
It supports full-HD 422 50-Mbps MXF record and playback based on the MPEG-2 Long GOP compression technology.
It can also be switched to record in HD 420 35-Mbps MP4 format which makes for seamless integration when used alongside XDCAM EX models such as the PMW-350.
This camera has 2/3-inch type three Power HAD FX CCD sensors deliver the same outstanding picture quality and low-light performance as the acclaimed PDW-700, however it records onto Solid State SxS media rather than optical Professional Disc.
The ergonomic chassis is a development of the PDW-700/F800 whilst offering more facilities, the advantage of solid state recording whilst reducing power consumption.
Recording times and codec details are as follows:
UDF Mode
HD 422 50/ SD IMX Mode:
MPEG2 422P@HL, 50Mbps CBR,1920 x 1080 or 1280 x 720
Approx. 120 min with 64 GB memory card
Approx. 60 min with 32 GB memory card
Approx. 30 min with 16 GB memory card
HD 420 HQ Mode:
MPEG2 MP@HL, 35Mbps VBR, 1440 X 1080 or 1280 x 720
Approx. 180 min with 64 GB memory card
Approx. 90 min with 32 GB memory card
Approx. 45 min with 16 GB memory card
FAT32 Mode
HD HQ Mode: (1920 or 1440)
MPEG2 MP@HL, 35Mbps VBR, 1920 x 1080 or 1440 x 1080
Approx. 200 min with 64 GB memory card
Approx. 100 min with 32 GB memory card
Approx. 50 min with 16 GB memory card
HD SP Mode:
MPEG2 MP@HP, 25 Mbps/CRB, 1440 x 1080
Approx. 280 min with 64 GB memory card
Approx. 140 min with 32 GB memory card
Approx. 70 min with 16 GB memory card
- Daily Rate
- £225
- Main Recording Format
- XDCAM
- Available Standards
- PAL & NTSC
- 4/3/16:9 Switchable
- Yes
- Net Weight
- 3.4 kg
- Net Size (mm)
- 124 x 269 x 332 (w x h x d)
- Power Consumption
- 33 watts
- Image Device
- CCD
- Resolution
- 1000 lines
- Sensitivity
- F11 or F12 & 2000 Lux
- Supplied with
- Camera Bag
Strap
Tripod Plate (VCT-U14)
HD Lens - More information
- Sony website
- Manual
- Operations Manual