XDCAM

XDCAM Technology and Workflow Benefits. Bridging the gap between your past, present and future assets.

Save Time. Save Money. Conquer Distance.

The XDCAM HD format's revolutionary file-based workflow allows the user to browse, ingest and export high quality content exclusively as data files, greatly enhancing the speed and flexibility of the editing process. View brief video tutorials on the non-linear editing process and see how easy it is.

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How to import & export your XDCAM files

Benefits of the XDCAM Workflow

XDCAM Overview

"Tarzan" meets "Crocodile Hunter"

Outdoor Channel's newest series called Savage Wild is being shot now with XDCAM Systems. Follow modern day Tarzan Manny Puig, as he interacts with alligators, sharks and other dangerous wildlife in primitive wilderness and see how the XDCAM solution is a proven, battle-tested system.

More about Savage Wild and Outdoor Channel's move to HD

Watch Interview with series director Robin Berg

Savage Wild Video Trailer

Savage Wild Image Gallery

News & Events

XDCAM Enthusiasts

Hear from XDCAM enthusiasts and see real world workflow in action!

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Choosing an HD camcorder

Additional Resources

What's the Latest

Bluehole Pictures Chooses Sony's XDCAM HD System

Bluehole Pictures recently completed the first high-definition project...

Avid Delivers Support for XDCAM HD 50 Mb/s Format

Customers benefit from higher quality HD picture and workflow enhancements in latest update to editing software.

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Solutions & Technology

About XDCAM Technology

XDCAM by definition refers to tapeless technology and consists of XDCAM Optical and XDCAM EX.

About CineAlta Technology

So, what is the Sony CineAlta system? The concept of the CineAlta system is to provide digitally...

What is Workflow Innovation?

In the truest sense of the expression, Workflow Innovation is a dramatic change in the way work...

XDCAM Media

Powerful Nonlinear Recording - The Professional Disc Media

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Press Releases

NL Technology Unveils Two New Software Solutions

SAT AI AutoIngest and AI Solo Can Provide Simple and Complete Tapeless Ingest Options for Avid.

University Of Tulsa Athletics Goes Tapeless With Sony XDCAM High-Definition

School’s Athletic Department Using Optical and EX Series Cameras for On-the-Field Shooting...

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Tradeshows & Events

Tarzan meets Crocodile Hunter

Outdoor Channel's newest series called Savage Wild is being shot now with XDCAM Systems.

NAB HD News & Field Production Presentations

Hear from guest speakers Dennis Dillon and Dave Sperling on how they use XDCAM cameras for ENG & Production. Watch Dennis as he follows alongside Dan Rather with his PDW-700 and PMW-EX1 cameras. They go on the campaign trail...

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Brochures

Details of the Summer Games

Brought to you in Sony HD

Setting a New Benchmark: The XDCAM Family Expands

Since its introduction in 2003, the Sony XDCAM™ series has been offering tremendous benefits of...

HDCA-702

MPEG TS Adaptor

XDCAM Family (XDCAM & XDCAM EX)

Today's Nonlinear Tapeless Production Solutions

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Manuals

PDW-700 Operation Manual

Professional Disc Camcorder

PDW-HD1500 Operation Manual

Professional Disc Recorder

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Demos

How to Choose an HD Camcorder Video Series

This series is broken into five parts – from lens to archive.

XDCAM HD Overview

XDCAM SD Overview

XDCAM HD Feature Demo

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Downloads

XDCAM HD Workflow Tutorials

View brief tutorials of the XDCAM HD editing process.

XDCAM Scene Files

One of the many cool features of an XDCAM camcorder is the ability to easily create, upload...

XDCAM Workflow Guides

Workflow for popular NLE software

XDCAM Software Downloads

XDCAM products come with a variety of downloadable software maximizing the benefits of the disc.

Promotions & Special Offers

XDCAM PDW-700 24p Software Option

Don’t miss this limited time offer! Get the camcorder now and be ready this spring for all your creative jobs that require the "cine-look" of 24p.

XDCAM HD Disc Set

On the new XDCAM® HD Disc set, you will find information on Sony's XDCAM family of products including the latest high definition line-up.

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Sony Professional Services & Programs

Lower costs, increase control and maximize uptime with Sony, a leader in Professional Services.

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Training

Since 1970, Sony Training Institute, the industry education leader, has trained thousands of video professional like you on the latest service technologies and production techniques. In addition to offering production and post production courses taught with entirely digital or a mixture of digital and analog equipment, Sony Training Institute provides workshops designed specifically to put you on the right track in your transition to digital.

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