Did I miss this before - New DVCPro Deck?

[contentlab]

Two links for Panasonic's update to the AJ-1200 DVCPro deck - the AJ-1400!

http://panasonic-broadcast.com/data/F45191EEC7680D2F285B740ACD7EE566.0.pdf

https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/sales_o/02products/products/aj-hd1400/SP-HD1400PRE.pdf

My question is will this be compatible with the HVX. The articles mention the Varicam and HDX900 but nothing else.

Also, when did the price of a D5 deck drop from 100k to just 75k. it almost seems affordable now

 

[robbo]

It's new - From the pressroom April ...
http://www2.panasonic.com/webapp/wc...6112029810&surfModel=Content04212006112029810

 

[Barry_Green]

Yeah, they announced that at NAB. It basically bundles the previously-optional cards (like the firewire card) so it lowers the effective cost of the deck from $30,000+ down to $25,000-ish.

And yes, it's fully compatible with the HVX.

 

[BigMike]

Great price, but it'll have to wait for my next paycheck.