Since its introduction in 2003, the Sony XDCAM system has revolutionized video production. The combination of file-based operation, optical recording and Sony's industry-leading camcorder technology has opened up new ways of working to broadcast and production facilities around the world . Now, Sony has expanded the XDCAM line-up at the top end with the PDW-700 XDCAM HD422 camcorder.

The PDW-700 captures stunning HD images. It features three newly developed 2/3-inch progressive Power HAD FX CCDs at 1920 x 1080 resolution. 14-bit A/D conversion and advanced digital signal processing are also used to ensure the highest picture quality.

The PDW-700 records at a data rate of up to 50Mb/s using an MPEG-2 4:2:2P@HL compression technology called MPEG HD422.

The camcorder features multi-format recording at 1080/50i, 1080/59.94i, 1080/25P, 1080/29.97P, 720/50P, 720/24p and 720/59.94P. It also supports record and playback of XDCAM HD (4:2:0) at 35Mb/s, 25Mb/s and 18Mb/s, and XDCAM standard definition MPEG IMX and DVCAM material.

With fast file-based operation and outstanding picture quality, the XDCAM HD422 line-up has widened the appeal of XDCAM for applications such TV drama, documentaries and general entertainment programs, and for ENG where speed of operation is a critical requirement.

For an excellent overview from Sony that talks about the PDW-700 and other XDCam HD products - take a look at this clip.  For a look at the manual - go to this page.

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