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4K CMOS Sensors Portable System Camera for Fiber Operation

Model: HDC3500

The HDC-3500 supports optical fiber transmission as standard, with a SMPTE-standard interface for connection with associated HDCU-3100/HDCU-2000 series Camera Control Units.
It's quick and easy to reconfigure the camera at any time for fiber, third-generation digital triax or wireless operation with a choice of optional outside panels.
Support for Sony's SR Live for HDR workflow allows simultaneous 4K HDR and HD SDR production by a single team — reducing hardware and personnel costs for multi-format productions.
In addition, the HDC-3500 can be upgraded by the optional software licenses to add functions to capture progressive signals, progressive segmented frame (PsF) signals, or double-speed acquisition for exquisite slow motion.
Combining exceptional lightness and strength, the magnesium alloy body is complemented by carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) outside panels.

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A new benchmark in creative flexibility:
The HDC-3500 system camera brings new levels of image quality, portability and creative flexibility to live production environments. Enjoy premium 4K/HD/HDR picture quality — and anticipate tomorrow's production needs while maintaining full compatibility with today's workflows and system hardware.

Imaging power unleashed:
Capture premium pictures with the world's first 2/3-inch 4K CMOS sensor with global shutter technology that eliminates the "jello effect" and banding noise. This allows the HDC-3500 to capture pristine 4K images with exceptionally low noise (-62dB), impressive sensitivity (F10 at 1080/59.94p or F11 at 1080/50p) and high dynamic range, while achieving the ITU-R BT.2020 broadcast standard wide color space. It's teamed with a specially developed LSI Digital Signal Processor that fully realizes the extraordinary imaging power of this new sensor.

More format flexibility:
The HDC-3500 can output 3G-SDI signals in a range of formats right up to 1080/50p, with 4K available via the CCU's 12G-SDI and Quad 3G-SDI interfaces. So you can benefit from maximum production convenience — and your viewers can enjoy premium picture quality.

Get the look:
Broaden your creative possibilities and achieve exactly the look you want in any shooting situation. Low-key saturation ensures rich, vibrant colors in low-light areas. Powerful gamma functions give absolute control over fine-tuning tonal values, contrast and detail.

The HDC-3500 supports optical fiber transmission as standard, with a SMPTE-standard interface for connection with associated HDCU-3100/HDCU-2000 series Camera Control Units.
It's quick and easy to reconfigure the camera at any time for fiber, third-generation digital triax or wireless operation with a choice of optional outside panels.
Support for Sony's SR Live for HDR workflow allows simultaneous 4K HDR and HD SDR production by a single team — reducing hardware and personnel costs for multi-format productions.
In addition, the HDC-3500 can be upgraded by the optional software licenses to add functions to capture progressive signals, progressive segmented frame (PsF) signals, or double-speed acquisition for exquisite slow motion.
Combining exceptional lightness and strength, the magnesium alloy body is complemented by carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) outside panels.
Sure, stable handling is enhanced by the camera's low center of gravity, easily adjustable shoulder pad and widened hand grip area.
Also ideal for handheld operation, HDC series studio cameras offer exceptional user ergonomics in a wide range of studio and field-based production environments.
Backwards compatibility with Sony's industry-acclaimed HDC-2000 series system cameras simplifies smooth integration with your current live production infrastructures, including cameras and CCUs.
The HDC-3500 offers a double-speed acquisition function, transmitting high-quality Full HD images to the HDCU-3100 or HDCU-2500 Camera Control Unit (CCU).
Assigned camera number is indicated on the camera body by a graphical electronic paper display. Displayed information is updated automatically to reflect system changes.
There's also an LED tally lamp beside the camera number display.
The Viewfinder Detail function adds dedicated image-enhancing edge signals directly to the viewfinder, helping the operator to focus quickly and precisely in any shooting situation.
It's complemented by a Focus Assist Indicator and advanced Focus Position Meter function.
Dual optical filter wheels for Neutral Density (ND) and Color Correction (CC)* open up wider creative possibilities.
Both filters can be controlled from a remote control panel, master setup unit, or directly from the camera head.
Network TRUNK (via LAN port) allows high-speed data transmission between the camera and CCU at up to 1 Gbps to support configurability with IP-based products and systems.

Television Standard - NTSC

Operating Temperature (Maximum): 113 F
Operating Temperature (Minimum): -4 F
AC Voltage (Maximum): 240 Volts
Current Draw: 1.05 Amps
Product Weight: 10.80 lbs
Noise: 62 dB
Image Sensor (Camera): 4K CMOS
Technology: CMOS
General:
Power requirements: AC 240 V, 1.4 A (max.), DC 240 V, 1.05 A (max.)
Storage temperature:-4°F to 140°F (-20°C to +60°C)
Mass:
Approx. 10 lb 13 oz (4.9 kg) (Unit only)
Approx. 11 lb 4 oz (5.1 kg) (when HKC-TR37 is attached)
Approx. 10 lb 13 oz (4.9 kg) (when HKC-FB30 is attached)
Imager:
Imager: 2/3-inch type 4K CMOS sensor with global shutter
Method: 3-CMOS, RGB
Electrical Characteristics:
Sensitivity:
F10 with 1080/59.94p
F11 with 1080/50p (at 2,000 lx with 89.9% reflectance)
Signal-to-noise ratio: -62 dB or higher
Geometric distortion: Negligible (not including lens distortion)
Optical system specifications:
Spectrum system: F1.4 prism
Built-in filters: ND filters 1: CLEAR, 2: 1/4ND, 3: 1/8ND, 4: 1/16ND, 5: 1/64ND
CC filters A: cross filter, B: 3200K (clear), C: 4300K, D: 6300K
Input/Output Connectors:
CCU: Electro-optical connector (LEMO 3K.93C connector) (x1)
LENS: 12-pin (x1)
VF: 20-pin (x1)
MIC 1 IN: XLR 3-pin, female (x1)
AUDIO IN CH1, CH2: XLR 3-pin, female (x1 each)
AUDIO switch for MIC: –60 dBu (can be selected up to –20 dBu in the menu), balanced
AUDIO switch for LINE: 0 dBu, balanced
INTERCOM 1, INTERCOM 2: XLR 5-pin, female (x1 each)
EARPHONE: 4-pole mini jack (x1), (2-pole mono, 3-pole stereo, 4-pole CTIA standard, 4-pole OMTP standard)
DC IN: XLR 4-pin (x1), DC 10.5 to 17 V
DC OUT: 4-pin (x1), DC 10.5 to 17 V, max. 0.5 A, 2-pin (x1), DC 10.5 to 17 V, Max. 2.5 A
SDI 1: BNC (x1)
SDI 2: BNC (x1)
SDI MONI: BNC (x1)
TEST OUT: BNC (x1)
PROMPTER/GENLOCK: BNC (x1)
PROMPTER 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
GENLOCK HD: SMPTE ST274, tri-level sync, 0.6 Vp-p, 75 ohms, SD: Black burst (NTSC: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms/PAL: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 ohms)
PROMPTER2: BNC (x1), 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
RET CTRL: 6-pin (x1)
REMOTE: 8-pin (x1)
TRACKER: 12-pin (x1)
CRANE: 12-pin (x1)
USB: USB 2.0 Type A 4-pin (x1) (for connecting USB drive)
NETWORK TRUNK: RJ-45 type 8-pin (x1)
Supplied Accessories: Before Using This Unit (1), Operating Instructions (CD-ROM) (1), Cable clamp belt (1 set), Screws (+B3×8) (2), Attached label (1)

HDC Series Brochure MK20285V1_l.pdf 1565852 kb - Brochure

HDC-3500 Operation Manual 4745630111.pdf 1067988 kb - Instructions