Re: Does Sony offer a 12vdc portable deck that records 1080p?

Yes, the SRW/SRPC-1 is a portable HDCAM SR deck capable of recording 1920 x 1080 progressive at frame rates spanning from one frame per second to sixty frames per second at 422 or 444 color resolutions. Furthermore, the HDC-1500 and SRW/SRPC-1 combo can also take advantage of SR Motion, a feature which among other thinngs allows recording accelerating, decelerating or linear variable frame rate speed ramps effects. You simply select beginning and ending frame rates as well as the curve type and duration. The pre-selected speed ramp is recorded each time two buttons on the SRW-1 remote are pressed simultaneously. Best of all, you can review the ramp effecs on the field without any special equipment.

The SR Motion feature requires the optional SRBK-102 memory board. Straight 60P recording does not require the option. This NAB I worked a technology suite dedicated to 60P live production where we showed spectacular footage from the Rio Carnival shot on an HDC-1500/SRW-1 system.

Juan Martinez