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| High Definition | |||
| Package includes: IDX 100-watt power supply, (4) IDX v-mount batteries, IDX v-mount charger | |||
| Panasonic AJ-HDC27F | DVCPRO 100 HD Camcorder includes: Evertz Converter Box, Panasonic AJ-EC3 Paint box, choice of HD lenses | $850 | $2550 |
| -AJ-HDC27F Camera without lens | $600 | $1800 | |
| P2 HD Camcorders | |||
| NEW!! Panasonic AJ-HPX2000 |
DVCPRO 100 HD P2 Camcorder includes AJ-RC10G Paint box, choice of HD lenses and (5) 16GB P2 cards. | $850 | $2550 |
| Panasonic AJ-HPX2000 without lens | $600 | $1800 | |
| NEW!! Panasonic AG-HPX500 |
DVCPRO 100 HD P2 Camcorder includes choice of HD lenses and (2) 16GB P2 cards. | $600 | $1800 |
| Panasonic AG-HPX500 without lens | $350 | $1050 | |
| Additional P2 cards with AG-HPX500 rental | $35 each | $105 each | |
| Sony HDW-730 | HDCAM 2/3 inch 3CCD 16:9, 1080/60i, 1080/50i, iLink, HD-SDI output. Rental includes Fujinon HA13x 4.5 BERM Wide Angle Lens w/2x. | $750 | $2250 |
| Sony HDW-730 camera without lens | $500 | $1500 | |
| NEW!! Sony PDW-F350 |
(3) 1/2 inch Power HAD CCDs, Records 60i, 50i, or true 24p/25p/30p on Disc Media, HD-SDI output, i.Link interface. Rental includes Fujinon HA13x 4.5 BERM Wide Angle Lens w/2x. | $550 | $1650 |
| Sony PDW-F350 Camera without lens | $300 | $900 | |
| NEW!! Sony PMW-EX1 |
Records HD video on SxS memory cards. Rental includes 2 8GB cards, card reader, (2) batteries, charger, AC power supply, tripod | $275 | $550 |
| Panasonic AG-HVX200 | 1/3 inch 3-CCD 16:9 HD / DVCPRO / DV Cinema P2 Camera. Records and plays back on solid-state P2 cards. Rental includes (2) 8GB P2 cards. | $275 | $825 |
| -With FS-100 DTE Recorder | $375 | $1125 | |
| High Definition Decks / Recorders | |||
| NEW!! Sony PDW F70 |
XDCAM HD Disc Media Record Deck with HD/SDI input and output. | $275 | $825 |
| HD Accessories | |||
| Wide-angle HD Lens | Fujinon HA13 x 4.5BERM w/2x | $300 | $900 |
| HD Lens | Fujinon 17 X 7.7.6BRM HD lens | $250 | $750 |
| Panasonic BT-LH900 | 8.4 inch Multi-format HD monitor. | $150 | $450 |
| Panasonic FS-100 | Protable DTE Recorder w/100GB Hard Drive | $125 | $375 |
| Sony LMD-9050 | 8.4 inch LCD multi-format HD monitor | $125 | $375 |
| Fujinon MS-11 | Remote Zoom and Focus Kit for Fujinon | $35 | $105 |
| Panasonic AJ-EC3 | Remote HD Paint Box Control Unit (SDX 900) | $75 | $225 |
| Crosziel | 4 x 5.64 HD Mattbox | $30 | $90 |
| Tiffen / Formatt | 4 x 5.64 Panavision Filters | $10 | $30 |
| Panasonic AJ-95A | Remote Jog / Shuttle | $50 | $150 |
| Panasonic P2 Camcorders | |||
| Panasonic AG-HPX2000 | DVCPRO 100 HD P2 Camcorder includes: choice of HD lenses and (5) 16 GB cards |
$850 | $2250 |
| Panasonic AG-HPX500 | DVCPRO 100 HD P2 Camcorder includes: Choice of HD lenses and (2) 16GB P2 Cards | $600 | $1800 |
| Panasonic AG-HVX200 | HD/DVCPRO / DV Cinema P2 Camera. Rental includes (2) 8GB P2 cards. | $275 | $825 |
| Panasonic FS-100 | Portable DTE Recorder with 100 GB HD. | $125 | $425 |
| Panasonic AJ-PCD10P | P2 Memory Card Drive | $75 | $225 |
| Panasonic AJ-P2C008S | P2 Memory Card 8 GB | $25 | $75 |
| Panasonic AJ-P2C016S | P2 Memory Card 16 GB | $50 | $150 |
| Sony XDCAM Record Decks | |||
| Sony PDW-1500 | XDCAM Record Deck | $275 | $825 |
| Sony PDW-D1 | XDCAM Drive Unit | $150 | $450 |
| HDV Camcorders | |||
| Package includes: two batteries, charger, AC power supply, tripod | |||
| NEW!! JVC GY-HD250 |
Three 1/3" CCD HDV / DV 60i, 30i, 24p Camcorder. Records native 16:9 HDV 720p. Rental includes 18 x 4.2 BERM-M48 Lens. | $250 | $750 |
| Canon XL H1 | Three 1/3 inch 16:9 CCDs, HDV 1080i format, High Definition lens with 20x Optical Zoom | $275 | $825 |
| Sony HVR-Z1U | Digital HDV Mini DV Camcorder. Three 1/3-inch 1.04 Megapixel 16:9 native CCDs, HDV 1080i format, High Definition lens with 12X Optical Zoom. Rental includes tripod. | $225 | $675 |
| HDV Record Decks | |||
| Sony HVRM10U | HDV Record Deck | $125 | $375 |
| DVCPRO | |||
| Panasonic DVCPRO / 24P Camcorders | |||
| Package includes: two batteries, charger, AC power supply, tripod | |||
| Panasonic AJ-SDX 900 | DVCPRO 2/3 inch 3CCD 16:9 / 4:3 Cinema Camera. 24p/30p/60i recording capability. Rental includes Canon J15A X 8BWRS Broadcast Lens. |
$550 | $1650 |
| AJ-SDX900 Camera w / o lens | $350 | $1050 | |
| Panasonic AG-HVX200 | 1/3 inch 3-CCD 16:9 HD / DVCPRO / DV Cinema P2 Camera. Records and plays back on solid-state P2 cards. Rental includes (2) 8 GB P2 cards. | $275 | $825 |
| Panasonic FS-100 | Portable DTE Recorder w/100GB Hard Drive | $125 | $375 |
| Panasonic DVCPRO Recorder | |||
| Panasonic AJ-SD93 | DVCPRO 50/25 VTR | $225 | $675 |
| Panasonic AJ-95A | Remote jog/shuttle | $50 | $150 |
| MiniDV | |||
| Mini DV Camcorders | |||
| Package includes: two batteries, charger, AC power supply, tripod | |||
| JVC GY-DV550 | ½” IT-3CCD Professional Mini DV Camcorder. DV Input / Output and CCU Capability. | $175 | $525 |
| Panasonic AG-DVX100B |
1/3 3-CCD Mini DV Camcorder Supports 480i/60 (NTSC), Cinema-Style 480p/24fps, and 480p/30fps image capture. IEEE 1394 FireWire in/out. Gain Boost up to 12dB and Color Bars in Progressive Mode. Switch between Progressive and Interlaced Mode instantly | $175 | $525 |
| Canon XL2 | 3CCD Mini DV Camcorder, 60i, / 30p / 24fps, 16:9 & 4:3 shooting modes, optical 20x zoom, IEEE 1394 DV terminal. | $175 | $525 |
| Panasonic AG-DVC30 | 1/4 inch 3-CCD Mini DV Camcorder. 16X Leica Dicomar lens, IEEE 1394 interface. Rental includes tripod. | $125 | $375 |
| Canon Optura 10 | 1.33 Megapixel CCD Mini DV Camcorder, 16x Optical Zoom, Image Stabilizer, 2.5” LCD Screen. Rental includes tripod. | $75 | $225 |
| Mini DV Accessories | |||
| NEW!! Firestore FS-100 |
Portable DTE Recorder with 100 GB Harddrive. Records approximately 90 minutes in HD. | $50 | $150 |
| GlideCam 4000 | Hand-held camcorder stabilizing ststem for cameras weighing from 4 to 10 pounds. | $50 | $150 |
| AG-LA7200G Anamorphic Lens |
16:9 Conversion Lens for DVX100A | $50 | $150 |
| Tiffen | 72mm Film Look DV filter kit includes (1) Black Diffusion FX 1/2, (1) Black Pro-Mist 1/2, (1) Warm Black Diffusion FX 1/4, (1) Soft FX 1 | $15 | $45 |
| Canon Wide Angle Lens XL 3.4-10.2mm | 3X Wide Angle Lens for XL1 and XL1S cameras provides 24-72mm in 35mm equivalent focal length, 600 lines, ND filter, manual focus and zoom ring. | $40 | $120 |
| Canon | XL2 Filter Kit includes U.V./ ND / Polarizing | $10 | $30 |
| Canon | Rain Slicker for XL1 and XL1S | $10 | $30 |
| Sony | Wide Angle Lens Adaptor for Sony DSR-PD170 / 150 | $5 | $15 |
| Varizoom VZ-DVX100 | Zoom Control for Panasonic DVX100 / A / 80 / 30 Camcorders. | $15 | $45 |
| Mini-Cool | Sungun, 12 volt camera light w/ battery belt | $35 | $105 |
| Beachtec | Beachtek XLR adaptor for use with Canon GL1, XL1 or XL1S cameras | $10 | $30 |
| Canon | Batteries for Canon | $5 | $15 |
| Panasonic | Batteries for Panasonic | $5 | $15 |
| Portabrace POL-M2 | Polar Bear camera warmer for Mini DV camcorder | $20 | $60 |
| SVHS | |||
| JVC GY-X2B/TC | 1/2 inch IT-3CCD, full size camcorder. Time Code capable. | $100 | $300 |