For capturing those important images in the field, a top-of-the-line field recorder is key. Sony's HDW-250 portable HDCAM VTR can be used with a
variety of Sony High Definition cameras, including the HDC-750A multipurpose camera, DXC-H10 compact camera, HDW-700A camcorders and HDW750. It is compatible with both 1035 and 1080 line signals. The HDW-250, inherits all of the advantages of the DVW-250 Digital BETACAMĀ® portable VTR, especially the familiarity of its operation. There are multiple inputs including a 26-pin camera input and HD-SDI. There are multiple outputs including HD-SDI, analog HD component, and composite down-converted NTSC.
Highlights:
Emmy award-winning HDCAM format
Familiar operation, compact & lightweight
Standard HD-SDI interface
Multiple inputs & outputs
Built-in NTSC analog composite down-converter
Internal & external battery operation
Features
Benefits:
Low Power Consumption for Long Record Time:
Allows for continuous record time of approximately 100 minutes from one BP-L60A battery.
External Battery Connectable:
Offers external power for editing in the field; when the external battery is connected it has priority, which allows you to "hot-swap" internal batteries.
1080/1035 Line Switchable:
Offers international HD compatibility.
100 Meters, camera to recorder:
The camera and HDW-250 can be separated by up to 100 meters, by using HD-SDI connections.
Standard HD-SDI I/O:
Provides an uncompressed, 10-bit, digital component SMPTE-292M HD serial data stream with a bit-rate of 1.5 Gbps.
124 Minutes Recording with L-cassette:
Allows for added recording time important for work in the field.
Built-in NTSC Analog Composite Down Converter:
Makes the HDW-250 a useful tool in transition from NTSC to DTV.