Sony HDW-700A HDCAM Used. Includes camera body, HD viewfinder and mic Start Price USD 5,999.00 Current Price USD 8,020.00 Time Left - Bid Count 5 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, July 24, 2008 End Time Sunday, August 03, 2008 Location Philadelphia, PA See more about 'Sony HDW-700A HDCAM ' Description Don't let the "books cover" throw you off a great looking camera.  Put this comestically 6 camera in a KATA case and start making perfect HDCAM pictures.  The camera makes outstanding HD images and operationally is a 9+. This camera is one of our favorites, but as we update our HD inventory, we need to phase out some of our original equipment. Therefore, we are offering up this Sony HDW-700A HD Camera. The camera is operationally sound and reliable. It has been well maintained, and was recently serviced, having the DPR board replaced and color timing readjusted. Also included is the Sony HDVF-20 2-inch 16:9 HD viewfinder/microphone unit. PS this VF rig works on our Cine Alta F900R as well.   The viewfinder has an extra-large, sharp Black and white screen for 16:9 shooting, but also  includes 4:3 guides for later conversion if you choose.Cosmetically, the camera has a fair amount of wear, but nothing out of the ordinary for a camera that has traveled around the world. Operationally, the camera functions very well, and produces incredible HD images for a much lower price than other current HD camera systems. If you are looking to step up to high definition for a very reasonable price, this camera is an excellent option.  Sampling @ 4:2:2 and in native 1080i on a $32 tape...WOW the real deal!!!Hours:Drum- 406hTape- 323hOperation- 650hThread- 940hPlease do not hesitate to contact us about this camera. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have. The camera will ship UPS Ground, insured and well-packed. Thanks for looking!____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Sony HDW-700A Literature:Revolutionary HD CCDExtraordinary picture quality is achieved while offering F8 at 2000 Lux sensitivity, signal-to-noise ratio of 54 dB, and a virtually invisible smear level of -120 dB as a result of newly developed FIT HD CCD with 2,000,000 picture elements. HD lens or conventional 2/3" lens mountable. Either an HD lens or conventional 2/3" lens can be mounted allowing the conventional lens now being used everyday on all Sony SDTV portable cameras and BETACAM camcorders to be used with the HDW-700A for an easier migration to DTV.HD DSP technologySony's original HD DSP (Digital Signal Processing) processing technology in the circuits after VA (Video Amplifier) such as gamma, detail, knee and encoding processing. This offers all the refined benefits of digital stability.Extended operation timeLong continuous operation time is achieved as a result of newly developed low-power-consumption CCD drive circuit and Sony's low-power high-speed CMOS DSP technology.Advanced imaging adjustmentsHigh Definition picture quality emulating that of a studio camera can be obtained by the Sony advanced HD DSP camera processing, which offers a variety of important creative picture adjustments, such as skin tone detail control, variable linear matrix, and black gamma control.Setup cardThe parameters of the reference and operator file can be stored on the Setup Card. The Setup card also allows an instant setup of the HDW-700A to the specific conditions preset on the Setup Card. The Setup card capability also enables the transfer of camera information between HDW-700A's to allow field camera matching. This convenient function adds great flexibility and dramatically improves operating efficiency.HDVF-20 2-inch viewfinderThe HDVF-20 2-inch viewfinder is supplied as a standard accessory. The viewfinder utilizes a 16:9 aspect ratio CRT with an on-screen 4:3 safe area generator to aid in producing HD material that may be later down converted for 4:3 release.Powerful electronic shutterA variety of shutter functions are available for on-location imaging control. Clear Scan and ECS (Extended Clear Scan) can be utilized to control the vertical scanning rate and EVS (Enhanced Vertical Definition System) is offered to allow a significant improvement in vertical definition where motion blur is not a consideration.Multi-systemsSwitchable field frequency between 59.94 Hz or 60 Hz to facilitate operation in all anticipated broadcast and post production environments.Sony HDW-700A Specifications:Dimensions: 140 (W) x 265 (H) x 340 (D) mm(5 5/8 x 10 1/2 x 13 1/2 inches)Mass: Approx. 16.53 lbs / 8.0 kg  (Operating Weight with Lens, Cassette, and Battery)Power requirements: DC 12 V +5.0/-1.0 VPower consumption: Approx. 40 WOperating temperature: 0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F)Storage temperature: -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F)Humidity: 25 to 85% (relative humidity)Continuous record time: Approx. 120 min. (with one BP-L90) or 80 min. (with one BP-L60)Genlock video input: BNCTime code input: BNCTime code output: BNCMonitor out: BNC x 3 (Y/Pb/Pr)Camera mic in: XLR 3-pinMic/line in: XLR 3-pin x 2Audio monitor out: XLR 3-pinEarphone out: Mini jackLens Input: 12-pinViewfinder: 20-pinRemote: 8-pinDC input: XLR 4-pinDC output: 4-pin (for WRR-860A only) Place a Bid!