Cameras & Camcorders
The DVCAM Format was launched by Sony in 1996 as a Professional extension of the worldwide standard DV format. This format uses 8-bit digital component recording with a 5:1 compression ratio which is the same as DV format.
Both formats offer long recordings; DVCAM with up to three hours on large cassettes...
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AVCHD supports a wide variety of resolutions and aspect ratios, all the way from 480/50i to 1080/50i "Full HD" with 1920x1080 pixels in 16:9 aspect ratio. The typical maximum bit rate for HD recordings is ~24 Mbps when recording to hard disk or flash memory.
Solid State Memory
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The 1080i HDV standard has been adopted by both Sony and Canon. The HDV 1080i unit has minimal cost implications as recordings are made on the standard and readily available DV
tape format.
Sony Onboard Downconverters
HDV 1080i records images at full 1080 line interlaced resolution and has...
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JVC's PROHD uses the 720 Progressive HDV Format. They are the first manufacturer to offer low cost, on-shoulder high definition camcorders with interchangeable lenses.
Long Life Battery Cameras
The camcorders available have sturdy die cast magnesium bodies and all offer professional battery mounting...
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With great versatility of being able to switch between 1080 and 720 line operation and supporting the major international recording standards up to CineAlta 1080/23.98PsF, this format makes it fast and easy to shoot, edit and distribute impressive quality high definition pictures.
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XDCAM is a professional disc-based recording system with a storage capacity of either 23gb or 50gb Dual layer depending upon the camcorder model. It is available in Standard Definition (SD) or High Definition (HD).Standard Definition XDCAM Camcorders are available in either DVCAM resolution...
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Panasonics P2 solution provides a robust and rugged format which is HD ready and removes the requirement to ingest material in real time. The P2 format can be accessed instantly from the P2 card.
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Panasonic specifically created the DVCPRO family for electronic news gathering (ENG) purposes. NBC's newsgathering division was a major customer, taking advantage of the improved linear editing capabilities and robust design.
Panasonic Digital Video Cameras
Running on a track width of 18 micrometres,...
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DVCPRO HD (aka DVCPRO 100) has four codecs working in parallel and a coded video bitrate operating to about 100 Mbit/s, and runs to a 4:2:2 format.
HD Camcorders
The HD camera down samples native 720p/1080i signals to a lower resolution. 720p is down sampled from 1280x720 to 960x720 and 1080i...
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In 1982 Sony introduced the revolutionary Betacam component Analogue format for electronic news gathering applications. Five years later, the availability of Metal particle tape and developments in recording head technology made possible a significant increase in video bandwidth and signal to noise...
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Introduced in 1997, the HDCAM is a high definition version of Digital Betacam. This equipment features 8-bit DCT compressed 3:1:1 recording in 1080i-compatible (1920x1080) resolution, as well as adding 24p and 23.976 PsF modes. The recorded video bitrate is 144 Mbit/s. The audio is similar, with four...
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As the name suggests, studio cameras normally reside in a controlled lighting environment - a recording studio. The cameras may broadcast live with or without an audience, or record to a separate medium located in the control room for later broadcast or distribution on DVD, CD or for a webcast.
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In this section you will find a vast range of video recording hardware. Proactive UK are authorised by all the major manufacturers to sell their equipment. We are a JVC Premier Dealer, Sony Specialist Dealer, Canon Authorised and Panasonic Authorised dealer, and all of our equipment comes with the full manufacturer warranty.
Professional Recording Cameras
We have cameras and camcorders to fit any application. We cover the wide range of formats available including DV, DVCAM, HDV 1080i, HDV 720p, XDCAM, HD Cam and Studio cameras.
Take a look through our comprehensive categories and whether you are looking for a Sony HVR-V1E, Canon XH A1, Panasonic HVX 200 or a JVC GY-HD251 we have the camera for you.
If you cannot find the camera you are looking for, or have any questions not answered in the product detail then contact our sales team, they'll be happy to point you in the right direction.