Sony HXR-MC1 - Manual (Page 4)

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Sports Shooting
If you’re shooting while taking part in extreme sports such as
skydiving, paragliding or skateboarding, it is hard to check the
images you’re recording. With the HXR-MC1, even if you attach the
camera to your helmet, you can easily check the angles using the
LCD panel of the control unit and adjust the angle of view with the
zoom lever. Once the recording to Memory Stick PRO Duo™ has
started, all you have to do is to enable the control unit’s HOLD switch
to prevent operating error, put the control unit into your
backpack or a pocket, and get going.
Motor Sports
With the HXR-MC1, it’s possible to capture powerful visuals in which
the ground comes toward you just as though you’re riding a
motorcycle or driving a racing car. The HXR-MC1’s tiny camera
increases your choice of where to mount it on a car body. You can
even shoot inside the cramped interior of a car by using an optional
wide conversion lens.
Live Relay/ Recording
The control unit of the HXR-MC1 has connectors for both HDMI
output and analog video output. By using a commercially available
HDMI/HD-SDI converter or an A/D converter, you can also make live
relays or recordings using HD-SDI signals. If you use visuals that close
in on the subject, such as images taken by the HXR-MC1 on the
posts of a soccer goal or a close shot of a musician’s hands, you can
achieve even more powerful live images. The HDMI and analog video
connector outputs SD signals when the recording mode of HXR-MC1
is set in SD.
Shooting Small Animals and Insects
The tiny camera of the HXR-MC1 is also good for shooting small
animals and insects. The small size of the camera makes it ideal for
shooting wild animals, which are very cautious. It is possible to
record continuously for about 405 minutes (6 hours 45 minutes)*.
You can also shoot the world of insects by sliding the camera
through the grass.
* Continuous recording with the optional NP-FH100 battery (LCD backlight =OFF).
It becomes about 200 minutes under the ordinary use with frequent recording
start/stop, zooming etc,
Images From Operators’ Sightlines
Images taken from the sightlines of operators with special skills, such
as process engineers can be used as simulation material or as a
training video to help others acquire such skills. Also the recorded
video can be used later on to help the user analyze the actions or
the action pathways made by a person or object carrying the camera.
Notes:
> The LCD panel does not display all captured area.
> When the camera unit receives a sudden and very strong shock,
the internal lens may move, and it may sometimes cause a momentary shift
of focus position. The use of shock absorbers are recommended under
these certain circumstances.
> Sony does not provide any special mounting hardware. As for the
positions and methods of installing the camera and the control unit,
users should take good care to confirm safety on their own in advance.
Sony cannot take responsibility for any problems arising from the
installation of the HXR-MC1.
Applications
HDMI or
component
output
HD-SDI
converter
When the HDMI signal is converted to HD-SDI, a short delay may occur.
Please consult the manufacturer of converter the detail.
HD-SDI
Video switcher
or recorder with
HD-SDI input