The HL-53A is a broadcast color camera, incorporating a newly developed IT (Interline Transfer) CCD image sensor. Ikegami's advanced technology has been fully utilized to achieve not only this compact, lightweight design, but also reproduction of color-fidelity images with enhanced resolu- tion and high S/N ratio. Since a VCR interface is incorporated, the HL-53A can be used in conjunction with a Betacam VCR without the aid of any adapter. A newly developed IT CCD with microlens technology and total number of 400,000 pixels delivers enhanced picture quality, ensuring satisfactory image quality even in the HI-GAIN position with a dramatic reduction in fixed pattern noise. Furthermore, smear is reduced to such a level as can only be achieved by the FIT CCD. The HL-53A also takes full advantage of the characteristics of CCDs such as long service life, reduced image lag, low power con- sumption, and no burn-in.

• CCD
  The latest generation Interline Transfer CCDs are used. These CCDs include microlens technology for f8 sensitivity. They also incorporate improved flare reduction techniques and reduced vertical smear.
• Optics
  Featuring a newly designed optical system with a high-sensitivity prism, the HL-53A has the excellent spectral characteristics of the HL- 79E, HL-95, and HL-55. Ikegami's original CCD mounting technique, not only achieves precision CCD positioning, but also helps prevent registration errors due to changes in temperature.
• Low-pass Filter
  A newly developed optical low-pass filter ensures a drastic moire reduction, while turning to the best account the high modulation factor of a CCD.
• Electronic Shutter
  Since this camera employs a 6-step electronic shutter, high resolution is assured under various shooting conditions-
• Genlock Function
  Since the camera head incorporates a genlock circuit, time-code lock operation can be achieved when the HL-53A is docked with a VCR.
• White Shading Correction
  The HL-53A incorporates independent HV-sawtooth and HV-parabola white/black shading correction for R, G, and B. It also has internal circuitry for correcting lens extender induced white shading.
• Dynamic DTL
  The dynamic DfL circuit compensates for loss in lens peripheral resolution.
• MIX DTL
  The horiwntal MIX DfL ensures high-quality picture characteristics at all times.
• Auto Black Balance
  The black level can be easily matched without the aid of instrumentation.
• SMPTE Color Bar Generator
  The internal SMPTE color bar generator permits ac- curate monitor adjustment.
• Docking with a VCR
  Incorporating a Betacam VCR interface, the HL-53A and a Betacam VCR can be used in combination. This enables greater operability and mobility in ENG applications.
• Highlight Compression
  Wide dynamic range for contrasty images, along with the auto knee circuit, permits the optimal reproduction. The knee aperture correction function assures reproduction of high-Ievel images with excellent definition.
• Audio Monitor Speaker
  Audio output from a VCR can be monitored through a built-in audio mon)tor speaker.
• Audio Level Controller
  The VCR audio level can be adjusted as appropriate, with the audio level controller, together with the audio level marker displayed in the viewfinder .
• Iris Offset
  The iris offset function enables shooting in the auto iris mode, even in contrasty backlit scenes.
• VF Indicators
  The camera and VCR operating conditions can be checked with the LEOs and character indicators in the viewfinder.
• VF Markers
  The center and safety area markers can be displayed in the VF to facilitate framing the camera shot. These markers can be turned on and off as necessary.
• Remote Control
  The HL-53A has a digital remote control terminal which can be used even when docked with a VCR. (The remote controller is an optional item)