Hitachi Unveils Multi-Format DK-H200

Hitachi has announced the immediate availability of the new compact DK-H200 multi-format, HDTV box camera. It is the company's first box camera to feature native, full frame rate 1080p acquisition.

The DK-H200 will be introduced at the 2016 NAB Show, 16 – 21 April, Las Vegas.

The DK-H200's new 2.6 million pixel, 2/3-inch, progressive MOS sensors deliver sharp, clear images. They are combined with Hitachi's digital signal processing technology and the camera's natively progressive signal flow to provide high picture quality with low noise, true colour 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 standard sensitivity of F12 at 59.94Hz and F13 at 50Hz.

It offers selectable 1080p, 1080i and 720p outputs at 60Hz, 59.94Hz or 50Hz, and the DK-H200's ability to simultaneously deliver a different format on each of its dual, 3Gbps-capable HD-SDI outputs eliminates the need for external converters in mixed-format applications. 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," said 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 is compact and weighs 1.3kg, suitable for robotic camera applications. Providing versatility for remote acquisition, the camera's direct TCP/IP networking enables it 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 colour temperature variations even under rapidly changing lighting conditions.

The DK-H200 includes other image adjustment and user-friendly features from Hitachi's SK Series cameras, including advanced colour correction, skin tone detail processing, Ultra-Gamma response, focus assist, recallable scene and lens files, and a motorised filter wheel.

It utilises the same high-end 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 also 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 HDTV lenses.The DK-H200 is also compatible with all third-party pan-and-tilt systems.

Hitachi Kokusai Electric America will exhibit in booth C4309, NAB 2016.

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(JP/LM)