Includes: AJ-HDX900 camera head, AJ-HVF21G HD viewfinder, & XA17x7.6BRM-M48 Fujinon lens

This full 2/3" DVCPRO HD camcorder records pristine 100Mbps HD images in any of 11 video formats, encompassing 60Hz and 50Hz production. The versatile, cost-effective camera provides higher-quality 4:2:2 intra-frame recording that holds up through layers of special effects, graphic overlays and constant editing and processing. Collaboration and content exchange are essential in sports production, cable shows and reality TV -- and nothing maintains the original image integrity and sound quality like DVCPRO HD. With 1080i, 720p, 24p and 25p capabilities, the AJ-HDX900 is perfect for long-form HD programming and an invaluable tool for digital cinematography, cable and television production in any format, sports and events, for globetrotting documentarians and feature crews, and for the rental companies that serve them.

AJ-HDX900 features:

XA17x7.6BRM (no extender) lens

Full-size 2/3" CCD block provides superb low-light performance and compatibility with all manufacturers 2/3" lenses for ENG, EFP and digital cinema production

Multi-format recording system that supports 1080 at 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p, 23.98pA and 720 at 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p

14-bit A/D DSP circuits that provide optimum picture quality, color reproduction and luminance gradation

Superior 4:2:2 color sampling and independent frame compression

Records for 33 minutes on a DVCPRO medium-size cassette with 48kHz/16-bit digital audio on all four channels

Three CineGammaTM modes to replicate the look and feel of film

Built-in IEEE 1394 digital output helps lower the cost of HD production by allowing you to directly transfer HD video to nonlinear editing systems or other VTRs

Standard HD SDI output is included for monitoring and line recording

Built-in downconverter produces a SD output, allowing the use of low-cost SDI accessories

Outstanding low-light shooting down to 0.032 lux (at+62 dB gain)

Compatible with a wide range 2/3" quality lenses and accessories

Two 4-position optical filters (ND: clear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64; CC: Cross, 3200K, 4300k and 6300K)

Electronic shutter (1/100 to 1/2000 sec.) with synchro scan shutter (1/60.3 to 1/249.8 sec.)

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