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Sony PMW150 High-quality XDCAM™ HD422 Handheld
Camcorder
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Discontinued
Please Refer PXW-X160
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Accessories |
" Convert your Sony PMW-150 to
Shoulder mount Camcorder"
ST-7J Camcorder support
- shoulder mount
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Most
Recommended Microphone
Sennheiser ME66+K6
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Professional XDCAM
HD422 handheld camcorder with broadcast HD picture
quality
The PMW-150 is a
compact camcorder with three 1/3-inch-type Full-HD sensors.
High-quality, Full HD MPEG HD422 at 50 Mbps recording capability in
MXF format – widely accepted in broadcasting stations and
production houses – helps boost user creativity in many
different applications, including news gathering and documentary
production.
Full control of shooting parameters for high quality
acquisition
Independent
focus, zoom, and iris rings enable precise shooting in many
circumstances. In addition, by using the CBK-WA01 optional wi-fi
adaptor, iris, zoom, and focus can be controlled remotely –
ideal when using the camcorder at a distance. Also, genlock In and
timecode In/Out interfaces simplify multi - camera
configurations.
PrimeSupport
This product
comes with the full PrimeSupport package. That’s fast,
hassle-free repairs, a helpline offering expert technical advice,
and a free loan unit while yours is repaired. Plus the peace of
mind that Sony is looking after your equipment – and your
business. |
Three
1/3-inch type Exmor CMOS Full HD sensors for a wide range of
shooting conditions
The
PMW-150 incorporates three 1/3-inch-type Full-HD Exmor CMOS sensors
to achieve high resolution, high sensitivity, low noise, and wide
dynamic range. The sensor has 2 million effective pixels and
achieves full HD 1920 x 1080 shooting without pixel interpolation,
enhancing shooting under severe lighting conditions and providing
more freedom of creative expression.
20x
professional HD zoom Lens with three independent rings and large
focal length
The PMW-150 is
equipped with a fixed 20x zoom lens with wide-angle 29.5mm. Due to
a quick electric zoom function, the change of shooting from
wide-angle to tele-angle can be made quickly. The lens has three
independent control rings, so focus, zoom and iris can be manually
controlled, which makes for better and faster adjustment. The lens
has auto focus and an image stabilizing function with shift lens
mechanism.
Optical
SteadyShot and LCD panel for focus assist functions
Optical SteadyShot is activated by the electric lens shift
mechanism. The camcorder’s 3.5-type LCD panel also helps the
precise manual focus operation. The central part of the shooting
frame (854 x480) can be magnified on the LCD panel and the
viewfinder. The function is automatically cancelled five seconds
after the focus ring is no longer in use. You can also select the
peaking level in the menu and also choose the colour for the
peaking signal on the LCD and viewfinder.
High quality
MPEG HD 422 recordings
The PMW-150 supports MPEG HD 422 50 Mbps MFX, which is widely
accepted by major broadcasters worldwide. HD 422 gives a high
quality image with more detailed colour reproduction, as well as
being ideal for chromakeying. It is also compatible with other
XDCAM HD 422 camcorders, including the PMW-500, the PMW-200 and the
PMW-100, which streamlines workflow and reduces time in the
edit.
Switchable
recordings for greater flexibility
As well as shooting at HD 422 50 Mbps, the camcorder also supports
MPEG HD 420 in MP4 file format, which is compatible with XDCAM EX
camcorders and DVCAM at 25 Mbps. The file format is also selectable
between MP4 (FAT) or MFX (UDF) in HD and AVI (FAT) or MFX (UDF) in
SD.
WiFi remote
control*
Apple iPads or Android mobile devices can be used as simple remote
controllers. By attaching the optional CBK-WA01 Wi-Fi adaptor,
supported mobile devices can control zoom, focus, iris and white
balance, as well as the recording functions such as recording
trigger.
*Available with firmware upgrade planned for release in November
2012
Continuous
recordings for easier ingest
This mode allows users to create a single, large clip with multiple
starts and stops in recording. The benefit of this mode is a faster
transport speed for single clips – there is no overhead for
the file open/close process. Please note this function works only
in UDF (MXF) mode.
Direct access
to the thumbnails
With the PMW-150, there is no need to switch between Camera and
Media mode to access recording video. Access to thumbnails is
direct and without any reboot internal process.
Slow and
quick motion from 1 fps to 50 fps
Slow motion shooting is possible with up to 50 frames per second
(fps) recording in 720P or 25 fps recording in 1080P, when used
with the SxS Pro or SxS-1 memory card. Quick motion can be obtained
by slowing the frame rate down to 1 fps.
Cache
recording
Utilising a 15 second cache recording function, the PMW-150 can
help prevent the loss of important scenes or events that occur up
to 15 seconds before the camera's REC start button is pressed.
Two SxS
Memory Card slots
There are two SxS Memory Card slots, which allows for around four
hours of continuous recording, with two hours of HD 422 50 Mbps
recorded on each 64GB SxS Memory Card. Content can be copied
between the two slots. The PMW-150 can use either SxS Pro or SxS-1
cards. It will also accept consumer recording media for emergency
use*, including Memory Stick, SD card for MPEG HD 420 recording and
XDQ card for MPEG HD 422 recording.
*Consumer recording media needs an appropriate adaptor
Multi-camera
operation
The camcorder has
a genlock In and timecode In /Out interface so that it can link
together with other camcorders. The function makes the camcorder a
cost effective alternative for use in multi camera event
shoots.
Planning
metadata automatically recorded
By loading a pre-recorded Planning Metadata file (XML file) to the
PMW-150, either from an SxS memory card, SD, Memory stick, XQD or a
USB memory, the metadata is automatically generated and recorded as
described in the XML file while recording. Also, the filename of a
clip is automatically set as described in the XML file.
Shutter angle
setting similar to a film camera
As well as the standard electric shutter speed settings, the
PMW-150 has a shutter angle setting, popular in shooting with a
film camera. This is particularly useful when combining with slow-
and quick-motion. By using the angle shutter, the ratio between
exposure term and a frame term is always consistent, whatever frame
number per second is selected in slow- and quick-motion. This means
that the ‘intermittent effect’ is consistent, in the
same way as shooting with a film camera.
Slow shutter
and extended slow shutter
The slow shutter puts the operator at an advantage when shooting in
low light. It allows the charge accumulation period of the imager
to extend longer than a frame (field) term and the minimum
illumination is drastically improved. The function is also useful
for capturing a moving object with a special effect or afterimage,
such as people’s movement at a crossroads.
Full Auto
mode for exposure control
In Full Auto mode, the iris, gain and electric shutter are
conveniently controlled automatically in combination to get the
right exposure level.
HD/SD-SDI and
HDMI Interfaces
The PMW-150 has an SDI interface so that it can connect with
professional equipment including a monitor, recorder and switcher.
It is also possible to down-convert from HD to SD. There is also an
HDMI interface, making it possible to link to consumer products,
including a standard consumer TV.
Connection to
PC or Mac
The PMW-150 can be connected to a PC or Mac using the USB
interface.
i.LINK
interface
i.LINK (HDV) Out can be activated while SP 1440 (FAT) or DVCAM
(FAT) is selected and the i.LINK (HDV) In signal can be recorded
while the video format is set appropriately.
Six hours of
use with a BP-U battery
Around six hours of operation is possible with a big-sized BP-U90
battery. A BP-U 30 or BP-U60 can also be used.
4 channels
24-bit 48 kHz audio recordings
The PMW-150 is equipped with an integrated stereo microphone in
front of the camera handle. There are also two XLR connectors,
which connect to Sony’s range of professional microphone
products. 24 bit 48 kHz audio can be recorded in HD422 50 Mbps,
with up to four channels of audio recorded, using two internal
microphones and two external microphones.
Aspect mask
to show safety area
The PMW-150 viewfinder and LCD can display the aspect area
information, which will show the safety area of a frame. When an
Aspect Marker is selected, the white rectangle to show the aspect
area is displayed. When an Aspect Mask is selected, the outside of
the aspect area is displayed with reduced brightness.
Assign
buttons, menu control and output setting for greater
flexibility
There are five assign buttons on the PMW-150 to allow the operator
to choose a range of functions to automatically assign. The PMW-150
also has a menu function that is the same as the PMW-100 and
PMW-200 and consists of camera set, audio set, video set, LCD/VF
set, TC/UB set and others. The output signal from the PMW-150 can
also be selected depending on the menu setting.
Power on
Quick Rec to help get up and running quicker
If the camera power is turned on while pushing a REC button, the
‘Quick Rec’ mode is activated. By accelerating the
power on process, the camcorder can start up and start recording
more quickly than normal.
Three Neutral
Density filters
The PMW-150 is equipped with three built-in ND (Neutral Density)
filters – 1/4, 1/16, 1/64 – that help to vary the depth
of field with iris control. |
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General
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| Mass |
Approx 2.1 kg
(body)
Approx. 2.5 kg (with lens hood, eyecup, BP-U30 battery, a SxS
memory card) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) * |
172 x 164 x 326 mm
(without protrusions) |
| Power Requirements |
DC 12
V |
| Operating Temperature |
0°C to
40°C
32°F to 104°F |
| Storage Temperature |
-20°C to +60°C
-4°F to +140°F |
| Battery Operating Time |
Approx. 2 hrs with
BP-U30 battery (while recording, EVF On, LCD monitor Off, I/O
Select Off)
Approx. 4 hrs with BP-U60 battery (while recording, EVF On, LCD
monitor Off, I/O Select Off)
Approx. 6 hrs with BP-U90 battery (while recording, EVF On, LCD
monitor Off, I/O Select Off) |
| Recording Format (Video) |
UDF
- HD422 mode: CBR, maximum bit rate: 50 Mbps, MPEG-2 422P@HL
- HD420 mode: VBR, 35 Mbps, MPEG-2 MP@HL
- DVCAM mode: DVCAM
FAT
- HQ 1920 mode: VBR, 35 Mbps, MPEG-2 MP@HL
- HQ 1440 mode: VBR, 35 Mbps, MPEG-2 MP@HL
- HQ 1280 mode: VBR, 35 Mbps, MPEG-2 MP@HL
- SP 1440 mode: CBR, 25 Mbps, MPEG-2 MP@H-14
- DVCAM mode: DVCAM |
| Recording Format (Audio) |
UDF
- HD422 mode: LPCM 24 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels
- Other mode: LPCM 16 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels
FAT
- HD mode: LPCM 16 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels
- SD mode: LPCM 16 bits, 48 kHz, 2 channels |
| Recording Frame Rate |
UDF
HD422 Mode: MPEG-2 422P@HL, 50Mbps/ CBR
- 1920x1080/ 50i, 25p
- 1280x720/ 50p, 25p
HD420 Mode: MPEG-2 MP@HL, 35Mbps/ VBR
- 1440x1080/ 50i, 25p
- 1280x720/ 50p
DVCAM Mode
- 720x576/ 50i, 25PsF |
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FAT
HQ 1920 Mode: MPEG-2 MP@HL, 35Mbps/ VBR
- 1920x1080/ 50i, 25p
HQ 1440 Mode: MPEG-2 MP@HL, 35Mbps/ VBR
- 1440x1080/ 50i, 25p
HQ 1280 Mode: MPEG-2 MP@HL, 35Mbps/ VBR
- 1280x720/ 50p, 25p
SP 1440 Mode: MPEG-2 MP@H-14, 25Mbps/ CBR
- 1440x1080/ 50i
DVCAM Mode
- 720x576/ 50i, 25PsF |
| Recording/Playback |
UDF
HD 422 mode
Approx. 120 min with SBP-64/ SBS-64G1A (64 GB) memory card
Approx. 60 min with SBP-32/ SBS-32G1A (32 GB) memory card
Approx. 30 min with SBP-16 (16 GB) memory card
HD 420 mode: HD 420 mode:
Approx. 180 min with SBP-64/ SBS-64G1A (64 GB) memory card
Approx. 90 min with SBP-32/ SBS-32G1A (32 GB) memory card
Approx. 45 min with SBP-16 (16 GB) memory card
DVCAM mode:
Approx. 220 min with SBP-64/ SBS-64G1A (64 GB) memory card
Approx. 110 min with SBP-32/ SBS-32G1A (32 GB) memory card
Approx. 55 min with SBP-16 (16 GB) memory card |
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FAT
HQ 1920/HQ 1440 mode/HQ 1280 mode:
Approx. 200 min with SBP-64/ SBS-64G1A (64 GB) memory card
Approx. 100 min with SBP-32/ SBS-32G1A (32 GB) memory card
Approx. 50 min with SBP-16 (16 GB) memory card
SP 1440 Mode:
Approx. 280 min with SBP-64/ SBS-64G1A (64 GB) memory card
Approx. 140 min with SBP-32/ SBS-32G1A (32 GB) memory card
Approx. 70 min with SBP-16 (16 GB) memory card
DVCAM mode
Approx. 260 min with SBP-64/ SBS-64G1A (64 GB) memory card
Approx. 130 min with SBP-32/ SBS-32G1A (32 GB) memory card
Approx. 65 min with SBP-16 (16 GB) memory card |
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Lens
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| Lens Mount |
Fixed |
| Zoom Ratio |
20x (optical),
servo/manual |
| Focal Length |
f = 4.1 - 82.0 mm
(equivalent to 28.8 mm ~ 576 mm on 35 mm lens) |
| Iris |
F1.6 - F11
auto/manual selectable |
| Focus |
AF/MF
selectable |
| Image Stabilizer |
ON/OFF selectable,
shift lens |
| Filter Diameter |
M72 mm, pitch
0.75mm |
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Camera
Section
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| Imaging Device (Type) |
3-chip 1/3-inch type
"Exmor" Full HD CMOS |
| Effective Picture Elements |
1920 (H) x 1080
(V) |
| Optical System |
F1.6 prism
system |
| Built-in Optical Filters |
OFF: Clear, 1:
1/4ND, 2: 1/16ND, 3: 1/64ND |
| Shutter Speed (time) |
1/32 sec to 1/2,000
sec |
| Slow Shutter (SLS) |
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,
16, 32, and 64-frame accumulation |
| Slow & Quick Motion
Function |
720p: Frame rate
selectable from 1 fps to 60 fps
(from 1 fps to 50 fps in PAL area setting in UDF mode)
1080p: Frame rate selectable from 1 fps to 30 fps
(from 1 fps to 25 fps in PAL area setting in UDF
mode) |
| Sensitivity (2000 lx, 89.9%
reflectance) |
F10 (typical) (1920
x 1080/50i mode) |
| Minimum Illumination |
0.10 lx (typical)
(1920 x 1080/50i mode, F1.6, +18 dB gain, with 64-frame
accumulation, Gamma off, 100% video level)
0.02 lx (typical) (1920 x 1080/50i mode, F1.6, +18 dB gain, with
64-frame accumulation, Gamma on, 50% video level) |
| White Balance |
Preset (3200K),
Memory A, Memory B/ATW |
| Gain |
-3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12,
18 dB, AGC |
| S/N Ratio |
54 dB (Y)
(typical) |
| Horizontal Resolution |
1,000 TV lines or
more (1920 x 1080i mode) |
| Gamma Curve |
Selectable |
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Input/Output
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| Audio Input |
XLR-type 3-pin
(female) (x2), line/mic/mic +48 V selectable
Line: +4dBu
Mic: -70dBu--30dBu |
| Composite Output |
AV multi connector, NTSC or PAL |
| Video Output |
BNC (x1), HD-Y/Composite
1.0Vp-p, 75Ω
(switchable to Genlock in) |
| Audio Output |
A/V multi connector
-10dBu (Reference Level), 47kΩ |
| SDI Output |
BNC (x1), HD/SD selectable
SMPTE 292M/259M standards |
| i.LINK |
IEEE 1394, 4-pin (x1), HDV (HDV 1080i) / DV input/output,
S400 |
| Timecode Input |
BNC (x1) (switchable to TC out) SMPTE 12M-2-2008
standard 0.5V-1.8Vp-p, 10kΩ |
| Timecode Output |
BNC (x1) (switchable to TC in) SMPTE 12M-2-2008
standard 1.0Vp-p, 10kΩ |
| Genlock Input |
BNC (x1) (switchable to Video out) 1.0 Vp-p,
75Ω |
| USB |
USB device, mini-B (x1) |
| Headphone Output |
Stereo mini jack (x1)
-18dBu 16Ω |
| Speaker Output |
Monaural, 250mW |
| DC Input |
DC jack |
| Lens Remote |
8-pin, round |
| HDMI Output |
Type A (x1) |
| Option |
4-pin, Type A (x1) |
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Monitoring
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Viewfinder
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0.45-inch type color
LCD:
852 (H) x 480 (V), 16:9 |
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Built-in LCD Monitor
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3.5-inch type color
LCD monitor: 852 (H) x 3 (RGB) x 480 (V), 16:9 |
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Other Equipment
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Built-in
Microphone
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Omni-directional
stereo electret condenser microphone |
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Media
Type
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ExpressCard/34 slot
(x2) |
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Supplied Accessories**
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· Lens hood
x1
·
Infrared Remote Commander x1
· EVF eyecup x1
· USB cable
x1
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AV connecting cable x1
· BP-U30 battery pack x1
· BC-U1 battery charger
x1
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Shoulder strap x1
· Wi-Fi Adaptor Bracket x1
· Lithium battery
(CR2032 for data backup) x1
· Lithium battery
(CR2025 for the IR Remote Commander) x1
· CD-ROM:
Operating instructions x1
· Operating
instructions in PDF x1
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