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– from documentary makers to sports, drama and live events specialists – is following suit. PDW-F330 Camcorder Unrivalled performance. Absolute reliability. At the heart of this rapid migration to network- oriented production is XDCAM. It’s the world’s first...
After all, you’d expect nothing less from Sony – the worldwide leader in High Definition video know-how, from scene to screen. Recognising that the creative and commercial demands of every project are different, XDCAM...
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SD analogueue composite connector to be record- ed in the MPEG HD format, further increasing flexi- bility in mixed SD/HD operations. *i.LINK is a Sony trademark used only to designate that a product is equipped with an IEEE1394 connector. Not all products with an i.LINK connector may communicate with each other.
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The XDCAM HD products use a large-capacity quality, what makes non-linear optical disc for recording, the PFD23 the XDCAM HD system Professional Disc media, which Sony has developed so distinguished is its specifically for professional recording applications. file-based disc recording The Professional Disc is a 12-cm, single-layer, capability.
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XDCAM HD IT/Network Friendly In the Sony XDCAM Series of products, recordings are made as data files in the industry-standard MXF (Material eXchange Format) file format. This allows material to be handled with great flexibility in an IT-based environment – easily available for copying, transferring, sharing, and archiving.
Professional Disc media. This allows you to establish an extremely compact and affordable HD non-linear editing system, for example, using an XDCAM HD camcorder and an i.LINK-compatible laptop PC. *The supported interfaces vary by product. Metadata All XDCAM HD products are capable of recording...
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XDCAM HD Camcorders PDW-F350/PDW-F330 Camcorder The PDW-F350 and PDW-F330 are highly versatile and cost-effective HD camcorders that are equipped with three 1/2-inch-type HD CCDs, and offer HD recording in 1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 25P, and 23.98P modes – as well as DVCAM-format recording.
PRODUCT FEATURES Creative Versatility for Movie Making The XDCAM HD camcorders, part of Sony's proud CineAlta family, provide many creative features for producing a variety of movies. They offer the Slow & Quick Motion Function (PDW-F350 only) for...
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Low-Light Shooting With ‘Slow-Shutter’ and ‘Turbo Gain’ Functions Sony XDCAM HD camcorders offer two convenient features – Slow Shutter function and Turbo Gain function – for shooting in low-light conditions, which can be used alone or together depending on the sit- uation or the operator’s preferences.
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• Sony WRR-855 Series Wireless Microphone Receiver can be easily attached to the camcorder via the optional CA-WRR855 adaptor • Remote control operation via the Sony RM-B150 and RM-B750 remote control units • Intelligent light system synchronises strobe on/off to the REC button •...
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The XDCAM HD decks are highly versatile, making them useful for many different applications including HD video recording, linear/non-linear editing, and presentations at large exhibition or conference venues. The PDW-F70 is a powerful recording deck that is equipped with a comprehensive range of interfaces including HD-SDI input and output, HD analogue component, composite outputs, and more.
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XDCAM HD DECKS PDZ-1 Proxy Browsing Software – An Extremely Powerful Partner with the XDCAM HD System System requirements Window 2000 (SP4 or later), Windows XP Professional (SP1 or later), Pentium ® Processor 1 GHz or higher, Minimum 512 MB of RAM, Internet Explorer (SP1 or later), DirectX 8.1b or higher •...
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Camcorder System Diagrams ECM-674/678 RM-F300 Electoric Condenser Microphone Remote Commander *Requires K-1502 3-pin Unit (supplied) to 5-pin Conversion Cable MSH-64/128 Memory Stick VCL-719BXS 1/2-inch Type Lens (supplied with PDW-F330K package) 1/2-inch Type Lens from Other Manufactures 2/3-inch Type Lens VCT-U14 Tripod Adaptor (supplied)
XDCAM HD Optional Accessories For PDW-F350/ F330 Camcorders PFD23 LO-32BMT Professional Disc 2/3-inch Lens Mount Adaptor BP-L60S BC-L70 Lithium-ion Battery Pack Battery Charger RM-B150 RM-B750 Remote Control Unit Remote Control Unit WRR-862A/ 862B ECM-674/678 Wireless Microphone Receiver Shotgun-type Electret Condenser Microphone *Requires optional mounting bracket (A-8278-057-A) *Requires K-1502 3-pin to...
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MPEG-2 TS In/Out Board* flexible meet requirements and constraints, enabling businesses to always have the most current technology. Sony Training Services: A range of off-the-shelf services from basic operation through to RM-280 Editing Controller high-level technical maintenance. Sony Support Services: Fully integrated...
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Approx. 1.56 Mega Pixels (1,440 x 1,080) F1.4 prism 1: Clear, 2: 1/4ND, 3: 1/16ND, 4: 1/64ND 1 to 8, 16, 32, and 64 frame accumulation Sony 1/2-inch type bayonet mount F9 (typical) -120 dB (typical) 54 dB (typical, HD output)
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XDCAM HD Decks Specifications Power requirements Power consumption Operating temperature Storage temperature Humidity Mass Dimensions (W x H x D) Recording format General Playback format Recording/playback time Search speed (in colour) Analogue reference input Analogue composite input (option: PDBK-104) Analogue HD component input (option: PDBK-103) HD-SDI input Signal inputs SD-SDI input (option: PDBK-104)
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Sony, XDCAM, CineAlta, HDCAM-SR, HDCAM, DVCAM, EssenceMark, Newsbase, Remote Commander, Memory Stick, Power HAD and i.LINK are trademarks of Sony. HDV is a trademark of Sony Corporation and Victor Company of Japan, Limited. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.