Panasonic HDX-900 DVCPRO HD Camcorder

This full 2/3" DVCPRO HD camcorder records pristine 100Mbps HD images in any of 11 video formats, encompassing 60Hz and 50Hz production. The versatile, cost-effective camera provides higher-quality 4:2:2 intra-frame recording that holds up through layers of special effects, graphic overlays and constant editing and processing. Collaboration and content exchange are essential in sports production, cable shows and reality TV -- and nothing maintains the original image integrity and sound quality like DVCPRO HD. With 1080i, 720p, 24p and 25p capabilities, the AJ-HDX900 is perfect for long-form HD programming and an invaluable tool for digital cinematography, cable and television production in any format, sports and events, for globetrotting documentarians and feature crews.

Includes tripod, zoom lens, rear zoom control, (4) batteries and charger.

Optional Accessories:  Wide Angle Lens, Mattebox, LED Lite Panel, On-Board 9" HD Monitor w/waveform, 17" HD Monitor, Hi Hat, Mono Pod, Field Audio Package and Tape Stock.

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Panasonic AJ-HPX2700 P2 Varicam

The VariCam 2700 offers intuitive operation with single-step variable frame rates ranging from 1 fps to 60 fps (in 720p mode), advanced gamma settings, and essential interfaces including three HD-SDI outputs. Utilizing three 1-megapixel 2/3-inch native HD resolution CCDs, the VariCam 2700 records independent-frame 1080 and 720 images in AVC-Intra 100 and AVC-Intra 50 as well as in industry-standard DVCPRO HD. The solid-state HPX2700 offers you an ever-ready workhorse camera for a variety of professional HD shooting applications at a surprisingly affordable price.

Includes tripod, zoom lens, rear zoom control, (4) batteries and charger.

Optional Accessories:  Wide Angle Lens, Mattebox, LED Lite Panel, On-Board 9" HD Monitor w/waveform, 17" HD Monitor, Hi Hat, Mono Pod, Field Audio Package, P2 Cards and AJ-PCD20-P P2 Card Reader.

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Panasonic SDX-900 DVCPRO 25/50 Camcorder

Hottest SD camera on the market. can shoot 24p, 30p and 60i in DVCPro 25/50.

Includes tripod, zoom lens, rear zoom control, (4) batteries and charger. 

Optional Accessories:  Wide Angle Lens, Mattebox, LED Lite Panel, On-Board 8" Monitor, 14" Monitor, Hi Hat, Mono Pod, Field Audio Package and Tape Stock.

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Panasonic AG-HPX170 SD/HD P2 Camcorder

The AG-HPX170 is an ultra-mobile P2 HD handheld camcorder featuring full, 4:2:2 independent frame production quality HD and solid-state recording. Based on the AG-HVX200 series, the lighter HPX170 is fully solid state (no DV mechanism), and comes with a host of enhancements including a new 1/3" progressive 3-CCD imager system, wider Leica Dicomar 13X lens, an HD-SDI interface, metadata input and management.  The lightweight, 4.2 lbs. P2 HD camcorder delivers 1080i/p, 720p and 480i recordings.

Includes (1) 16 GB P2 cards, (2) long last batteries and charger.

Optional Accessories:  Wide Angle Lens Converter, Mattebox, LED Lite Panel, Rear Zoom Control, 9" HD Monitor w/waveform, 17" HD Monitor,  Mono Pod, Field Audio Package, Extra P2 Cards and AJ-PCD-20P P2 Card Reader.

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Panasonic AG-DVX-100A Mini DV Camcorder

A lot of camera built into such a small package. DV format along with being able to shoot 24p too.

Includes tripod, (2) long last batteries and charger.

Optional Accessories:  Wide Angle Lens Converter, Mattebox, LED Lite Panel, 8" Monitor, 14" Monitor, Mono Pod, Field Audio Package and Tape Stock.

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Panasonic AJ-HPM110 P2 Recorder and Playback Deck

The portable AJ-HPM110 P2 Mobile solid-state recorder/player is ideal for use in the field, in mobile vehicles or in the studio. It offers master quality recording and playback in a wide range of high definition formats, including 1080p (native), 1080i and 720p, and in standard definition.

The ultra-reliable AJ-HPM110 records in independent-frame DVCPRO HD/50/25 and DV formats as well as master-quality, full-raster 1920 x 1080 AVC-Intra (with optional board), and is designed to work with virtually any professional camera system, from tape-based digital cameras to high-end cinema cameras with 1080/24PsF output (in full-raster 1920 x 1080 or 1280 x 720). Equipped with the comprehensive features found in its predecessor, the AJ-HPM100, the AJ-HPM110 adds native 1080/24p recording, 1080/24PsF input/output, multiple frame rate recording, 24p pull-down removal as well as real-time playback of 720p variable frame rates for work with speed effects like over- and under-cranking.

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Panasonic 32GB P2

Panasonic's AJ-P2C032RG 32GB P2 card doubles the recording capability of P2 HD/P2 camcorders and recorders. The 32GB P2 card also provides recording capacity greater than most tape-based and disc-based systems, while offering the benefits of no-moving parts and a fast IT file-based workflow.

Recording time on a single 32GB P2 card:
32 minutes in DVCPRO HD or AVC-Intra 100
40 minutes AVC-Intra 100 at 1080/24p native
80 minutes in DVCPRO HD or AVC-Intra 100 at 720/24p native
64 minutes in DVCPRO50 or AVC-Intra 50
128 minutes in DVCPRO

Panasonic's P2 card is a plug-in PC card utilizing ultra-reliable, solid-state memory. The lightweight P2 card consists of four high-performance SD cards, like those used in digital still cameras, packaged in a rugged die-cast frame. It is resistant to impact, vibration, shock, dust and environmental extremes, from intensely hot, humid weather to temperatures below zero. The P2 card is reusable and connects instantly with most laptops and major non-linear editing systems eliminating the digitizing process. The P2 card can also be easily connected to any recently-introduced laptops with the ExpressBus interface via an inexpensive adapter.

 Sony F900/3 Cine Alta Camcorder

Optional Accessories:  Wide Angle Lens, Mattebox, LED Lite Panel, On-Board 9" HD Monitor w/waveform, 17" HD Monitor, Hi Hat, Mono Pod, Field Audio Package and Tape Stock.

Sony DSR-570 DVCAM Camcorder

Great digital camera that can record with tape loads up to 184 minutes long.

Includes tripod, zoom lens, rear zoom control, (4) batteries and charger.

Optional Accessories:  Wide Angle Lens, Mattebox, LED Lite Panel, 8" Monitor, 14" Monitor, Hi Hat, Mono Pod, Field Audio Package and Tape Stock.

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Sony BVW-D600 Betacam SP Camcorder

Optional Accessories:  Wide Angle Lens, Mattebox, LED Lite Panel, 8" Monitor, 14" Monitor, Hi Hat, Mono Pod, Field Audio Package and Tape Stock.