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Posted by xdcam on 2008/11/18 22:25:27 ( 5 reads)
Hitachi Maxell, Ltd. (TSE/OSE: 6810) today announced that it would launch Professional Disc with rewritable 50GB recording capacity worldwide in December 2008, offering compatibility with dual layer Professional Disc system for “XDCAM” of Sony Corporation. The new product makes its debut at Maxell booth of the 2008 InterBEE show (November 19 to 21, 2008) at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan.
Today, as demand for optical discs in professional broadcasting applications is expected to increase further in recording, retrieving, transferring, editing and saving HD contents in a file base. Professional Disc system, which satisfies all these needs, is highly reliable in rewritability, long-term storage capability, random access and is ideal for IT system, and its market demand is expected to increase in a future.
Maxell’s new Professional Disc “PD-50DL” is a recording media which is specially designed for Professional Broadcasting optical disc system “XDCAM”, offering high capacity storage and fast transfer rate by introducing a blue-violet laser. Incorporated dual-layer structure on one side and optimized recording layer which is ideal for high density recording, Maxell achieved enormous 50GB recording capacity in addition to high dependability which was enabled by precise spin-coating and durable hard-coating technology.
Source:
[ur l=http://www.cdrlabs.com/News/hitachi-maxell-announces-50gb-rewritable-professional-disc-for-xdcam-system.html]CDR Labs[/url]
Posted by xdcam on 2008/11/18 11:39:17 ( 7 reads)
Have you checked if 'black' is 'black' with your EX images? If not you may need an IR filter. Schneider Optics has introduced the TRU-CUT IR-750 filter, designed to eliminate light in the infrared (IR) spectrum before it reaches an HD camera’s sensors. Most HD cameras have a high sensitivity to light in the IR spectrum, and though the IR light is not visible to the human eye, it can result in odd color shifts and prevent a camera’s imagers from capturing true black tones. As digital videographers use multi-stop neutral-density (ND) filters to allow them to open their lens iris for more depth of field, IR light begins to dominate light from the visible spectrum, making its pollution more apparent. Schneider developed its TRU-CUT IR-750 filter to remove the IR spectrum from the light path, resulting in more vibrant colors and true black tones from both CCD and CMOS sensors. The TRU-CUT IR filter blocks the IR light mere nanometers from the visible spectrum, cutting IR pollution from the image. For more information www.schneideroptics.com.
Posted by xdcam on 2008/11/17 23:58:01 ( 8 reads)
New features for PDW-700 and PDW-HD1500 (Version 1.2)
An upgrade for the PDW-700 XDCAM HD422 camcorder and PDW-HD1500 record deck has been introduced to add a substantial number of new features. The upgrade, introduced in November 2008 and known as version 1.2 (V1.2)*, provides more creative options for programme makers, including:
* Record and playback of XDCAM HD422 material in 720/50P, 720/59.94P and 1080/29.97PsF (to add to the 1080/50i, 59.94i and 25PsF already supported).
* Record and playback of XDCAM HD material at 25Mb/s and 35Mb/s.
* Playback of XDCAM HD material at 18Mb/s.
* Cross conversion between 1080 and 720, and vice versa.
* The option of adding DVCAM and MPEG IMX record and playback (using the SD record and playback options for the camcorder and record deck)**.
* HyperGamma operation in the camcorder.
* Slow Shutter, Picture Cache and Interval Recording in the camcorder.
Camcorders and decks delivered after the introduction of V1.2 have the above features already installed, and are designated PDW-700/1 and PDW-HD1500/1.
* Installation of V1.2 can only be performed by a Sony Service Engineer. Please contact your local Sony Service Centre to arrange for installation.
** V1.2 must be installed into the PDW-700 and PDW-HD1500 before the SD options can be added.
New versions of XDCAM applications and FAM driver
To coincide with the launch of V1.2 for the PDW-700 and PDW-HD1500, and to make use of all the latest features, new versions of the XDCAM applications and the PDW-U1 FAM drivers are now available.
Source and Download site: Sony Europe
Posted by xdcam on 2008/11/17 23:36:44 ( 7 reads)
This must be both Sony's and Pana's ongoing nightmare - with the announcement of the RED Epic and Scarlet Pro.
Mike Curtis gives a pretty good run down of the new cameras on the PRO VIDEO COALITION site.
You have to remember the RED One has taken nearly three years to the point where it is today - so it is with guarded optimism to believe that some of these new cameras are being touted for release in the northern summer of 2009.
It is going to be an interesting 9 months before the birth of the Scarlet and Epic - I'm just wondering what the 'big guns' will unleash from their R and D teams to counter the attack.
Comments can be made on the FORUM.
Posted by xdcam on 2008/11/12 18:07:02 ( 154 reads)
SONY UNVEILS 1080i HIGH-DEFINITION COMPACT POV CAMCORDER FOR PROFESSIONAL VIDEO APPLICATIONS - EXPECTED FOR RELEASE FEB 09.
November 5, 2008
Source: Sony of Canada
Sony of Canada Ltd., Canada’s leading electronic and computer products solutions provider for consumers and business is introducing a new full high-definition compact point-of-view (POV) camera, model HXR-MC1. Its unique design separates the camera head from the control unit, giving professional users more flexibility to capture shots in video applications where increased mobility is required beyond the use of traditional hand-held or shoulder-mount cameras, such as extreme sports, reality TV, documentaries, nature, wildlife and more.
The new camera achieves its balance of compact size, light weight and superb image quality through a design and recording format similar to Sony’s consumer camcorders. The HXR-MC1 records up to six hours of content onto a 16GB Memory Stick PRO™ media using AVCHD compression, which is an MPEG long GOP codec already used in consumer video products.
Posted by xdcam on 2008/11/11 0:05:46 ( 33 reads)
With thanks from 'Avro' for this news
.SWIT have released a new battery for the EX-1: The S-8U62
intelligent Li-ion battery with multiple protective circuit design, compatible with SONY PMW-EX1 camera.
It has a four-level remaining power indicator, a 14.4V D-tap power socket, and 63Wh larger capacity.
SWIT Website
Posted by xdcam on 2008/11/2 23:37:57 ( 60 reads)
 Little do they know it, but Dolgin Camera Power have provided a very nice counter- balance for the EX-3. The V lock adaptor for BP batteries is available for just under US$50.
Posted by xdcam on 2008/11/1 17:19:46 ( 46 reads)
Singaporean cameraman Derek Yeo takes us on a tour of his favourite toy shop Expandore Electronics. Now this may look like a 9 minute commercial but it does show you what's around for the EX cameras. Yep, I reckon there's a Derek in all of us!
Source: Vimeo
Posted by xdcam on 2008/10/28 12:37:11 ( 70 reads)
SxS Driver Conflict With New MBPros
28/10/08
There is a conflict with the SxS Driver when installed in the newly released Macbook Pros. When installed it takes anywhere from 4 to 7 minutes for the MBP to boot up and the trackpad looses some of its features.
Apparently Sony is aware of the problem and working on an update.
A workaround is to use the Sony Express SxS Card Reader via the USB input.
Mal
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Nov 17, 2008 1:14 PM Source: Broadcasting Engineering