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Hitachi announces the DK-H200 multi-format, compact, HDTV box camera. Hitachi's first box camera to feature native, full frame rate 1080p acquisition, the new DK-H200 provides equivalent performance and feature-rich functionality of the company's renowned SK-series studio and field cameras, all in a form factor designed for point-of-view and remote observation applications. The DK-H200 will be introduced at the upcoming 2016 NAB Show, taking place April 16-21 in Las Vegas. Hitachi Kokusai Electric America will exhibit in booth C4309.
Hitachi's press release says, “The DK-H200's new 2.6 million pixel, 2/3-inch, progressive MOS sensors deliver sharp, clear images. These advanced sensors combine with Hitachi's renowned digital signal processing technology and the camera's natively progressive signal flow to provide superior picture quality with low-noise, faithful color reproduction and high dynamic range. The camera's 60dB signal-to-noise ratio enables clear images with minimal noise even at high gain, and is complemented by outstanding standard sensitivity of F12 at 59.94Hz and F13 at 50Hz.”
"It is ideal for any market and use case where the superior quality of progressive acquisition at 1920x1080 resolution is desirable – from broadcast production and sports, to houses of worship, to government and military applications."
Sean Moran
Chief Operating Officer, Hitachi Kokusai Electric Americas.
The flexible, multi-format DK-H200 offers selectable 1080p, 1080i and 720p outputs at 60Hz, 59.94Hz or 50Hz. The camera's ability to simultaneously deliver a different format on each of the camera's dual, 3Gbps-capable HD-SDI outputs eliminates the need for external converters in mixed-format applications, designed to save both cost and equipment footprint. Optional single-mode fiber interconnectivity is also available, enabling video transmission from the camera over long distances.
“Customers across all markets are looking to capture 1080p at full frame rate because of its spatial and temporal fidelity, particularly for detailed, high-motion content,” says Sean Moran, Chief Operating Officer, Hitachi Kokusai Electric Americas. “Bringing the proven attributes of our best progressive studio cameras to the compact box format, the DK-H200 delivers a price-performance ratio we believe is second to none. It is ideal for any market and use case where the superior quality of progressive acquisition at 1920x1080 resolution is desirable – from broadcast production and sports, to houses of worship, to government and military applications.”
The DK-H200's compact size and light 1.3kg weight are designed for robotic camera applications, enabling the use of less-expensive robotics systems. Providing exceptional versatility for remote acquisition, the DK-H200's direct TCP/IP networking enables the camera to be controlled from within a studio, across a campus or around the world through a TCP/IP network or the internet. Fully automatic features including the built-in Automatic Exposure System (AES), Automatic Gain Control (AGC), automatic iris, and Full-time Automatic White Balance (FAW) further bolster unmanned operation. This is achieved by maintaining a consistent video level and correcting for color temperature variations even under rapidly changing lighting conditions.
The DK-H200 also includes advanced color correction, skin tone detail processing, Ultra-Gamma response, focus assist, recallable scene and lens files, a motorized filter wheel and other features of the SK Series.
The DK-H200 also utilizes the same remote control and setup control units as the SK Series, including the RU-1000VR and RU-1500JY remote operation panels and SU-1000 setup control unit. It supports 2/3” B4-mount, bayonet-style lenses, with Hitachi Real-time Lens Aberration Correction (RLAC) technology compensating for the optical distortions that can occur in even the best HDTV lenses.The DK-H200 is also compatible with all third-party pan-and-tilt systems.
