The DSR-PD170 also features a built-in slot for both MemoryStick® and a flash memory card for still image storage. Up to 988 JPEG pictures can be stored on one 64 MB MemoryStick®. In addition, the stored images can be mixed or keyed to the live image allowing logo insertion and/or mix effects.

The built-in high MTF quality 12X electronic zoom lens features Auto focus and SuperSteadyShot™ with manual Zoom, Focus and Iris control capability. Other enhancements from the DSR-PD150 include a larger high-resolution B&W viewfinder and a newly developed color swing out Hybrid LCD with greater brightness to increase monitoring capability in bright light conditions. The DSR-PD170 now has a larger handle with start/stop functions as well as zoom control on the handle for easy access and enhanced shooting capabilities.

Specifications:
High quality digital component video and audio recording using DVCAM format High quality digital component video and audio recording using DV format Advanced HAD 380K pixels 1/3" CCDs SuperSteadyShot and Autofocus 12X optical zoom, 48X digital zoom 530 TV lines of horizontal resolution 1 lux minimum illumination Auto or manual exposure

Feature	Benefit
Minimum illumination	Improved from 2 to 1lx (Advanced HAD CCD's)
Audio S/N ratio in manual mode	Improved by 6db
Wide conversion lens included as standard
New lens hood.	Wide conversion lens can be attached or removed without removing the hood. Additional lens hood is provided with built-in lens cap. Open/Close modes can be operated by a side lever.
On-handle zoom lever and Rec Start/Stop button	Easy for low angle shooting
Larger handle and viewfinder	Improved grip and monitoring
Hybrid LCD panel	Enhanced viewing in direct sunlight
Increased adjustment steps on Iris control	Steps quantity doubled from 12 to 24 steps for smoother Iris control
Simultaneous operation of both LCD panel and viewfinder	Enables the use of the LCD paneel for camera angle checking and viewfinder for focusing at the same time
i.LINK cable strap	Aids in preventing incidental cable disconnection to the DSR-DU1 disk recording unit

To find out about more about the Sony DSR-PD170 please contact the office nearest you or email sales@vmivideo.com with your request (please include the article name, and your contact information).