Sony HDC-3170 HD Digital Triax Portable System Camera Head Only

The Sony HDC-3170 HD Digital Triax Portable System Camera Head Only raises the standard in creative flexibility. The HDC-3170 system camera brings new levels of creative flexibility and portability to live production environments. Enjoy premium HD pictures plus the versatility of digital triax transmission.

Next-generation imaging
Capture premium pictures with the world's first 2/3-inch HD CMOS sensor with global shutter technology that eliminates the "jello effect" and banding noise. This allows the HDC-3170 to capture pristine images with low noise and excellent sensitivity (F12 at 1080/59.94i or F13 at 1080/50i).

More format flexibility
The HDC-3170 can output 3G-SDI signals in a range of formats right up to 1080/50p. So you can benefit from maximum production convenience — and your viewers can enjoy premium picture quality.

Next-generation digital triax transmission
The HDC-3170 supports the latest third generation digital triax-based camera/CCU transmission system. This can carry high-quality Full HD images over distances up to 1,800m* while integrating smoothly into current triax infrastructures.

*With 0.57 in diameter triax cable. Maximum transmission distance varies with camera system configuration.

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.