Based upon proven 1/2-inch tape technology the HDW-F500 is the digital high definition recorder for production, post production, mastering and the preservation of precious archive material. Either on set or on location, it provides immediate playback of shots in the full, breath-taking high definition quality. View not just composition but details such as make-up and wardrobe exactly as they will be seen in the final production.

The HDW-F500 is supremely flexible. Pictures are recorded according to the industry agreed Common Image Format (CIF) but can be acquired at a number of different frame rates. 24 progressive frames per second (24P) to exactly match film production or switchable to 25P, 30P, 50 interlaced (50i) or 60i to work with international Digital Television (DTV) standards. Simply stated this is the first singular digital format created specifically to suit the needs of Motion Picture, HDTV, DTV, Standard Definition TV, DVD, Internet, E-cinema and all other moving picture distribution channels.