Supports multiple SD and HD codecs and XAVC ready
The Sony PMW-400K is an affordable 3x 2/3-inch CMOS high quality sensor broadcast camcorder that, like the PMW-500, supports all SD / HD 422 broadcast workflows using .MXF and XDCAM EX workflows using
.MP4 and .AVI. It is also future-proofed to support XAVC 10-bit HD422 recordings.
High quality accessories and internal flash band correction
Ideal for national and local broadcasting operations, the PMW-400K features a 16x zoom HD lens, high resolution LCD viewfinder, 3DNR noise reduction processing and internal flash band reducer for news
operations, as standard. The camcorder also features built-in WiFi remote and 2x SD/HD-SDI parallel outputs. An optional CBK-CE01 50-pin interface converts the shoulder camcorder to a system
camera, with compatibility with digital triax and fibre adapters. |
High sensitivity Full HD sensors
The Sony PMW-400 provides high quality Full HD imaging with three 2/3-inch type Exmor CMOS sensors offering better resolution, dynamic range and colour reproduction. The
camcorder offers sensitivity of F12 at 59.94Hz and F13 at 50Hz.
Supports all SD / HD 420 or SD / HD 422 on several types of memory cards
The Sony PMW-400 allows you to record all SD / HD 420 XDCAM EX codecs using .MP4 and .AVI. fileson SxS memory cards, MemoryStick, SD card or XQD card (FAT32 formatted)..MXF
broadcast files can be recorded on SxS and XQD cards (UDF formatted)
XAVC ready
The Sony PMW-400K is future-proofed to support XAVC 10-bit HD422 recordings, including XAVC Intra frame 10-bit HD422 100Mbps and
XAVC Long GOP 10-bit HD422 (low bit rate).
Noise reduction
The camcorder has a signal to noise ratio of 60dB (typical) with
3DNR noise reduction processing.
Hardware and software flash band correction
The camcorder has a standard internal hardware flash band reducer*for news operations.
* Flash band reducer will be available as a free firmware update.
Wide gain selection
The camcorder’s gain selection ranges from -3dB up to +42dB maximum gain.
WiFi remote
Lens, camera and media WiFi Remote or XMPilot live logging from a tablet or smartphone is achievable with the CBK-WA01 optional WiFi
antenna. The CBK-WA100 3G/LTE optional transmitter will allow recorded files FTP push to a the cloud or user server.
High resolution 960 x 540 colour viewfinder
The camcorder is supplied with a high resolution colour LCD viewfinder (similar to CBK-VF01 modular viewfinder) providing up to
quarter full HD 960 x 540 pixels.
Interfaces include SD / HD-SDI and i.Link
The camcorder features 2x SD/HD-SDI outputs, as well as HDMI out, TC in/out and Gen-lock input. It also has i.LINK (DV) input and record.
Digital triax and fibre optional control
An optional CBK-CE01 50-pin interface converts the shoulder camcorder to a system camera, with compatibility with CA-TX70 digital triax and CA-FB70 fibre adapters.
Supplied with 2/3-inch 16x zoom lens
With a 2/3-inch lens mount, the PMW-400K is supplied with a 16x high definition auto-focus optical zoom lens.
Low power consumption
The lightweight PMW-400K has a low power consumption of 23W with LCD, viewfinder, lens and microphone. |
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 12V |
| 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
General Notes |
General Notes |
The specifications are measured with supplied lens of PMW-400K. |
Supplied Accessories** |
Viewfinder (1)
Shoulder strap (1)
Stereo microphone (1)
Wind-screen (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 (English)
Operating Instructions (Japanese) |
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