Sony HDC-1700 - Pre-owned Multi-Format HD 2/3" Portable Studio Camera Chain + Licences & 4K HDR Upgrade

The Sony HDC-1700 is a pre-owned multi-format portable studio camera chain, fully serviced to Sony standards and offered with a 3-month warranty. It’s available for worldwide delivery.

Equipped with three 2/3" Full HD CCD sensors featuring Power HAD FX technology, the HDC-1700 delivers outstanding image quality, high sensitivity, and a superior signal-to-noise ratio. Supporting 1080p 50/60p and 720p 50/59.94p formats, it can also be upgraded via optional licences for additional frame rates — including 1080p 24p, 25p, 30p — and even 4K HDR production.

Designed for flexible integration, the HDC-1700 fits seamlessly into a wide range of broadcast and studio workflows and remains fully compatible with the Sony HDC-2500 and HDC-1500 series cameras and accessories.

Key Features of the Sony HDC-1700

• B4-mount design compatible with a wide range of Fujinon and Canon HD lenses
• Enables Full 4K HDR production with the optional HKCU-2020 4K/HDR Processor Board and HZC-PVR20 Signal Format Software
• 16-bit A/D converter and three-chip 2/3″ Power HAD FX CCD image sensors
• Automatic Lens Aberration Compensation (ALAC-2) for optimal color and edge accuracy
• Adaptive matrix function ensures balanced image reproduction even under mixed or low light
• Compatible with Sony HDC-2500 and HDC-1500 accessories, as well as HDCU-1000/1500 and HDCU-2000/2500 CCUs
• Upgradeable for 4K and HDR live production with the HKCU-2020 and HZC-PVR20 options
• Fiber optic transmission up to 4 km with compatible HDCU units
• Compatible with Sony HDLA large lens adaptors for use with long-throw box lenses
• F11 at 2000 lux sensitivity
• 3G-SDI output for high-bandwidth HD transmission