Sony to Provide XDCAM Camcorders and Decks for NBC's Coverage of the 2008 Beijing Summer Games

Sony to Provide XDCAM Camcorders and Decks for NBC's Coverage of the 2008 Beijing Summer Games More than 80 Sony HD Cameras to be Used PARK RIDGE, N.J., Aug. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony will provide the latest version of XDCAM(R) HD technology to NBC during the network's coverage of the 2008 Beijing Summer Games, from Aug. 8 to 24. NBC will use 30 PDW-700 cameras and 170 PDW-HD1500 decks. Additionally, 42 Sony HDC-1400 studio cameras, eight MVS-8000 switchers and two MFS-2000 switchers will be used by NBC in the International Broadcast Center. Sony HD studio cameras will also be at NBC's facilities in the different venues, including the HDC-3300 3x Super Slow Motion cameras. Venue material will be acquired using a mix of Sony PDW-700, HDC-1400, and HDC-3300 cameras. NBC is planning to use the new XDCAM HD camcorder as its primary... [read full story]