Specifications
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Capacity
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50 GB
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Layer
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Dual Layer
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Case Type
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Plastic Case
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Cartridge Type
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Plastic Cartridge
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DVCAM Run Time
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190 Minutes
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Write Speed
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2.4x
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Model
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PFD50DLA
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Description
Sony XDCAM 50GB Dual Layer Disc- PFD50DLA
The Sony XDCAM Professional Disc now offers twice the storage space with 50 Gigabytes and dual layer recording capacity. The new dual layer disc, model PFD50DLA, offers 50GB of storage capability. Though the same size as a DVD or a CD, the XDCAM professional disc uses a blue-violet laser to provide amazing storage possibilities.
Large Capacity
Professional users can record up to four hours and 30 minutes of HD content on the dual layer disc when shooting in MPEG HD 4:2:0 mode at 18 Mbps, three hours and 20 minutes at 25 Mbps, and two hours and 30 minutes at 35 Mbps. In DVCAM mode users can record about three hours and 10 minutes of content on the new disc.
The PFD50DLA is for use with the XDCAM HD products coming soon, including the PDW-F355L camcorder, PDW-F75 deck, and PDW-U1 drive unit.
Phase Change Technology
Professional discs from Sony use a unique phase-change recording material to support higher read/write speeds. Professional discs also support access by two simultaneous pickups. In phase change recording the recording layer must change from a crystalline (high reflectivity) phase to amorphous (low reflectivity) phase fast enough to enable transfer speeds of up to 72 Mbps.
Sturdy Construction
XDCAM discs are made of polycarbonate with a polypropylene case. The protective cartridge keeps the disc and data safe from debris, rough handling, shock, and x-rays. XDCAM discs are also resistant to heat and humidity. These factors make XDCAM ideal for harsher environments, while also allowing for long media life and long term storage.
Users can expect a minimum of 1,000 read/write cycles and 1,000,000 read cycles, under specified operating conditions. According to Sony research, archival life is expected at 50 years. Recommended archival temperatures are 68 degrees Fahrenheit and 40% relative humidity.
Flexible Platform
The XDCAM disc is a flexible platform, able to accommodate an assortment of data in a variety of formats. Optical disc technology does not have the limitations that come with tape and therefore can allow a variety of different formats to be recorded as "data files". The professional disc is very flexible with what can be recorded to it. Along with video and data streams, a variety of metadata, such as date/time information and comments notating material content, can be recorded to the disc as well. Computer files created on Microsoft Word, Photoshop, and other application software can also be stored on the XDCAM professional disc media.
** Up to 500MB
Features
- Storage capacity of 50 Gigabytes
- Laser wavelength of 405nm blue-violet
- Data transfer (writing) rate: 172 Mbps (two optical heads)
- Disc diameter: 4 5/8 inches
- Weight: 3 oz.
- Recording format: phase change recording
- Random access and ENG/EFP ready durability
- Also known as 50DLA, formerly the PFD50DLA now the PFD50DLA/2
Compatibility
- 2007 Model XDCAM HD420
- Future XDCAM HD422
Check out our XDCAM FAQ page for more information.
- TOL Part #: VSP-PFD50DLA
- Manufacturer's Part #: PFD50DLA/2
- Model: PFD50DLA
- Product ID: 2124
