Description Sony BMC-1000

The Sony BMC-1000 is the last camcorder in the SuperBetamovie line. Here is the only unit that recorded in the s or s SHB speed for making professional quality video movies with the sharpest detail. The high quality s picture looks great when played back on a compatible Beta VCR (which includes most late model high end Sony units). The faster format speed provides excellent results even after second and third generation edits. But it gets even better. This unit also records s SuperHi-Band for even more picture detail. Very sophisticated and smartly engineered, check out the following list of features:

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Switchable between s 5.6 MHz and s Hi-Band 6.0 MHz. This allows you to record either a super-sharp, high detail picture for playing back your home video movies on a SuperBeta VCR or a Super HiBand Beta VCR. (For information on the incredible Sony Super Hi-Band recording system click here.)

• CCD sensor solid-state system that eliminates image lag or burn, improves low-light sensitivity and reduces power drain

• Multi-data date/time display lets you superimpose reference information on your tape to label each scene you record

• Electronic viewfinder lets you look directly at what your BetaMovie camera records

• One-button recording controls camera and recording, so you can point and shoot great video pictures even when things are happening at a quick pace

• Motorized power zoom with macro

• Battery operation with built-in handle compartment for the rechargeable NP-1H battery pack
• The MSRP for the BMC-1000 was $1800.00 in 1987, that's around $4100.00 in todays money.

All BMC-1000 Betamovies have one annoying design flaw. Over time the surface mounted capacitors on the imaging circuit board leak liquid electrolyte, damaging the printed circuits and causing the camera portion to become unreliable. To correct (or prevent) this problem the unit has to be disassembled and a time consuming repair must be done. All BMC-1000 units I offer have had this corrective procedure performed on them. To learn more click here.

There is a veritable treasure trove of support items that are available for this versatile Betamovie. Check these out in the "Betamax Accessories" section by clicking here.