Sony BRC-H900

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Sony BRC-H900

Remotely capture broadcast quality Full HD images with smooth, silent PTZ

The BRC-H900 remote studio camera combines uncompromising broadcast picture quality with the flexibility of PTZ operation.

Designed for unattended operation, this compact but powerful robotic camera is an ideal complement to other broadcast cameras for capturing images in hard-to-reach or unobtrusive positions. It’s equally at home in TV newsrooms, remote studios and on-air suites, auditoriums, houses of worship, courtrooms or outdoor sports events.

The sensitive ½-type Exmor 3CMOS image sensor captures detail-packed Full HD footage with low noise and a wide dynamic range. Smooth, speedy remote PTZ with 14x optical zoom and on-board image stabilization accommodates wide-angle scenes and tightly framed close-ups. Broadcast-friendly features include dual tally lamps for on-air operation, while operational flexibility is enhanced with options for ceiling, table top or tripod mounting.

There’s also a broad range of video interface and remote control possibilities, simplifying smooth integration into any broadcast or professional AV environment.

Broadcast quality Full HD images

The BRC-H900 delivers uncompromised broadcast quality color pictures in Full HD, thanks to three 1/2-inch type Exmor CMOS sensors. Advanced picture adjust functions include matrix, color correction, white, detail, knee, gamma, master black, black gamma and flicker cancel.

SMOOTH, SILENT PAN/TILT/ZOOM (PTZ) OPERATION

Accurately re-frame shots or track moving subjects with smooth, speedy remote control of pan, tilt and zoom functions. There’s also a slow pan/tilt mode for precise, judder-free low-speed camera movements. Near-silent operation makes the camera ideal for broadcast studios and other noise-conscious environments.

HIGH QUALITY 14X OPTICAL ZOOM LENS

The high quality lens with 14x optical zoom range covers wide angle shots as well as tight close-ups, making the BRC-H900 ideal for use in a wide range of applications, from broadcast studios to conference halls, boardrooms and outdoor events.

EXCELLENT LOW LIGHT SENSITIVITY

With high sensitivity (F10) and excellent minimum illumination (4 lx), the BRC-H900 can capture crisp, low noise pictures even in dimly lit studios and meeting rooms.

STEADIER, MORE STABLE IMAGES

On-board image stabilization ensures crisper, more stable images in situations where the camera is subject to movement and vibration.

REMOTE OPERATION

Pan/tilt/zoom and other camera settings can be controlled using the supplied IR remote commander, or with the optional RM-BR300 Remote Control Unit that can control multiple cameras.

VERSATILE VIDEO OUTPUTS

Extensive video outputs – including HD/SD-SDI, component and composite Y/C – give greater installation flexibility in professional broadcast and AV environments.

Specifications

Sony BRC-H900

Image Sensor1/2-type Exmor CMOS x3 Image Sensor (Number of Effective Pixels)2.07 Megapixels x3 Image Sensor (Total Number of Pixels)Approx. 3.01 Megapixels Signal System60 Hz: 1080/59.94i, 720/59.94P, NTSC
50 Hz: 1080/50i, 720/50P, PAL SensitivityF10 Minimum Illumination (50IRE)4 lx (50IRE, F1.9, +24 dB) Horizontal Resolution>1,000 TV line
(in HD-SDI output) S/N Ratio50 dB GainAuto/Manual (-3 dB to +24 dB) Shutter Speed1/8,000 s to 1/60 s or 1/8,000 s to 1/50 s Exposure ControlAuto, Manual, Priority mode (shutter priority &
iris priority), Back light, Spot light Color AE FunctionNo White BalanceAuto/Indoor/Outdoor/One-push/Manual Optical Zoom14x Digital Zoom- Focusing SystemAuto/Manual Horizontal Viewing Angle59.6° (Wide-end) Focal Lengthf=5.8 mm to 81.2 mm
F1.9 (Wide), F2.8 (Tele) Minimum Object Distance300 mm (Wide), 800 mm (Tele) Pan/Tilt AnglePan: ±170°
Tilt: +90°/-30° Pan/Tilt SpeedPan: 0.22° to 60°/s
Tilt: 0.22° to 60°/s Preset Position16

CAMERA FEATURES

Auto ICRNo Wide-DNo Image StabilizationYes Image FlipOn/Off ND FilterNo Color GainNo Color HueNo Color MatrixON/OFF Color DetailON/OFF Skintone DetailNo GammaSTD1/STD2/STD3/STD4/CINE1/
CINE2/CINE3/CINE4 Gamma Level-99 to 0 to +99 Black-99 to 0 to +99 Black Gamma-99 to 0 to +99 Knee Point50 to 90 to 109 Knee Slope-99 to 0 to +99 Knee Sat Level0 to 50 to 99 Auto Focus Assist FunctionNo Flicker CancelOn/Off B&WNo Color Bar

INTERFACE

HD Video OutputHD/SD-SDI(switchable)
Component (Y/Pb/Pr) or RGB, HD, VD or SYNC SD Video OutputComposite, Y/C Camera Control InterfaceRS-232C/RS-422
(VISCA) External Sync. InputYesOn/Off

GENERAL

Power RequirementsDC 10.8 V to 13.2 V Power ConsumptionMax 28.8 W (without optional cards) Operating Temperature0 °C to 40 °C
32 °F to 104 °F Storage Temperature-20 °C to +60 °C
-4 °F to +140 °F Dimensions (W x H x D) *1198 x 260 x 238mm
7 7/8 x 10 1/4 x 9 3/8 inch Mass5.0 kg
11 lb 0.37 oz Optional Card SlotｓYes Body ColorSilver Size of Screw Hole for TripodΦ5 depth 5 Mountable Angle< ±15° Ceiling MountYes