HDV Hits Airwaves

[hdtvtechno]

HDV Hits Airwaves
WCVB shoots with new Sony camera

BOSTON

At NAB2003, JVC shook up the high-definition market by introducing a $3,000 camcorder that delivers 720p onto miniDV tape.This ushered in the new HDV format, which raised the prospect of low-cost, high-definition production. Although it was good news for consumers, the format failed to meet the demands of professional broadcast acquisition. Then Sony entered the game and upped the ante by offering a three-chip, 1080i consumer-level camcorder--the $4,000 HDR-FX1.

Now, ABC affiliate WCVB-TV in Boston has proved the broadcast viability of HDV by airing an original production shot with Sony's HDR-FX1. "Haunted New England," aired Jan. 26 on the magazine-format program, "Chronicle", was a full-fledged HD broadcast shot with Sony's HDV camcorder.

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[BFG]

yup, sony's is much better. Only a little bit more for 3CCD and 1080i. I might have to get one of these soon.

 

[BFG]

I'm gonna move this to HD equipment, since we're talking about the cameras and video, ok?

 

[hdtvtechno]

Your the boss

and count me in it too, i also gonna have to get this camera soon too.

 

[hdtvtechno]

The HDV camcorder has entered prime time TV production—and chosen America's No. 1 show for its debut. The low-cost HD format is being used to capture the backstage drama at Fox's American Idol. Although camcorders, even HD camcorders, have been used on prime time shows before, the entry of inexpensive HDV (high-definition video) makes it affordable for a new range of programs, such as re...
(Broadcasting & Cable)

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