Sony XDCAM discs 50gb x8, used

Sony XDCAM discs 50gb x8, used

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Sony PFD-50DLA 50GB Professional Disc – Dual-Layer Rewritable x8 

The Sony PFD-50DLA is a professional 50GB dual-layer rewritable Professional Disc designed for Sony XDCAM broadcast and professional video equipment. 

Using Sony's Professional Disc optical recording technology, the PFD-50DLA provides reliable, high-capacity media for professional video recording, playback, delivery and archiving. It uses a 405 nm blue-violet laser and phase-change recording technology, with a durable cartridge designed for professional production environments.

The PFD-50DLA is compatible with Sony XDCAM equipment that supports dual-layer Professional Disc media. Always check the compatibility of your specific XDCAM device before purchase.

Key Features

50GB storage capacity

Dual-layer Professional Disc

Rewritable media

Designed for Sony XDCAM professional equipment

405 nm blue-violet laser technology

Phase-change recording

Maximum writing data transfer rate of 172 Mbps with two optical heads More than 1,000 erase/write cycles More than 1,000,000 read cycles Designed for professional broadcast and production environments Estimated shelf/archive life of 50 years or more under specified conditions Rugged protective cartridge design Technical Specifications

Specification       Details

Product type      Professional Disc

Model   PFD-50DLA

Capacity               50GB

Disc type              Dual-layer, rewritable

Recording method           Phase-change recording

Laser wavelength             405 nm, blue-violet

Track pitch           0.32 µm

Maximum writing transfer rate   172 Mbps

Disc diameter     120 mm

Cartridge dimensions      128.6 × 130.6 × 9.1 mm

Weight with cartridge     Approx. 183 g

Erase/write cycles            ≥1,000

Read cycles         ≥1,000,000

Raw byte error rate         ≤0.0002

Estimated shelf life           ≥50 years

Estimated archival life     ≥50 years

Operating temperature  -5°C to +55°C

Operating humidity         10–90% RH

Storage temperature       -10°C to +55°C

Storage humidity              5–90% RH

Specifications are based on Sony's Professional Disc documentation.

Approximate Recording Times

Recording time varies according to codec, bitrate, audio configuration and the XDCAM equipment being used.

Typical capacities include: 

Recording Format            Approx. Recording Time

XAVC HD 100 Mbps         46 minutes*

MPEG HD422 50 Mbps  95 minutes

MPEG HD 35 Mbps          145–150 minutes

MPEG HD 25 Mbps          185–200 minutes

MPEG HD 18 Mbps          248–265 minutes

MPEG IMX 50 Mbps        Approx. 100 minutes

MPEG IMX 40 Mbps        Approx. 120 minutes

MPEG IMX 30 Mbps        Approx. 150 minutes

DVCAM 25 Mbps              Approx. 185 minutes

Actual recording times can vary depending on the equipment, codec, number of audio channels and recording configuration.

*XAVC HD recording time is dependent on the supported XDCAM equipment and recording configuration.

Compatible Equipment

The PFD-50DLA is intended for use with Sony XDCAM equipment supporting dual-layer Professional Disc media.

It has been used with professional XDCAM recorders, camcorders and decks, including equipment from Sony's PDW series.

Please check your equipment's manual or specification before ordering to confirm PFD-50DLA compatibility.

Ideal For

The Sony PFD-50DLA is suitable for:

Professional broadcast

Television production

ENG/EFP

XDCAM recording

Professional video production

Programme delivery

Production masters

Media exchange

Long-term video archiving

Professional camera and deck workflows

Important Product Information

The PFD-50DLA is rewritable media, allowing the disc to be erased and recorded again. Sony specifies 1,000 or more erase/write cycles and 1,000,000 or more read cycles under its specified conditions.

For customers purchasing for archival or broadcast use, please ensure that their Sony XDCAM equipment specifically supports 50GB dual-layer Professional Disc media.

Product Summary

Sony PFD-50DLA – 50GB Dual-Layer Rewritable Professional Disc

A high-capacity professional optical recording medium for compatible Sony XDCAM broadcast equipment, offering 50GB storage, dual-layer recording, professional-grade durability and long-term archival capability.

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8x Sony XDCAM discs 50gb, used