Bringing Creative Flexibility to Triax Infrastructures

The Sony HDC-3170 is an elite 2/3-inch 3-CMOS portable system camera engineered to deliver stunning multi-format imagery while maximizing the value of established digital triax network architectures. Outfitted with a native B4 mount to accommodate standard premium broadcast zoom glass, this system camera bridges the gap between legacy deployment setups and modern high-definition broadcasts. It fully supports the strict ITU-R BT.2020 wide color space standard, ensuring that every frame retains life-like detail and expansive dynamic range.

Precision Control and Shading Mastery

Fine-tuning the look on set is completely seamless with the HDC-3170’s sophisticated digital signal processing pipeline. Shading engineers can leverage comprehensive gamma functions for absolute control over fine-tuning tonal values, contrast, and edge detail. For the camera operator in the field, a comprehensive suite of focus-assist tools—including an advanced Focus Position Meter, a dedicated Viewfinder Detail edge sharpener, and clear Focus Assist Indicator lines—enables rapid, confident focal tracking mid-broadcast.

Seamless Staging and Fleet Uniformity

Designed to integrate flawlessly into fast-paced multi-camera workflows, the HDC-3170 offers total backward compatibility with Sony’s industry-acclaimed HDC-2000 series systems. It shares the exact same operational layouts, remote panels, and ergonomics as its fiber counterparts, drastically minimizing crew retraining overhead. The physical chassis is thoroughly weather-sealed and weighted to optimize balance, ensuring smooth handling on handheld or tripod-mounted configurations.

High-Performance Broadcast Standards for International Regions

The Sony HDC-3170 serves as a critical infrastructure asset throughout Pakistan, the UAE, and Africa, where expansive venue distances and rugged field conditions require long-range triax cable resilience. By routing video telemetry, intercom pipelines, and return feeds cleanly over a single triax line, mobile outside broadcast (OB) fleets and regional sports stadiums can maintain a high-efficiency footprint. For media organizations seeking premium HD capture and a future-proof path to 4K delivery over triax, the HDC-3170 is the definitive standard.