
- Scene files transfer over FireWire
- Time code transfers over Firewire
- 1/3" 3-CCD Mini-DV camcorder with exclusive CineSwitchTM technology
- Rugged magnesium alloy diecast chassis
- Outstanding sensitivity of F11 @ 2000 lux
- Supports 480i/60 (NTSC), Cinema-style 480p/24fps, and 480p/30fps image capture
- Precision wide-angle Leica Dicomar lens with Servo/Manual Zoom (with stops & barrel markings)
- Auto/manual focus F1.6 with 72mm filter size and advanced optical image stabilization
- Conventional 4:3 aspect ratio and 16:9 letterbox image capture modes
- 16 x 9 anamorphic - letterbox and digital squeeze
- Conventional video gamma and CineGammaTM operational modes
- Seven gamma settings - L, M, H, CINE-LIKE, + CINE-LIKE D, CINE-LIKE V, Black Press
- Four knee settings - Auto, Low, Mid, High
- Four color matrix settings - Norm, Enriched, Fluor, Cine
- Three vertical detail level settings in progressive mode - Thin, Mid, Thick
- Up to +12dB gain in progressive mode
- 2-channel XLR audio inputs with phantom power supply (+48V) and manual audio levels
- S-Video, Video & Stereo Audio IN and OUT
- Standard IEEE 1394 FireWire interface (in/out) for transfer of digital video/audio to NLE platforms
- One Shot recording capability
- Unique pre-cleaning heads and auto head cleaning to maximize reliability
- Well balanced and highly portable: 4.4 pounds in full operating condition
- Longer-lasting 5400mA standard battery
- Slow Shutter - 24P - 1/6, 1/12, 30P - 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 60i - 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30
- Edge enhancement for easy focusing - Peaking (switchable on/off) in LCD and EVF
- Auto focus assist in progressive mode
- Built-in SMPTE color bars in interlace and progressive modes
- Three user-programmable buttons are assignable to any one of 11 functions
- Color drop-down display mode for menu choices
- End Search Camera function - no longer necessary to go to VCR mode to search up to the end of the recording
- Menu change on Tape Protect to read Power Save
- MOD (Minimum Object Distance) - 0.6 meter
- Two zebra settings - 80-105%
- CineSwitchTM Scene File Dial is more protected from unintentional changes
- Slower middle zoom speed
- Color level, brightness and contrast adjustment - separate LCD and EVF settings
- More sensitive on-camera microphone
- Audio off tape or live E-E for delay free (echo free) monitoring (menu choice)
- Speaker position has moved to top of camera (was behind LCD)
- Heavy-duty tripod connection
- Black Sapphire color, Barrel Paint is textured to reduce fingerprints
- ROHS compliant manufacturing assuring environmentally correct parts and methodology
16:9 Aspect Display Mode on EVF and LCD for distortion free Squeeze Mode or Anamorphic Display