Launched in 1997, Sony's HDCAM format became the industry standard for high-definition production, utilizing 1/2-inch magnetic tape to record at 1440x1080 resolution. It was famously used by the Sony HDW-F900 camera to shoot Star Wars: Episode II , and was later superseded by the higher-fidelity HDCAM SR format in 2003. For a deep dive into this format, visit Obsolete Media .

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Hdcam May 2026

Launched in 1997, Sony's HDCAM format became the industry standard for high-definition production, utilizing 1/2-inch magnetic tape to record at 1440x1080 resolution. It was famously used by the Sony HDW-F900 camera to shoot Star Wars: Episode II , and was later superseded by the higher-fidelity HDCAM SR format in 2003. For a deep dive into this format, visit Obsolete Media .