Cameras with 4:2:2 and 3 CCDs

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pernell91

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hi, i'm looking at cameras with 4:2:2 and 3 CCD chips. i was wondering what cameras out there even have these options that i can compare, i've had trouble organizing a list. i know the hvx fits the bill.

i also believe its cmos but does the sony hvr series have 4:2:2?
 
Nope--Sony's HVR series (I'm assuming you're referring to the Z1U, V1U, and Z7U) does not record in 4:2:2, and, with the exception of the Z1U, neither do they have CCD chips. All HDV cameras, all AVCHD cameras, and all XDCAM EX cameras record in 4:2:0. Panasonic's DVCPRO HD cameras (HPX170/HVX200a) are the only cams under $10000 that fit both of your requirements. However, if you wanted to spend a little more, you could get an HD-SDI solid state recorder (I believe covergent designs makes one) and plug it into the EX1 or XL H1.

EDIT: Huy Vu beat me to it!
 
The HPX500 also does 4:2:2 and 3-CCD at under $10,000 but you'd have to get a lens and battery system and that'll probably push it over the $10K mark.
 
I know that the XH-A1 will capture 4:2:2 in to a card such as the blackmagic feeding from the rca outputs. I am not sure what is streamed live on firewire but if it is 4:2:2 a firestore could work well. Just a heads up, the HDV spec is 4:2:0 so anything that records on HDV tape instead of some solid state will automatically be 4:2:0
 
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