Sony
PMW-320L XDCAM HD
Camcorder (Discontinued)
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A Shoulder Mount Full-HD & SD Camcorder with SxS PRO
Solid State Recording, 1/2-inch sensors |
(body only)
Product Code:PMW320L PMW320
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x 1/2-inch Full HD Exmor type Sensor with a sensitivity of F10 @
60i
- Ergonomic, shoulder mount design with full manual control
- DVCAM recording as a standard feature
Overview XDCAM EX - New Generation Solid State Recording
System
The PMW-320L extends the multiple award-winning XDCAM EX Solid
State Recording product family with a new shoulder mount design and
cutting edge three 1/2 inch-type Exmor full-HD CMOS sensors. The
PMW320 offers all the advanced creative recording features of the
PMW-EX1R compact camcorder, plus enhancements such as a Scene File
System and 4 channel audio. The PMW-320L version is supplied
without a lens to provide customers with more choice, while the
PMW-320K version is supplied with a Fujinon HD lens.
The PMW320’s chassis is based on the proven XDCAM HD422
chassis, but weighs just 3.2kg and is one of the lightest shoulder
camcorders in its class. Exceptionally low power consumption makes
it environmentally friendly, using approximately 60% less than a
comparable HD shoulder camcorder.**
The PMW-320 supports multiple frame rate recording such as 59.94i,
50i, and native 23.98P and 25P as well as being 1080i/720P
switchable. There is also a choice of a 35Mb/s High Quality mode,
25Mb/s HDV 1080i compatible mode and 25Mb/s Standard Definition
DVCAM recording. Twin memory card slots support up to 280 minutes
HD recording time using two 32GB SxS memory cards.
XDCAM EX is a focus of continual innovation from IT-friendly MP4
file recording and advanced creative features, through to SxS-1 low
cost media and an adaptor enabling the use of high-speed Memory
Sticks
PMW-320L
Accessories
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Three 1/2-inch type Exmor™ Full-HD CMOS
Sensors
The PMW-320 is equipped with three 1/2-inch type Exmor™ CMOS
Sensors, each with an effective pixel count of 1920 (H) x 1080 (V).
These deliver superior picture performance with full-HD resolution.
This 1/2-inch-type image sensor allows the camcorder to provide an
excellent sensitivity of F10 in 60Hz mode (F11 in 50Hz), a
remarkable signal-to-noise ratio of 54 dB, and a high horizontal
resolution of 1000 TV lines*. In addition, the large 1/2-inch-type
image sensors can capture images with a shallower depth of field,
giving users more freedom of creative expression.
What's more, the Exmor CMOS sensor is a unique design that deploys
an A/D converter to each column of pixels, resulting in a much
lower clock speed than conventional CMOS sensors. This makes it
possible to greatly reduce power consumption of the
camcorder. *In
1920 x 1080/59.94i mode
1920 x 1080 HD Recording Using the "MPEG-2 Long GOP" Codec
The PMW-320 camcorder records 1920 x 1080 HD images using the
"MPEG-2 Long GOP" codec, which conforms to the MPEG-2 MP@HL
compression standard. "MPEG-2 Long GOP" is a mature codec - also
adopted by the XDCAM HD and HDV 1080i series of products - which
enables users to record stunning-quality HD video and audio with
highly efficient, reliable data compression. Selectable Recording Modes
including DVCAM Recording
The PMW-320 camcorder offers a choice of bit rates - either 35 Mb/s
(HQ mode) or 25 Mb/s (SP mode) - depending on the desired picture
quality and recording time. The HQ mode supports 1920 x 1080, 1440
x 1080 and 1280 x 720 resolutions. The 1440 x 1080 mode is new to
the PMW320 ensuring native integration of XDCAM EX footage into a
XDCAM HD Professional Disc workflow. By supporting 1440 x 1080,
35Mb/s recording, material can be utilised with no transcode, just
a re-wrap to MXF for NLE and archiving.
The SP mode supports 1440 x 1080 resolution at 25 Mb/s, which
provides compatibility with HDV 1080i products. Footage recorded in
this SP mode can be seamlessly integrated into HDV-compatible
editing systems by transferring the stream from the camcorder via
the i.LINK™ (HDV™) interface.
The PMW-320 also supports 25Mb/s DVCAM recording in either PAL or
NTSC modes, again providing seamless integration into existing
DVCAM workflows offering ultimate flexibility worldwide
New Nonlinear
Recording Media, "SxS PRO" - For Greater Efficiency, Operability,
and Reliability
The XDCAM EX series adopts high-speed SxS PRO and SxS-1 memory
cards for its recording media, developed specifically for
professional content creation applications with a number of key
features:
Compatible with ExpressCard/34 interface slot which is common on
modern Windows PCs and Macs
Uses PCI Express interface and achieves an extremely high "read"
speed of 800 Mb/s*
Large storage capacity: SBP-16 (16 GB) and SBP-32 (32 GB) memory
cards are available.
Can record up to 140 minutes of HD video and audio (using one 32-GB
memory card)
Compact size: approx. 75 × 34 × 5 mm (excluding the
projecting parts) - half the size of the older PC Card standard
Low power consumption
Highly reliable: can resist shocks (up to 1500 G) and vibrations
(up to 15 G)
Affordability: SxS-1 media (introduced in late 2009) provides users
with a lower cost alternative to SxS PRO media that offers the same
high performance, but with an estimated 5-year life span when
recording at full capacity once per day. Users can check the card
life on their PMW-EX1R and PMW320 camcorders and even see an alarm
when the data rewriting limit is reached.
SDHC and Memory Stick media can now be used with MEAD Adaptors
*This data-transfer speed is a theoretical value. Actual
data-transfer speed depends on the file type and the performance of
the PC. Long Recording Time
Utilising a mature and highly efficient compression format together
with high performance SxS memory cards, the PMW320 can record
superb quality HD images for an exceptional 140 minutes* on a
single 16GB SxS card. As the PMW-320 features two memory card
slots, this recording time is easily increased to 280 minutes (with
two 32GB cards) and when recording across two cards, the transition
is seamless without any frame loss. This feature makes the PMW-320
an ideal camcorder for a wide variety of content production
applications, including documentary and event shooting, that
require a long recording time.
*When recording in HQ (35 Mb/s) mode, recording time may be more
than the above specified figure depending on the actual bit rate
that is adopted during VBR encoding. Multiple-format Recording - 1080/720,
PAL/NTSC and Interlace/Progressive Switchable
Operation
The PMW-320 camcorder offers a wide array of recording formats for
multiple content creation applications. Scanning mode is switchable
between 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, and 1440 x 1080 resolutions. Frame
rate is also selectable from interlace and progressive - 59.94i,
50i, 29.97P, 25P, and native 23.98P*.
In addition, 59.94P and 50P progressive recording is available in
1280 x 720 mode. In SD mode, both 50/60i and 25P/30P modes are
supported
*In 1440 x 1080/23.98P (SP) mode, images are handled as 23.98P and
recorded as 59.94i signals through means of 2-3
pull-down Four-channel Audio
The PMW-320 can record four channels of 16-bit, 48-kHz, linear PCM
uncompressed audio. Each channel level can be controlled by an
independent individual level controller. (When an SxS memory card
with four-channel audio is replayed by the PMW-EX1, PMW-EX1R,
PMW-EX3, or PMW-EX30, only CH-1/2 or CH-3/4 can be
replayed.) Wide Choice of Optional
Microphones
Although the PMW-320 is equipped with a shotgun microphone, three
optional microphones – the ECM-680S, ECM-678, and ECM-673
– are also available. As well as the supplied microphone, the
ECM-680S can operate in either Stereo or Monaural (Uni-directional)
mode. These modes can be selected from the switch on the microphone
or from the PMW-320 itself.
The camcorder is also equipped with a slot to accommodate a
DWR-S01D digital wireless microphone receiver, which provides
two-channel audio with stable and secure transmission. The WRR-855
Series microphone receiver can also be used in this
slot. IT
Friendly
With the XDCAM EX series, recordings are made as data files in the
"MP4" format, which is widely used in a number of recent electronic
portable devices and has been standardized by ISO.
The file-based recording allows material to be handled with great
flexibility in an IT-based environment - easily available for
copying, transferring, sharing, and archiving. All these operations
are accomplished without any "digitising" process required.
File-based data copying allows for degradation-free dubbing of AV
content, which can be performed easily on a PC. The file-based
recording system also allows for material to be viewed directly on
a PC - simply by inserting the SxS memory card into the ExpressCard
slot on a PC or Mac, or by linking a PC/Mac to the XDCAM EX unit
via a USB2 connection. This works in just the same way as a PC
reading files on an external drive. The file-based operation can
dramatically improve the efficiency and quality of professional
video applications. Immediate Recording Start and No Overwriting
Footage
By virtue of recording on flash memory card, the XDCAM EX can start
recording virtually the instant the camcorder is turned on.
Moreover, the XDCAM EX system automatically records on an empty
area of the card - there's no danger of overwriting existing
content.
This is extremely convenient, as camera operators do not have to
worry about accidentally recording over good takes, and they don't
have to search through footage for the correct position to start
the next recording. In short, it means the camera is always ready
for the next shot! Instant-access Thumbnail Search with Expand
Function
Each time a recording is started and stopped on the XDCAM EX
camcorder, the video and audio signals are recorded as one clip.
During playback, users can cue-up to the next or previous clip
simply by pressing the 'Next' or 'Previous' button, as you would do
on a CD or DVD player.
Furthermore, thumbnails are automatically generated for each clip
as a visual reference, allowing operators to cue-up to a desired
scene simply by guiding the cursor to a thumbnail and pressing the
'Play' button.
For further convenience, the 'Expand' function allows one selected
clip in the Thumbnail display to be divided into 12 even-time
intervals, each with their own thumbnail identifier. This is useful
if you want to quickly search for a particular scene within a
lengthy clip. * In HD-SDI, HQ 1080 mode. Lens Package
Choice
There are two different models of the PMW-320. One is the PMW-320K,
which comes equipped with a Fujinon HD lens with 16x zoom. The
other is the PMW-320L, which comes without a lens. Both models have
a standard 1/2-inch bayonet lens interface, and the user can choose
from wide variety of optional lenses in the existing 1/2-inch HD
lens line-up. Unique Focus Operation - Professional Manual
Focus and Auto Focus
The supplied lens for the PMW-320K adopts a unique focus ring
mechanism, which offers two types of manual focus, plus an auto
focus operation. The lens is equipped with two independent focus
wheel mechanisms, which can be switched by sliding the focus ring
itself back and forth.
When the focus ring is in the front position, the lens works in the
same way as a typical auto focus lens on a handheld camcorder. In
this case, either manual or auto focus mode can be selected by the
AF/MF switch on the lens. On the other hand, when the focus ring is
set to the back position, the lens has an absolute focus position,
and works in the same way as interchangeable-lens cameras, which
professional users are familiar with. Video Flip Function
The PVM-740 monitor has a feature to flip a picture without frame
delay, horizontally, vertically, or horizontally and vertically.
This feature is useful and beneficial – for example, when
using a 3D image acquisition system with a 3D rig camera and a pair
of 2D monitors, the monitors can be hooked up to the camera systems
directly with no need for an external signal convertor. This allows
for much simpler system integration and greater cost
efficiency. Three Independent Rings
In addition to the unique focus ring, the PMW320K’s supplied
lens is equipped with independent rings for zoom and iris
adjustment. These are located adjacent to the focus ring, in the
same layout as is common on shoulder-type camcorders. This gives
users a high level of operational comfort and control.
AF
Assist
The AF (Auto Focus) Assist function enables operators to manually
change focus positions using the focus ring during AF mode. This
means that AF reference focus positions can be shifted to manually
changed positions. MF Assist
The MF (Manual Focus) Assist function helps to precisely focus on
the target subject when shooting in MF mode. When the MF Assist is
turned on, auto focus is momentarily activated and finely focuses
on the subject closest to the focal point of the lens at that
time. One-push Auto Iris
A One-push Auto Iris button allows the user to go into Auto Iris
mode only when this button is pushed. Expanded Focus
At the touch of a button, the center of the screen on the
viewfinder can be magnified to about twice normal size, making it
easier to confirm focus settings during manual focusing. When the
switch is released, the center of the screen goes back to normal
size. Selectable Peaking
The Peaking function can help operators to adjust the camera's
focus more accurately by altering the way pictures are displayed on
tviewfinder. It can enhance the outline of the image, which the
camera focuses on most, and change its colour to make it more
visible. Enhance levels can be selected from a choice of HIGH,
MIDDLE and LOW, and the outline colour from RED, WHITE, YELLOW, and
BLUE ALAC
(Automatic Lens Aberration Compensation)
This feature decreases any chromatic aberration caused by the lens,
which is active only with the PMW-320K’s supplied lens and
with certain third-party lenses that incorporate compensation data.
Please check with your lens supplier for ALAC support.
Optical ND Filters and
Electrical CC Filters
The PMW-320 camcorder comes equipped with optical ND (Neutral
Density) filters and electrical CC (Colour Correction) filters. The
optical ND filters are controlled via a built-in ND filter wheel --
Clear, 1/4ND, 1/16ND, and 1/64ND. And with the electrical CC
filters, users can easily obtain the desired colour temperature by
setting the mode – 3200K/4300K/5600K/6300K – on a
camcorder-assignable switch. Users can select the four values
cyclically, or choose one preset value. This is also available via
an assignable switch. This is useful when a sudden change occurs
during shooting, and a quick and direct setting is
required. 23.98P Native Recording
All XDCAM EX Camcorders are part of the legendary Sony
CineAlta™ familyand offer native 23.98P* recording which, in
combination with advanced creative features such as selectable
gamma curves, makes these camcorders ideal for cinema production.
*In 1440 x 1080/23.98P (SP) mode, images are handled as 23.98P and
recorded as 59.94i signals via a 2-3 pull-down.
The PVM-740 comes equipped with a tally lamp that can be lit via a
parallel remote connector. The status of the signal displayed on
the monitor can be identified by the tally colour - red, green, or
amber. Slow
& Quick Motion Function
The PMW-320 offers a powerful Slow & Quick Motion function -
commonly known as over-cranking and under-cranking in film shooting
- that enables users to create unique 'looks' or special effects
with slow- and fast-motion images.
The PMW-320 can capture images at frame rates selectable from 1 fps
(frame per second) to 60 fps in 720P mode and from 1 fps to 30 fps
in 1080P mode, in increments of 1 fps. For example, when viewed at
23.98P, images captured at 60 fps will appear 2.5 times slower than
normal. Conversely, images captured at four fps will appear six
times faster than normal.
With the Slow & Quick Motion function of this camcorder, images
are recorded natively without interpolating the frames. This means
the quality of the slow- and fast-motion images is extremely high
and incomparable to those created in the editing process. In
addition, these slow- and quick-motion images can be played back
immediately after shooting, without using any converters or
processing on nonlinear editing systems. Image Inversion
Function
When a cinema-style lens or stills camera lens is attached to the
camera with a DOF (Depth of Field) adaptor, the image is rotated
180 degrees. Image Inversion is the function that normalises the
image by reverse scanning. Slow Shutter Function
The PMW-320 camcorder offers a Slow Shutter function for capturing
clear images in low-light environments. This allows the shutter
speed to be extended to a maximum of 64 frames. The Slow Shutter
function not only increases camera sensitivity but also produces a
special blurring effect when shooting a moving object, for enhanced
shooting creativity. The shutter speed is selectable from 2-, 3-,
4-, 5-, 6-, 7-, 8-, 16-, 32-, and 64-frame periods
Selectable Gamma
Curves
The PMW-320 camcorder offers a wide variety of gamma curves to
flexibly handle contrast and give a specific 'look' to an image. In
addition to six types of standard gamma curves, there are four
types of Hyper Gamma which are identical to those on high-end
CineAlta camcorders. Operators can select the best-suited preset
gamma curve, depending on scenes. Cache Recording
Function
Once enabled, Cache Recording continuously streams audio and video
through the camcorder’s internal memory. Once the Record
button is pushed, the content buffered in the camcorder’s
memory is recorded onto the memory media at the start of the
recording clip. The caching period can be adjusted by menu setting
up to 15 seconds, so in a situation such as monitoring a developing
situation, Cache Record enables capturing an event up to 15 seconds
before the record button is pressed. Interval Recording
Function
The PMW-320 camcorder offers an Interval Recording function that
records signals at pre-determined intervals. This is convenient for
shooting over long periods of time, and also when creating pictures
with special effects of extremely quick motion.
Frame Recording
Function
Frame Recording is a special feature of all XDCAM EX camcorders
that is especially useful for stop-motion/clay animation shooting.
Using this function, images for pre-determined frames are recorded
every time the Record button is pressed. Shutter Angle
Settings
In addition to the electronic shutter speed controls, the PMW-320
also has a "shutter angle" control - which is familiar to film
users. By setting the shutter speed to "angle", the PMW-320
automatically operates with the proper exposure time, determined by
the selected frame rate and the shutter angle.
Total Level Control
System (TLCS)
By activating TLCS, the correct exposure is automatically set_for
normal, dark, and very bright shooting environments by controlling
the lens iris, electronic shutter, and Auto Gain
Control. Scene File System
The Scene File feature of the PMW-320 allows camera operators to
easily call up customised picture-tonal settings – such as
the parameters of matrix, colour correction, detail, gamma, and
knee – to suit particular shooting conditions, rather than
having to readjust the camera each time. This gives users greater
operational efficiency. SxS memory cards can be used for storing
and loading scene files. Turbo Gain
The Turbo Gain function can boost the camera gain up to +24 dB,
which helps reproduce images in very low-light
environments. Camera Metadata (HD Format
Only)
The camera setting data such as iris, focus, zoom, macro, capture
fps, shutter, gain, white balance, and gamma are recorded as
acquisition metadata for future utilities. Viewfinder with 3.5-inch* Colour
LCD
The PMW-320 is equipped with a large, easy-to-view, colour LCD with
a high resolution of 1920 x 480 pixels, which simplifies focusing.
The viewfinder can also be used to instantly review recorded
footage, as well as access the camera's set-up menus, view
thumbnails, and display status indications.
When the elbow block is opened up, the screen can be monitored
directly, while menu setting and thumbnails are easily accessed
using switches on the inside panel.The PMW-320 also has an
interface for the DXF-20W and DXF-51 Viewfinders
*Viewable area measured diagonally.
** The supplied viewfinder and DXF viewfinder cannot be used
concurrently. Depth-of-field Indicator
A Depth-of-field Indicator can be displayed on the LCD monitor and
viewfinder to help camera operators easily recognize the
depth-of-field of a scene, and thereby produce their desired
images. Brightness-level Display
The average brightness level of the centre of a frame can be
displayed on the LCD monitor and viewfinder as a percentage. This
is useful when a waveform monitor is not available for
shooting. Histogram Indicator
The Histogram Indicator can be displayed on the LCD monitor and
viewfinder, allowing operators to easily evaluate the distribution
of brightness on currently captured images. This enables proper
exposure control of iris, gain and gamma. Six Assignable Buttons for Quick
Access to Desired Functions
Frequently used functions can be programmed to six assignable
buttons on the PMW-320, allowing operators to make rapid changes
when working in the field. The colour temperature button and lens
RET button also can be utilised as additional assignable
buttons. Adjustable Shoulder Pad
The position of the shoulder pad can be adjusted – either
forwards or backwards – to provide users with optimum weight
balance. This is particularly useful when the camera is docked with
a different lens or camera adaptor. In addition, no tools are
required for this adjustment. For those who prefer a soft shoulder
pad, there is the optional CBK-SP01. ATW & Hold
The ATW (Auto Tracing White Balance) function of the PMW-320
automatically adjusts the camera’s colour temperature
according to changes in the lighting conditions. This function is
useful when recording outside for long periods, and the lighting
changes gradually over time. The PMW-EX1R also has an ATW Hold
function, which allows the operator to hold auto tracing at a
desired colour balance via an assignable switch.
Wide Array of
Interfaces
The PMW-320 camcorder comes equipped with a wide range of
interfaces optimised for a variety of operational needs. These
include an HD-SDI output, down-converted SD-SDI output, i.LINK (HDV
1080i and DVCAM stream) input/output, USB2 and analogue composite
output. Timecode In/Out and Genlock in are also supported. A HDMI
output (Type A) allows the user to show the picture on a consumer
display or professional monitor equipped with an HDMI input.
Non-compressed video and two channels of audio can be output. When
HDMI output is selected, other outputs are not
available. Digital Extender function
For future expandability, the PMW-320 has a 50-pin interface option
(available Autumn 2010), which offers a Digital Extender function
digitally doubling images in size. Unlike lens extenders, the
Digital Extender function performs this doubling without any loss
of image sensitivity, often referred to as the F-drop
phenomenon. Affordable MPEG TS Option for Field and
Satellite Transmission
The HDCA-702 MPEG TS adaptor, which can be directly docked onto the
PMW-320, transmits an MPEG Transport Stream (TS) of MPEG via a
DVB-ASI output. This can be done simultaneously as the PMW-320
records onto SxS memory card. This function is also available using
the 50-pin interface option (which will be available in Autumn
2010). Camera Remote Control
A Sony 8-pin remote interface is supplied with the PMW-320. Various
camera settings can be remotely controlled using an optional
RM-B150 RM-B750, RCP-750, RCP-751, RCP-920, or RCP-921 Remote
Control Unit via its 8-pin remote connector (please note not all
controls on the remote control units are supported by the PMW-320).
Composite output is always available for monitoring purposes,
regardless of HD/SD output selection. Other Features
High-speed picture search: x4, x15
Freeze Mix function
Skin-tone Detail control
Low-key saturation
The PMW-320 is derived from the innovative PMW-350
compact shoulder camcorder. It offers a supremely ergonomic
lightweight, low profile chassis coupled with newly designed
state-of-the-art 1/2-inch Exmor full HD CMOS sensors for superior
picture performance and the proven XDCAM EX solid state workflow
for maximum flexibility in whatever style of production is
chosen
Enhanced Workflow
Innovative solid state recording with SxS PRO ExpressCard memory
cards offers the following benefits:
Compatible with industry-standard ExpressCard interface available
on most modern laptops
No time lost to tape loading
Robust storage media, impervious to shocks and vibrations
Small, high capacity recording media offering over 4 hours of
continuous HD content across 2 x 32GB cards.
Common interoperability with DVCAM, HDV and XDCAM - so ready to use
immediately with most existing NLEs.
No need to worry about accidentally overwriting precious
content
Write and Re-Writable media with no degradation in picture
quality
Thumbnail images representing key scenes can be browsed and
instantly accessed using on-camera colour screen
'Essence Mark' key scenes at the touch of a button
No frantic fast-forward/rewinding to find the clips you want to
review
Non-proprietary media manufacture
Supplied with Clip Browser Software for viewing and copying clips
to HDD, DVD or Blu-ray Disc Superior Picture
Performance
Newly updated 1/2 inch Exmor™ CMOS processors offer true 1080
x 1920 resolution meeting the industry standard for broadcast
cameras:
Large 1/2 inch sensors for excellent sensitivity and depth of field
characteristics
Full 1080 x 1920 effective pixels
Low power consumption compared to CCD technology
1080 / 720, PAL/NTSC switchable for international programme
production Fujinon Professional 1/2inch HD
Lens
The adoption of three 1/2-inch imagers and standard 1/2-inch
bayonet lens interface means the PMW-320K is compatible with a wide
variety of broadcast standard optional lenses, as well as being
supplied with a 16x (optical) zoom HD lens. The PMW-320K provides a
uniquely flexible control system designed to appeal to both
broadcasters and videographers
16x (optical) Professional HD lens
Unique focus operation offering full manual focus with absolute
focus operation similar to the lens focus on an interchangeable
lens or manual/auto focus operation as per standard handheld
cameras
AutoFocus Assist ensuring focus position can be altered
Manual Focus Assist to ensure optimum focus at all times
One Push Auto Iris. Exciting and Creative Recording
Modes
All XDCAM EX camcorders carry the legendary CineAlta brand, which
represents optimisation for feature film production and
specifically support for 23.98P recording capability - the standard
frame rate for feature film production. Alongside this, there are a
myriad of creative recording modes available including:
Scene File System allows camera operators to easily call-up
customised picture tonal settings to suit particular shooting
conditions. SxS memory cards can be used for sharing settings
between camcorders.
Slow and Quick motion offers a range of frame rates produced within
the camera and available for instant review in the field
New shutter setting emulates filmic operation
Cine Gamma curves offer further filmic options for production
Frame and Interval recording offers further creative scope for
animation and extremely quick motion effects
Slow Shutter for clear images in low-light environments
Standard Definition DVCAM recording mode extends operational
flexibility ECO Information
The PMW-320 is designed to be environmentally friendly thanks to
its low power consumption of just 15W.* There’s no need for a
fan motor to ventilate the inside of the body and this, alongside
the energy efficient Exmor sensors, means 60% less power is used
than in comparable conventional HD camcorders from Sony such as the
HDW-700 full-HD shoulder camcorder with a 1/2-inch image sensor. In
addition, the PMW-320 is produced at Sony EMCS Corporation
KosaiTec, which has received ISO14001 Environmental Management
system certification.
* Body only in recording time. Superb Ergonomics
Designed to be very compact and ergonomically well balanced, the
PMW-320 provides a high level of mobility and comfort in various
shooting situations.
The main body weighs only 3.2 kg (7lb 1 oz) and is one of the
lightest shoulder camcorders with three 1/2-inch full-HD imagers
available.
The position of the shoulder pad can be adjusted forwards or
backwards to provide optimal weight balance. No tools are required
for this adjustment, which is particularly useful when the camera
is being used with different lenses or other accessories.
Training requirements are minimised as the basic chassis is the
same as used by the XDCAM HD422 family, an acclaimed extension of
familiar Sony shoulder camcorder design.
Low-profile design provides a wide space between the main frame of
the camera and the handle, providing an unobstructed view to the
right-hand side of the camera operator.
Solid State Recording eliminates the need for a cooling fan,
reducing weight and power consumption.
General |
Mass
Dimension (W x H x D)
Power requirements
Power consumption
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
Battery operating time
Recording format
Recording frame rate
Recording/Playback time |
3.2 kg (7 lb 1 oz) (body) 6.3 kg (13 lb 14 oz) (with LCD
VF, AF lens, Mic, BP-GL95, one SxS Pro memory card)
124 x 269 x 332 mm (5 x 10 5/8 x 13 1/8 inches) without projection
(body)
DC 12 V
Approx. 18 W (with LCD VF, AF lens, mic, while recording) Approx.
15 W (body while recording)
0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
-20 °C to +60 °C (-4°F to +140 °F)
Approx. 310 min with BP-GL95 battery
Video:
MPEG-2 Long GOP
HQ mode: VBR, maximum bit rate: 35 Mb/s, MPEG-2 MP@HL
SP mode: CBR, 25 Mb/s, MPEG-2 MP@H-14
SD mode: DVCAM (Option)
Audio:
HD mode: Linear PCM (4ch, 16-bit, 48-kHz)
SD mode: Linear PCM (2ch, 16-bit, 48-kHz)
NTSC area:
HD HQ mode: 1920 x 1080/59.94i, 29.97p, 23.98p, 1440 x 1080/59.94i,
29.97p, 23.98p, 1280 x 720/59.94p, 29.97p, 23.98p
HD SP mode: 1440 x 1080/59.94i, 23.98p
SD mode: 720 x 480/59.94i, 29.97p (Option)
PAL area:
HD HQ mode: 1920 x 1080/50i, 25p, 1440 x 1080/50i, 25p, 1280 x
720/50p, 25p
HD SP mode: 1440 x 1080/50i
SD mode: 720 x 576/50i, 25p (Option)
HQ Mode:
Approx. 100 min with SBP-32 (32 GB) memory card*
Approx. 50 min with SBP-16 (16 GB) memory card
Approx. 25 min with SBP-8 (8 GB) memory card
SP/SD Mode: (SD:Option)
Approx. 140 min with SBP-32 (32 GB) memory card*
Approx. 70 min with SBP-16 (16 GB) memory card
Approx. 35 min with SBP-8 (8 GB) memory card |
Lens |
Lens
mount
Zoom ratio
Focal length
Iris
Focus
Filter diameter |
1/2-type SONY bayonet
16x (optical), servo/manual (AF lens for PMW-320K)
f = 8 mm to 128 mm (equivalent to 31.5 mm to 503 mm on 35 mm
lens)
F1.9 to F16 and Close, auto/manual selectable
AF/MF/Full MF selectable, 800 mm to_(MACRO OFF)
50 mm to_ (MACRO ON, Wide) , 782 mm to_ (MACRO ON, Tele)
M82 mm, pitch 0.75 mm (on lens) |
Camera Section |
Imaging
device
Effective picture elements
Optical system
Built-in optical filters
ND filter
Sensitivity (2000 lx, 89.9% reflectance)
Minimum illumination
S/N ratio
Horizontal rezolution
Shutter speed
Slow Shutter (SLS)
Slow & Quick Motion function
White balance
Gain
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3-chip
1/2-inch type Exmor Full HD CMOS
1920 (H) x 1080 (V)
F1.6 prism system
1: Clear, 2: 1/4ND, 3: 1/16ND, 4: 1/64ND
F10 (typical) (1920 x 1080/59.94i mode), F11 (typical) (1920 x
1080/50i mode)
0.05 lx (typical) (1920 x 1080/59.94i mode, F1.6, +24 dB gain, with
64-frame accumulation)
54 dB (Y) (typical)
1,000 TV lines or more (1920 x 1080i mode)
1/60 sec to 1/2,000 sec + ECS
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 16, 32, and 64-frame accumulation
720p:
Selectable from 1 fps to 60 fps as recording frame rate
1080p:
Selectable from 1 fps to 30 fps as recording frame rate
Preset (3,200 K), Memory A, Memory B/ATW
-3, 0, 3 ,6, 9, 12, 18, 24 dB |
Inputs/Outputs |
Audio
input
Composite output
Audio output
SDI output
i.LINK
Timecode input
Timecode output
Genlock input
USB
Headphone output
Speaker output
DC input
DC output
Remote
Lens remote
Mic
HDMI output
VF
Wireless receiver IN |
XLR-type 3-pin (female) (x2), line/mic/mic +48 V selectable
BNC (x1), NTSC or PAL, COMPONENT Y
XLR-type 5-pin
BNC (x1), HD-SDI/SD-SDI selectable
IEEE 1394, 6-pin (x1), HDV (HDV 1080i)/DVCAM stream input/output,
S400
BNC (x1)
BNC (x1)
BNC (x1)
Device Type B (x1)
Stereo mini-jack (x1)
Monaural
XLR-type 4-pin
4-pin
8-pin
12-pin
XLR-type 5-pin
A Type (x1)
26-pin (LCD VF), 20-pin (DXF)
D-Sub 15-pin |
Monitoring |
Viewfinder
Built-in LCD monitor |
3.5-inch* type colour LCD monitor: approx. 921,000
effective pixels, 640 (H) x 3 (RGB) x 480 (V), 16:9, hybrid
type
*Viewable area measured diagonally
Black & white LCD (Audio level, TC, battery and media remaining
capacity) |
Media |
Type |
ExpressCard/34 slot
(x2) |
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PMW-F3 Blackmagic Pocket Cinema
Camera
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