Sony PMW-EX3 HD PAL Camcorder With SxS PRO Recording and one 8GB Express Card & 12 month Manufacturer warranty

£5,579.99
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2 Year Service Pack Warranty - £299.99

Sony SBAC-US10 SxS Memory Card Reader - £269.99

16GB SDHC Card + Adapter - £99.99

The PMW EX3 HD Camcorder XDCAM EX - New Generation HD Recording System

The PMW-EX3 follows on from the successful launch of the new PMW-EX1 and offers all the great features of the PMW-EX1 in a new semi-shoulder design. In addition to this new design the camcorder also features an interchangeable lens system, genlock, timecode and remote control capability for real added flexibility, offering a low-cost HD studio solution.

The PMW-EX3 combines a state-of-the-art, non-linear XDCAM workflow with simply the best HD quality yet seen in a semi-shoulder camcorder.

It is also the first semi-shoulder camcorder to carry the legendary CineAlta 24P brand with multiple frame rate recording capability such as 59.94i, 50i, and native 23.98P, as well being 1080i/720P switchable.

There is also a choice of a 35Mb/s High Quality mode or a 25Mb/s, HDV 1080i compatible mode. To take advantage of this high performance recording capability, the PMW-EX3 uses the same imaging system as the PMW-EX1, consisting of three ½-inch type CMOS sensors, each with an effective pixel count of 1920x1080. In addition, there's a purpose-built interchangeable Fujinon Professional HD ½-inch 14x lens and a unique dual focus ring mechanism. Included in the package is a ½-inch lens adaptor to allow use of other ½-inch lenses, plus the ability to use other optional lens adaptors for 2/3rd-inch, cinema-style and digital SLR lenses. To maximise recording time, the PMW-EX3 has two memory card slots which means with a pair of 16 GB SxS PRO memory cards, it can record up to 140 minutes of HD footage. The EX3 will accept a ExpressCard 34 to SDHC adapters and will allow you to record directly to high-speed (class 6) SDHC cards.

A wide variety of accessories are also available, including a USB Reader/Writer, a wide-conversion lens, battery and charger.

The PMW-EX3 HD compact camcorder is the ideal solution for a wide range of customers from broadcasters through to independent videographers and film makers who want exceptional HD picture quality and state-of-the-art workflow from an affordable semi-shoulder camcorder.

PMW-EX3 Accessories included as standard are:

- a ½-inch lens adaptor to allow use of other ½-inch lenses
- a Lens hood
- large eye cup
- remote control
- USB cable
- A/V connecting cable
- component video cable
- shoulder strap
- operation manual
- XDCAM EX Clip Browsing software (suitable for PC and Mac)
- SxS™ device driver software
- 1 x 8GB Express card
- BP-U30 battery and BC-U1 charger

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Sony PHU120R 120GB Hard Drive

£709.99

The Sony PHU-120R is a hard disk recording unit designed for use with Sony's XDCAM EX camcorders.

The 120GB drive can be formatted in either one 120GB partition or two 60GB partitions, letting you record up to 400 continuous minutes in HQ (35Mbps) mode or 520 minutes in SP (25Mbps) mode. The ability to record uninterrupted is especially useful for event coverage, sports and documentary-style shooting.

The Sony PHU-120R features:

- For PMW-350 and PMW-EX Series Camcorders
- Up to 520 Min of Continuous Recording
- Format 1 x 120GB or 2 x 60GB Partitions
- Reinforced USB Connector
- Three LEDs are used to indicate Access, Power and Battery.
- Instant record uses the buffer memory to start recording even before the hard drive spins up.
- Accepts the same battery as XDCAM EX camcorders; optional BP-U30 battery pack (required, not supplied). The recommended battery charger is the BC-U1. - Approximately 12 hours of continuous use on a single battery charge, with optional BP-U30 battery pack.
- Supplied shoe adapter for secure attachment to PDW-EX1, EX1R, EX3 and PMW-350 camcorders.
- Supplied connection cable connects to the USB interface on the PHU-120R and plugs into the SxS PRO card slot on the PDW-EX1, EX1R, EX3, and PMW-350 camcorder or PDW-EX30 deck.
- Easy ingest and editing: Connects directly to a PC or Mac computer via USB 2.0. Supports Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 operating systems, Macintosh® OS 10.4 and up.

Sony BP-U60 Lithium-Ion Large Capacity Battery (over 4 hrs)

£199.99

Sony bp battery U60 Lithium-Ion Large Capacity Battery (over 4 hrs) for PMW-EX1 / PMW-EX3 BP battery Compact battery effectively supports professional video shootings in both the field and the studio. Equipped with the professional INFO function that intelligently communicates battery status data to the PMW-EX1 / PMW-EX3 camcorder. Remaining capacity is displayed on the LCD monitor and viewfinder when the camcorder is powered on. This intelligent bp battery-management function allows operators to monitor the bp battery status easily and accurately.

BP Battery Key Features:
- Compact
- Supports professional video shootings in the field and studio
- Equipped with professional INFO function to communicate battery status data to the PMW-EX1 / PMW-EX3
- Capacity displayed on camcorders LCD monitor and viewfinder when the camcorder is on

Sony ECM-674 Shotgun Microphone

£269.99

The Sony ECM-674 is an affordable shotgun-type electret condenser microphone, which delivers excellent sound performance in field and studio productions.

Offering high-sensitivity, low-noise characteristics and flat-and-wide frequency response in a compact and lightweight design. The ECM-674 is well-suited for use with Sony camcorders such as the HDV™ Series, DVCAM™ Series, and XDCAM™ Series. In addition, its two-way powering feature allows for phantom powering or battery operation. With its high performance, affordable price, and great versatility, the ECM-674 microphone is an ideal choice for a range of sound-acquisition applications.

The Sony ECM 674 features

- Uni-directional (Super Cardiod) Electret Condenser Shotgun Microphone, Battery or Phantom Powered

The Sony ECM-674 includes:
- Windscreen
- Microphone Spacer
- Operating Instructions

Sony SBAC-US10 SxS Memory Card Reader

£239.99

The SBAC-US10 is an SxS PRO memory card reader/writer that works on both Windows-based PCs and Macintosh computers via a USB 2.0 interface.

The Sony SxS Card Reader supports those with computers not equipped with the Express Card slot. The Sony SxS Memory Card Reader is a compact and portable device that comes in handy in many situations on location, for desktop browsing and fully-fledged editing.

Sony SxS Card Reader Features:

- High-speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant)
- Input/output: DC in: EIAJ x 1, USB mini (B) x 1, ExpressCard/34 slot x 1
- Red LED Access indicator
- Data-transfer speed 160 Mb/s (Write), 240 Mb/s (Read)
- Recommended OS
Windows XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2 or later), Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 2 or later), Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Basic, Mac OS X (version 10.4 or later)

The Sony SxS Card Reader includes
- USB cable x 1
- AC adaptor x 1
- Power cord x 1

EDIROL by Roland - V-8 Eight Channel Video Mixer with Effects and 12 month Manufacturer Warranty

£1,479.99

The EDIROL V-8 offers an expanded visual experience and is the natural evolution of the legendary V-4 Four Channel Video Mixer

The V-8 Eight Channel Video Mixer has all the features of the V-4 but with more channels, two selectable RGB inputs, monitor outputs and additional powerful special effects. It continues the legacy of the V-4's other great features such as ease of use, high-quality digital processing of video, numerous video effects and BPM sync with music. This next generation video mixer expands your visual presentation and performance potential to new applications and dimensions.

Main Features:

DV quality video outputs with full digital processing:
The internal processing of the V-8 is 4:2:2 full-frame digital. More than 500 lines of video resolution ensure very high image quality after digital processing and mixing.

Direct input of computer signal:
The V-8 has a built-in scan converter, providing direct input of RGB signals (VGA - UXGA) from two D-Sub terminals on the rear panel. With the selector switch located on the top panel, you can select between two computer sources. Using the luminance key or chroma key, enables logos or text from your computer to be keyed over background video enabling the display of lyrics, bottom thirds, and announcements. Integrating computer graphics and visual applications with video sources has never been easier.

New video filters and numerous transitions:
All your favorite effects like colorize and negative are included, along with newly added effects like feedback, afterimage, emboss, find edge and more. Composite two images with Picture-in-Picture and Luminance or Chroma keying. Customize your transitions between the A and B bus with multiple flavors of simple mix, hard or soft wipes, and the all-new stretch and slide transitions.

Independent faders on each bus as well as master output:
Faders are independently equipped for both A/B buses allowing you to create a video fade on just one bus or adjust the various video effects parameters. The master fader control is a slider bar enabling quick and intuitive operation while working on the fly.

Next generation V-LINK control enables audio-follow:
The V-8 can be remote controlled from the EDIROL PR series video presenters as well as the V-4. The V-8 can also send remote control signals to the new generation of Roland's digital audio mixer, the RSS M-400 (V-Mixer) . The motorized faders of the M-400 automatically follow the video switching of the V-8. Now you can have your audio sources follow your video sources without the need to manually control two mixers at once.

Includes:
- AC Adaptor (PSB-1U)
- Power cord
- BNC to RCA video adapter x 4
- Mount screw for video fader x 4
- Owner’s Manual

Sony PMW-EX30 XDCAM Recorder with 12 month Manufacturer Warranty

£2,879.98

The Sony PMW-EX30 XDCAM Recorder - New Generation HD Recording System

Offering two SxS PRO memory card slots, a 3.5inch high resolution LCD screen and a wide range of analogue and digital interfaces including HD-SDI input, the Sony PMW-EX30 has been designed to be the ideal companion to not only the existing EX line up of camcorders, but also as a low-cost HD recorder for the live event and entry-level studio market.

With the ability to dub to other HD formats such as HDV, XDCAM HD or HDCAM and with the addition of down-conversion of HD content to SD formats including DVCAM, the PMW-EX30 offers an ideal solution for those customers wanting to integrate XDCAM EX footage into a wide range of existing SD or HD tape-based or non-linear workflows.

Along with all these features, the recorder offers the same thumbnail operation and clip access as the camcorders, including the card copy function. The PMW-EX30 is a highly versatile and affordable compact recorder for many different applications.

Sony PMW-EX30 Recorder Features

- Compatible with ExpressCard3/4 interface slot which is common on modern Windows PCs and Macs
- Uses PCI Express interface and achieves an extremely high "read" speed of 800 Mb/s*
- Large storage capacity: SBP-8 (8 GB) and SBP-16 (16 GB) memory cards are available
- Can record up to 70 minutes of HD video and audio (using one 16-GB memory card)
- Compact size: approx. 75 × 34 × 5 mm (excluding the projecting parts) - half the size of the older PC Card standard
- Low power consumption
- Highly reliable: can resist shocks (up to 1500 G) and vibrations (up to 15 G)

The Sony PMW EX30 includes:
- AC adaptor (x 1)
- IR remote commander unit (x 1)
- USB cable (x 1)
- Stand (x 2)
- Operation manual (x 1)
- XDCAM EX Clip Browsing software (x 1)
- SxS device driver software (x 1)

Sony HVL-LBPA LED Light System

£389.99

The Sony HVL-LBPA using LED as a light source has the advantages of high intensity (600lx, 1m), extended life (10,000 hours), and low power consumption (16w).

The Sony HVL-LBPA is designed to provide the optimum spread for widescreen shooting: it illuminates with uniform intensity right across the field of view. The attached diffuser makes it possible to soften shadows and reduce contrast.

To power the LED light you can use the same L Series batteries(NP-F970/770) that are used for HVR-V1E, making this accessory as cost-effective as it is useful.

It can be operated for about 3 hours with the NP-F970 battery. When the HVL-LBPA is attached to the cold shoe of the camcorder it is possible to use the battery adapter to achieve a good weight balance for the camcorder.

The Sony HVL-LBPA features:

- Reliable LED light offering low power consumption of 16W
- Powered by existing NP-F770/F970 batteries
- Wide compatibility for flexible installation (Cold shoe/Screw bolt/Screw hole)
- Ideal for Wide-angle shooting and interviews
- Spot (600lx@1m) or flood-lighting (300lx@1m) with attached condensing lens On or Off
- Light diffuser attached to soften shadows and reduce contrast
- Long operating time: approximately 3 hours with the NP-F970 (at maximum brightness)
- Supplied indoor/outdoor filter (5,500K to 3,200K)

The Sony HVL-LBPA Light includes:
- Light Housing
- Filter Kit
- Power Adapter

Sony LMD-1420 14 Inch LCD Monitor with 12 month Manufacturer warranty

£879.99

The new Sony LMD-1420 is a 14 inch LCD monitor aimed at broadcast and professional applications and considered to be successor to PVM monitors.

The Sony LMD-1420 utilises the latest fast responding LCD panel which offers a picture with high brightness, contrast and a wide (170 degree) viewing angle.

Control buttons, input and output, monitor stand are all combined with the LCD panel to achieve an all-in-one design. Operation and functions are consistent with PVM series, which enables easy replacement.

The Sony LMD-1420 14" slim, lightweight design of the LCD monitor provides outstanding installation flexibility.

The back of the LCD has VESA standard mount with 100mm pattern. This allows flexibility in installation by using a wall mount bracket or arm stand.

The Sony LMD-1420 is designed to meet a wide range of picture monitoring demands in professional applications such as broadcast stations, OB vehicles, post-production studios, and digital photo studios.

Sennheiser ew 100-ENG G3 E-Band Wireless System

£579.99

The Sennheiser ew 100-ENG G3 set offers a great amount of flexibility for portable recording indoors or outdoors.

The Sennheiser 100 ENG G3 SKP 100 G3 plug-on transmitter transforms XLR equipped devices (such as microphones and mixing consoles) into wireless devices by simply plugging the unit in. The bodypack transmitter, as well as the plug on, can by synced up to the receiver with the simple push of a button. A very small high-quality directional clip-on microphone completes this set. E-Band 823 - 865 MHz. Other frequency ranges available on request.

The Sennheiser ew 100 ENG G3 Features

- Sturdy metal housing (transmitter and receiver)
- 42 MHz bandwidth: 1680 tunable UHF frequencies for interference-free reception
- Enhanced frequency bank system with up to 12 compatible frequencies
- Adaptive-diversity reception for high reception quality
- Pilot tone squelch for eliminating RF interference when transmitter is turned off
- Automatic frequency scan feature searches for available frequencies
- Enhanced AF frequency range
- Increased range for audio sensitivity
- Wireless synchronization of transmitters via infrared interface
- User-friendly menu operation with more control options
- Illuminated graphic display (transmitter and receiver)
- Auto-Lock function avoids accidental changing of settings
- HDX compander for crystal-clear sound
- Transmitter and receiver feature battery indicatation in 4 steps
- Programmable Mute function
- Contacts for recharging BA 2015 accupack directly in SK 100 G3 or EK 100 G3
- Wide range of accessories adapts the system to any requirement

The Sennheiser 100 ENG G3 Includes
- 1 EK 100 G3 diversity receiver
- 1 SK 100 G3 bodypack transmitter
- 1 ME 2 clip-on microphone (omnidirectional pick-up pattern)
- 1 SKP 100 G3 plug-on transmitter
- 1 CL 1 jack cable
- 1 CL 100 XLR cable
- 1 CA 2 camera adaptor
- 6 AA batteries
- Operating instructions

Libec LS-38(2A) Tripod

£399.99

The all new Libec LS-38 (2A) 2 stage tripod has been redesigned from the ground up giving a quality of steadiness and usability only found in more expensive models.

The LS-38 Tripod H38 head has also had a makeover allow the user to balance and detach the camera more easily,

The LS-38(2A) is the perfect partner for the HD digital era.

Fluid head of smooth action. LS-38(2A) has 75mm diameter claw ball, making leveling smooth and steady even on the bumps or the slopes. Large quick shoe plate.

Libec LS-38 Features:

- Camera Load Capacity(kgs): 4 - 8
- Tilt Angle: +90°/-80°
- Counter Balance Mode: FIX
- Drag Mode: FIX
- Weight(kgs): 5.8
- Maximum Height(mm): 1,595
- Minimum Height(mm): 550
- Ball Diameter (mm): 75
- Tripod Section: TWO STAGE
- Carrying case included

Sony PDW-U1 XDCAM External Drive

£2,189.99

The Sony PDW-U1 XDCAM, an external USB drive for reading and writing of all supported XDCAM file-formats

The PDW-U1 extends the IT credentials of XDCAM by offering a simple and portable drive that can be used with a PC or Mac for viewing purposes (using free Sony software) or full read/write* access with a compatible NLE. The PDW-U1 also supports the use of Dual Layer XDCAM media. Recording onto Dual Layer discs (50GB) is a feature of a range of new Sony products, including the PDW-F355 and PDW-F335 XDCAM HD camcorders, and the PDW-F75 XDCAM HD deck.

The Sony PDW-U1 features:

- Standard IT interface
- Full XDCAM compatibility
- Dual Layer Ready
- The PDW-U1 is the most affordable deck in the XDCAM product line-up
- Easy integration with industry leading partners
- Portability
- Bundled Utilities (PC & MAC)

Sony PMW-EX3 HD PAL Camcorder With SxS PRO Recording and one 8GB Express Card & 12 month Manufacturer warranty

£5,579.99
LIMITED STOCK at this SALE PRICE including VAT & 12 month Manufacturer warranty. Insured carriage £19.99. In Stock.

The PMW EX3 HD Camcorder XDCAM EX - New Generation HD Recording System

The PMW-EX3 combines a state-of-the-art, non-linear XDCAM workflow with simply the best HD quality yet seen in a semi-shoulder camcorder.

PMW-EX3 Accessories included as standard are:

The XS8x4AS-XB8 wide angle lens is designed specifically for use with the Sony PMW-EX3 XDCAM EX Camcorder, featuring the unique EX bayonet mount for quick and easy attachment to the camcorder.

The Fujinon XS8x4AS-XB8 features:

The Sony PHU-120R is a hard disk recording unit designed for use with Sony's XDCAM EX camcorders.

The Sony PHU-120R features:

The Libec ZC-9EX Zoom Control for Sony PMW-EX1 and PMW-EX3 XDCAM camcorders.

Libec ZC-9EX Features:

The Sony ECM-674 is an affordable shotgun-type electret condenser microphone, which delivers excellent sound performance in field and studio productions.

The Sony ECM 674 features