- Built-in 1/64 neutral density filter, built-in 1/8 neutral density filter.
- Filter Size : 77 mm.
- Optical Zoom : 14 x.
- Additional Features : Built-in speaker, histogram display.
- Cables Included : USB cable, A/V cable, Component video cable.
From the Manufacturer
---------------------
Manufacturer Description
Sony is proad to introduce the XDCAM EX camcorder PMW-EX1 -- a
powerful HD handheld camcorder with incredible feature sets that
include three 1/2-inch CMOS sensors, amazing 1920 x 1080 and 1280
x 720 HD capability plus flash memory . This
technological breakthrough product is the result of Sony’s
comprehensive technical expertise and knowledge that made Sony's
proud and groundbreaking CineAlta family of products possible. In
order to accommodate a rich set of functions and features into
the ultra compact handheld body, most of the key components such
as the 1/2-inch type CMOS sensors, digital signal processor and
memory mechanism are newly designed specifically for
the PMW-EX1 camcorder.
The PMW-EX1 camcorder uses a newly developed SxS PRO memory card
which is based on the rapidly-growing Expresd industry
standard, as its media. Combining the moderate bit rate
of MPEG-2 Long GOP compression adopted by the PMW-EX1 to the SxS
PRO memory card, the PMW-EX1 offers cost effective long form
coupled with nonlinear capabilities such as
instantaneous random access and high speed file-based operation.
Equipped with two SxS PRO memory card slots, the camcorder can
record up to 140 minutes of HD footage using two 16-GB SxS PRO
memory cards.
The imaging devices used in the PMW-EX1 camcorder are three
newly designed 1/2-inch type Exmor CMOS Sensors, each with an
effective pixel count of 1920 x 1080, which produce images in
1080P, 720P and 1080i HD resolutions. It is switchable between
1080P, 1080i and 720P with a multiple frame capability
such as 59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 25P and native 23.98P*. What's more,
the PMW-EX1 camcorder offers a "Slow & Quick Motion" capability,
which is also commonly known as "over-cranking" and
"under-cranking", allowing users to create unique looks or slow
and fast motion effects. A wide variety of accessories are also
available to support effective HD production, including a USB
Reader/Writer, a wide-conversion lens, battery, and charger. The
PMW-EX1 camcorder is also compatible with a comprehensive list of
third party accessories.
The Sony XDCAM EX series -- with its striking HD picture
quality, extra mobility, great operational efficiency, and system
flexibility -- is a powerful full HD solution for boosting the
quality and efficiency of a broad range of HD production
applications, and electronic cinematography.
XDCAM EX -- A New Generation of HD System
New Nonlinear Media, SxS PRO - For Greater Efficiency,
Operability, and Reliability The XDCAM EX series adopts the SxS
PRO memory card for its media that has been developed
specifically for professional contentcreation applications, and
is based on the SxS memory card specification. The SxS PRO memory
card is an ultra-compact nonlinear medium that uses flash memory
with a number of distinguishing features:
* Compatible with Expresd/34 standard
* Uses PCI Express interface, and achieves an extremely high data
transfer speed of 800 Mb/s
* Large storage capacity: SBP-8 (8 GB) and SBP-16 (16 GB) memory
cards are available
* Can record up to 70 minutes of HD video and audio (using one
16-GB memory card)
* Most new Macintosh and PCs are equipped with Expresd slots
* Compact size: approx. 3 x 1 3/8 x 7/32 inches (75 x 34 x 5 mm)
(excluding the projecting parts) -- about half the size of a
conventional PC card
* Low power consumption
* Highly reliable: can resist shocks (1500 G) and vibrations (15
G)
MPEG-2 Long GOP codec enables users to record stunning-quality HD
video and audio over a long period of time. 1920 x 1080 HD
Using the "MPEG-2 Long GOP" CodecThe PMW-EX1 camcorder
records 1920 x 1080 HD images using the "MPEG-2 Long GOP" codec,
which conforms to the MPEG-2 MP@HL compression. This highly
efficient "MPEG-2 Long GOP" codec -- that is also adopted in the
XDCAM HD and HDV 1080i series of products -- enables users to
record stunning-quality HD video and audio over a long period of
time by efficiently compressing the data.
Selectable Bit Rates The PMW-EX1 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 time. The
HQ mode supports both 1920 x 1080 and 1280 x 720 resolutions. The
SP mode supports 1440 x 1080 resolution at 25 Mb/s, which
provides compatibility with HDV 1080i products. Footage recorded
in the SP mode can be seamlessly integrated into HDV-compatible
editing systems by connecting the camcorder via the i.LINK (HDV)
interface. It can also be recorded on XDCAM HD's optical disc
through the use of the supplied Clip Browser software.
Long Time Combining the moderate bit rates produced by
the efficient MPEG-2 Long GOP compression to large-capacity SxS
PRO memory card, the PMW-EX1 records high-quality HD images for a
long time of 70 minutes on a single 16-GB SxS PRO
memory card. Equipped with two SxS PRO memory card slots, the
PMW-EX1 achieves up to 140 minutes of using two 16-GB
memory cards in the SP mode and a minimum of up to 100 minutes in
the HQ mode. When a clip spans across two cards, the transition
is seamless without any artifacts or frame loss. The SxS PRO
memory card can be hot-swapped while shooting without
interrupting the . This feature makes the PMW-EX1 an
ideal camcorder for a wide variety of long form
content-production applications.
Multiple-format - 1080/720 and Interlace/Progressive
Switchable Operation The PMW-EX1 camcorder offers a wide array of
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, 50P, 25P, and native 23.98P
progressive is available in 1280 x 720 mode. The SxS
PRO memory card can simultaneously hold a mix of multiple files
of any of these formats, allowing for flexible use of
the memory card.
High-quality Uncompressed Audio In addition to HD
video , high-quality audio is an equally significant
feature in the PMW-EX1 camcorder. The PMW-EX1 camcorder records
and plays back high-quality, two-channel 16-bit, 48-kHz linear
PCM uncompressed audio. PMW-EX1 records, plays back two-channel
16-bit, 8-kHz linear PCM uncompressed audio. IT Friendly The
file-based allows material to be handled with great
flexibility in a commonly available IT-based environment for
copying, transferring, sharing, and archiving. All these
operations are accomplished lossless without any "re-digitizing"
process required. File-based data copying allows lossless dubbing
of AV content, which can be performed easily on a PC. The
file-based system also allows for material to be viewed
directly on a PC -- simply by inserting the SxS PRO memory card
into the Expresd slot on a PC, or by linking a PC to the
XDCAM EX unit via a USB connection. This works in just the same
way as a PC reads files on an internal or external drives. The
high speed file-based operation and SxS PRO memory card can
dramatically improve the efficiency and quality of professional
video applications.
No Accidental Overwriting of Footage, Immediate Start
By virtue of on flash memory card, the PMW-EX1
camcorder makes each new on an empty area of the card.
This is extremely convenient, as camera operators do not have to
worry about accidentally over good takes, and they
don't have to search through footage for the correct position to
start the next . In short, it means the camera is always
ready for the next !
Thumbnails are automatically generated for each clip as a visual
reference. Instant-access Thumbnail Search With "Expand" Function
Each time a is started and stopped on the PMW-EX1
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.
Cutting-edge Camera Technologies
Three 1/2-inch type "Exmor" CMOS Sensors The PMW-EX1 camcorder
is equipped with three newly developed 1/2-inch type "Exmor" CMOS
Sensors, each with an effective pixel count of 1920 (H) x 1080
(V), which delivers excellent picture performance with full HD
resolution. This 1/2-inch type image sensor, with Sony's
accumulated sensor technologies, allows the camcorder to provide
an excellent sensitivity of F10, a remarkable signal-to-noise
ratio of 54 dB, and high horizontal resolution of 1000 TV lines.
It also greatly reduced power consumption and associated heat
dissipation of the PMW-EX1 camcorder, which makes possible the
unique use of 1/2-inch type sensors on the handheld camcorder. In
addition, this large 1/2-inch type image sensor can capture
images with a shallower depth of field than all other handheld
camcorder's smaller-size image sensors, giving users more
creative freedom of expression.
Wide-angle Fujinon 14x Zoom Lens The PMW-EX1 camcorder is
equipped with a high-quality, high-definition Fujinon 14x zoom
lens specifically designed for the PMW-EX1 to offer optimum
picture performance and unprecedented functionality. It offers a
wide angle of view of 5.8 mm (equivalent to 31.4 mm on a 35 mm
lens), and many convenient features for diverse shooting
situations. PMW-EX1 camcorder is equipped with two independent
focus wheel mechanisms.
Unique Focus Operation -- Professional Manual Focus and Auto
Focus The lens adopts a newly developed and unique focus ring
mechanism, which offers two types of manual focus, plus an auto
focus operation. The PMW-EX1 camcorder 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 an interchangeable-lens, which
professional users are familiar with.
Three Independent Rings In addition to the unique focus ring,
the PMW-EX1 camcorder is equipped with independent rings for zoom
and iris adjustment; all have physical stops and absolute
markings permitting precise adjustments. The location, rotational
range and feel are identical to other manual high-end HD lenses.
This gives users a high level of familiarity and operational
comfort.
Optical Image Stabilizer To minimize the blurring effect caused
by hand-shake, the new lens of the PMW-EX1 camcorder incorporates
an optical image stabilizer function that provides highly stable
images.
AF Assist The AF (Auto Focus) Assist function of the PMW-EX1
camcorder enables operators to manually change focus positions
using the focus ring during AF mode. This means that AF reference
focus positions can be positively shifted manually to a new
position.
MF Assist The MF (Manual Focus) Assist function of the PMW-EX1
camcorder helps to precisely focus on the target subject when
shooting in MF mode. When the MF Assist is enabled, the auto
focus is momentarily activated by pressing the corresponding
button, the camera will then finely focus on the subject closest
to the focal point of the lens at that time.
Expanded Focus At the touch of a button, the center of the
screen on the LCD monitor and viewfinder of the PMW-EX1 camcorder
can be magnified to about twice the size, making it easier to
confirm focus settings during manual focusing.
Selectable Peaking The Peaking function of the PMW-EX1 camcorder
can help operators to quickly and accurately adjust the camera's
focus by altering the way pictures are displayed on the LCD
monitor and viewfinder. It can enhance the outline of the image
which the camera focuses on most, and changes its color to make
it stand out. Enhance levels can be selected from a choice of
"HIGH", "MIDDLE", and "LOW", and the outline color from "RED",
"WHITE", "YELLOW", and "BLUE".
Creative Modes and Settings
23.98P Native The PMW-EX1 camcorder, a new member of
Sony's legendary CineAlta family, offers the long-awaited native
23.98P capability on its handy body. This feature,
accompanied with other creative features makes the camcorder
ideal for cinema production.
Slow & Quick Motion Function The PMW-EX1 camcorder offers a
powerful Slow & Quick Motion function -- commonly known as
over-cranking and under-cranking by filmmakers -- that enables
users to create unique 'looks' or slow and fast-motion special
effects. The PMW-EX1 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 with no padded frames and at full
resolution. The obtained quality of the slow- and fastmotion
images is extremely high and indistinguishable from 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.
Slow Shutter Function The PMW-EX1 camcorder offers a Slow Shutter
function for capturing clear images in low-light environments.
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 accumulation periods.
PMW-EX1 provides four types of CINE Gamma (CINE 1, 2, 3, and 4).
Selectable Gamma Curves The PMW-EX1 camcorder offers a wide
variety of gamma curves to flexibly handle contrast, and give a
specific 'look' to an image. In addition to four types of
standard gamma curves, the PMW-EX1 provides four types of CINE
Gamma (CINE 1, 2, 3, and 4), which are identical to those on
high-end CineAlta camcorders. Operators can select the
best-suited preset gamma curve depending on scenes.
Interval Function The PMW-EX1 camcorder offers an
Interval function that records one frame at
pre-determined intervals. This is convenient for shooting over
long periods of time, and also when creating special effects with
extremely quick motion.
Frame Function Frame is a unique feature of
the PMW-EX1 camcorder that is especially useful for 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 traditional electronic
shutter speed controls adjustable in fractions of a second, the
PMW-EX1 also has a "shutter angle" control -- which is familiar
to filmmakers. By setting the shutter adjustment mode to "angle",
the PMW-EX1 automatically sets the proper exposure time, based on
the selected frame rate and shutter angle.
Operational Versatility
Picture Profile Feature The Picture Profile feature of the
PMW-EX1 camcorder allows camera operators to easily call up
customized picture-tonal settings to suit particular shooting
conditions, rather than having to readjust the camera each time
-- giving users greater operational efficiency. Up to six
different picture-tonal settings such as the parameters of
matrix, color correction, detail, gamma, and knee can be saved in
the memory. These settings are displayed on the LCD monitor at
the touch of a button.
Transition function The Transition function of the
PMW-EX1 camcorder, with a simple push of a button, allows for
smooth, precise and repeatable automatic scene transitions to
occur. The operator can program the duration and select from
three transition profiles: Linear, Soft Stop, or Soft Transition.
Many lens parameters such as the start and end settings for zoom,
focus, and/or camera parameters such as white balance and gain
can be programmed to transition in unison. It works by
automatically calculating the intermediate values during the
scene transition. The Transition function can be triggered
manually or synchronized with the camera's REC start function.
The transition progress can be checked on a bar graph on the LCD
monitor. In addition, a start timer function is also available
for the Transition function, helping to prevent operators
from missing a . This function is very useful when precise,
simple or complex changes to the lens or camera settings are
required during the scene -- for example, when changing the focus
from the background to the foreground of a scene.
3.5-inch Color LCD Screen The PMW-EX1 camcorder is equipped with
a newly developed, large, easy-to-view, color LCD screen with a
high resolution of 1920 x 480 pixels, which conveniently pivots
under the built-in stereo microphone for storage. The LCD screen
is located in the front, and can be flexibly rotated for
accessible viewing from any shooting angle. The ease of focusing
offered by this high resolution panel, location and adjustability
permits using it as a viewfinder or camera assistant operator
panel. It can also be used to instantly review recorded footage,
as well as access the camera's set-up menus and view thumbnails,
display status indications such as audio meters, depth-of-field
indicators, remaining memory capacity and battery time. What's
more, the use of the hybrid LCD screen -- which comprises
transmissive and reflective panels -- offers clear viewing in
both studio and "full sun" field shooting conditions.
Four Assignable Buttons Frequently used functions can be
programmed onto four assignable buttons, allowing operators to
make rapid changes when working in the field. These can be
functions such as ATW, Freeze Mix, Rec Review, Expanded Focus,
Depth-of-field indicator, and more.
Rotary Grip The hand grip of the PMW-EX1 camcorder can rotate
approximately 120 degrees, which allows camera operators to
flexibly adjust the angle of the grip. This gives users greater
control and comfort when holding the camera from any shooting
position.
On-handle Zoom Switch and REC Start/Stop Button In order to
facilitate zoom control and operation during low-angle
shooting, an additional zoom switch and record start/stop button
are located on the carrying handle.
Long Battery Operating Time With the supplied BP-U30 battery
attached, the PMW-EX1 camcorder can record continuously for
approximately two hours, while the optional BP-U60 battery
extends the operating time to approximately four hours.
The 0.54-inch color LCD viewfinder displays high-res color
pictures of approx. 250,000 pixels. Easy-to-see Color LCD
Viewfinder The 0.54-inch color LCD viewfinder of the PMW-EX1
camcorder displays high-resolution color pictures of
approximately 250,000 pixels in a wide-screen aspect ratio of
16:9. Operators can switch the display mode between color and
monochrome according to their preference.
Built-in Stereo Microphone and Two-channel Audio Input The
PMW-EX1 camcorder comes equipped with a built-in stereo
microphone and two XLR audio input connectors for connecting
professional microphones or feeding an external-line audio
source. These allow high-quality, two-channel 16-bit, 48-kHz
linear PCM uncompressed audio to be recorded on the PMW-EX1
camcorder.
Wide Array of Interfaces The PMW-EX1 camcorder comes equipped
with a wide range of interfaces optimized for a variety of
operational needs, wide interoperability and flexible workflow.
These include an HD-SDI output, down-converted SD-SDI output,
i.LINK (HDV) input/output, and analog composite/component output.
Other Features* ATW (Auto Tracing White Balance)
* Built-in ND filter wheel: OFF: Clear, 1: 1/8ND, 2: 1/64ND
* Selectable gain: -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18 dB
* High-speed picture search: x4, x15
* Freeze Mix function
* Skin-tone Detail control
* Low-key saturation
* IR Remote Commander unit
XDCAM EX Application Software The PMW-EX1 camcorder comes with
three application software packages that provide powerful and
intuitive management of recorded contents in an easy way.
Included are two versions of Clip Browser, one for Macintosh and
PC respectively as well as the XDCAM Transfer application
software for Apple Final Cut Pro nonlinear editing systems.
Interoperability with Nonlinear Editing Systems The PMW-EX1
camcorder has been developed from the outset with the of
optimizing the efficiency of professional video workflows. This
has been achieved through the adoption of IT-friendly SxS PRO
memory cards, but also through close collaboration with
third-party manufacturers to make the PMW-EX1 camcorder
compatible with a variety of nonlinear editing systems. (Please
contact your nearest Sony office or Authorized XL Reseller for
information on compatible nonlinear editors.)