Sony DXC-M2 Professional Broadcast Camera Body B2 Mount ENG EFP CCD

Sony DXC-M2 Professional Broadcast Camera Body B2 Mount ENG EFP CCD

The Sony DXC-M2 is a professional broadcast-grade camera body designed for ENG (Electronic News Gathering) and EFP (Electronic Field Production) use. It accepts B2-type interchangeable lenses and was built around Sony's 3-CCD imaging system, delivering broadcast-quality color reproduction suited for professional studio and field production environments.

Specifications & What's Included

• Make: Sony
• Model: DXC-M2
• Sensor: 3-CCD imaging system
• Lens Mount: B2 type (accepts standard B2-mount broadcast lenses from Canon, Fujinon, and others)
• Form Factor: Portable shoulder-mount broadcast camera body
• Carry handle integrated on top
• Side panel with multi-pin connectors for CCU/VTR interfacing
• Viewfinder mount provisions on rear
• Camera body only — no lens, viewfinder, cables, or accessories included

Applications

The Sony DXC-M2 was part of Sony's professional broadcast camera lineup introduced in the early-to-mid 1980s, during the transition from tube-based to CCD-based broadcast cameras. It was used extensively in television news, documentary, and studio production environments, typically paired with a camera control unit (CCU) and a compatible B2-mount lens from manufacturers like Fujinon or Canon. The DXC-M2 and its contemporaries represented Sony's early CCD broadcast platform and were found in broadcast facilities and production houses worldwide. Today these cameras are sought after by broadcast historians, vintage video enthusiasts, and facilities maintaining legacy production equipment or period-accurate studio setups.