From our shared portfolio: this project was delivered under the Thunder City Pro name. Original project credits are retained here.
Baseball season just got better! Thunder City Pro recently completed a major camera upgrade for the Tampa Bay Rays’ in-house production system, featuring three new Sony HDC-3100 camera chains. This strategic investment was designed to meet today’s production standards, prepare for future growth, and deliver a fan experience that truly hits it out of the park.
From consultation to execution, Thunder City Pro transforms investment into impact with a process trusted by top professionals. TCP provided full support at every stage, including evaluating infrastructure, recommending tailored solutions, and implementing the new systems with minimal disruption. Configuration, cabling, and signal integration were executed with precision and efficiency. Support continues well beyond installation, with ongoing training, maintenance, and technical services to ensure the Rays get lasting value from their upgrade.
With an approach built for the demands of professional sports, Thunder City Pro stands out as a true strategic partner. For the Rays, this upgrade is more than a technical improvement, it’s a forward-looking step that enhances both brand presentation and the fan experience for seasons to come.
Each of the three new camera chains includes:
Sony HDC-3100 Camera Head
Built around a 2/3-inch CMOS sensor, the HDC-3100 is known for its pristine image quality and natural color reproduction.
HDCU-3100 Camera Control Unit (CCU)
This CCU ensures seamless signal transmission and power over SMPTE fiber, with full control over camera functions from the control room — perfect for long-distance reliability in stadium environments.
HZCPRV50 Permanent 1080P License
Unlocks full progressive HD performance, delivering future-proof video capabilities and ensuring compatibility with evolving requirements.
HDVF-L750 Viewfinder
A crisp 7-inch OLED viewfinder gives camera operators a vivid and responsive interface to frame every shot with confidence, even under stadium lighting conditions.
RCP-3100 Remote Control Panel
This compact yet powerful panel gives operators full control over iris, shading, and paint functions, enabling real-time adjustments that make the live show shine.
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Inside the project
The Rays upgrade included three Sony HDC-3100 camera chains and the work needed to integrate them into in-house production. TCP’s contribution spanned infrastructure evaluation, equipment recommendations, configuration, cabling and signal integration, followed by training and technical support.
Look beyond the camera head. Evaluate the camera-to-control-room path, operator controls, monitoring, intended formats and connections to the retained system. Agree how each chain will be checked and how the team will be introduced to the new configuration.
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