Sony PMW-400K XDCAM EX 2/3" type Shoulder-mount Camcorder with Lens Package

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  • Sony PMW-400K
    Product Code: PMW400K
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Sony PMW 400K: Overview
Sony PMW-400K is three 2/3-inch high quality broadcast camcorder with Exmor CMOS sensors. These sensors with an pixel count of 1920 (H) x 1080 (V) provides excellent resolution, dynamic range and color reproduction capabilities for the camcorder and helps to capture images with a shallower depth of field, gives users more freedom of creative expression. PMW-400 is studio configurable. It features DVCAM recording option, 3DNR (Three Dimensional Noise Reduction) technology delivering a cleaner signal for better Signal-to-Noise ratio and Flash-Band compensation. PMW-400 has a compact body and ergonomically well-balanced which provides high level of mobility and comfort in a various shooting situations.

Sony PMW-400K can record XAVC 10-bit HD422 recordings, including XAVC Intra frame 10-bit HD 422 100 Mbps and XAVC Long GOP 10-bit HD 422 (low bit rate). PMW-400 also features WiFi remote and 2x SD/HD-SDI parallel outputs. The CBK-CE01 (optional) interface allows users to convert shoulder camcorder into system camera with digital triax and fibre adapters.
 
PMW-400K: Features
• Compact body design
• Supplied with 2/3 inch 16x zoom lens
• Provides high quality full HD imagin with 3x 2/3" Exmor CMOS Sensors
• Unique Focus Operation (Manual Focus, Auto Focus)
• Record all SD / HD 420 XDCAM EX codecs usingMP4 and AVI
• Signal to noise ratio of 60dB (typical) with 3DNR noise reduction processing
• Provides high level of mobility and comfort with its compact body
• Standard internal hardware flash band reducer* for news operations
• Slow and quick motion function
• Optical ND filters and Electrical CC Filters
• Slow shutter function
• 23.98p Native recording
• Interval recording function
• Frame recording function
• Image Inverter
• Picture cache recording
• Button can be assigned for quick access to desired functions
• Selectable Gamma Curves
• Flash band reducer
• Wide choice of optional microphones
• Adjustable shoulder pad
• Gain selection ranges from -3dB upto +42dB maximum gain
• Digital triax and fibre optional control
• Interfaces include SD/HD-SDI and i-Link
• Four-channel audio
• Wi-Fi adapter connection with an optional CBK-WA100
• Low power consumption of 23W with LCD, viewfinder, lens and microphone
 
PMW-400K Specifications
General
Mass Approx. 3.4 kg
(body only without lens, VF, Mic)
Dimensions (W x H x D) * 124 x 269 x 332 mm (excluding protrusions, body only)
5 x 10 5/8 x 13 1/8 inches (excluding protrusions, body only)
Power Requirements DC 12 V
Power Consumption Approx. 26W (with viewfinder, lens and microphone while recording)
Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C
32°F to 104°F
Storage Temperature -20°C to +60°C
-4°F to +140°F
Continuous Operating Time Approx. 180 min with BP-L80S
Recording Format (Video) XAVC (future upgrade)
MPEG-2 Long GOP: HD 422 mode: CBR, 50 Mbps max., MPEG-2 422P@HL
HQ mode: VBR, 35 Mbps max., MPEG-2 MP@HL
SP mode: CBR, 25 Mbps, MPEG-2 MP@H-14
SD mode : MPEG IMX, DVCAM
Recording Format (Audio) UDF
HD 422 50 mode: LPCM 24 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels
HD 420 HQ mode: LPCM 16 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels
SD MPEG IMX mode: LPCM 16/ 24 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels
SD DVCAM mode: LPCM 16 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels
FAT
HD mode: LPCM 16 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels
SD DVCAM mode: LPCM 16 bits, 48 kHz, 2 channels
Recording Frame Rate UDF
HD 422 50 Mode: MPEG-2 422P@HL, 50 MBps/ CBR
1920 x 1080/ 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
1280 x 720/ 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
HD 420 HQ Mode: MPEG-2 MP@HL, 35 MBps/ VBR
1920 x 1080/ 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p, (Version Up)
1440 x 1080/ 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p,
1280 x 720/ 59.94p, 50p, 23.98p (2-3 pull down)
SD MPEG IMX Mode 720 x 486/ 59.94i, 29.97PsF
720 x 576/ 50i, 25PsF
SD DVCAM Mode 720 x 486/ 59.94i, 29.97PsF
720 x 576/ 50i, 25PsF
  FAT
HD HQ 1920 Mode: MPEG-2 MP@HL, 35 Mbps/ VBR
1920 x 1080/ 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
HD HQ 1440 Mode: MPEG-2 MP@HL, 35 Mbps/ VBR
1440 x 1080/ 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
HD HQ 1280 Mode: MPEG-2 MP@HL, 35 Mbps/ VBR
1280 x 720/ 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
HD SP 1440 Mode: MPEG-2 MP@H-14, 25 Mbps/ CBR
1440 x 1080/ 59.94i, 50i, 23.98p (2-3 pull down)
SD DVCAM Mode 720 x 486/ 59.94i, 29.97PsF
720 x 576/ 50i, 25PsF
Recording/Playback Time (MPEG HD) UDF Mode
HD 422 50/ SD MPEG IMX Mode: **
Approx. 120 min with 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 HQ Mode:
Approx. 180 min with 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
SD DVCAM Mode: (option)
Approx. 220 min with 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
  FAT Mode **
HD HQ Mode:
Approx. 200 min with 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
HD SP Mode:
Approx. 280 min with 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
SD DVCAM Mode: (option)
Approx. 260 min with 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
Lens
Lens Mount Sony 2/3-inch type bayonet mount
Zoom Ratio 16x (optical), servo/manual (AF lens for PMW-400K)
Focal Length f = 8 mm to 128 mm (equivalent to 31.5 mm to 503 mm on 35 mm lens)
Iris F1.9 to F16 and Close, Auto/Manual selectable
Focus AF/MF/Full MF selectable
800 mm to ∞ (MACRO OFF)
50 mm to ∞ (MACRO ON, Wide)
732 mm to ∞ (MACRO ON, Tele)
Filter Diameter M82 mm, pitch 0.75 mm (on lens)
Camera Section
Imaging Device (Type) 3-chip 2/3-type "Exmor" Full HD CMOS
Effective Picture Elements 1920 (H) x 1080 (V)
Optical System F1.4 prism system
Built-in Optical Filters 1: Clear, 2: 1/4ND, 3: 1/16ND, 4: 1/64ND
Shutter Speed (time) 1/60 sec to 1/2,000 sec + ECS (Extended Clear Scan)
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
1080p: Frame rate selectable from 1 fps to 30 fps
Sensitivity (2000 lx, 89.9% reflectance) F12 (typical) (1920 x 1080/59.94i mode)
F13 (typical) (1920 x 1080/50i mode)
Minimum Illumination 0.003 lx (typical) (1920 x 1080/59.94i mode, F1.9, +42 dB gain, with 64-frame accumulation)
White Balance Preset (3200K), Memory A, Memory B/ATW
Gain -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42 dB
S/N Ratio 60 dB (Y) (typical)
Horizontal Rezolution 1,000 TV lines or more (1920 x 1080i mode)
Input/Output
Genlock Input BNC (x1)
Timecode Input BNC (x1)
Audio Input XLR-type 3-pin (female) (x2), line/mic/mic +48 V selectable
Mic Input XLR-type 5-pin
SDI Output BNC (x2), HD-SDI/SD-SDI selectable
Video Output BNC (x1) HD-Y or Analog composite
Audio Output XLR-type 5-pin
Timecode Output BNC (x1)
Earphone Output Stereo mini jack (x1)
Speaker Output Monaural
DC Input XLR-type 4-pin
DC Output 4-pin
Monitoring
Viewfinder 3.5-inch **** type color LCD monitor:
960 (H) x 540 (V), Quarter HD Size
Other Equipment
Built-in LCD Monitor Black & White LCD (Audio level, TC, battery and media remaining capacity)
Built-in Speaker 1

Supplied Accessories
Viewfinder (1)
Shoulder strap (1)
Stereo Microphone (1)
Windscreen (1)
Cold shoe kit (1)
Lens mount cap (1)
Flange back adjustment chart (1)
Auto focus lens (1)
Before using this unit (1)
CD-ROM:
Operating Instructions (Japanese)
Operating Instructions (English)
 

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