The differences & specifications between the different models are listed below.
| CCD- | TR57 | TR67 | TR87 | TR97 | TR917/TR940 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| System | Video8 | Video8 | Video8 | Video8 | Hi8 |
| VIDEO/AUDIO IN* | • | ||||
| S VIDEO | • | ||||
| Optical zoom | 16x | 16x | 16x | 18x | 18x |
| Digital zoom | 32x | 64x | 64x | 72x | 72x |
| NightShot | • | • | |||
| Steady Shot | • | • | • | ||
| Remote sensor | • | • | • | • | |
| LASER LINK | • | • | • | ||
| Fader function | • | • | |||
| Stripe | • | ||||
| Manual focus | • | • | |||
| Exposure | • | • | |||
| Audio | mono | mono | mono | mono | stereo |
| Built-in light | • | • | • | • |
* The models without VIDEO/AUDIO IN have CAMERA, OFF and PLAYER mode on the POWER switch.
System specifications
| Video recording system | CCD-TR57/TR67/TR87 | CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 |
|---|---|---|
| Helical scanning FM system | 2 rotary heads | 4 rotary heads (SP/LP independent heads) |
Audio recording system
- Rotary heads, FM system
Video signal
- NTSC color, EIA standards
| Usable cassette | CCD-TR57/TR67/TR87/TR97 | CCD-TR917/TR940 |
|---|---|---|
| 8mm video format cassette | Standard 8 | Hi8 or standard 8 |
Recording / Playback time (using 120 min. cassette)
- SP mode: 2 hours
- LP mode: 4 hours
Fastforward/rewind time (using 120 min. cassette)
- Approx. 5 min.
Image device
- CCD (Charge Coupled Device)
Viewfinder
- Electronic viewfinder
- Color 113,578 (521 x 218)
| Lens | CCD-TR57 | CCD-TR67/TR87 | CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined power zoom lens, filter diameter 1 7⁄16 in. (37 mm) | 16 × (Optical), 32 × (Digital) | 16 × (Optical), 64 × (Digital) | 18 × (Optical), 72 × (Digital) |
Focal distance
| CD-TR57/TR67/TR87 | CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 |
|---|---|
| 3⁄16 - 2 5⁄8 in. (4.1 - 65.6 mm) | 3⁄16 - 8 in. (4.1 - 73.8 mm) |
When converted to a 35 mm still
| CCD-TR57/TR67 | CCD-TR87 | CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 9⁄16 - 24 7⁄8 in. (39.4 - 630 mm) | 1 7⁄8 - 29 3⁄4 in. (47.2 - 755 mm) | 1 7⁄8 - 33 1⁄2 in. (47.2 - 850 mm) |
Color temperature
- Auto
Minimum illumination
| CCD-TR57/TR67 | CCD-TR87/TR97/TR917/TR940 | CCD-TR97/TR917/TR940 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.4 lux at F 1.4 | 0.7 lux at F 1.4 | 0 lux ( in NightShot mode)* |
* Object invisible for the dark can be shot with infrared lighting
Illumination range
| CCD-TR57/TR67 | CCD-TR87/TR97/TR917/TR940 |
|---|---|
| 0.4 lux to 100,000 lux | 0.7 lux to 100,000 lux |
Recommended illumination
- More than 100 lux
Input and output connector specifications
S video input/output (CCD-TR917/TR940 only)
- 4-pin mini DIN
| Luminance signal | Chrominance signal |
|---|---|
| 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced | 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced |
Video input (CCD-TR917/TR940 only)/output
- Phono jack, 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced
Audio input (CCD-TR917/TR940 only)/output
| CCD-TR57/TR67/TR87/TR97 | CCD-TR917/TR940 |
|---|---|
| Mono, Phone jack, 327 mV | Phono jacks (2: stereo L and R) 327 mV, (at output impedance 47 kilohms) impedance less than 2.2 kilohms |
RFU DC OUT
- Special minijack, DC 5V
Headphone jack (CCD-TR917/TR940 only)
- Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm)
LANC control jack
- Stereo mini-minijack (ø 2.5 mm)
MIC jack
- Minijack, 0.388 mV low impedance with 2.5 to 3.0 V DC, output impedance 6.8 kilohms (ø 3.5 mm)
| CCD-TR57/TR67/TR87/TR97 | CCD-TR917/TR940 |
|---|---|
| Mono type | Stereo type |
General specifications
Power requirements
| Battery pack | AC power adaptor |
|---|---|
| 7.2 V | 8.4 V |
Average power consumption during camera recording (when using the battery pack)
| CCD-TR57/TR67 | CCD-TR87/TR97 | CCD-TR917/TR940 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4 W | 2.5 W | 2.6 W |
Operating temperature
- 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Storage temperature
- –4°F to +140°F (–20°C to +60°C)
Dimensions (Approx.) 4 1⁄4 × 4 1⁄4 × 7 5⁄8 in. (107 x 107 x 193 mm) (w/h/d)
| Mass (Approx.) | CCD-TR57 | CCD-TR67/TR67/TR87/TR97/TR917/TR940 |
|---|---|---|
| Excluding the battery pack, lithium battery, cassette and shoulder strap | 1 lb 11 oz (780 g) | 1 lb 11 oz (790 g) |
| Including the battery pack NP-F330, lithium battery CR2025, cassette and shoulder strap | 2 lb (920 g) | 2 lb (930 g) |
Microphone
| CCD-TR57/TR67/TR87/TR97 | CCD-TR917/TR940 |
|---|---|
| Mono type | Stereo type |
AC power adaptor
Power requirements
- 100 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
- 23 W
Output voltage
- DC OUT: 8.4 V, 1.5 A in operating mode
Operating temperature
- 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Storage temperature
- –4°F to +140°F (–20°C to +60°C)
Dimensions (Approx.)
- 5 × 1 9⁄16 × 2 1⁄2 in. (125 × 39 × 62 mm) (w/h/d) excluding projecting parts
Mass (Approx.)
- 9.8 oz (280 g) excluding power cord
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