SK-HD1200 Handheld HDTV Production Camera

The NEW SK-HD1200 is Hitachi’s top-of-the-line portable HDTV Studio and EFP camera. Outstanding images are acquired by three(R,G,B) 2.3 million pixel UAIT (Ultra-Advanced) 1080-line progressive CCDs. Hitachi’s implementation of the most advanced digital processing technology available assure low-noise, high dynamic range pictures. The HD signal generated by the new sensors, processed by 38-bit Hitachi DSP’s, transported via our digital fiber optic system and output as SMPTE-424M SDI are 3Gbps throughout. The utmost attention to picture fidelity has been painstakingly implemented in this new camera series assuring the best return-on-investment qualities of any HDTV production camera system on the market.

Reasons to buy!

NEW 2/3-inch, 1080/60p, progressively scanned, (Ultra-Advanced) UAIT-CCDs.

1,100TVL standard resolution

>60dB signal to noise ratio (1080/60p without noise reduction)

38-bit per pixel per R,G,B channel Hitachi 40nm digital processing technology

3Gbps HD-SDI signal handling from end-to-end.

Switchable between progressive and interlaced signal processing, transport and outputs.

Multi-format global design outputs signals applicable to most TV broadcast and production standards.

Transparent signal transmission and camera power is achieved by the use of SMPTE-311M hybrid optical fiber cable with up to 3Km (~9,842ft.) of operation distance.

The camera system can operate with SMPTE-311M hybrid fiber cable or common-off-the-shelf single-mode (with external camera head power). SM fiber can be used up to 10Km (~33,000ft.) without external adapters, accessories or modifications.

The camera system can use an optical routing system to connect multiple camera heads to any number of CCUs thus, simplifying and lowering the cost of large camera systems’ interconnect.

NEW control panels (SU-1000 and RU-1500 series) can control a camera in a group of 128 when connected via the TCP/IP camera control network.

NEW camera control unit (CCU) CU-1200 and existing models can be addressed and controlled via a common TCP/IP data network.

Dual 1080/60i camera head operation allows 2 camera heads to be connected to/ controlled by 1 CCU. Both camera head outputs are independently provided at the output of the CCU. (3D production applications).

Dual 5-position motorized filter wheel is optionally available.

Low power 24W consumption (camera head + lens + optical cable adapter)

2-piece dockable design improves maintenance and equipment availability.

Choice of 3 different joystick or rotary-type and with LCD-display operation panels

Prompter and talent monitor power and video outputs available at the camera head.

Independent HD-SDI VF output for crane or Jib installations.

VF Focus assist (VF Area marker, Focus indicator and gauge)

9-inch high resolution LCD Color viewfinder (VF-L9HD)

5-inch high resolution B/W CRT (4:3) viewfinder, VF-HD500 for EFP use

2-inch high resolution B/W CRT (16:9) VF-402E for ENG use

Compatibility with all Fujinon Precision Focus lenses.

Digital optical extender function

2 independent CCU Return signals, inputs can be HD (HD-SDI single or dual link) or SD, analog or digital selectable

Full automatic setup using Gray Scale.

Digital registration or lens’ lateral chromatic aberration adjustment.

Direct data transfer from SU or SD memory cards used at camera head and control panels.

HD signal linear masking & 12-vector color painting.

Independent control of HD & SDTV detail

Ultra Gamma (Selectable Gamma table with 7 presets).

Black stretch/ black press.

Preset Masking (6 settings: DEFAULT, ITU-709, SMPTE-240M, SMPT-WIDE, NTSC, EBU).

2 channels Flesh-tone masking and multiple memories Flesh-tone detail correction settings.

Knee saturation and Knee detail functions.

Real-time and offline diagnostic system with character display superimposed on PIX video output.

Accepts Analog VBS/BBS or HD Tri-level sync as genlock.

Specifications

Imaging Device	Progressive Scan ( 3X - RGB ) 2/3-inch, 16:9, 2.3 M Pixel. Ultra-Advanced, micro-lens IT-CCD,
Effective Pixels	1,920 (H) X 1,080 (V)
Sensitivity	1080p：F8 @2000lx, 3200K, 89.9% reflectance 1080i ：F10 @2000lx, 3200K, 89.9% reflectance
Signal-to-noise	60dB (typical)
Resolution	Horizontal: 1100 TV Lines, Vertical: 1000 lines (at center)
Depth of modulation	1080p：55% ( typical ) ( 800TV Lines at center, 27.5 MHz ) 1080i ：60% ( typical ) ( 800TV Lines at center, 27.5 MHz )
Digital Signal Processing	38-bit maximum, switchable between 1080/60p and 1080/60i
Power consumption	Camera head 26 W Head only ( without VF, lens )
Operating temperature	-10ºC to +45ºC, 14ºF to 113ºF
Dimensions	133 (W) x 191 (H) x 262 (D) mm
Mass	2.2kg, 4.8lbs. Camera head

Brochures

SK-HD1200 Brochure (1,389Kb)

Camera System Accessories

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Control Panels

	SU-1000: Setup Unit for 12 cameras, expandable to 128 cameras. Provides access to all camera operation and adjustment parameters. SU-1000 Operation Manual (797Kb)
	RU-1500VR/JY: Advanced Remote Unit with color touch-screen and network control for demanding production environments. RU-1500JY Operation Manual (147Kb)
	RU-1200VR/JY: Remote Unit for all Hitachi HDTV cameras. Available with Joystick M.Black and Iris or Knob controls. RU-1200VR/JY Operation Manual (453Kb)

Camera Control Units (CCU’s)

	CU-HD1200: 3Gbps, Multi-format digital CCU for use with SK-HD1200 and SK-HD2200. NEW PRODUCT
	(Operation Manual coming soon!)
	CU-HD1000: Fiber-optic cable digital CCU for use with CA-HF1000 hybrid fiber cable adapter and with all Hitachi HDTV cameras CU-HD1000 Operation Manual (2,500Kb)

Studio Adapter

SA-1000: Heavy-duty large lens adapter and system expansion unit for studio and field production. Designed for use with all Hitachi HTDV portable cameras
SA-1000 Operation Manual (3,322Kb)

Viewfinders

	VF-402 2 inch B/W ENG viewfinder (Operation manual provided with camera head’s)
	VF-HD500 5 inch 4:3 CRT HD viewfinder VF-HD500 Operation Manual (240Kb)
	VF-L9HD 9-inch LCD (16:9) Color viewfinder VF-L9HD Operation Manual (204Kb)