Sony DSR-250 DVCAM Professional Setup, Ultra Package!

Over $2,300 in Extras: Conv Lens, Charger, 2 Batts, Case & much more!

This really is an extraordinary camcorder package based on the Sony 3CCD DSR-250 camera and includes a wide-range of professional extras — a truly exceptional ebay offering.

First of all, the camera itself is in exceptionally good condition. The DSR-250 takes both small and large DV & DVCAM videotape cassettes for over 3 hours of continuous recording, has advanced timecode and audio controls, Firewire (IEEE-1394, I-Link), Professional XLR Audio inputs and Sony's excellent Super SteadiShot technology. (See key features and details below)

Included Extras: (see photos)

Sony VCL-HG1758 Tele Conversion Lens
Professional PortaBrace "Traveler" Camera Case (CTC-3)
Sony BC-L50 Duel Battery Charger
(2) Sony BP-L60A Lithium Ion Battery Packs
Sony CAC12 Camera Microphone Holder
Provideo DGD 60W-12 AC Power Supply

If purchased separately these extras would cost well over $2,300 ... together with the DSR-250 and included original equipment and manuals this package represents an excellent value and ebay opportunity.

The Sony Tele Conversion Lens that gives 1.7X extension of the already powerful built-in lens. This lens offers high-grade optics and sells for about $270 new.

The PortaBrace Case is made from virtually indestructible 1000 denier Corda nylon and has a comfortable Suede Leather shoulder strap. The Traveler CTC-3 case sells for $319 new and provides convenient protection as well in an airline "carry-on" size of 22"x12"x10".

The Sony BC-L50 Duel Battery Charger is the best battery charger that I've ever used and will charge both of the included batteries at the same time. With sophisticated electronics, the BC-L50 rapidly charges both batteries to a useable level then tops off each one independently for a full charge. This is very logical (like Sony) and addresses the real-world demand of professional videography. The Sony BC-L50 sells for over $685 new!

The two Sony BP-L60A Lithium Ion Battery Packs were selected for the optimum weight/performance ratio and work perfectly with the DSR-250. They are Memory Free and offer 5.4 Ampere hours with less than half the weight of equivalent BP-90s. Sony BP-L60A battery packs list for $500 each.

The Sony CAC12 Camera Microphone Holder is a very versatile tool for mounting a larger shotgun mic (like the Sennheiser 416). The CAC12 can be repositioned and adjusted easily and looks very cool when mounted on the DRS-250 and lists for over $190 new.

The Provideo DGD Power Supply allows battery free operation for very long shoots -- perfect for day-long events and conferences.

Also included:

Sony RMT-811 Remote Control
ECM-NV1 Directional Microphone
Operation Manual & Software
(2) DV Video Cassettes
PLUS Original Box & Packing Materials!!

Note that the camera comes with the Original Sony Box and Packing materials. This is very convenient if you want to ship the camera or resell it at a later date.

Key Features

• CCDs and DSP
Sony has equipped the DSR-250 with 3 1/3 inch CCDs containing 380,000 pixels each. The chips' high technology result in low smear levels giving the camera excellent bright scene image quality. And a high signal to noise ratio means that the camera will also operate effectively in low light conditions. The DSR-250 allows you to set custom picture looks by adjusting the different parameters within the Digital Signal Processor. Now you can match multiple cameras for various color requirements. The custom settings may be recalled at a later time.

• 12 x Optical Zoom Lens with Super SteadiShot
The DSR-250 has a dedicated, non-detachable zoom lens that has a 6mm wide angle. Image stabilization comes from the optical system Super SteadiShot. The SteadiShot system checks for horizontal and vertical movements and corrects them with a small motor hundreds of times per second. All this is accomplished without digitally degrading the image.

• DVCAM Professional Recording Format
Using a steeper track pitch, the DVCAM format lays down more information onto the tape frame for frame than the DV consumer format. And DVCAM locks audio to video for drift-free long duration recording. The DVCAM format offers realistic color and contrast quality and multi-generation dubbing capacity. The DSR-250 accepts large and small cassettes and will even record in the consumer format DV. Maximum tape length is over 3 hours.

• SMPTE Standard Time-Code
The DSR-250's professional features include striping SMPTE time-code. Set hours, minutes, seconds and frames to best identify individual tapes. You also chose from FREE-RUN and REC-RUN and DF (drop-frame) and NDF (non-drop-frame) for consistency throughout your production. User-bits, alphanumeric coding, can be set to give additional information to the editor or producer.

• Analog and Digital Ins and Outs
The DSR-250 will accept both analog Composite (RCA) and S-Video for input and output. This allows the operator to use standard home-type VCRs for source material and most standard televisions to playback the video. The digital Firewire (IEEE-1394, I-Link) interface is both input and output.

• Sophisticated Titling Functions
Using the more expensive IC chip cassettes gives you some interesting features including saving titles to the cassette's memory. These titles are not super-imposed on top of the video, but are displayed during playback. Use this function as an indexing function. In addition, the DSR-250 also has a tape title function that displays a title on the tape during the first 5 seconds of the recording.

• Professional Quality Viewfinder
A DXF-801 viewfinder with 600 lines of horizontal resolution is standard with the DSR-250. The CRT is a 1.5 inch B/W, very similar to the DXC-D35 standard viewfinder. The viewfinder has a lens light to illuminate the rear of the lens in conditions with poor ambient light.

• LCD Monitor
With 200,000 pixels and great picture quality, the LCD screen allows you to compose the shots while your eye is off the eyepiece.

• Time and Date Stamp
As required by legal deposition videographers, the DSR-250 has a time/date stamp. This feature gives you the ability to insert (super-impose) time and date onto the lower third of the frame.

• Built-in Transition Selections
Five fader modes are built into the DSR-250 for professional looking in-camera effects.
Black Fade- In and Out
Monotone Fade- From black and white to color
Overlap- Last image becomes still and overlaps into new scene
Wipe-From left to right or right to left
Dot- Picture breaks into dots and dissipates

• Audio Section
The DSR-250 records onto 2 channels of balanced audio built right into the camera. XLR connectors on the front and rear of the camera allow you to connect almost any professional microphone, wired or wireless. In addition, you may chose to record line-level audio (the type that comes from a CD player, audio cassette deck, or from cable or broadcast TV). You may also choose to supply 48-volt power (Phantom power) to special microphones that require such power.

• PowerTap DC Output for On-Camera Lights
The DSR-250 has a special 2-pin DC PowerTap output specifically for powering camera-mounted lights. PowerTap was first available only on Anton Bauer lights but now a good selection of companies produce units that will plug directly into the camera.

Operation Meters:

Operation 172x10h
Drum Run 67x10h
Tape Run 61x10h
Threading 85x10

Shipping:

I will ship to PayPal Confirmed Addresses Only! If you do not have a confirmed PayPal address, the item will be re-listed. Shipping will occur in two packages. The camera (and Original Equipment Accessories) will be shipped in the original shipping container. The PortaBrace Case (and Included Extras) will be shipped in a second box. Everything is sent in working order as listed and will be carefully packaged for safe arrival.

Payment must be made within 5 days of winning bid or the item will be re-listed. Item will ship within two days of payment.