The Sony DSR-400L is a professional camcorder that pushes the envelope for high quality images in a small and efficient shoulder-mount design. It captures high resolution video in low light or bright light with the advanced 3 x 2/3-inch POWER HAD EX chip set. This configuration includes the standard black and white viewfinder and the tripod adapter plate.
Signal System | NTSC |
Image Device | 3-CCD, 2/3-Inch, Power HAD EX Interline Transfer Type |
Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 65 dB |
Horizontal Resolution | 920 Lines |
Sensitivity | f/11 @ 2000 Lux |
Minimum Illumination | 0.5 Lux with f/1.4 plus Gain Up |
Vertical Smear | -140 dB |
Built-in Filters |
Clear 1/4 N.D. (1.5 Stops) 1/16 N.D. (4 Stops) 1/64 N.D. (6 Stops) Tungsten/Daylight Filter Switch |
LCD Monitor | 2.5-Inch TFT Color |
Speaker | Yes |
Viewfinder | DXF-801 1.5-Inch Black and White |
Microphone | Yes |
Scan Matching | Yes |
Memory Card Slot | Yes |
Shutter Speed Range | 1/100 to 1/2000 seconds |
Gain Selection | -3 to 36dB |
VTR Section |
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Tape Format |
DVCAM Consumer DV in SP Mode Accepts Large and Small Cassettes |
Tape Speed |
28.193 mm/second in DVCAM Mode 18.8 mm/second in DV Mode |
Signal-to-Noise Ratio | Greater than 63 dB |
Maximum Recording Time |
3 Hours in DVCAM Mode 4.5 Hours in DV Mode |
Audio Dynamic Range | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
Audio Signal Format |
16 bit / 48kHz (2 channel) 12 bit / 32kHz (4 channel) |
Audio Frequency Response |
20Hz to 20kHz (48kHz mode) 20Hz to 14.5kHz (32 kHz mode) |
Signal to Noise Ratio | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
Input and Output Connectors |
Firewire- 6-Pin (x 1 input and output both) Composite Video- BNC (x 1 output as monitor out) Timecode- BNC (x 1 input, 1 output) Genlock- BNC (x 1 input) Sync- BNC (x 1 output) Mic Audio- XLR (x 2 input) Line Audio- RCA (x 2 output) Headphone- Mini Stereo (x 1) DC Power-2-Pin PowerTap (x 1 output) DC Power- 7-Pin (x 1 output for wireless audio receiver) DC Power- 4-Pin XLR (x 1 input) |
Power Requirements | 12 Volts DC |
Power Consumption |
17 Watts Minimum (measured with LCD and Viewfinder off) |
Operating Temperature |
32° to 104° F 0° to 40° C |
Dimensions (WxHxD) |
9.75 x 10.5 x 21.0 Inches 245 x 268 x 532 mm (Width includes Viewfinder) |
Weight |
14.3 Lbs 6.5 kg (Includes Lens, Viewfinder, Microphone, Battery and Tape) |