Come and see for yourself the Sony HXR-MC50U - a small camcorder with big camera performance. It combines a Sony wide angle G Lens and a single ½.88" size Exmor R sensor with six million pixels to an adaptive MPEG-4 codec.

Highlights

• Wide angle professional quality Sony G Lens technology provides exceptional image fidelity
• 1/2.88" back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor offers exceptional low-light sensitivity
• Quick AF system improves precise auto focus even in challenging situations
• Infrared NightShot night vision filming and photography
• Full raster 1920 x 1080i AVCHD high definition recording at up to 24Mbps
• Standard definition recording using Long GoP MPEG-2
• Built-in 64GB solid state hard disk drive can store up to six hours of HD video footage in FX mode
• Media card slot conveniently accepts Memory Stick Duo / Memory Stick PRO Duo / Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo and SD/SDHC/SDXC media cards
• Assignable dial allows precise manual control of focus, exposure, white balance, iris and shutter speed
• 3.5" (measured diagonally) wide Xtra Fine TruBlack LCD technology brings higher contrast and brightness to the LCD display
• Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization plus the new Active Mode SteadyShot mode

The Sony PVM-740 professional OLED monitor incorporates a 7.4" Super Top Emission OLED panel capable of outstanding high-contrast images and stunning "blacks levels". The PVM-740 also incorporates a 10-bit panel driver that together with the OLED panel, delivers excellent blur- free quick response unattainable using LCD Technology. Standard interface connectors include - Composite video, 3G/HD/SD-SDI, and HDMI - which accept a variety of video signal formats from PAL/NTSC up to 1080/50p and 60p.

Additional Features

• Peaking feature for precise Camera Focus
• 3-Way Image Flip Function (H, V, or both for 3D Camera Rig )
• Advanced Marker Settings
• Seven assignable "Function Keys" for instant access to most functions
• Cast aluminum chassis and display protection panel
• Silent & Screen Saver Modes
• Color Temperature (D93, D65, or User Preset value)
• Scan Setting and Native Scan Display
• Waveform Monitor (-4%, 0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%, and 109% gradicule)
• Internal audio monitoring including graphic bar display and speaker
  
• Sophisticated I/P Conversion (INTER-FIELD, FIELD MERGE, LINE DOUBLER
• External Remote Control Function
• AC, DC, and battery operation - AC adapter is included.
• Utilizes same Accessories as LMD-940W (MB-531, MB-532, VF-510)

The HXR-NX5U is the first Sony professional camcorder designed to record directly into consumer memory cards. These cards are affordable and easy to find. This general versatility is especially handy when a user suddenly needs extra memory - something that happens quite often when shooting a documentary or news report on the move. Also, memory cards are very compact and easy to handle. Many devices can accept these memory cards allowing easy playback. Files can be copied from a memory card to any available computer, instantly backing up valuable data. Another benefit is that memory cards can be easily and cost-effectively reused.

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By purchasing Sony Professional Media products through CEV, you receive full warranty, service, and support. In addition, you can be assured that required measures have been taken to ensure that the products have been handled, stored, and transported under proper conditions from the factory to your door..

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The Sony HXR-MC1 is an easy-to-use HD camera system, consisting of a small camera unit and a handheld controlling unit with LCD panel and recording function. This all-in-one tiny camera system needs no extra equipment, take it out and just start shooting. Also, the camera unit is splash-proof, allowing easy usage under tough conditions, such as outdoor shooting or water-side shooting. The range of HD shooting will expand using this one-and-only camera. Moreover, the unique style of the HXR-MC1 enables shooting in unordinary conditions and angles, such as shooting sports scenes from the user's point of view and onboard shooting in motor sports. Thanks to the LCD panel equipped main unit, once the shot is taken, the user can check the material immediately. The possibility is up to the creators.

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Must-Read Tutorial: Avid-XDCam Workflow

The Sony XDCAM HD series delivers tremendous benefits to various types of video productions. The XDCAM series supports both SD, with 2/3-inch CCD camcorders and decks, and HD, with 1/2-inch CCD camcorders and decks. The PDW-700 2/3-inch CCD camcorder and the PDW-HD1500 recording deck offer striking-quality HD recording at a data rate of up to 50 Mb/s using MPEG HD422. They also provide multi-format recording flexibility, including 1080i, 720P and SD, which comes with HD/SD conversion and cross conversion between 1080i and 720P.

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The PMW-EX3 incorporates three 1/2-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.

The frame rate of the camcorder is selectable from interlace and progressive.

A rich variety of features for creative shooting are incorporated into these camcorders such as "Slow & Quick Motion", selectable gamma curves, slow-shutter, interval recording and Picture Profile feature.

Additionally, the PMW-EX3 camcorder offers an interchangeable lens system, convenient remote-control and multi-camera operation capability, which allows use with high-end camera systems.

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The XDCAM EX1 series is a powerful tool designed to boost quality and efficiency in an array of HD production applications. It is compatible with a broad range of market-leading, non-linear editing systems. Combined with the ability to capture and transfer footage using ExpressCard technology, the new standard of PC card interface, this camera has been created to be a very reliable and flexible compact camcorder for HD video production.

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Teranex VC100 Frame Synchronizer & SD / HD Format Converter

The VC100 brings legendary Teranex image quality to the Broadcasting world.

The VC100 is packed with Teranex technology, drastically reducing jaggies on diagonal lines, minimizing HD and SD video noise as well as insuring correct cadence. The Emmy Award winning HQV Technology yields unsurpassed image quality for the demanding broadcaster.

This flexible frame synchronizer is able to handle just about any signal as its inputs and outputs in either HD or SD formats. The VC100 uses two Silicon Optix Realta image processing engines, reducing overall size while maximizing image processing capability. The result is the best possible picture from the most flexible, powerful, and user-friendly frame synchronizer available today, all in a space-saving 1RU design.

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The LUMA line of professional LCD monitors : Three widescreen models.

The LMD-2030W 20-inch display is the first member of the LUMA family with HDMI input connectivity. It is designed for compatibility with HDV camcorders and decks in portable video production applications such as event videography or on-location shooting.

The LMD-2450W 24-inch and LMD-2050W 20-inch displays can accept 1080/60P signals via a standard DVI input and feature 10-bit processing. They are designed for use by technical directors, producers and editors working in broadcast, post-production, event video production, mobile trucks, and rental houses.

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Sony's HDV production equipment is designed for video production professionnals. Click on each link below for a description and a list of complete specifications, for each of these models:

 Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HD Sony HVR-V1U
Adding 1080-24p/30p image capture to the Sony HDV family of production equipment- the HVR-V1U HDV camcorder.

 Digital HD Videocassette Recorder Sony HVR-1500
Bringing a new level of functionality and robustness to HDV productions - the HVR-1500 HDV recorder.

 Hard Disk Recording Unit Sony HVR-DR60
Revolutionizing HDV and DV productions - Streamlining your workflow from acquisition, to editing, to material archiving.

The new Sony XDCAM HD cameras and decks are available for demos at our Montreal and Halifax offices.

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The stunning performance of the BVM-L230 is attributable to three new devices - a customized 23-inch full HD LCD panel, a high precision backlight system, and a unique professional display engine used exclusively in this monitor - all of which are optimized for producing images with master monitoring quality.

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The Sony Anycast Station heralds an innovative new approach to live event production, with video switching, audio mixing, VISCA camera control, source and program monitoring, line conversion and web streaming, all in a single 'laptop-style' unit weighing only 7 kg. This compact, portable and affordable production device is loaded with features and functionality to streamline and simplify the complex set-ups, wiring and production operations typically encountered in staging a live event.

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