SonyHDstudiocameras

Sony High-Definition Studio Cameras (16:9)
Note - 16:9 High Definition Television Aspect Ratio is equivalent to 1.77:1 Film Aspect Ratio. A 4:3 downconversion to Standard Definition Television through a digital downconverter can result in improved Standard Definition resolution in both luma and weighted chromanance channels. The common practice for Cinematographers is to frame for widescreen (in High Definition, this is 16:9), and protect for 4:3. Studio cameras are physically "balanced" for pan and tilt with large lens systems (which improve light gathering characteristics), and offer additional features such as uncompressed High Definition digital signal output over fiber to camera control units, and sometimes there are added digital processing and operator controls.

Camera Head	Imaging Capsule (if applicable)	Notes

HD Full Processed Sample Uncompressed (HD-SDI fiber) Output:

Sony HDC-1000L Studio HDC-1000LB has a Black Body HDC-1000LW has a White Body	14-Bit AD, 1080/60p 2/3" CCD 1920x1080 16:9	Purchase from VTP VTP is a Premere Cine Alta Dealer for these products.
Notes: Supports 1080i(50/59.94/60), 720p(50/59.94/60), 1080p(23.98/24/25/29.97/30). Uses the latest semi-conductor technology to achieve 14 bit A/D conversion. Integrated 2:3 pull down circuit to minimize flicker in viewfinder. 2x viewfinder video expander. External Data line (RS232C or RS422). Multi-matrix color correction. Uses the new HDCU-1500L 1/2 rack width CCU (with 2 option slots) or HDCU-1000L Full Rack CCU, which both support tele-prompter power (200VA) and long distance fiber transmission, a standard 2-3 pull down circuit, HD/SD switchable return video, remote control capability by Ethernet (file management, setup, and remote diagnosis), and for the HDCU-1000L only, 4 expansion slots for I/O modules (HKCU-1001 VBS Analog Output Interface, HKCU-1003 VBS Multi-Interface Analog 24p System (with frame reference I/O), HKCU-1005 HD-SDI/SDI Expansion I/F). Both CCUs can be compatible with RCP-700 series, MSU-700A/750 and MSU-900/950 control systems. The optional Sony HDTX-100 Camera Head I/F Fiber (digital) to Triax (analog) adapter unit (2RU x 1/2 rack width and rain proof) and the Sony HDFX-100 (AC powered) CCU I/F unit (3RU x 1/2 rack width) for Triax to Fiber support the HD Triax system (1,400 meters with Fujikura 14.5mm Triax cable, or 1,000 meters with Belden 13.2mm Triax cable). The HDVF700A 7" B&W Studio EVF and HDVFC700W 6" Color EVF can be used, as can the HDVF9900 EVF, or HDVF-20A 2" B&W viewfinder, or the new (for 2006) HDVFC730W 6.3" LCD Viewfinder. The HDLA-1500 Studio Build Up Kit (and Large Lens Adapter) is not required, however, for the new Canon DigiSuper 22xs HD Compact Studio Lens. As there is no image inversion in this camera head (or associated horizontal flip), one would use the Canon HD-EC Anamorphic Converter ACV-235 optional 3rd party accessory in order to use a Canon Master Lens HD-EC series prime lens.

Sony HDC-1500L Portable Fiber version is the HDC-1500L Triax Version is the HDC-1550	14-Bit AD, 1080/60p 2/3" CCD 1920x1080 16:9	Purchase from VTP VTP is a Premere Cine Alta Dealer for these products.
Notes: See the notes for the HDC-1000L above. Supports 1080i(50/59.94/60) YUV "4:2:2", 720p(50/59.94/60) YUV "4:2:2", or 1080p(23.98/24/25/29.97/30), YUV "4:2:2". With optional Sony modification, the HDC-1500L or HDC-1550 head can produce RGB "4:4:4" 1080p(23.98/24/25/29.97/30) in "standalone" mode, meaning out of a spare HD-SDI connector on the camera head, not via fiber or triax at the CCU (the CCU mode can only produce YUV "4:2:2" output only, there is no dual link out of the CCU). These camera heads cannot be used with the HDCUF950. The optional HDLA-1500 large lens adapter studio build-up kit, which can be used for both fiber and triax versions of the HDC-1500L, allows for rapid insertion and removeal of the portable unit into the camera dock (no adjustment is required to mount the camera, and the body length is the same as the HDC-1000 studio camera). The HDLA-1500 Studio Build Up Kit (and Large Lens Adapter) is not required, however, for the new Canon DigiSuper 22xs HD Compact Studio Lens. As there is no image inversion in this camera head (or associated horizontal flip), one would use the Canon HD-EC Anamorphic Converter ACV-235 optional 3rd party accessory in order to use a Canon Master Lens HD-EC series prime lens. Viewfinders (Priced separately): HDVF-20A 2" B&W viewfinder (traditional style for EFP/ENG work); HDVF-C30W 2.7" LCD Color viewfinder (traditional style for EFP/ENG work); HDVF-C750W 6" studio LCD viewfinder (Sony recommends getting this and the HDVF-C30W); HDVFC730W 6.3" LCD Viewfinder (new for 2006) HDVF-700A 7’ monochrome CRT studio-style viewfinder. Camera Plate(s) and other options sold separately: VCT-14 Tripod Plate (for normal tripod mounting with a normal lens, no lens weight reinforcement) CAC-12 Mic Holder Viewfinder Rotation Bracket (for traditional EFP/ENG Viewfinder) Camera Mic Power System (AC and DC) Lens Cinema Style Accessories

Sony HDC-F950 Portable	12-Bit AD, 2.2M 16:9 native FIT imager, 2/3" 3CCD Dual Link 4:4:4 Capable Special ECS 24 Hz Shutter Capable	Purchase from VTP (Phase out of model) VTP is a Premere Cine Alta Dealer for this product.
Notes: The HDC-F950 requires a viewfinder (see below) and a tripod plate (for standard tripod mounting). The HDCU-F950 1/2 Rack Camera Control Unit is sold separately. The RCP700, RCP701, RCP750, and RCP751 Remote Control Panels, and the RMB150//A and RMB750 Remote Control Units are also sold separately. Capable of capturing 1080 24/25/30 frame progressive or 50/60 interlace images, as well a 480 60 frame progressive, and operate in 1080p 4:4:4 RGB Mode. 720P captures require the additional HDCU-904 line converter board that resides in the HDCU-900 Camera control unit. Viewfinders (Priced separately): HDVF-20A 2" B&W viewfinder (traditional style for EFP/ENG work); HDVF-C30W 2.7" LCD Color viewfinder (traditional style for EFP/ENG work); HDVF-C750W 6" studio LCD viewfinder (Sony recommends getting this and the HDVF-C30W); HDVFC730W 6.3" LCD Viewfinder (new for 2006) HDVF-700A 7’ monochrome CRT studio-style viewfinder. Camera Plate(s) and other options sold separately: VCT-14 Tripod Plate (for normal tripod mounting with a normal lens, no lens weight reinforcement) CAC-12 Mic Holder BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket (for traditional EFP/ENG Viewfinder) Camera Mic Power System (AC and DC) Lens Cinema Style Accessories Remote Control Panels HDCUF950 Special 1/2 Rack Camera Control Unit (for this camera only)

Sony HDC-950 Portable (introduced 2000/2001)	12-Bit AD, 2.2M 16:9 native FIT imager, 2/3" 3CCD	Purchase from VTP (Phase out of model) VTP is a Premere Cine Alta Dealer for this product.
Notes: The HDC-950 requires a viewfinder (see below) and tripod plate (for standrad tripod mounting). The HDCU-900 and HDCU950 1/2 Rack Camera Control Units are sold separately. The RCP700, RCP701, RCP750, and RCP751 Remote Control Panels, and the RMB150//A and RMB750 Remote Control Units are also sold separately. Capable of capturing 1080 24/25/30 frame progressive or 50/60 interlace images, as well a 480 60 frame progressive. 720P captures require the additional HDCU-904 line converter board that resides in the HDCU-900 Camera control unit. Viewfinders (Priced separately): HDVF-20A 2" B&W viewfinder (traditional style for EFP/ENG work); HDVF-C30W 2.7" LCD Color viewfinder (traditional style for EFP/ENG work); HDVF-C750W 6" studio LCD viewfinder (Sony recommends getting this and the HDVF-C30W); HDVFC730W 6.3" LCD Viewfinder (new for 2006) HDVF-700A 7’ monochrome CRT studio-style viewfinder. Camera Plate(s) and other options sold separately: VCT-14 Tripod Plate (for normal tripod mounting with a normal lens, no lens weight reinforcement) CAC-12 Mic Holder BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket (for traditional EFP/ENG Viewfinder) Camera Mic Power System (AC and DC) Lens Cinema Style Accessories Remote Control Panels HDCU-900 Full Rack Camera Control Unit HDCU950 1/2 Rack Camera Control Unit

Sony HDC-930 Portable	12-Bit AD, 2.2M 16:9 native IT imager, 2/3" 3CCD	Purchase from VTP (Phase out of model) VTP is a Premere Cine Alta Dealer for this product.
The HDC-930 requires either the HDVF-20A 2" viewfinder, the HDVF-C30W 2.7" Color viewfinder, or the HDVF-C750W 6" LCD viewfinder, or the new (for 2006) HDVFC730W 6.3" LCD Viewfinder. The HDCU-900 and HDCU950 1/2 Rack Camera Control Units are sold separately. The RCP700, RCP701, RCP750, and RCP751 Remote Control Panels, and the RMB150//A and RMB750 Remote Control Units are also sold separately. Capable of capturing 1080 24/25/30 frame progressive or 50/60 interlace images, as well a 480 60 frame progressive. 720P captures require the additional HDCU-904 line converter board that resides in the HDCU-900 Camera control unit. The studio build kit for the HDC-950 is the CA905L. Viewfinders (Priced separately): HDVF-20A 2" B&W viewfinder (traditional style for EFP/ENG work); HDVF-C30W 2.7" LCD Color viewfinder (traditional style for EFP/ENG work); HDVF-C750W 6" studio LCD viewfinder (Sony recommends getting this and the HDVF-C30W); HDVFC730W 6.3" LCD Viewfinder (new for 2006) HDVF-700A 7’ monochrome CRT studio-style viewfinder. Camera Plate(s) and other options sold separately: VCT-14 Tripod Plate (for normal tripod mounting with a normal lens, no lens weight reinforcement) CAC-12 Mic Holder BKW-401 Viewfinder Rotation Bracket (for traditional EFP/ENG Viewfinder) Camera Mic Power System (AC and DC) Lens Cinema Style Accessories Remote Control Panels HDCU-900 Full Rack Camera Control Unit HDCU950 1/2 Rack Camera Control Unit


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