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Sony NEX-FS100 (Exmore Super35 CMOS Sensor 1920x1080p)

This is Sony’s answer to the “DSLR” revolution but without the clutter of an old-school DSLR setup. Capable of both slow-motion and fast-motion, its “film look” (with uncompressed 4:2:2 & RGB output via HDMI) makes this affordable setup the perfect commercial, documentary, or movie-making camera package. Capable of recording in HD and SD modes in NXCAM recording format (AVCHD) with embedded timecode, the FS 100 records to multiple memory-stick media (SD/SDHC/SDXC) for greater ease of use for a variety of workflow solutions. Its sleek, modular design boasts a 3.5" XtraFine LCD screen, an E-mount interchangeable lens system, dual XLR audio inputs, as well as composite, component, and HDMI outputs.

Sony HXC-100 High Definition Studio Camera multi format system camera is equipped with digital triax technology. The HXC-100 camera uses the latest 14-bit A/D conversion circuit and the 2/3-inch Power HAD FX CCDs to bring out high picture quality. Together with the 1.5 RU-size HXCU-100 Camera Control Unit and a remote control panel from Sony, the HXC-100 camera offers a simple system. The HXC-100 camera also provides a variety of beneficial functions such as Focus Assist function.

HB Group offers the Sony PMW-EX3 XDCam High Definition Portable Camcorder in a custom package.  The PMW-EX3 compact camcorder with an interchangeable lens system incorporates three ½-inch type Exmor™ Full HD CMOS sensors, each with an effective pixel count of 1920 x 1080, delivering stunning-quality HD images in 1080P, 720P, and 1080i HD resolutions. A rich variety of features for creative shooting are incorporated into this camcorder such as “Slow & Quick Motion”, which is also commonly known as “over-cranking” and “under-cranking”, selectable gamma curves, slow-shutter, interval recording and the Picture Profile™ feature.

At only 8.2 pounds the Panasonic AG-HPX500 High Definition P2 Camcorder features a high-performance digital signal processor (DSP) with 14-bit A/D conversion and 19-bit processing that handles HD/SD format conversion simultaneously - ensuring spectacular images in all video formats for applications ranging from news acquisition, independent filmmaking, corporate video, sports and much more.

As a compact, all-in-one mixer system, the Panasonic AV-HS400A Multi-Format/High Definition Video Switcher easily integrates into  existing HD/SD workflows, flawlessly mixing HD and SD video sources using a wide range of optional I/O boards. Its modular architecture comes standard with four HD/SD-SDI inputs and four HD/SDI outputs and can be expanded to support up to 8 inputs and 8 outputs with optional I/O boards. The switcher has a built-in, switchable 10-bit frame synchronizer for each input, for glitch-free switching, even with non-synchronous sources such as Blu-Ray DVD players or remote camera feeds.

One of the most popular HD camcorders in recent memory is the Sony HVR-V1U.  This 3-CMOS camcorder provides affordable HD acquisition by offering true 1080p image capture in a small camcorder form factor.

Video Playback, Reording and Editing Equipment

DT Video Labs PlaybackPro Plus.  Mac based PlaybackPro Plus is a multi-channel (plus mixer) player. As such, it allows cuts and dissolves between clips as well as many other advanced features.

Order this truly dynamic media kit for your next event.

The Sony HVR-1500A is a robust an flexible SD and HDV player/recorder.  This deck plays and records HDV 1080, DVCam and mini-DV in one tidy package.

For high-end recording and playback, HB Group carries the

   Sony HDW-D1800 HDCam recorder/player,

   Sony HDW-F500 HDCam recorder/player and the

   Sony JH-3 Multiformat player

Panasonic formats include the

   Panasonic AJ-HD1400 DVCPro HD recorder/player

These units make HDCam editing, ingest and screening easily affordable - no need to own one to make HDCam available in your studio.

The AJA KiPro is a solid-state, tapeless video recording system.

Rugged, reliable and easy to use, this solution records directly to Apple Pro-Res allowing smooth workflow from acquisition to edit.

The AJA KiPro Mini is a solid-state, tapeless video recording system.  This is a more compact and portable option to the KiPro and features recording onto CF (Compact Flash) Cards.

Rugged, reliable and easy to use, this solution records directly to Apple Pro-Res allowing smooth workflow from acquisition to edit.

 When you edit high-profile films, TV shows, or commercials for a living, you need a system that gives you the speed, flexibility, and confidence to take on anything. With Media Composer Nitris DX, you can capture, edit, monitor, and output digital and analog material faster and easier than anything else available. Media Composer software tightly integrates high-performance Nitris DX video hardware with your host computer’s CPU and GPU, giving you a single high-bandwidth effects engine that delivers without compromise — no matter what formats and codecs you use. 

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