Ready for Next Generation
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Meets detailed professional needs in image production,
from 4K x 2K mastering to streaming distribution.
AVC-Intra Class4:4:4
(Under Development)
This new codec features 4K x 2K resolution. Rich 4:4:4 and 12bit color is extremely good for high-end editing.
Ideal for DI mastering and other high-end uses.
AVC-Intra Class200
(Scheduled for Future Release)
This new codec has twice the bit rate of the present AVC-Intra Class100.
Image quality is comparable with uncompressed data.
AVC-Intra Class100
Since its introduction in 2007, this codec has become a standard for
image production by combining excellent image quality with nimble mobility.
It newly support 1080/60p and 1080/50p formats.
AVC-Intra Class50
This highly efficient broadcast-use HD codec has been widely used since its 2007 introduction.
It produces DVCPRO HD-level images with a bit rate equivalent to SD (DVCPRO 50).
AVC-LongG
(Scheduled for Future Release)
This new codec uses Long GOP compression. Achieving 4:2:2 10 bit image quality with
high compression efficiency, it brings high cost-performance to professional image production.
AVC-Proxy
This codec produces high-quality H.264-based proxy images while maintaining a low bit rate for
network data transfer, web streaming, and offline editing.
AVC-ULTRA Upgradable*
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Camera Recorder
(Under Development/
Scheduled for Autumn 2012 Release)
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4K x 2K 1080p 1080i
720p
Mastering
DI Mastering
Sports Mastering
Market Needs
Emphasis on
Image Quality
Sports, Dramas,
News, Post Production
Low Bit Rate
High-Speed Transfer
Small Capacity
Emphasis on Cost
Professional Use
Educational, Bridal
Speed
Newsflashes
Offline Editing
Web Browsing
Efficient Image Quality
Efficient Operation
Class4:4:4
12 bit 4:4:4
Class200
10 bit 4:2:2
200 Mbps
Class100
10 bit 4:2:2
100 Mbps
Class50
10 bit 4:2:0
50 Mbps
8 bit 4:2:0, 6 Mbps — 21 Mbps
800 kbps — 3.5 Mbps
10 bit, 4:2:2
25 Mbps — 50 Mbps
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Class4:4:4
12 bit 4:4:4
Class200
10 bit 4:2:2
200 Mbps
Class100
10 bit 4:2:2
100 Mbps
Class50
10 bit 4:2:0
50 Mbps
8 bit 4:2:0, 6 Mbps — 21 Mbps
800 kbps — 3.5 Mbps
10 bit, 4:2:2
25 Mbps — 50 Mbps
*1: The bit rate is under consideration. *2: The bit rate is approximate at 1080/60i. *3: AVCHD is not included in the AVC-ULTRA family.
