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Hdv Camera
Apr 14th
Hdv Camera
Hdv: The Latest From Sony
Even though you may think high definition video is just for your television, it isn’t. You can get that very same quality on your home movies as well. You can turn your home movies and precious memories into works of art with HD.
Amateur home video producers alike will truly love the high quality of HD. With HDV (high definition video), you can record superb high definition video onto a digital video tape.
Benefits of HDV
You don’t really need to understand how HDV works to truly appreciate the benefits. All you need to do is spend a few minutes watching a video recorded on a Sony HDV video camera and you’ll see everything you need to know.
If you already know about HDV, there are many more reasons as to why you should pick HDV video cameras:
1. The amazing picture quality of HD is no longer limited to Hollywood and professionals. You too can now use HDV technology to capture the important memories of your life with life like color, vivid contrast, and amazing HD video.
2. HDV recording offers low noise, high accuracy, rich, and very vivid color.
3. The sound tracks for HDV use MPEG 1 audio layer 2 digital encoding to give your videos the sound quality of CDs at a much lower bitrate.
4. HDV uses the same tapes that are already popular for DV recording, with the recording time being the same as well.
5. HDV also uses MPEG 2 compression, which is used in digital broadcasts and also DVDs.
6. HDV uses a higher compression rate than DV, making it more reliable and less subjectible to errors.
Technology behind HDV
The HDV format handles the same bitrate as the DV format, although HDV records a high definition signal. This will allow you to record HD video on the same tapes used for DV recordings. A signal with HDV has 4.5 times as much data as a DV signal used with NTSC. HDV also includes CD quality sound, MPEG 2 compression, real time encoding, and so much more.
When compared to other HD formats, HDV is one of the best, if not the best. Sony has always been known for quality, which makes HDV no exception to the rule. This format has been years in the making, which helps to make it what it is today.
If you’ve been looking for the perfect type of video camera, rest assured that HDV is it. If you buy a Sony HDV type camera, you’ll know that your precious memories will be perfect HD quality – each and every time.
 Manfrotto 701HDV Pro Fluid Video Mini Head Sale Price: $136.64 DescriptionDeveloped specifically to support the latest prosumer and professional light compact HD camcorders, the 701HDV offers an updated design, which has been created for improved ergonomics with locks and knobs that allow for a more solid grip and better control, a better fluidity thanks to improved internal fluid cartridges, a double pan- bar rosette and a bigger sliding plate to optimize the position of the camera considering its centre of gravity. Attachment (bottom): 3/8” female thread; attachment (top): 1/4” and 3/8” screw; balance control: one fixed spring for 1.5Kg camera weight; bubble spirit level; color: black; counterbalanced; front tilt: – 60Degree / +90Degree range; height: 3.74 in.; independent pan lock; independent tilt lock; load capacity: 8.82 lbs.; material: aluminum; 2 pan bar positions; 1 pan bar included; pan drag: fluid cartridge with fixed drag; panoramic rotation: 360Degree degrees; plate type: 501PL; quick release; sliding travel of plate: 2.28 in.; tilt drag: fluid cartridge with fixed drag; weight: 1.83 lbs.; working height: 3.74 in. Features
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Eligible for free shipping!  Manfrotto 501HDV Video Head – Replaces 501 Sale Price: $177.97 DescriptionInside the 501HDV is a powerful new feature that takes its inspiration from our top professional video head models – a fixed counterbalance spring (set for a typical weight of camera + accessories of 2.5kg) that helps ensure both smoother tilt movements and greater equipment safety even when tilt locks are inadvertently left off. The easy- to- reach on/off switch allows the counterbalance system to be disengaged or re- engaged for different filming setups. But from the outside, the first thing that you’ll notice about the new 501HDV video head is its updated design – completely retuned for much improved ergonomics with locks and knobs that allow a more solid grip and better fingertip control. The 501HDV inherits its separate pan and tilt locks, gradual tilt friction adjustment system, flat base (with standard 3/8” thread), quick release camera plate and repositionable pan bar from its successful predecessor. This replaces the Manfrotto heads 3063 and 136. Additional pan handle: 501HLV; attachment: 1/4- Inch and 3/8- Inch screws; attachment (bottom): 3/8- Inch female thread; balance control: 2 step: 0Kg – 2.5Kg.; bubble spirit level; color: black; – 60Degree / +90Degree tilt range; independent pan lock; independent tilt lock; load capacity: 13.23 lbs.; material: aluminum; 2 pan bar positions; 1 pan bar included; pan drag: 1 step plus variable Teflon friction; panoramic rotation: 360 Degree; plate type: 501PL; quick release; secondary safety system; sliding travel of plate: 2.28 in.; spring loaded counter balance; tilt drag: 1 step plus variable Teflon friction; weight: 3.53 lbs.; working height: 4.53 in. Features
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 Jazz 5MP 1.8in LCD Flip Camcorder Digital Camera Purple – Jazz HDV155 Sale Price: $22.19 DescriptionJazz 5MP 1.8in LCD Flip Camcorder Digital Camera Purple – Jazz HDV155. |
 Manfrotto 701HDV, 547BK Tripod Kit with 701HDV Video Head, 547B Tripod and MBAG100,01 Tripod Bag (Black) Sale Price: $289.95 DescriptionThis kit consists of a 701HDV professional fluid video mini head, 547B professional video tripod and a MBAG100P tripod bag. Incredibly lightweight, this is one of the most compact tripods in the Manfrotto video range. This is the first Manfrotto tripod with a 60mm bowl, which makes this tripod the ideal match for the 701HDV professional video head. The upper twin-leg and the one stage construction gives the tripod great rigidity, while the newly redesigned locking collars guarantee exceptional performance. Techno polymers incorporated into the upper casting and on the leg collars bring the design in line with the professional video tripod family. The result is a tripod with maximum torsion rigidity and incredible stability. In addition, a mid level fixed spreader and retractable spiked rubber feet are included. Developed specifically to support the latest prosumer and professional light, compact HD camcorders, the 701HDV offers an updated design, which has been created for improved ergonomics with locks and knobs that allow for a more solid grip and better control, a better fluidity thanks to improved internal fluid cartridges, a double pan-bar rosette and a bigger sliding plate to optimize the position of the camera considering its centre of gravity. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: load capacity: 8.82 lbs.; maximum height: 59.65 in.; minimum height: 35.04 in.; weight: 6.90 lbs. Features
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 Manfrotto 501HDV,546BK Video Kit with 501HDV Head and 546B Tripod (Black) Sale Price: $399.00 DescriptionThis kit is the perfect choice for many video applications. the 501HDV head takes its inspiration from our top professional video head models – a fixed counterbalance spring (set for a typical weight of camera + accessories of 2.5kg) that helps ensure both smoother tilt movements and greater equipment safety even when tilt locks are inadvertently left off. The easy-to-reach on/off switch allows the counterbalance system to be disengaged or re-engaged for different filming setups. Ergonomic design with locks and knobs that allow a more solid grip and better fingertip control and separate pan and tilt locks make this extremely easy to use. A quick release camera plate and repositionable pan bar allow adjustment for the most comfortable and safe use. The tripod features a classic twin leg design that extends up to a height of 59″. The mid level spreader assures stable and safe set ups. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Tripod: max height 59″; Max load 44lbs; 75mm bowl attachment; mid level spreader; Technical specifications Head; 1/4″ and 3/8″ screws attachment; 2 step balance control 0Kg – 2.5Kg; 1 bubble spirit level; tilt range -60° / +90°; independent pan lock; independent tilt lock; load capacity: 13.23 lbs; Aluminum construction; pan drag: 1 step plus variable Teflon friction; panoramic rotation: 360 °; quick release plate type: 501PL. Features
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 Sony DVC60PRL Mini DV Tape 60min Premium Data Cartridge 10 Packs List Price: DescriptionWatch your videos come alive when you record using SONY DVM60PRR Digital Video Cassettes. Each tape provides 60 minutes of premium quality digital video in a convenient pack. They feature metal evaporated tape, with a diamond-like carbon coating protective layer, which improves durability and helps prevent shedding and dropout. Start recording now with a SONY DVM60PRR 10 pack. Features
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 SanDisk Extreme SD 16 GB SDHC Flash Memory Card SDSDX-016G List Price: DescriptionGet the perfect balance of speed and reliability for high definition video and faster shot-to-shot performance with SanDisk Extreme HD Video SDHC cards. Delivering Class 6 video performance with up to 20MB/sec read/write speeds1, you’ll be ready to capture HD video on the latest digital point & shoot cameras and DSLRs that have high-definition video recording capabilities. Go with the latest in SanDisk memory optimized for video, and enjoy the ultimate in performance and high-def clarity. Features
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 Sony HDR-FX1 3-CCD HDV High Definition Camcorder w/12x Optical Zoom Sale Price: $5,999.95 DescriptionThree 1/3-inch wide-aspect-ratio advanced HAD CCD imagers for true-to-life color rendering.Play and record interlaced high-definition video at resolutions up to 1440 x 1080 for professional-quality video.12x optical zoom with Super SteadyShot Optical Stabilization System. 3.5-inch wide precision hybrid SwivelScreen LCD.Record at either 30 frames per second or, for a film-like feel, at 24 frames per second. Features
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 Sony HDR-FX7 3-CMOS Sensor HDV High-Definition Handycam Camcorder with 20x Optical Zoom Sale Price: $1,998.00 DescriptionShoot like a pro with the HDR-FX7 High Definition Handycam(R) camcorder. Capture amazing video and still images in high definition with the first HDV 1080i 3 CMOS sensor consumer-level camcorder and player in the world. The three – 1/4″ ClearVID CMOS Sensors provide stunning detail and precision, while a 20x Optical Zoom Carl Zeiss Lens maintains image clarity. Since the HDR-FX7 records video in high-definition, you can dual record still images at the same time. So no matter what the occasion, the HDR-FX7 is the perfect camcorder for the situation. A Sony developed Real Time MPEG Encode/Decode system with reduced energy consumption and compact size to fit inside a personal camcorder. This provides efficient MPEG2 compression, and recording and playback of clear HD images at the same bit rate of the DV format, so that High Definition video can be recorded on the same cassettes as are used for MiniDV recording. From the authority in lens technology, the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens provides a high-quality 20x optical zoom which maintains image clarity and color while reducing glare and flare. Dual independent zoom and focus rings provide precise and detailed control over the amount of zoom and the overall focus of the image with just a turn of the rings. Fast, intuitive framing when zooming, and finely detailed focusing is easy with the natural “feel” of the rings. Easily adjust the amount of light entering the lens by adjusting exposure brightness in accordance with the iris and gain. The Iris control allows the volume of light to be adjusted (shutter speed and gain are adjustable). Though not small enough to carry with you to Disney, this camcorder opens up new opportunities for serious amateur and semi-professionals to record videos suitable for play on new widescreen HDTV sets. An IEEE1394 iLink port is provided for easy transfer to a PC or Macintosh for professional editing applications. Features
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 Tripp Lite F019-006 IEEE 1394b Firewire 800 Gold Hi-speed Cable, 9pin/4pin – 6ft List Price: DescriptionTripp Lite’s IEEE-1394b, or FireWire 800 cables, are the latest in FireWire technology, with data transfer speeds up to 800Mbps, twice the speed of original FireWire. The 9-pin to 4-pin FireWire 800 – FireWire cable (also known as a “bilingual” cable) will connect a 4-pin FireWire (1394a) device to a 9-pin FireWire 800 (1394b) port on a computer (FireWire 800 devices can achieve FireWire 800 speeds only when connected to a FireWire 800 port). These cables are 100% compatible with Apple FireWire, Sony iLink, and all other IEEE-1394b peripherals. Main FeaturesManufacturer: Tripp LiteManufacturer Part Number: F019-006Product Type: Cable ExternalCable Length: 6ftNumber of Connectors: 2Connector Details: 1 x 9-pin FireWire Male IEEE-1394b – FireWire, 1 x 4-pin FireWire Male IEEE-1394a – FireWireFeatures: MoldedColor: BlackStandard Warranty: Lifetime Features
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