Cameras
New! Hi Definition Video in all flavors!
We now have Both Sony and Panasonic High Definition camcorders for the very highest quality for your Production! Shoot in highest quality and down convert to Standard Definition for now while future-proofing your product.
We are owner operators of the Sony HDW-730S HDCAM camcorder, recording in the 1080i format, as well as the Panasonic HDX900 DVCPRO HD camcorder, able to record in either 1080i or 720P as well as 24 or 30 frames per second. Whichever of the most popular HD formats you’re matching, we’ve got you covered! Canon and Fujinon HD lenses as well as 17 inch or 8 inch Panasonic HD monitors.
We also have the Sony HDV format with the HVR-Z1U camcorder, recoding to HD miniDV tapes, or the new Sony PWM-EX-1 XDCAM camcorder, recording to tapeless flash memory in either 1080i or 720P Hi Def.
Information on High Definition Formats
Panasonic HDX-900 DVCPRO HD Camcorder (High-Definition)
This full 2/3 inch camcorder records a pristine 100mbs HD images in either 1080i or 720p. It can shoot in a very film-like 24 or 30 frames per second progressive. It can record to tape as well as to a hard drive for tapeless acquisition. Switchable 60i or 50i for US or European standard. Can do time lapse and picture cache recording.
Sony HDW730S HDCAM Camcorder (High-Definition)
Sony's latest version or their High End 1080i camcorder is also a full 2/3 inch imager with 2.2 million pixel CCDs. It’s switchable for 60i (USA) or 50i (Europe).
Sony XDCAM PMW- EX1 Camcorder (High-Definition)
The newest small ½ inch camera that shoots to the newest Express Card media (16 GB SxS cards). Either 1080 or 720 at 60i or 24p with over and under crank for special effects. Great second camera for lock off wide or reversal shots when using the larger High Definition cameras. Terrific time-lapse and slow shutter effects.
Sony HVR-Z7U 1/3 inch HDV Camcorder (High-Definition)
Great for lower budget HD projects and corporate video. Can shoot 24 or 30 frames progressive for a more filmic look. Can also shoot in DVCAM standard Definition mode to MiniDV tape.
Sony PDW-530 XDCAM (Standard Definition)
The latest 2/3 inch camcorder recording on the newest Optical Disc tapeless format. Switchable from highest quality IMX 50 for recording 45 minutes per disc, to the lower quality but longer recording DVCAM format for an astounding 85 minutes recording per disc. This is the current camera of choice for the news divisions of both ABC and CBS Television.
Sony DVW-709WS Digital Betacam (Standard Definition)
Another Legacy format that allows high quality digital acquisition for clients who want to match existing archive projects. 2/3 inch imager. Will upconvert well to High Definition.
Sony BVW-D600 BetaSP (Standard Definition)
The old standby, and industry standard. For those projects that still need the legacy format. Top of the line 2/3 inch imager Beta.