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[edit] COMING SOON
GRASS VALLEY INFINITY (Available Summer 07) - 1080P Xensium 3xCMOS Sensor 12-bit AD on the chip. 720p50/60, 1080i50/60 - Initially limited frame rates, recording on to Iomega REVPro 35GB hard drives or Compact Flash cards. Feels like a computer with a lens on with IT connections like Bluetooth, gigabyte ethernet, Firewire. See the camera on demo here [1] Grass Valley website [2]
RED A 4K camera system built from scratch with backing from Oakley Sunglasses R&D. Branded lenses, body and recording system due this year. Big waiting list already paid up $1000 deposit. Impressive NAB 07 Peter Jackson 'Crossing the line' short - engineering delay until ? [3]
[edit] SONY
SONY HDW 790 – Another model tweak of the HDCAM family of camcorders evolves with the introduction of the HDW790. A 25p/ 50i version of US 30p/ 60i version. Consider it an upgrade to the HDW 750 range. [4]
SONY HDC-1400 – Dual format 1080i/720p low cost option of the now established HDC-1500. [5]
SONY F23 – 2/3in FIT 14bit AD 1920x1080, multi frame up to 60p also does 720p. Lin or log processing. HDC 1500's optical block. Made for movies. [6]
Sony HDW-f900R – 1920x1080 CCD 12-bit AD, multi frame rate up to 30p. Replaces original f900. In reality f900 badged on improved 750 [7]
Sony HDW-f900 – HD Current HDCAM workhorse. f900/2 & f900H have improved optical block that reduces reflection of point sources [8]
Sony HDW750P – 1920x1080 CCD 10-bit AD time-lapse. 50i and 25p only. Upgrade available to enable use of cine gamma curves [9]
Sony HDW-730S – 1920x1080 CCD interlace only 50i/60i, 10-bit AD with cine gamma curves [10]
Sony HDC-1000/1500/1550 – 1920x1080 CCD 14-bit AD multi frame rate up to 60p. 1080i or 720p. 4:4:4 or 4:2:2 outputs. (60p only available in 4:2:2) - NEP has just bought 150 units! [11]
Sony F330/F350 – 1440x1080, high compression recording and half inch CCDs. Discovery in the US has given the format their approval. XDCAM HD V2 coming this year with probably 50 mb/s but also 2/3in sensors [12]
Sony PDW - F355 – 1440x1080 camcorder uses a ½-inch imager and delivers 24P gen-lock capabilities directly out of the HD-SDI output, for multi-camera shoots, as well as the ability to down-convert with edge cropping. Longer record times are also available by supporting the new dual-layer 50GB Professional Disc. [13]
Sony HDC-X300 – 1440x1080 CCD 12-bit AD, multiframe rate but uses 'de-interlace type' techniques in camera for progressive modes [14]
Sony HDC-X310 – A X300 which features a network style fibre optic interface that simplifies the TX of true 1080i HD signals over distance [15]
Sony SUPER SLO-MO – Shoots 180i so allows the 3X slow down that TV producers like. You saw it in the World Cup - slow mo head butting! [16]
[edit] PANASONIC
AG-HPX500 P2 HD Shoulder-Mount Camcorder Offers Full 2/3-Inch 3CCD Production Quality at 1/3-Inch Prices - P2 shoulder-mount camcorder, this is the big brother to the highly successful HVX200 with three CCDs.
support for DVCPRO HD and SD formats, 4:2:2 sampling, and independent frame encoding. Accepts interchangeable 2/3-inch lenses and enables global multiformat HD/SD (1080i, 720p, 480i, and 576i) acquisition, recording in 32 formats and supporting DVCPRO 50, DVCPRO, and DV.
Like the HVX200, the AG-HPX500 incorporates variable frame rate options: 24p for a film look, 60p for sports, and 11 steps between 12 fps and 60 fps.
The camera holds up to four P2 cards for recording times ranging from 64 minutes (DVCPRO HD 60p) to 256 minutes (DVCPRO) based on 16-GB P2 cards. Interfaces include IEEE 1394, USB 2.0, HD SDI/SDI, analogue, component, and four audio XLR inputs.
RRP will be below 14K Euros.
AJ-P2C016H 16-GB P2 Card Doubles Recording Capacity for P2 Camcorders and Decks
A single AJ-P2C016H card provides record capacities of 16 minutes in DVCPRO HD, 40 minutes in native 24p in DVCPRO HD, 32 minutes in DVCPRO 50, and 64 minutes in DVCPRO.
AJ-P2C032H 32-GB P2 Card Offers Fourfold Increase in Recording Capacity on Single Card.
When equipped with five AJ-P2C032H P2 cards, Panasonic's AJ-HPX2100 P2 camcorder will be able to record 160 minutes of 100-Mbps DVCPRO HD content.
AG-HSC1U AVC HD Handheld Camcorder Weighing in at just 1.1 pounds, the newly released Panasonic AG-HSC1U AVCHD handheld camcorder is the world's smallest professional 3CCD AVC HD camcorder. Ideal for widescreen, high-resolution event documentation, presentation, training, coaching, and video production applications, this HD camcorder offers 1080i recording and the first 5.1-channel surround sound system — with a zoom mic function — to be packaged in a camera.
Supports the AVC HD (H.264) video format and records 88 minutes of video (or 41 at the highest-quality mode) on a high-speed 4-GB SDHC memory card. During operation in the field, a battery-operated 40-GB hard-disk drive (included) can hold the content of 10 4-GB SD cards. The AG-HSC1U is packaged also with HD Writer 1.0 software, which enables simple edits and recording onto DVD-R media. Professional editing software from third-party NLE vendors is available upon request.
AG-HPG10 P2 Solid-State Portable Player/Recorder Enables Viewing, Playback, and Backup Recording in the Field
Panasonic's new AG-HPG10 P2 solid-state portable player/recorder is for in-the-field viewing, playback, and backup recording for broadcast, production, independent film making, event coverage, and more. In addition to providing playout of audio, video, and clip thumbnails from two P2 card slots, the new player/recorder enables backup to an external hard drive or other supported storage device via an IEEE 1394 or USB 2.0 connection. The HD-SDI output can be used for nonlinear editing, monitoring, or for microwave transmission.
The AG-HPG10 features a built-in speaker, a flip-up 3.5-inch LCD monitor, and easy-to-use controls for recording and playout. The system can automatically downconvert HD content to SD and is capable of playing media out in multiple formats including 1080i (24p, 24pA, 25p, 30p, 50i, 60i), 720p (24p, 24pN, 25p, 25pN, 30p, 30pN, 50p, 60p), 576i (25p, 50i), and 480i (24p, 24pA, 30p, 60i). Despite its heavy-duty, shock-resistant design, the compact unit measures just 10.16 centimetres by 8.64 centimetres by 12.19 centimetres and weighs less than 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds).
PANASONIC AJ-HPC2000 – (Available early 07) 1280x720 14-bit CCD. Five P2 card slots. Loop record, pre record and supports H.264 recording [17]
Panasonic Varicam AJ-HD27H – Updated version 1280x720 CCDs, 12-bit AD 720p 60fps. Ramps from 4-60fps. Records on tape to DVCPRO HD format - shot lots of topside Planet Earth [18]
PANASONIC AJ-HDX400E – 1280x720 CCD 50i and 25p only. Up-converts in camera to record 1080i on tape. Not 60p capable, no cineswitch mode [19]
PANASONIC AJ-HDX900 – 1280x720 CCD 14-bit AD. Multi frame rate. Cross converts to create 1080i recordings on to DVCPRO HD tape [20]
Panasonic AG-HVX200 – 960x540 CCDs. Uses pixel shifting in both axis to achieve higher Y channel resolution. Uses P2 for lower compression [21]
PANASONIC AK-HC905 Box camera – 3xCCD 14-bit AD 720p IT sensor, Cine gamma curves outputs multi formats by cross conversion of 720p [22]
[edit] GRASS VALLEY
GRASS VALLEY VIPER - 2/3in 1920x1080 output in both 1920x1080 or 1:2.35 aspect. 'Filmstream' mode delivers log output for increased shadow detail [23]
GRASS VALLEY LDK6000 MKII Worldcam - multi format/multi frame capable studio camera. Very popular with OB facilities because of Triax outputs [24]
GRASS VALLEY LDK6200 slo-mo - Double speed LDK means slo-mo - partners with EVS HD-XT server. Expensive but already on duty with Alfacam OB [25]
GRASS VALLEY LDK5000 - High performance SD camera with optional HD I/O retrofit in tune with Thomson’s clever HD upgrade route [26]
GRASS VALLEY LDK4000 - Supports fixed-format requirements with models for 1080i and 720p production [27]
[edit] HITACHI
HITACHI DK-H32 - Multi format POV, 14 bit A/D, with 3x 2/3in 2.2Mpixel CCDs, 1000TVL, bayonet lens mount, remote head version [28]
HITACHI SK-3020P switchable 720p/1080i with 14-bit A/D. 1000TVL, MSU options for OB & Studio. [29]
HITACHI SK-3200 Fully Digital Multiformat 1080i/720P, 14 bit A/D, 1000TVL 1080P/24P option, Studio and portable heads, MSU options for OB & Studio [30]
HITACHI SK-31B Box headversion of SK-3200 for robotics with optical i/f, fully compatible with SK-3200 family CCU, MSU and OCP units [31]
HITACHI HV-HD30 Fully Digital Multiformat, 1080i/720p switchable, 50/59.94 switchable, 3x 1/3in CMOS Sensors, Low weight of 600g [32]
[edit] IKEGAMI
Ikegami Electronics (U.S.A.), Inc., the world-leading manufacturer of advanced high definition (HD) and standard definition (SD) television production solutions for broadcast and professional video applications, will display a wide range of new products at the 2007 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) exhibition, in Las Vegas. In addition to Ikegami’s industry-leading portable, studio, and field cameras for HD and SD television production, the company’s exhibit will also include the new HDL-45 and HDL-45P one-piece full-digital HD “box” cameras, the new HDL-F50 multi-format CMOS-imager-based compact HD camera designed for gyroscopic aerial mounts, the new HDE-X11 tapeless HD field recorder, the new HDS-300R holographic video archiving system, the new HLM-1710R 17-inch LCD monitor, and the new FE-100A Series Fiber Extension systems to configure the HDL-45 or HDN-X10 EditcamHD for studio camera use.
“With the nation’s transition to DTV and HDTV less than two years away it’s more important than ever for broadcasters and program producers to be equipped for the demands of the modern digital, widescreen, and tapeless television and video content-creation world,” explains Alan Keil, VP and Director of Engineering for Ikegami. “The new age of DTV requires the use of versatile, high-quality production tools that can deliver unsurpassed image quality in any of several HD formats. From fully tapeless EditcamHD acquisition and workflow solutions, to CMOS-equipped multi-format HD cameras designed for a vast array of production applications, to exacting LCD monitors, to dependable nonlinear HD and SD video-archiving solutions, Ikegami has what the industry needs right now.”
HD Everywhere Ikegami meets the challenge of high-quality HD image capture in inaccessible locations with the new HDL-45 and HDL-45P one-piece full-digital HD “box” cameras. Featuring advanced 14-bit analog-to-digital conversion, the HDL-45 and HDL-45P deliver superb 1080i and 720p HD image-capture, respectively, and are designed for use in such locations as traffic and weather-cam mounts, goalposts, track-side or other out-of-reach vantage points. With matching picture quality and compatibility with the same control panels as their studio camera counterparts, these box cameras integrate perfectly for flash camera, newsroom, control room, and other unmanned camera positions. Both cameras also feature a built-in servo-filter that enables insertion of a neutral density or other filter by remote control—an especially important feature for use in inaccessible installations.
Capturing the highest quality HD video from great heights is also the purpose of Ikegami’s new HDL-F50 multi-format CMOS camera, which is designed to meet the size requirements for gyro-stabilized aerial camera mounts, such as the “ball” mounts used on helicopters. The HDL-F50’s one-piece, space-saving design minimizes the number of camera input and output signals, simplifying signal transportation and allowing a gyro-stabilized ball mount to transmit camera signals with a minimum of slip rings. The HDL-F50’s CMOS imager features low power consumption and provides multi-format 1080i or 720p HD image capture.
Editcam Tapeless Capture and Recording Ikegami pioneered tapeless, nonlinear broadcast-quality video capture more than a decade ago with its revolutionary Editcam line of camcorders. Now in its third generation, the latest Ikegami Editcam camcorders include the HDN-X10 EditcamHD, which uses a multi-format CMOS HD imager, and is the first camcorder to use Avid's high quality DNxHD high-quality mastering codec to deliver HD resolution, full-raster (1920 by 1080) images that can be edited on laptop and desktop systems in real time. Ikegami's standard-definition DNS-33W Editcam camcorder uses a next-generation 520,000-pixel AIT (Advanced Interline Transfer) CCD and—like the EditcamHD—features such revolutionary innovations as RetroLoop recording (so videographers never miss a shot) and TimeLapse. The EditcamHD and Editcam are the only broadcast camcorders that give users the choice to record to two different forms of tapeless nonlinear media: the hard-disk-based FieldPak2 or the solid-state RAMPak cartridge. Both media mount to desktop or laptop editors instantly for fast, efficient nonlinear workflow.
At NAB 2007, Ikegami further expands its Editcam product family by introducing the HDE-X11 Editcam Station HD portable tapeless Avid DNxHD native field recorder. This newest Ikegami tapeless innovation enables producers to record to FieldPak2 or RAMPak media from any HD camera or source, 1080i or 720p, and thereby fully utilize tapeless workflow advantages in post. The HDE-X11 Editcam Station HD portable tapeless Avid DNxHD native field recorder offers 2+ hours of full HD recording to 160GB FieldPak2 or RAMPak media, compatibility with Avid HD editing systems, and RetroLoop and TimeLapse recording. Interfaces include HD-SDI and four channels of AES/EBU or embedded digital audio inputs, and down-converted composite output for monitoring.
Holographic Archiving Responding to the growing need for stable, economical HD video archiving media, Ikegami will display the new HDS-300R external holographic drive, which enables users of Ikegami’s Editcam and EditcamHD camcorders to transfer edited or camera-original video content via network interfaces to highly stable 300GB cartridges with all the advantages of tapeless nonlinear archiving and retrieval. Archiving on the HDS-300R external holographic drive, users of Editcam and EditcamHD camcorders can then erase their FieldPak2 or RAMPak media for repeated use. In addition to high storage densities, fast transfer rates, and a 50-year shelf life, the holographic storage media employed by the HDS-300R is more cost-effective than tape or optical media (projected cost is approximately ten cents per gigabyte), does not require special environmental controls, offers true write once/read many (WORM) performance, is easily integrated with asset management and archiving software, and records video exactly as originally recorded, adding no additional compression.
The cartridge-encased 130mm holographic storage disc media used by the HDS-300R is comprised of two substrates with 1.5mm of recording material between them. Data is recorded by the HDS-300R between the substrates, with no surface recording. This 3D use of the full depth of the recording material is a major factor in achieving the very high capacity of the holographic media. Data is recorded at 1.4 million bits per page at a 160 Mb/sec. read/write transfer rate, using a 405 nm wavelength laser.
Fiber Extension Products Further expanding the versatility of Ikegami’s new HDL-45 one-piece full-digital HD “box” camera and the HDN-X10 EditcamHD camcorder, Ikegami introduces the FE-100A Series of fiber-extension products, which enable users to configure these cameras for studio operation. Using the new FE-C140 SE camera-side unit and FE-B100A base-station unit, a tripod-mounted HDL-45 can be transformed into a studio style camera with viewfinder, including return or prompter video, intercom, and audio mic channels using SMPTE fiber cable. For those wishing to configure the HDN-X10 EditcamHD camcorder for studio operation, the FE-C100A camera-side unit clips to the HDN-X10’s battery mount and connects to the FE-B100A base-station unit via SMPTE fiber cable.
Improved LCD Monitor Performance A longtime leader in the manufacture of reference-grade video monitors, Ikegami’s growing line of multi-format color LCD HDTV/SDTV models provide a space-saving, compact solution for such environments as mobile production trucks, large HD control rooms, and camera-equipped aircraft. At NAB 2007 Ikegami will unveil the HLM-1710R, a 17-inch HD/SD multi-format color monitor that integrates a revolutionary new LCD panel with a significantly improved total angle of view of 170 degrees. The new HLM-1710R also provides improved rendition of flesh tones and other visuals that demand critical viewing in broadcast television and professional video studios. Other Ikegami monitors range from the multi-format 22-inch HLM-2200 HD/SD LCD to the V-R18P, which features eight 1.8-inch LCD screens on a single tilt-up rack unit. [33]
IKEGAMI HDL-40 C - POV camera with 3x2.1 million pixel CMOS sensors. Multi-format works in native 720P, 1080i and 1080/24P [34]
IKEGAMI HDL-40 HS - Same body as 40 but does 720p at 120fps! 3x 1280x720 CMOS chips works with EVS HD Slo-mo recorder [35]
IKEGAMI HDL-240C - Box camera is a 1/2 inch CMOS limited to 720p [36]
IKEGAMI HDK-725P/75EX - Two cameras, one with 720P and the other 1080i. 75EX is 3xCCD 60i with fibre adapter [37]
IKEGAMI HDK-790E/79E - 12-bit AD 1920x1080 FIT CCD. 1080i and 720p. Multi format camera in two versions [38]
IKEGAMI HDL-0101 Self-contained wireless HD camera. One-man unit with RF links and MPEG compression selectable from 6-24 Mbps [39]
IKEGAMI HDK-79NAR HD - HD camera with rotating optical block with a rocker switch for controlling the speed of rotation. Has gyro stabilisation [40]
IKEGAMI EDITCAM - Removable hard drive can use Avid's DNX codec 1080i or 720p native [41]
[edit] DALSA
DALSA ORIGIN - Highest resolution camera available, Single CCD chip with Bayer filter. Outputs 16-bit RAW Bayer data. No live pictures [42]
[edit] HDV CAMERAS
JVC GY-HD110 / 111 HDV 720p at 25, 30 & 24 for EFP, drama, documentary and film [43]
JVC GY-HD200 / 201 HDV 720p at 50, 60 & 24 for ENG, sports, EFP and film [44]
JVC GY-HD251 HDV 720p at 50, 60 & 24 as 200 / 201, plus options for studio use. [45]
Sony HVR-V1 HDV True 25p this time with 3X CMOS chips and option to record to attachable hard drive. Indies will love it [46]
SONY HVR-Z1 HDV 960x1080 pixels 14-bit AD. Uses pixel shift in Y channel to create 1440x1080. Records HDV 2 1080i@25Mb/s [47]
SONY HVR-A1U HDV camcorder using CMOS imagers this time and some enhanced image processing to lessen smear [48]
CANON XL-H1 HDV - 3xCCDs resolving 1440x1080 plus HDSDI out on-board with T/C and Genlock and 4.2.2. Pricer option to Z1 [49]
[edit] PANAVISION
PANAVISION GENESIS - 35mm sized CCD sensor 1920x1080 12-bit or new 14-bit AD. HDSDI out in 4:4:4 or 4:2:2, log or linear up to 50p [50]
[edit] ARRI
ARRI D20 - 35mm sized CMOS sensor with Bayer filter 1920x1080 4:4:4 output. Dockable recorder on the way? Shot Hogfather for SKY HD in UK and has started shooting movies - Guy Ritchie is shooting next movie on it. [51]
[edit] SILICON IMAGING
SI-1920HD - 1920x1080 single chip CMOS 12-bit AD RAW output at 1.8gb/s via dual tap to frame grabber. 720p@120fps [52]
SI-2K camera with interchange lens mount, the 2K-35 format converter for use of 35mm optics to achieve increase depth of field control and the 2K-B4 optical mount, for use of 2/3” cinema lenses. In addition, a variety of tripod mounting, rod support and rig accessories will be shown.[53]
[edit] ICONIX
ICONIX HD-RH1 - 1inch cube with remote processor. 1/3in CCD with 14-bit AD? Other specs unknown but will do 4:4:4 720/60p [54]
The Iconix multiformat HD remote camera head uses three 1/3" progressive 16:9 CCD imagers inside a compact camera head measuring 3.81cm. x 3.35cm. x 4.88cm and weighing just 64 grams.
It captures images in all common HD resolutions including 1080p/60 or RGB 4:4:4.
The Iconix HD-RH1 is the first true High Definition Point of View 3-CCD camera system to be commercially available as a standard product for broadcasters and other HD based acquisition (Distributor claim).
The camera is popular for all HD applications where a high premium is placed on size, weight, performance, versatility and price. In addition to its ability to acquire in 720p and 1080i, frame rates supported include 24, 25, 30, 50 and 60. By using the dual link option, the camera can shoot 1080p/60. The camera also offers 525i/625i and analogue outputs. It uses a 1/3" Cmount to accommodate a variety of HD lenses.
The HD-RH1 has a low noise threshold greater than 54db S/N, Y channel. The compact Controller, measuring 30.5cm. x 21.3cm.x 4.52cm. , remotely controls the head at distances of up to 10 metres. It has retractable control knobs on the front panel to allow users to adjust gain, black and white balance and colour, as well as three userassignable presets.
The back panel has SDI, DVI-D and analogue outputs, along with genlock capability. Lens and Iris controls are also available on the panel and can be operated by menu, along with programmable gamma functions and electronic shutter enhancements.
In a bit of a departure, the camera’s three CCD prism leverages an asynchronous signal processing architecture. In most digital cameras, the imager runs at the same rate as the output signal. With the HD-RH1, the CCD runs at a completely different clock rate from the output signal. This allows for cooler running CCDs and more efficient processing,maintaining the highest quality signal.
Available from PROKIT, West London. Tel: 020 8995 4664 Email: enquiries@prokit.co.uk [55]
[edit] P+S TECHNIK
Use 35mm motion & still picture lenses with your camcorder:
- PRO35 Image Converter for 2/3" Cameras
- MINI35 Image Converter for 1/3" Camcorder
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