Panasonic unveil next-generation solid-state newsgathering system

Panasonic have announced their strategy for next-generation DVCPRO newsgathering systems based on solid-state memory.
Panasonic's solid-state technology received three industry awards at NAB, the 2003 Digital Television/TV Broadcast Award, the 2003 Vidy Award, and the 2003 Government Video Salute, which are presented in recognition of outstanding achievement in the advancement of the art and science of video technology.
Panasonic's ground-breaking architecture features a solid-state memory electronic newsgathering system, fully compatible with existing DVCPRO and DVCPRO50-based non-linear editing and server systems, and supports multiple video resolutions for DTV, including HDTV applications.
Panasonic's solid-state memory card-based DVCPRO news system features mechanical transport-free camcorders and players, eliminating the potential problems of mechanical breakdown or wear from repetitive use. The new camcorders exhibit high immunity to environmental stresses, such as extreme cold or humidity, vibration, repetitive shock, rain, dust or snow.
Elimination of all mechanical transport elements also means the camcorders are silent in operation.
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