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HDV - The perfect entry to the exciting world of HD
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Great pictures, ultimate portability and low operating costs – the perfect entry
to the thrilling world of High Definition, with all the benefits of tape-based
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With Sony HDV, the benefits of HD are accessible to everyone. Its compact,
lightweight design, combined with sophisticated functionality and affordable
pricing makes Sony HDV the ideal entry-level format choice for HD production.
HDV records pictures at full 1080-line High Definition resolution onto standard
DV format cassette, reducing media costs significantly while delivering the
benefits of tape-based recording and archiving. |
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Tri-format HDV/DVCAM/DV recording and playback is possible with the same
camcorder or VTR deck, reducing hardware inventory requirements, storage and
transportation costs. A step up in quality from DVCAM, HDV makes it even more
affordable for programme-makers to experience the benefits of HD. |
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XDCAM - 21st century workflow |
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XDCAM is the family name for Sony tapeless camcorders and decks. Combining the
best of video and IT, XDCAM is ideal for quick turnaround projects where
deadlines are tight. |
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XDCAM EX |
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An exciting new, low-cost entry point into the world of HD, XDCAM EX records
onto “SxS PRO™” memory cards which comply with the ExpressCard™ standard. Up to
100 minutes of HD content can be recorded onto two removable 16GB cards.
1080/720 switchable and supporting a variety of standards, including CineAlta
1080/23.98PsF, XDCAM EX makes it fast and easy to shoot, edit and distribute
great quality HD. |
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XDCAM HD |
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Featuring camcorders with 1/2-inch interchangeable lenses, XDCAM HD offers an
elegant path to HD for cost-conscious users looking to switch from analogue or
DVCAM. MPEG HD encoding ensures crisp, clear image quality with true 1080-line
HD resolution and a choice of 18Mbps, 25Mbps and 35Mbps recording rates. Over 35
partner vendors ensures seamlessly integration with most of today’s popular
NLEs. |
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XDCAM HD 422 |
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XDCAM HD 422 sits at the top of the XDCAM range and is ideal for applications
such as ENG, documentary, European TV drama and mainstream entertainment
programmes that require a high quality look. Stunning HD picture quality is
delivered using 2/3-inch 1920x1080 resolution CCDs, 14 bit A/D conversion and
4:2:2 recording at 50Mbps – while still retaining XDCAM’s market-leading
non-linear workflow. |
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HDCAM - Prestige results on Standard Definition budgets |
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The ideal medium for drama, documentaries, commercials and mainstream television
programming, HDCAM has become the High Definition format of choice for
discerning users. Already chosen as an “in-house format” by broadcasters around
the world, HDCAM offers superb High Definition picture performance while
offering a convenient choice of workflow options. |
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Whether you prefer to post produce in HDCAM or down-convert for editing within
existing SD infrastructures, HDCAM offers greater flexibility to match your
creative preferences and operational needs. Shoot at 24PsF or 25PsF to give your
pictures a prestige, ‘filmic’ look. Alternatively, select 50i or 60i for a more
immediate feel, especially with fast-moving action – the choice is yours.
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Providing an ideal migration to HD for customers working within Standard
Definition budgets, HDCAM future-proofs and increases the international
marketability of all your programming.
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HDCAM SR - Ultimate HD performance for the most demanding users |
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Preferred by leading media industry players thanks to its unparalleled picture
quality and ultra-mild signal compression, HDCAM SR has been developed to
accommodate the most demanding applications. From movies and commercials to
sophisticated green screen effects, CGI, digital intermediates, telecine
transfers and archiving, there’s no format to match the peerless performance of
HDCAM SR. |
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Delivering breathtakingly natural, detailed pictures, thanks to true RGB 4:4:4:
coding at a bit rate of up to 880Mbps, HDCAM SR ensures that the most
prestigious productions will stand out. And with 12 uncompressed digital audio
tracks, HDCAM SR is also perfect for multi-channel surround sound mastering.
When nothing less than the very best picture quality and performance will do,
HDCAM SR is the ultimate choice of the world’s most discerning creative
professionals. |
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When nothing less than the very best picture quality and performance will do,
HDCAM SR is the ultimate choice of the world’s most discerning creative
professionals.
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