BBC’s ENG teams will be using Panasonic HVX200 during the Winter Olympics in Torino. The information is based in part on an article that talks about BBC experimenting with Panasonic’s P2 tapeless technology.
The major issue with HVX200 at this point is that its PAL version hasn’t been released. BBC definitely shoots PAL. It’s not clear whether Panasonic sent pre-production units to the BBC.
Talking about sports coverage, BBC will probably using the interlaced modes and not the progressive frame rates.
Sony is not left in the dust either. It provides a complete solution to NBC for their coverage of the Olympics. The acquision is handled mostly by Sony HDW-730 HDCAM.
Update: It seems the BBC distances itself from more traditional media. Maybe it’s affecting camera choices as well!
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