Overview:
Professional handheld camcorder records 4K using the XAVC
format on to XQD solid state memory cards
The PXW-Z100 professional 4K handheld XDCAM camcorder
features a 1/2.33-inch Exmor R CMOS sensor with 16 million pixels. The
camcorder is ideal for creating stunning 4K content (4096 x 2160) at 50 fps
(frames per second) or 60 fps. The camcorder makes it easier for everyone from
high-end cinema to entry-level productions to work in the 4K world.
Stunning 4K, QFHD or HD images in lightweight camcorder
The PXW-Z100, together with the fixed 4K-compatible
high-performance G Lens, weighs less than 3kg. It uses the XAVC recording
format first used in the PMW-F55 CineAlta camera. As with the F55, 4K (4096 x
2160, 50fps or 60fps. 4:2:2, Intra-frame,10-bit recording in MXF file format)
is possible at a high-bit rate of 500Mbps or 600Mbps. QFHD (3840 x 2160) and HD
(1920 x 1080) resolutions can also be selected, both of which are compatible
with most 4K TV’s.
Features:
XAVC recording format at 4K 50fps/60fps, 4:22 10-bit at
500/600Mbps, HD at up to 223Mbps
- The PXW-Z100 uses Sony’s XAVC recording format first
employed in the PMW-F55 CineAlta 4K camera. MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 compression is
used for HD (1920 x 1080), QFHD (3840 x 2016) and 4K (4096 x 2160) content.
Image sampling is 4:2:2 10-bit, with an intra-frame system that compresses each
frame individually at a maximum bit rate of 500Mbps or 600Mbps during 4K 50fps
or 60fps recording respectively and 223Mbps during HD 50fps or 60fps recording.
The XAVC format is ideal for those looking to implement a high-quality, secure
and worry-free workflow
A free firmware update is planned for the middle of 2014 to
support the LongGOP mode for extended 4K recording time and to add support for
AVCHD recording.
4K (4096 x 2160) 50fps or 60fps shooting
- The camcorder provides good sensitivity due to the back-illuminated Exmor™ R CMOS sensor. With 8 million effective pixels, the 1/2.33" sensor captures 4K images at 50fps or 60fps. The inbuilt high-performance G Lens offers maximum shooting flexibility, including a wide angle of 29.5mm (equivalent to 35mm) and 20x powerful optical zoom.
XQD Memory Card recording
- The XQD Memory Card* is a new standard of solid state
memory, which was recently defined by several industry leading companies. XQD
uses the ultra-fast PCI Express interface and Sony’s unique camera processor to
enable stable video recording at 500Mbps or 600Mbps. The PXW-Z100 features two
XQD Memory Card slots. Multiple cards can be used in various ways, such as for
relay recording. When the first card becomes full, recording continues on the
second card without a break.
* XQD cards have a write speed of up to 800Mbps. The use of
S Series cards with 180MB/s writing speed is recommended.
Timecode IN/OUT
- The PXW-Z100 comes equipped with Timecode Input/Output connectors.
These allow users to synchronize the timecode with other cameras, enabling
easier multi -camera productions
HDMI interface for 4K output and 3G HD-SDI interface for HD
output
- The HDMI interface on the PXW-Z100 can output 4K as a
50fps/60fps signal. When the PXW-Z100 is connected to a Sony 4K-compatible
BRAVIA TV, the recorded 4K image can be displayed in 4K 50fps/60fps quality. A
future firmware upgrade is planned to provide compatibility with the new HDMI
2.0 standard and enable 4K 50fps/60fps output to a wider range of devices. Other
features include a 3G HD-SDI interface that supports output to an SDI of up to
HD 60fps. It also supports HD output during 4K recording.
High-quality Audio
- The PXW-Z100 is equipped with two XLR connectors, which are for professional microphones such
as the ECM-680S/MS2/678/674/673/VG1 and wireless microphone systems such as the
UWP-V1/V2. By combining the built-in stereo microphone with external microphone
input, users can record up to four channels of 24-bit 48-kHz high-quality
audio.
Paint function for more creative freedom
- The PXW-Z100’s paint function enables multiple image
parameters to be adjusted including gamma curve, black level, skin detail and
colour. The range of settings is similar to those in the PMW-F55. Together with
other setting options, parameter settings can be recorded as a camera profile
onto a memory card. The recorded camera profile can then be used to set the
same parameters in another PXW-Z100 to enable the matching of quality and image
tones when using a multi-camera setup.
Remote control with WiFi
- Focus, zoom, aperture settings and ‘record start/stop’ can
be remote controlled using the browser function of a smartphone or tablet.
What's in the Box?
- Lens hood (1), Pre-installed to the Camcorder
- EVF eyecup (1)
- USB cable (1)
- AV connecting cable (1)
- AC-NB12A AC adaptor (1)
- HDMI Cable (1)
- Wi-Fi dongle (1)
- ECM-XM1 Microphone (1)
- Operating instructions (1)
- AC Cable (2)
- Battery Charger (1)
- NP-F970 Battery (1)
- Warranty (1)
- CD-ROM: Operating instructions in PDF (1)
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