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TAR IN HD?

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mike7997:
The most recent TAR was shot and will air in SD. 

As far as camera weight is concerned,  A Panasonic (Standard Def.) SDX 900 body weighs 8.6lbs compared to its HD Version, the HDX 900 at 9.9lbs.

Sony’s (Standard Def.) PDW-530 weights 9lbs, compared to the HD Version, PDW-355 at 8.6lbs.

These are 4 of the most common cameras used in Reality TV.  Weight is not an issue.

georgiapeach:
Thanks and :welcome2: to RFF, mike7997!

Is it cost then? ???

I always thought it was to save the poor cameraguys backs--but guess not? :lol:

mike7997:
Basically, nearly all technical costs could easily double.  And destroying an HD camera lens at $30,000 each - ouch!

georgiapeach:
Ouch is right! Wasn't it the ATC's who got in trouble for knocking a camera into the canal while punting? :lol:

Could get expensive!

Thanks for the info! :waves:

Boingo:
 :groan:  BVM better wake up.... all I know is, if Cash Cab can give us HD with "lipstick" cameras, then TAR HD should be a cakewalk.   (:;)     :meow:   :'( 

OK, rant over... time for the "dancing muffin"   :sucks

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