dock10 loads up Sony 4K cameras
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| 07 August 2019

Aiming to future-proof its production infrastructure for increased 4K/UHD output, leading UK TV facility dock10 has invested in 15 Sony HDC-3500 4K cameras.

The strategic investment, made through Sony Specialist Dealer, ES Broadcast forms part of a £5 million plan to upgrade dock10 studios, post-production facilities, media storage platforms and the network that supports the company’s MediaCityUK base.

The HDC-3500 product line supports HD, HDR and 4K, as well as IP capabilities, and a 2/3-inch 4K CMOS sensor with global shutter technology designed to empower broadcast and production facilities to deliver image quality in 4K at low noise, high sensitivity and high dynamic range (HDR).

dock10 says that it chose the Sony cameras after a ‘rigorous’ head-to-head assessment process, because of their superior picture quality, format flexibility and impressive imaging power. They will complement the existing suite of Sony BVM-HX310 series monitors used across the dock10 post-production and edit suites. They will also integrate within the existing infrastructure to optimise workflow efficiency and unlock new possibilities in programme making through 4K/Ultra HD and HDR output.

“Innovative technology has always been part of the fabric of our business and we continue to invest in solutions that will help our customers to explore new creative and commercial opportunities,” said dock10 head of technology operations John O’Shaunessy commenting on the investment. “We share with Sony a mutual commitment to empowering content creators to unleash their potential and our investment in cutting-edge UHD technologies will help our customers explore the latest possibilities in programme making.”