Sony CineAlta™ F950
Sony's ongoing commitment to the pursuit of the highest picture quality and color performance in digital motion pictures has given rise to the new CineAlta™ HDC-F950 portable camera, a powerful new addition to the CineAlta™ acquisition system product line. The HDC-F950 provides full-bandwidth digital 4:4:4 high-definition RGB signal processing and output capability, offering superb picture quality for today's digital motion picture productions. These full-bandwidth RGB signals can be directly connected to a recording system, such as the SRW-5000, or they can be digitally transmitted to the new HDCU-F950 camera control unit via a single optical fiber cable.
Sony CineAlta F950 website
Sony CineAlta F950 brochure.pdf (445kb)

Sony CineAlta™ F900 Panavised
The Emmy award-winning Panavised F900 was the industry's first digital high-definition 24P imaging system to combine high-quality optics, cutting-edge digital signal processing and storage in one portable package. The Sony HDW-F900 HDCAM® camcorder was extensively customized by Panavision to meet the requirements of discerning cinematographers. Panavision simultaneously released its latest generation of high-quality optics, the Digital Primos™, developed specially for high definition imaging.
Panavised Sony F900 website
Panavised Sony F900 brochure.pdf (282kb)

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Canon XL H1
The XL H1 HD camcorder offers a broad range of capabilities, emulating those of cameras that are significantly more expensive. They include the "Professional JackPack" which allows the user to send out an uncompressed HD signal (through the HD-SDI terminal), input and output SMPTE time code and receive a Genlock signal. Image capture through Genuine Canon optics, which rank among the very best in the world, interchangeable lenses and the "open architecture" of Canon's XL series of camcorders gives the XL H1 superb creative flexibility.
Canon XL H1 website
Canon XL H1 brochure.pdf (3.05mb)
Canon XL H1 brochure-full.pdf (3.06mb)
Canon XL H1 specs.pdf (95kb)
Canon XL H1 guide.pdf (30kb)
Canon XL H1 downloads page

Sony XDCAM HD
The PDW-F350L, 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 and the well-proven DVCAM format. It also provides four channels of high-quality uncompressed audio. This provides an SD to HD migration path to a complete HD-based environment. Down-conversion output to SD is an standard feature in the product, instant random access and reply of clips, IT network capability and Proxy data operation offer a choice of new workflow. The PDW-F350L 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 it, 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.
Sony XDCAM website
Sony XDCAM HD brochure.pdf (349kb)
Sony XDCAM HD Family.pdf (2.59mb)

Thomson-Grass Valley VIPER FilmStream™
The Viper FilmStream™ camera offers superior resolution with three 9.2-million pixel Frame Transfer CCDs. It delivers an RGB 4:4:4 10-bit log output which has not been compromised by electronic camera signal processing. When your digital cinematography project demands the highest quality, this compact and versatile camera is an excellent choice. Uncompressed data can be stored in a dockable Venom FlashPak.
Thomson-Grass Valley Venom FlashPak brochure.pdf (355kb).
Thomson-Grass Valley Viper website
Thomson-Grass Valley Viper brochure.pdf (2.36mb)
Thomson-Grass Valley Viper data sheets (1.8mb)
Thomson-Grass Valley Viper specs.pdf (756kb)
Viper FilmStream workflow diagram

Panasonic Varicam™ F/H
The AJ-HDC27 VariCam™ HD Cinema Camera brings variable frame rate acquisition to the DVCPRO HD product line up. This is the first high definition production camera that is capable of variable frame rate at the touch of a button. Individual frame rates may be selected from: 4-fps to 60-fps in single frame increments. Designed as a high-quality production camera, this native 720p camcorder can be used for 60-fps or the film-like 24-fps acquisition. The camera has the capability to emulate film's gradual transfer function performance (i.e. CineGamma™). This function greatly increases the camera's usable dynamic range, especially in traditionally limiting areas such as highlight handling, which until now was a serious limitation for most HD cameras. The new generation AJ-HDC27H offers many new improvements over its Model F predescessor, including lower noise and a 12-bit A/D converter for extended exposure latitude. For a complete list of new features of the Model H Varicam, click here (3kb).
Panasonic VaricamH website
Panasonic VaricamF brochure.pdf (1.69mb)
Panasonic VaricamH brochure.pdf (1.11mb)
Panasonic VaricamH operator's manual.pdf (3.03mb)
Panasonic Varicam workflow diagram

Kinetta™
The Kinetta camera is based on film-camera concepts. RAW image capture allows you to defer color and gamma decisions until post. The camera is simple with few controls to help shoots go faster without the need for extra technicians or equipment. The sensor agnostic design can be upgraded to future CCD and CMOS sensors, up to 16MP. Accepts PL-Mount lenses and the quick-change magazine stores over 100 minutes of RAW, uncompressed 10-bit log data at 1920 x 1080 24fps.
Kinetta website
Kinetta brochure.pdf (550kb)
Kinetta 4K brochure.pdf (714kb)

Thomson-Grass Valley Infinity™
The Thomson-Grass Valley Infinity™ Digital Media Camcorder combines the best of Emmy® award-winning camera engineering capabilities with leading IT recording and connectivity technologies. The result is a solution designed from the ground up to deliver all the benefits of advanced technologies to the broadcast and production industries. Key Features · HD/SD multi-format support: - 1080i50/60 - 720p50/60 - 625i50 - 525i60 · Supports DV25, JPEG 2000, and MPEG-2* compression - DV 25 Mb/s 4:1:1 or 4:2:0 (DVCAM and DVCPRO) - JPEG 2000 high-efficiency, scalable compression for SD (4:2:2, 10 bit) and HD (4:2:2, 10 bit) - MPEG-2* for SD (4:2:0 and 4:2:2 ) and HD (4:2:0) · Recording/playback to and from integrated REV PRO and professional-grade CompactFlash media · Simultaneous read/write to and from REV and CompactFlash media · 14-bit digital HD camera head with advanced video processing.
Thomson-Grass Valley Infinity website
Thomson-Grass Valley Infinity brochure.pdf (2.23mb)
Thomson-Grass Valley Infinity data sheet.pdf (242kb)

Panasonic HVX200
The AG-HVX200 is the best hand-held, high-definition camera ever. A breakthrough design, the HVX200 uniquely combines multiple HD and SD formats, multiple recording modes, multiple frame rates (12-60fps), 24/25p recording and the vast benefits of solid-state memory with P2 memory cards. The HVX200 records in the same DVCPROHD 720p format as the Varicam™ and operates in all DVCPRO formats, providing greater diversity to meet a variety of production needs. The HVX200 can be outfitted with a P+S Technik Mini-35 Adaptor to accept film-style lenses and accessories.
Panasonic HVX200 website
Panasonic HVX200 brochure.pdf (846kb)
Panasonic HVX200 guidebook.pdf (843kb)
Panasonic P2 workflow diagram

JVC HD100U
JVC's GY-HD100U is the world’s first truly professional, affordable high definition camera recorder with true 24p capture and recording in JVC’s ProHD product line-up. ProHD is JVC’s approach to its affordable HD solution, which utilizes the HDV™ format adopted by JVC, Sharp, Sony and Canon. JVC’s ProHD product line-up features timecode and audio capabilities for professional use. The GY-HD100U is the only HDV camera that offers true progressive scan recording in full resolution 1280 x 720. Other professional features include interchangeable lenses, a pro-style viewfinder and shoulder-mount capability. The HD100U can be outfitted with a P+S Technik Mini-35 Adaptor (pictured) to accept film-style lenses and accessories.
JVC HD100U website
JVC HD100U brochure.pdf (1.43mb)
JVC HD100U ProHD System brochure.pdf (2.91mb)
JVC ProHD workflow diagram

Arriflex D-20
The Arriflex D-20 is a film style digital camera. Because of its single, Super 35 sized CMOS sensor, the D-20 uses the same lenses as 35 mm film cameras and has the same depth of field as 35 mm film. It has an optical viewfinder, is capable of variable frame rates and is compatible with ARRI film camera accessories. It outputs either an HDTV signal in Video Mode or the raw sensor data in Film Mode.
Arriflex D-20 website
Arriflex D-20 brochure.pdf (1.54mb)

Sony CineAlta™ F900
The HDW-F900 CineAlta camcorder is capable of capturing images at 24/25/30 frame progressive or 50/60 interlace at 1080 resolution. The HDW-F900h utilizes a 2.2 megapixel FIT CCD and comes equipped with various gamma curves for superior imaging. The camcorder features dual filter wheels and comprehensive software adjustment parameters for superior image control. A Memory Stick setup system saves and recalls various parameter settings.
Sony CineAlta F900 website
Sony CineAlta F900 brochure.pdf (1.11mb)
Sony CineAlta F900 operator's manual.pdf (2.18mb)

DALSA Origin®
DALSA's Origin® offers more digital power, more possibilities, and more creative control than you've ever experienced. With true cine lenses, more than 12 stops of exposure latitude, and the world's only 4K digital output, Origin provides superior images for any screen, big or small. And digital capture means you can check them while you're still on the scene.
DALSA Origin website
DALSA Origin brochure.pdf (445kb)

Panasonic HDX900
This full 2/3" DVCPRO HD camcorder records pristine 100Mbps HD images in any of 11 video formats, encompassing 60Hz and 50Hz production. The versatile, cost-effective camera provides higher-quality 4:2:2 intra-frame recording that holds up through layers of special effects, graphic overlays and constant editing and processing. Collaboration and content exchange are essential in sports production, cable shows and reality TV -- and nothing maintains the original image integrity and sound quality like DVCPRO HD. With 1080i, 720p, 24p and 25p capabilities, the AJ-HDX900 is perfect for long-form HD programming and an invaluable tool for digital cinematography, cable and television production in any format, sports and events, for globetrotting documentarians and feature crews, and for the rental companies that serve them.
Panasonic HDX900 website
Panasonic HDX900 brochure.pdf (354kb)

Sony F23 CineAlta™
Sony's new camera system features 1080-progressive RGB 4:4:4 capture and variable frame rate selection from 1 to 60fps. Many progressive frame rates are supported, including 1080/23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 59.94p and 60p. Sony added many new feature sets and improved ergonomics. The camera docks directly to Sony's SRW-1 HDCam SR recorder for cableless operation and features three 2/3" Power HAD EX CCDs (1920 x 1080p), 14-bit A/D conversion and advanced DSP for high imaging performance. Designed to meet the challenging needs of cinematographers, the new CineAlta is Sony's latest contribution to HD production and the culmination of over 20-plus years of experience in high-definition imaging.
Sony CineAlta website

Panasonic DVX100(A/B) with Andromeda conversion
Reel Stream, LLC announces the immediate availability of the Andromeda Data Acquisition System. The system consists of a hardware modification of the Panasonic DVX100(A/B). Once modified with Andromeda, the DVX is capable of 4:4:4 10bit RGB Uncompressed output at resolutions exceeding 720p High Definition. The controlling software suite, SculptorHD, has been designed from the ground up under the guidance of filmmakers from all levels of production. From User-Definable 3 channel LUTs to a real-time RGB histogram, SculptorHD has been developed with the workflow of today's busy filmmaker in mind. Running the gamut of productions, Andromeda and Sculptor will conform to the production needs of an independent filmmaker or a Hollywood Blockbuster VFX artist. The Andromeda upgrade along with the controlling SculptorHD software suite is scheduled at $2,500.
Panasonic DVX100B website
Panasonic DVX100B brochure.pdf (748kb)
Panasonic DVX100B manual.pdf (4.44mb)
Reel Stream Andromeda website
Andromeda Sample Workflows.pdf (359kb)
SculptorHD-Getting Started.pdf (1.19mb)
Andromeda-SculptorHD workflow diagram