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Product Code : PXWX500
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New memory: new firmware
Sony's recording media product line continues to expand with new releases in the SxS and XQD media product categories.
Available from Spring 2017 are SxS Pro+ models SBP-64E, SBP-128E and SBP-256E. Available now are SxS-1 models SBS-64G1C and SBS-128G1C, plus XQD Memory cards QD-G64E, QD-G128E, QD-G256E, QD-M64, QD-M128.
The following cameras and recorders need updated firmware to support the new media. If a product is not listed, there is no need for a firmware update.
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PXW-X500 XDCAM Camcorder Features
- Multi-format Recording
- High Sensitivity and High Signal-to-Noise Ratio with B4-Mount HD Lenses
- Powerful Slow & Quick Motion Up to 120p Frame Rate
- Built-in Wireless Module Enables Efficient Workflow and Streaming of Proxy Content
- Pool-feed Input with 3G/HD/SD-SDI
- Simultaneous recording onto two SxS cards
- Flexible camera system operation with the CA-FB70 or CA-TX70 camera adapters
- GPS functionality records GPS data in an MXF file and a log file automatically, when activated
- PMW-RX50 : Great field deck companion in applications like field shoots and on-site location shoots
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| PXW-X500: Overview Highly modular and open standards camcorder ideal for mainstream broadcast operations
The Sony PXW-X500 has three 2/3-inch type Full HD CCD sensors, offering a high sensitivity and low noise image. The camcorder gives broadcasters a high degree of flexibility, allowing you to
shoot in a wide variety of HD and SD formats, including XAVC Intra and XAVC Long GOP, MPEG SStP 422 Lite (HDCAM SR), MPEG HD 422 and MPEG HD 420, as well as MPEG IMX and DVCAM. Options allow the
camcorder to record directly in Avid DNxHD and Apple ProRes, offering direct compatibility with NLEs.
The Sony PXW-X500 camcorder also has a host of leading professional features, such as Slow & Quick
Motion up to 30 fps for MPEG HD 422 (as standard) and up to 120 fps for XAVC (as an option), wireless operation, picture cache recording, built-in GPS, Digital Extender, variable ND filter
control, HyperGamma, and many more. A wide range of connectors, including 3G/HD/SD-SDI, HDMI and USB, increase the flexibility further.
· Records a wide variety of HD and SD formats, including XAVC
XAVC Intra and XAVC Long GOP, MPEG SStP 422 Lite (HDCAM SR), MPEG HD 422 and MPEG HD 420, as well as MPEG IMX and DVCAM.
· Direct compatibility with NLEs
Options allow the camcorder to record directly in Avid DNxHD and Apple ProRes.
· Slow & Quick Motion options
Up to 30 fps for MPEG HD 422 (as standard) and up to 120 fps for XAVC (as an option).
· Professional features
Includes wireless operation, picture cache recording, built-in GPS, Digital Extender, variable ND filter control, HyperGamma, and more.
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| Features |
Three 2/3-inch type HyperHAD FX Full HD CCD sensors offer high sensitivity and improved S/N ratio
The PXW-X500 is equipped with three 2/3-inch type Full HD CCD sensors. Based on the latest on-chip lens structure, this type of CCD offers a high sensitivity of F12 at 50i (F11 at 60i) and
improved S/N ratio of 60 dB (with NS on). The camcorder also offers minimum illumination of 0.003 lx (typical) in 1080/59.94i mode +42 dB gain, with 16-frame accumulation.
High quality XAVC Intra and XAVC Log GOP recordings
The Sony PXW-X500 supports not only MPEG HD 422 50 Mbps in MXF (Material eXchange Format), which is widely accepted by major broadcasters worldwide, but also XAVC Intra and XAVC Long GOP
codecs. XAVC technology is based on the H.264 standard, which provides an exceptional performance compression technology. XAVC Intra (frame) compression means that every frame is encoded
independent of the other frames - providing a better quality picture, without compromises. With a Long GOP codec, only certain frames are encoded individually. This allows the codec to squeeze
the video into a much smaller bitrate than Intra technology.
The main benefit is faster ingest and editing. XAVC Long GOP files also require less storage space than XAVC
Intra files, providing budget savings on recording media. The Sony PXW-X500 XAVC codec adopts 10 bit sampling for high definition recording with rich tonal expression. The bite rate of XAVC
recording is 111 or 112 Mbps at 1080/59.94i or 50i and 89, or 112 Mbps at 1080/23.98P or 25p. The high bit rate gives a better quality picture.
Slow and Quick Motion function 1 fps to 120 fps at 1080 in XAVC Intra and XAVC Long* and 1 fps to 30 fps in MPEG HD 422
The Sony PXW-X500 offers a powerful Slow and Quick Motion function as an option that enables users to create elegant fast- and slow-motion footage. The Sony PXW-X500 can capture images at frame
rates selectable from 1 fps (frame per second) to 120 fps in 1080p in the XAVC codec. It offers approx. 5x slow motion at 23.98p, 4.5x slow motion at 25p and 4x slow motion at 29.97p. In MPEG HD 422
codec, the camcorder offers as a standard feature the ability to capture from 1 fps to 30 fps in 1080p mode, in increments of 1 fps. (With the PAL setting in UDF (MXF) mode, frame rates are selectable
up to 50 fps in 720p mode and up to 25 fps in 1080p mode.)
* Slow & Quick Motion function for XAVC is available as an option.
Wireless operation
Lens, camera and media WiFi Remote or XMPilot live logging from a tablet or smartphone is achievable with built-in wireless module.
Proxy recording on SD card
The Sony PXW-X500 can record proxy video H.264 on an SD card. The resolution and bit rate of proxy video can be changed for a more flexible workflow. The proxy files are recorded in MP4 format for
better compatibility with broadcast systems. The lightweight proxy video files are generated separately from the main line recording and recorded to SD cards for quick sharing of content over
low-bandwidth mobile networks.
Dual SxS media slots, "Simul" or "Relay" recording, and independent record control
The Sony PXW-X500 is equipped with two SxS memory card slots. The camcorder is compatible with SxS PRO+ and SxS-1 memory cards, XQD, SDXC and SDHC cards can be also used with an appropriate card
adaptor. Two media slots can record in either "Simul" or "Relay" mode. "Simul" mode permits simultaneous recording to two memory cards, while "Relay" mode automatically switches recording from the
first to the second memory card when the first is full. The user can set up the two Start/Stop buttons on the Sony PXW-X500, one on the grip and one on the camcorder body, to independently start and
stop recording on different memory cards while recording in Simul mode.
ND filter control mechanism
The Sony PXW-X500 is equipped with a variable ND Filter function, allowing you to choose four conventional mechanical ND filter positions from Clear, 1/4ND, 1/16ND to 1/64ND.
Wide choice of connections
The Sony PXW-X500 camcorder offers numerous connections to suit the broadcast workflow, including 3G HD-SDI, HDMI®, USB, composite output, timecode input/output and genlock input. The 3G-SDI
connector is able to output the 1080/59.94P or 50P signal. Down-conversion output from HD to SD is also possible. Simultaneous output from both SDI and HDMI is possible. The Rec Trigger signal
can be sent through SDI and HDMI to link an external recording device.
2/3-inch lens mount
The Sony PXW-X500 is fitted with a 2/3-inch B4 lens mount.
GPS functionality
The Sony PXW-X500 is equipped with a GPS device. The GPS data is automatically recorded in two file locations.
High resolution 16:9 LCD
The Sony PXW-X500 incorporates a 3.5-inch 1,555K dot LCD, offering high resolution and flexible composition options.
Viewfinder options
The Sony PXW-X500 camcorder allows various functions to be displayed in the viewfinder, including Focus Mag and Waveform/Vectorscope/Histogram. Viewfinder options include the HDVF-20A, HDVF-200 and CBK-VF02.
HyperGamma and User Gamma
Four types of HyperGamma curve - inherited from Sony's CineAlta camcorders - are provided in addition to six standard gammas.
Digital Extender
The Digital Extender function of the Sony PXW-X500 enables images to be digitally increased in size 2x, 3x or 4x. Unlike lens extenders, the Digital Extender function performs this increase
without any F-drop phenomenon (i.e., without loss of image sensitivity).
ALAC (Automatic Lens Aberration Compensation)
This feature decreases any chromatic aberration caused by the lens. ALAC is activated only with some third-party lenses that incorporate compensation data. (Please check with lens manufacturers for ALAC support.)
24-bit four-channel audio recording
The Sony PXW-X500 records uncompressed four-channel, 24-bit 48 kHz audio in XAVC Intra and XAVC Long MPEG HD 422 mode or MPEG IMX mode. Each channel level can be adjusted independently by individual level controllers. |
Specification |
| Mass |
Approx. 3.8 kg (body only without lens, VF, Mic) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
124 x 269 x 332 mm (excluding protrusions, body only) |
| Power Requirements |
DC 12 V (11 V~17.0 V) |
| Power Consumption |
Approx. 35W (while XAVC* recording, color LCD on) |
| MPEG4 SStP |
1980x1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P* |
| XAVC Intra |
1980x1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 25P, 23.98P
1280x720/59.94P, 50P |
| XAVC Long |
1980x1080/59.94i, 50i, 59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 25P, 23.98P
1280x720/59.94P, 50P |
| MPEG HD422 |
1980x1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 25P, 23.98P
1280x720/59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 25P, 23.98P |
| MPEG HD420 |
1980x1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 25P, 23.98P
1440x1080/59.94i, 50i
1280x720/59.94P, 50P |
| MPEG IMX |
720x480/ 59.94i(50M)
720x576/ 50i(50M) |
| DVCAM |
720x480/59.94i(25M)
720x576/50i(25M) |
| MPEG4 SStP |
LPCM 24 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels |
| XAVC Intra |
LPCM 24 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels |
| XAVC Long |
LPCM 24 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels |
| MPEG HD422 |
LPCM 24 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels |
| MPEG HD420 |
LPCM 16 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels |
| MPEG IMX |
LPCM 16/24 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels |
| DV |
LPCM 16 bits, 48 kHz, 2 channels |
| XAVC Proxy |
AVC/H.264 Main Profile 4:2:0 Long GOP, VBR, 9/3/1/0.5Mbps |
| XAVC Proxy |
AAC-LC, 128kbps, 2 channels* |
| Lens Mount |
Sony 2/3-inch type bayonet mount |
| Imaging Device (Type) |
3-chip 2/3-type Full HD CCD, HyperHAD FX |
| Effective Picture Elements |
1920 (H) x 1080 (V) |
| Optical System |
F1.4 prism system |
| Built-in Optical Filters |
ND filters 1: Clear, 2: 1/4ND, 3: 1/16ND, 4: 1/64ND* |
Sensitivity
(2000 lx, 89.9% reflectance) |
F12* (typical) (1920 x 1080/50i mode) |
| Minimum Illumination |
0.003 lx (typical) (1920 x 1080/59.94i mode, F1.4, +42 dB gain,
with 16*-frame accumulation) |
| S/N Ratio |
60 dB(NS:ON*) |
| Horizontal Resolution |
1,000 TV lines or more (1920 x 1080i mode) |
| Audio Input |
XLR-type 3-pin (female) (x2), Line/Mic/Mic +48 V selectable |
| Video Output |
BNC (x1) HD-Y or Analog composite |
| Audio Output |
XLR-type 5-pin |
| SDI Output |
BNC (x2), HD-SDI/SD-SDI selectable |
| i.LINK |
No |
| Timecode Input |
BNC (x1) |
| Timecode Output |
BNC (x1) |
| Genlock Input |
BNC (x1) |
| USB (Host) |
for Wi-Fi adaptor |
| USB (Device) |
USB device B Type (x1) |
| Headphone Output |
Stereo mini jack (x1) |
| DC Input |
XLR-type 4-pin |
| Remote |
8-pin |
| HDMI Output |
HDMI connector (Type A) |
| Viewfinder |
Option HDVF-20A, HDVF-200, CBK-VF02 |
| Built-in LCD Monitor |
3.5 type Approx. 1.56M dots, 16:9* |
| Type |
SxS Card slot (x2)
XQD Card, SD Card and Memory Stick can be used with an adaptor |
| Wi-Fi |
Yes |
| NFC |
No |
| GPS |
Yes |
| MI Shoe |
No |
| Note |
* Please note that these Specifications are subject to change |
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