Sony PDW-F335 XDCAM-HD 1/2" 3CCD Camcorder

The Sony XDCAM HD system is a highly versatile production tool that offers flexible recording functions including a choice of video frame rates, interlace or progressive modes, recording data rates, and both HD and SD formats. The PDW-F335L XDCAM HD Camcorder features MPEG HD and DVCAM switchable recording with three 1/2-inch HD CCDs. It is capable of recording 1080 video lines of multiple frame rates at a high bit rate of up to 35 Mbps. It also provides four channels of high-quality uncompressed audio. This allows an SD to HD migration path to a complete HD-based environment. Down-conversion output to SD is a standard feature in this camera. Instant random access, replay of clips, IT network capability and the proxy data advantage provide for an exceptional workflow.

The PDW-F335L provides excellent picture quality, adapting Power HAD HD CCDs (1440x1080). It offers HD recording in 1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 25P and native 23.98P and the operator can also select the desired bit rate to record either: 35 Mbps, 25 Mbps and 18 Mbps depending on the desired picture quality and recording length. Being a dual format camcorder, it can also record in DVCAM mode at 25 Mbps. In addition to these impressive capabilities, the PDW-F335L also provides numerous innovative features like Slow Shutter, Clear Scan, Interval Recording and Auto Focus function. It also supports i.LINK interface for File Access Mode and DV stream output (including down-conversion from HD material).

Highlights
Three 1/2-inch-type Power HAD HD CCDs
When used with a lens connector, a 2/3-inch-type lens can be used via the optional lens adaptor
Switchable recording between MPEG HD or DVCAM formats
Both single-layer disc (PFD-23A) and dual-layer disc (PFD-50DLA) support
Four-channel audio recording
16:9, 3.5-inch (viewable area measured diagonally) type color LCD display
Built-in optical ND filter (four positions)
Slow Shutter (up to 64-frames accumulations)
Interval recording function for time lapse recording
Picture cache recording up to 10 seconds
Auto focus function (compatible optional lens is required)
Thumbnail display with instant access and replay of clips
Scene Selection function for in-camera cuts-only editing
Input: Front stereo microphone, analog audio (2-ch), timecode, gen-lock
Output: HD analog componet, SD analog component, SD analog compsoite, timecode
i.LINK interface that supports File Access Mode and DV OUT
HD down-conversion capability: DV output via i.LINK (DV OUT) port or base-band SD output via analog composite
Freeze Mix function
Selectable Gamma Curves