for field productions

Sony HDV Camcorder HVR-Z1U

The HVR-Z1U HDV 1080 camcorder can record HDV, DVCAM and DV images at 60i, 50i, 30, 25 or 24 frames per second, in either SD or HD. This switchable 60/50 capability allows videographers to use just one camcorder to meet an array of client needs.

The new camcorder uses three Super HAD™, 1/3-inch, 16:9 native CCDs. Combined with a 12X Optical Zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar® T* Lens and Sony's new 14 bit A/D with Digital Extended Processor (DXP), the HVR-Z1U's advanced design allows more light to reach each pixel in the imager, improving the signal-to-noise ratio and sensitivity.

In addition to high-quality image capabilities, the HVR-Z1U includes a complete inventory of features and capabilities that make the camcorder a truly professional production tool. Key features include:

· CineFrame and CinemaTone Gamma functions for "cinema like" recordings (24fps / 25fps / 30fps)

· Hyper Gain (36dB)

· Manual Iris Control w/24 steps

· SMPTE timecode with user presets

· Color Correction

· Built-in HD to SD down conversion playback

· Balanced Audio XLR input connectors (x2) with Selectable Phantom Power

· Simultaneous use of viewfinder and LCD display (selectable)

rates effective January 1, 2009.

Sony Wide Angle Converter Lens VCL-HG0872

Expand the HDV Handycam® camcorder's optical range with the VCL-HG0872 wide angle lens. Featuring a 3 group and 4 element design with all aluminum and glass construction, it provides a superb wide angle zoom for stunning group, interior, and landscape shots.

The VCL-HG0872's high grade glass lens offers increased detail at the edge of an image for minimized distortion and increased optical clarity.

3-Light Smith-Victor Kit

• 1 - 75W Mini-Spot
• 2 - 500W Floodlights
• 2 - Light Stands 8’
• 1 - Light Stand 10’
• 4 - AC extension cords 25'
• 2 - AC power strips

75W Smith-Victor Mini-Spot w/Snoot

Perfect for kicker, backlight, hairlight, small products, and special effects.

500W Smith-Victor Floodlight PL12

12' diameter reflector with a 60° beam spread. Great main or fill light. Includes barndoors, color filters, diffusion, CTB correction.

Photoflex Light Panel

39"x39" (small panel - lower center) with translucent white, reflective white, reflective silver, and subtractive black fabrics. 42"x78" (medium panel - center) with translucent white fabric.

Smith-Victor Light Stands

S3A 8-foot (center) and S4A 10-foot (right)

Manfrotto Tripod 3251 with 3063 Mini Fluid Head

The 3251 is one of the most exciting tripods available, featuring patented automatic simultaneous release of all three legs or any individual leg. This permits the legs to be extended, the tripod leveled and locked in seconds without fussing with individual leg adjustments. This tripod is capable of extremely low camera position of only 17", or extension to over six feet--almost as fast as you can lift your camera!

The 3063 Mini Fluid Head provides smooth fluid movement with 360° pan, 45° tilt up and 90° down with pan and tilt locks, and a quick release camera plate.

Manfrotto Portable Tripod Dolly 3127

Designed for light and medium weight tripods, such as the 3251 above. The 3" wheels have a sure-lock feature that raises the wheels free off the ground so that the dolly rests on separate feet. Folds to a compact 22.5" and is suitable for all tripod foot types.

Sony Short Shotgun Electret Condenser Microphone ECM-674

Durable short shotgun condenser mic ideal for EFP/ENG projects. Suitable for mounting on Sony Betacam, DXC, and HVR series cameras. Super cardioid pickup pattern. 60-18,000 Hz frequency response. The 2-position low frequency roll-off switch minimizes low frequency rumble and noise due to wind, proximity effect, ambiance, etc. 48V phantom power or 1.5v AA battery.

Sony B&W 9" Video Monitor PVM-91

Sony's PVM-91 9-inch Monochrome Monitor with 800 TV lines of resolution features a tally lamp, and composite video input with loopout.

PVM-91 Brochure

Sony 10 Watt & 20 Watt Dual Video Light HVL-20DW2

Sony's HVL-20DW2 double-decker camcorder light shines either 10 watts or 20 watts of light on the scene to help you capture footage in nearly any condition.

Shure Microphone-to-Line Amplifier FP-11

Shure FP-11 Manual

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