HD ENG Cameras

The newest member of Sony's CineAlta lineup, the PMW-F3 inherits DNA from the F35, which has been used for years in high-end digital cinematography, as well as most of the features and file-based workflow capabilities of PMW-EX1R and EX3 XDCAM EX solid-state memory camcorders.The PMW-F3 is equipped with the newly developed Exmor™ Super 35 CMOS image sensor, PL lens mount, and SxS card for 1920 x 1080 full-HD recording.The PMW-F3 features future expandability, including RGB 4:4:4 baseband output with S-LOG gamma for external recording which means it can be used in an HDCAM-SR™ workflow.

The XDCAM EX PMW-EX1R is the direct successor to Sony’s first entry into memory recording – the PMW-EX1. The PMW-EX1R features a range of ergonomic enhancements of the EX1, including an improved hand grip, a one-push S & Q switch and a one-push Auto Iris button. Other enhancements include SD recording in DVCAM, a Cache Recording Function, an Image Inversion Function and an IR remote control receptor on the rear of the camcorder’s handle allowing remote control from both the front and the rear of the camcorder.

The XDCAM EX PMW-350 is the first Sony memory shoulder-mount camcorder, equipped with the cutting edge imaging technology of three 2/3 inch-type Exmor™ full HD CMOS sensors. These sensors, each with an effective pixel count of 1920 (H) x 1080 (V), give the camcorder an excellent sensitivity of F12 and a remarkable signal-to-noise ratio of 59 dB. Additionally, the large 2/3 inch–type sensors can capture images with a shallower depth of field, giving users more freedom of creative expression.

The PDW-700 camcorder is the newest member of the XDCAM family. It is
equipped with three 2/3-inch type CCDs – a newly developed “Power HAD
FX” progressive CCD with 1920 x 1080 effective pixels. Stunning-quality
HD images can be captured by this high-resolution CCD in conjunction
with the 14-bit A/D converter and advanced digital signal. On top of
the exceptional technology, the PDW-700 offers very high quality HD
recording at a data rate of up to 50Mbps using the MPEG-2 4:2:2P@HL
compression. It also provides multi-format recording flexibility

• HD/SD-SDI output for serial digital playout or live output of uncompressed audio/video signals
• Enhanced metadata management feature saves details, like names or titles, onto the recorded clip
• Additional Neutral Density filters, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64
• 20 variable frame rate steps include: 12, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 40, 44, 48, 54, 60
• Built-in waveform monitor and vectorscope as well as three advanced focus assist functions (2X center zoom, histogram and focus bar display)
• Dynamic Range Stretch in 60i/60p HD replaces News Gamma

The PMW-EX1 XDCAM EX Camcorder is Sony's exciting new addition to the XDCAM family of professional tapeless acquisition tools. The PMW-EX1 utilizes Sony's three newly designed 1/2-inch type "Exmor"™ CMOS sensors, each with an effective pixel count of 1920 x 1080. Coupled with our newly developed signal processing LSI, the PMW-EX1 produces truly exceptional images in 1080p, 720p and 1080i HD. Using another new Sony innovation, the SxS Memory Card flash memory device, very high data transfer speeds are also made possible in order to enhance the High Defintion content creation workflow.

* Three 1/2-inch-type Power HAD HD CCDs
* When used with a lens connector, a 2/3-inch-type lens can be used via the optional lens adaptor
* Switchable recording between MPEG HD or DVCAM formats
* Both single-layer disc (PFD-23A) and dual-layer disc (PFD-50DLA) support
* Four-channel audio recording
* 16:9, 3.5-inch (viewable area measured diagonally) type color LCD display
* Built-in optical ND filter (four positions)
* Slow & Quick Motion - Overcranking and undercranking
* Slow Shutter (up to 64-frames accumulations)

• Full-size 2/3" CCD block provides superb low-light performance and compatibility with all manufacturers 2/3" lenses for ENG, EFP and digital cinema production
• Multi-format recording system that supports 1080 at 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p, 23.98pA and 720 at 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
• 14-bit A/D DSP circuits that provide optimum picture quality, color reproduction and luminance gradation
• Superior 4:2:2 color sampling and independent frame compression
• Records for 33 minutes on a DVCPRO medium-size cassette with 48kHz/16-bit digital audio on all four channels