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Sony HDW-F500 VTR

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Day rate: $750.00

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Overview:

The Sony HDW-F500 VTR defines a pivotal point in the development of digital recording. Based upon proven 1/2-inch tape technology the HDW-F500 is the digital high definition recorder for production, post production, mastering and the preservation of precious archive material. Either on set or on location, it provides immediate playback of shots in the full, breath-taking high definition quality. View not just composition but details such as make-up and wardrobe exactly as they will be seen in the final production. But thatÕs not all.

The HDW-F500 is supremely flexible. Pictures are recorded according to the industry agreed Common Image Format (CIF) but can be acquired at a number of different frame rates. 24 progressive frames per second (24P) to exactly match film production or switchable to 25P, 30P, 50 interlaced (50i) or 60i to work with international Digital Television (DTV) standards. Simply stated this is the first singular digital format created specifically to suit the needs of Motion Picture, HDTV, DTV, Standard Definition TV, DVD, Internet, E-cinema and all other moving picture distribution channels.

FRAME RATES

1080/23.98/24p, 25p, 30p, or 1080i/59.94/60Hz or 1080i/50Hz

DESCRIPTION

The High Definition editing VTR records and plays the HDCAM format. The switchable frame rate allows recordings to be made at 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97 and 30 frames per second progressive and 50, 59.94, or 60 fields per second interlace. Audio capabilities include (4) 20-bit channels, capable of handling Dolby “E”encoded audio tracks. HD SDI (with 4 channels of embedded audio) and AES/EBU audio interfaces are standard.

FEATURES

High performance, high accuracy heads and drum with Dynamic Tracking (DT)
Record time of 120 minutes/ 155 minutes in 24P mode
Video and audio pre-read
HD-SDI
optional 2:3 pulldown board included
*optional 525 down-converter board included with SD SDI out and analog composite out for SD monitoring
RS42-422A and RS-232C
Internal time code generator and reader
Self-diagnostic system