XL Video buys 50 Sony HD cameras from Gearhouse
Paul Milligan, September 11, 2009
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Gearhouse Broadcast has agreed an order for 50 Sony HXC-100 HD cameras with XL Video, the move confirms the company’s intention to move its inventory to HD throughout 2009. XL Video has used the HXC-100′s on the Kylie, Elbow and Neyo tours and will take delivery of the remaining 38 cameras later this autumn.
Gearhouse Broadcast is the first reseller to sell the Sony HXC-100 HD Camera Channels into Europe.
XL Video’s MD Lee Spencer explained ‘XL’s business is growing and the increasing demand for HD required a long term investment. We made a conscious decision to move our inventory to HD throughout 2009. The HXC-100 was evaluated against the best of breed alternatives and was selected as the best value and most appropriate fit to support our intensive HD expansion plans.’
Gearhouse Broadcast was tasked with trialing the HXC-100 on XL’s behalf to ensure the camera was capable of meeting the company’s demands. With the assistance of Sony, the first HXC-100 in Europe was supplied to Gearhouse and tested in live broadcast applications.
Spencer concluded ‘As a result of the investment XL has now become the leading HD Events business in the UK. The HXC-100 is a cutting edge camera, allowing XL to offer both SD and HD productions with features and quality previously unachievable without major budget investment. Our investment in HD technology and infrastructure has redefined the quality potential and possibilities for our clients.’
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