Video Camera Directory 2004
With congregations growing increasingly expectant of visuals that will support the message, churches are stepping up their A/V systems to include IMAG. This directory of video cameras lists the major manufacturers of camera technology, and what they offer.
Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Lake Success, NY
Phone: 1-516-328-5000
www.usa.canon.com
Canon XL1S DV Camcorder
Canon’s XL1S takes the features in the company’s XL1 model and adds 27 new
specifications, including improved picture quality and new manual functions.
With open architecture and a modular design, the Canon XL1S can be
customized by changing lenses, viewfinders or shoulder mounts. The camera
kit includes the camera body, 16x IS II zoom lens, color viewfinder, CA-910
compact power adapter, DC-900 coupler, BP-930 battery pack, L-D-3000 remote controller, SP-100 shoulder brace, SS-1000 shoulder strap, S-150 S-video cable, STV-150 stereo video cable, lens shade, lens, and body caps.
Hitachi Denshi America, Ltd.
Woodbury, NY
Phone: 1-516-921-7200
www.hdal.com
SK-31B HDTV camera
As part of Hitachi’s SK-3300 HDTV camera series, the new SK-31B is ideal for organizations seeking cost reduction through deployment of robotics in both studio and field applications. Hitachi takes high-definition one step further by offering both native 720p and 1080i outputs within the SK-31B, eliminating the need for video signal manipulation through costly third party converters to achieve the desired format. Furthermore, the SK-31B can optionally provide down-converted 480i as analog or SDI video outputs in 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio.
Ikegami Electronics (U.S.A.), Inc.
Maywood, NJ
Phone: 1-201-368-9171
www.ikegami.com
HDK-725P and HDK-75EX HD cameras
The new Ikegami HDK-725P and HDK-75EX are cost effective HD cameras that make the manufacturer’s HD image quality more affordable than ever before. Bother cameras employ IT CCDs with improved vertical smear for superb picture quality. The HDK-725P is 720p, and the HDK-75EX shoots in the 1080i format.
JVC Professional
Wayne, NJ
Phone: 1-973-317-5000
http://pro.jvc.com
GY-DV5000U DV camcorder
The GY-DV5000U is a professional, 12-bit, shoulder-mounted camera with full modular architecture and low light sensitivity. It uses three 1/2-inch CCDs with micro-lenses and spatial offset to deliver picture quality with more than 800 lines of horizontal resolution. It accommodates both full size and MiniDV cassettes, plus tapeless recording using the DR-DV5000U hard drive module.
ParkerVision, Inc.
Jacksonville, FL
Phone: 1-904-737-1367
www.pvtv.com
The Digital CameraMan
The Digital CameraMan 3-CCD robotic pan/tilt camera from ParkerVision is a compact, digital camera/robotics/lens package. Available in a fixed 4:3 aspect ratio or a switchable version covering both 4:3 and 16:9 wide-screen applications, the system includes three super-sensitive CCDs. A horizontal resolution of up to 850 TV lines, 65 dB signal-to-noise ratio, SMPTE 259M component SDI video output and an 18 x 6.7 mm lens, the camera is suitable for a variety of professional uses. The SHOT Director camera controller allows the user to control the camera’s movement from as far away as 2,500 feet. Up to 16 cameras can be controlled by one person through an RS-485 networking port. One hundred twenty-five presets allow operators to automatically pan, tilt, zoom, focus, or change camera settings. Digital CameraMan can also be combined with the company’s PVTV Studio System for production of high quality programming at a low cost.
Panasonic
Phone: 1-800-528-8601
www.panasonic.com/broadcast
AG-DVX100 DV cinema camera
The Panasonic AG-DVX100 mini-DV 3CCD camcorder features the company’s CineSwitch technology, which supports 480i/60 (NTSC), cinema-style 480p/24fps and 480p/30fps image capture. Equipped with 1/3-inch progressive-scan 410,000 pixel 3-CCD imagers, it delivers more than 500 lines of horizontal resolution, low smear and flare, and a low light performance of 3 lux. Manual controls allow the user to make subtle picture adjustments, while a wide-angle zoom lens offers a 56-degree viewing angle. The 4.2 lb. camcorder captures pictures in conventional 4:3 aspect ratio and 16:9 aspect ratio letterbox modes. It also offers professional 16-bit/48kHz digital audio with two-channel, built-in XLR inputs, phantom power, and line mic switchability.
Sony Electronics
Park Ridge, NJ
Phone: 1-800-686-7669
www.sony.com/videocameras
DSR-370L DVCAM camcorder
Sony’s DSR-370L DVCAM camcorder offers mobility, flexibility, and quality at a price point under $10,000. When connected to the CCU-M5A camera control unit it can also be used in studio configurations. The camera uses three 1/2-inch 410K pixel Power HAD CCDS for high-quality acquisition and increased sensitivity. It comes with an i.Link port, providing video, audio, and data out and VTR control IN, allowing transfer from the camcorder to any editing or storage device.
Thomson Broadcast Media Solutions
Beaverton, OR
www.thomsongrassvalley.com
LDK 300 Multi-Functional 12-bit camera
The Grass Valley LDK 300 combines new, high quality digital signal processors that enable an extended range of video processing capabilities with a rugged, lightweight, and flexible design. Supporting triax adapters, the LDK 300 offers a variety of sensor choices, including DPM and DFT, as well as ultra-low smear (-140 dB) IT and ITW CCDs. The high sensitivity of F14@2000 lux of the new IT and ITW sensors lets you shoot in a variety of low light and high contrast situations. In both cases, the CCD architecture of the LDK 300 ensures that the vibrant colors and detail of the original scene are preserved and transferred, artifact-free.
