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Sony PDW-F355 It was used mainly on a job so not very many people have actually touched it, and best of all theres No Reserve!!Down-conversion output to SD is a standard feature in this camera. Instant random access, replay of clips, IT network capability and the proxy data advantage provide for an exceptional workflow. It just came back from Sony in New Jersey for reconditioning and alignment so the camera is just like new again. SONY PDW-F355L XDCAM HD Camcorder U.S. List Price $26,100.00 Three 1/2-inch-type Power HAD HD CCDs When used with a lens connector, a 2/3-inch-type lens can be used via the optional lens adaptor Switchable recording between MPEG HD or DVCAM formats Both single-layer disc (PFD-23A) and dual-layer disc (PFD-50DLA) support Four-channel audio recording 16:9, 3.5-inch (viewable area measured diagonally) type color LCD display Built-in optical ND filter (four positions) Slow & Quick Motion – Overcranking and undercranking Slow Shutter (up to 64-frames accumulations) Interval recording function for time lapse recording Picture cache recording up to 10 seconds Auto focus function (compatible optional lens is required) Thumbnail display with instant access and replay of clips Scene Selection function for in-camera cuts-only editing Input: Front stereo microphone, analog audio (2-ch), timecode, gen-lock Output: HD analog componet, SD analog component, SD analog compsoite, timecode i.LINK interface that supports File Access Mode and DV OUT HD down-conversion capability: DV output via i.LINK (DV OUT) port or base-band SD output via analog composite Freeze Mix function Selectable Gamma Curves. Here is what sony has to say. The Sony XDCAM HD system is a highly versatile production tool that offers flexible recording functions including a choice of video frame rates, interlace or progressive modes, recording data rates, and both HD and SD formats. The PDW-F355L XDCAM HD Camcorder features MPEG HD and DVCAM switchable recording with three 1/2-inch HD CCDs. It is capable of recording 1080 video lines of multiple frame rates at a high bit rate of up to 35 Mbps. It also provides four channels of high-quality uncompressed audio. This allows an SD to HD migration path to a complete HD-based environment. The PDW-F355L provides excellent picture quality, adapting Power HAD HD CCDs (1440×1080). It offers HD recording in 1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 25P and native 23.98P and the operator can also select the desired bit rate to record it, either 35 Mbps, 25 Mbps and 18 Mbps depending on the desired picture quality and recording length. Being a dual format camcorder, it can also record in DVCAM mode at 25 Mbps. In addition to these impressive capabilities, PDW-F355L also provides numerous innovative features like Quick & Slow Motion, commonly known as overcranking and undercranking, Slow Shutter, Clear Scan, Interval Recording and Auto Focus Function. It also supports i.LINK interface for File Access Mode and DV stream output (including down-conversion from HD material).