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    • Sony Unveils HDC-4300 World’s First 4K System Camera with Three 4K Image Sensors

      Press release from #NABShow by blog.Sony.com Las Vegas, April 12, 2015 – Sony’s next generation of HDC series camera technology provides the ability to use the high magnification wide zoom range lenses currently employed by HD 2/3-inch systems while maintaining an adequate depth of field to properly show all of the action in live event broadcasting. The new HDC-4300 is the world’s first camera to use three 2/3-inch 4K image sensors¹. It supports the same B4-mount lenses as well as the same control surfaces as Sony’s industry leading HDC-2000 series cameras. The existing HDLA-1500 series, control and shading systems, viewfinders and master set-up units are all interchangeable between the HD and 4K systems. Directors and operators can keep their approach to live events — including camera angles, zoom ranges and iris settings – while using familiar camera technology. “This camera provides 4K capabilities and a workflow that content producers are instantly familiar and comfortable with,” said Rob Willox, marketing manager for content creation systems, Sony’s Professional Solutions Americas. “We’ve developed an approach that allows the large existing HDC series user base to employ 4K advantages such as 8x high frame rate and 4K cut-out and zoom while using a familiar infrastructure and signal path.” The new HDC-4300 is capable of 4K/HD operation, with 2x, 3x Super Slow Motion as standard, and higher speeds up to 8x available, to produce high-quality replays and specialty program effects. The camera uses ultra-high-precision alignment technology to realize three 4K sensor on a new prism. This allows the support of the next-generation ITU-R BT.2020 broadcast standard’s widened color space for future-proof masters or post production options for today’s productions, shown on tomorrow’s 4K services. Direct attachment of B4 HD lensesStandard large-format B4-mount lenses mount directly onto the HDC‑4300. This gives broadcasters the flexibility needed for live sports broadcasts: 4K capabilities while maintaining their customary HD-lens operating styles. SZC-4001 SoftwareSony’s SZC-4001 software package (sold separately) allows broadcasters to take advantage of 4K capabilities. Super Slow Motion (up to 8x) at HD ResolutionThe SZC-4002 software package (sold separately) enables the system to shoot full HD (1920 x 1080) at frame rates up to 479.52/400 fps, as well as 59.94/50, 119.88/100, and 179.82/150 fps. Users can save these high-frame-rate shots to Sony’s PWS-4400 multiport 4K/HD Live Server. HD/4K Live Production for Sports  The HDC-4300 accepts the same configurations as existing 4K live systems. A BPU-4000 baseband processor unit receives the camera signals via SMPTE fiber and connects to an HDCU-2000 or 2500 camera control unit. This provides power and full intercom, tally, and return capabilities.Users can seamlessly blend an HDC-4300-based system with existing HDC Series camera systems. The HD signals from the HDC Series cameras and from the new camera system can be adjusted to match colorimetry. The addition of other 4K products, such as the PWS-4400 multi-port 4K/HD Live server, a multi-format switcher capable of real-time 4K signal processing based on the MVS-8000X, and Sony’s new BVM-X300 4K OLED or PMW-X300 4K LCD monitors create an end-to-end 4K live production solution. HDC-4300 – additional features:• HD cut-outs – two full HD images to be cut out from the 4K picture in real-time including a selectable zoom and perspective mode.• Many of the Picture adjustment functions of HDC Series cameras are supported by the HDC-4300 system• Dynamic focus (4K focus-assist function) – a focus point can be displayed on the viewfinder with a marker in 4K mode for easy focusing.• Auto lens aberration compensation 2 (ALAC2) function• Color reproduction adjustment functions• Gamma table selection• User gamma function• Natural skin-tone detail function• Knee saturation function• Low-key saturation function The HDC-4300 4K/HD live camera system is planned to be available in summer of 2015.

Friday, January 28, 2011
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Exciting new Sony Products for 2011









Talked to SONY today about their new Handycam™ Camcorders that will be released in 2011 and man do they have some awesome features never seen before.

First is SONY's exclusive 3D Handycam®, SONY HDR-TD10. The HDR-TD10 Handycam® camcorder utilizes two Full HD sensors for capturing true 1920x1080 3D video delivering an immersive 3D experience, as well as Full HD 2D video. View 3D and 2D videos directly on its generous 3.5" Xtra Fine LCD™ display–no special glasses required. Watch all 3D video in 2D as well. Also equipped with 64GB embedded Flash memory, you can record and store up to 25 hours of 2D high-definition video footage (HD LP mode), or up to 5 hours of high-definition 3D video. It will be available around April and at the $1500.00 price range
Here is footage from CES that shows the new camera:



Second is SONY's 3D Bloggie video camera. It is a small point of view camera that will record 3D and in 2D as well. It can record up to 4hrs of 2D HD videos, 5 megapixel still images. 3D viewing on 2.4" LCD (no need for 3D glasses), 1920 x 1080p MP4 HD video, and flip out USB arm. This camera is meant to share over the web and therefore the integrated software within the camera allows for easy upload to YouTube™. YouTube™ will actually allow for 3D uploads and will convert it to the red and blue footage that you would then just need the cheap red and blue glasses ($4) to view through YouTube and to share with the rest of the world! This camera will be available in April at the $300 price range.
Here is a video clip from CES on this camera:



Now on to the other HD Handycams®. Here are the new features that will be in some of the 2011 Sony HD Handycams®:
  • Built-in USB port (transfer directly using a USB port & you can charge your camera through your computer)
  • Direct Copy- you can transfer from camera to hard drive directly & portably. You can also playback footage that you transferred to your hard drive on your video camera.
  • DVDirect Express ($129) allows you to transfer your footage directly from your camera to DVDs. The DVDirect Express has no power cord and can be used remotely to transfer to DVDs if you are out in the field.
  • Upgrade from a 2.7" to a 3.0" LCD screen
  • Intelligent Auto Mode- Face detection (portrait or a baby), Scene Selection (backlight, landscape, twilight, macro, spotlight and lowlight), Image Stabilization (active & tripod). 90 combinations of above features can be combined.
  • Tracking Focus- Maintains focus on moving objects (people, animals, bikes, etc). All you do is touch the object on the LCD screen and it creates a double box and it will focus on that. Allowing you to track your deer or other animal.
  • 60p Recording allows for smooth high-speed motion (sports)
  • 24p Native (high-end models) allows for film-like filming. 
  • Cinema-tone Gamma creates a look similar as when film-originated movie is viewed on television. The slope of the gamma curve in dark areas is suppressed, creating a deep black tone, while the mid-tone to highlight areas maintain detailed contrast.
  • Cinema-tone Color creates a color tone similar to conventional film. 
  • True, clear Dynamic Sound- high-quality sound, 5.1 inch surround sound, wind noise reductions, S-Master, stereo speaker w/ linear phase (less distortion when turned up loud), Mic. and Headphone Jacks
  • 12.3 megapixel wide-angle sensor (6.1 megapixel while filming)
  • Sony models with the letter "v" means that they have GPS technology

New Product Line Up:

Sony HDR-PJ30V 



Highlights:
 1920 x 1080 Full HD 60p recording, built-in projector, 32GB Flash memory (up to 13 hours recording in LP mode), wide angle G lens, "Exmor R" CMOS sensor, 42x extended zoom, 3.0" touch screen.

Available March 2011


*Also available as HDR-PJ10 (16gb internal, no GPS)




Sony HDR-CX160


Highlights: 1920 x 1080 Full HD 60p recording, 3MP still images, wide angle G Lens, 42x extended zoom, "Exmor R" CMOS Sensor, Optical SteadyShot™, Image Stabilization, 3.0" touch screen, 16gb Internal Memory, and a mic jack.
Available March 2011


*Also available as HDR-CX130 (no internal memory and no mic jack)




Sony HDR-CX360V
Model Highlights: 1920 x 1080 Full HD 60p/24p recording, 7MP still images, wide angle G lens, "Exmor R" CMOS sensor, Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization, 3.0" touch screen, built-in GPS receiver, 32gb Internal Memory, 1/4" CMOS Sensor, LED Flash/Light, Mic. and headphone jack.
Available in 2011


Sony HDR-CX560V
Model Highlights: 1920 x 1080 Full HD 60p/24p recording, 12MP still images, wide angle G lens, "Exmor R" CMOS sensor, enhanced manual controls, CinemaTone presets, 3.0" touch screen, GPS receiver, 64gb Internal Memory, 1/2.88" CMOS Sensor, Assignable dials, Nightshot. Available in 2011




Sony HDR-CX700V
Model Highlights: 1920 x 1080 Full HD 60p/24p recording, 12MP still images, wide angle G lens, "Exmor R" CMOS sensor, enhanced manual controls, CinemaTone presets, advanced controls, GPS receiver, Electronic View Finder, Zebra Peaking, Expanded focus, 60% coupon for Vegas Editing Software, Niteshot,, Smooth Slow Record
Available March 2011

Exciting new Sony Products for 2011
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