Sony XDCAM PMW-EX3

Sony XDCAM PMW-EX3

The PMW-EX3 compact camcorder with an interchangeable lens system incorporates three ?-inch type Exmor? Full HD CMOS sensors, each with an effective pixel count of 1920 x 1080, delivering stunning-quality HD images in 1080P, 720P, and 1080i HD resolutions. A rich variety of features for creative shooting are incorporated into this camcorder such as ?Slow & Quick Motion?, which is also commonly known as ?over-cranking? and ?under-cranking?, selectable gamma curves, slow-shutter, interval recording and the Picture Profile? feature. Additionally, the PMW-EX3 offers a convenient remote-control and multi-camera operation capability, which allows use with high-end camera systems.

General Specifications Detail:

Mass Approx. 1.9 kg (4 lb 2 oz) (without lens)

Approx. 3.6 kg (7 lb 9 oz)

(with lens, lens hood, eye piece, BP-U30 battery, one SxS PRO memory card)

Power Requirements DC 12 V

Power Consumption Approx. 13.5 W (while recording, LCD viewfinder On)

Operating Temperature 0 to +40 ?C (+32 to +104 ?F)

Storage Temperature -20 to +60 ?C (-4 to +140 ?F)

Humidity 10 to 90% (relative humidity)

Continuous Operating Time Approx. 210 min. w/BP-U60 battery

Approx. 100 min. w/BP-U30 battery

Video Recording Format MPEG-2 , 4:2:0 Long GOP

HQ mode: VBR, maximum bit rate: 35 Mb/s, MPEG-2 MP@HL

SP mode: CBR, 25 Mb/s, MPEG-2 MP@H14

Audio Recording Linear PCM (2ch, 16-bit, 48-kHz)

Recording Media SBP-8/16/32, (GB) SxS Express 34 Cards

Recording Frame Rate NTSC model HQ mode:

1920 x 1080/59.94i/29.97P/23.98P

1280 x 720/59.94P/29.97P/23.98P

SP mode:

1440 x 1080/59.94i

Recording Frame Rate PAL model HQ mode:

1920 x 1080/50i, 25P

1280 x 720/50P, 25P

SP mode:

1440 x 1080/50i

Recording/Playback time 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 Mode

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

Inputs/Outputs Specifications Detail:

Genlock In BNC x1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ?

TC IN BNC x 1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75?

Audio In CH-1/CH-2: XLR 3-pin (female) x 2, line/mic/mic +48 V selectable

Test Out NA

SDI Out BNC x 1

(HD/SD switchable)

HD-SDI: SMPTE 292M (w/embedded audio)

SD-SDI: SMPTE 259M (w/embedded audio)

Composite Video Out BNC x 1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ?

Component Out Mini D (x 1) Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ?, Pb/Pr: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ?

S-Video Out Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ? unbalanced, sync negative

Audio Out RCA type(CH-1,CH-2), -10 dBu (reference level), 47 k ?

TC Out BNC x 1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ?

Earphone Mini-jack x 1 (rear: stereo)

Monitor Speaker YES

DC In Concentric DC Jack 11 to 17V

DC Out NA

Lens Conector Double hot-shoe

Remote 8-pin

i.Link IEEE 1394, 4-pin x 1, HDV stream input/output, S400

USB Mini-B (x 1), USB 2.0, for High-speed MPEG-2 data transfer

Camera Section Specifications Detail:

Optical System F1.6 prism

Built-In Optical Filters OFF: Clear, 1: 1/8ND, 2: 1/64ND

Slow Shutter 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, 6-, 7-, 8-, 16-, 32-, and 64-frame accumulation

Slow & Quick Motion Function 23.98p/30p

1080P Mode: 1~30fps variable in single frame increments

720P Mode: 1 ~ 60fps variable in single frame increments

25p

1080P Mode: 1~25fps variable in single frame increments

720P Mode: 1 ~ 50fps variable in single frame increments

Sensitivity (2000 lx, 89.9% reflectance) F10 (typical) (1920 x 1080/59.94i mode)

Minimum Illumination 0.14 lx (typical) (1920 x 1080/59.94i mode, F1.9, +18 dB gain, with 64-frame accumulation)

Gain Selection -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18dB

Smear Level no smear (CMOS)

S/N Ratio 54 dB (Y-typical)

Horizontal Resolution 1000 TV lines or more (1920 x 1080i mode)

Effective Picture Elements 1920(H) x 1080(V)

Pickup Device 3-Chip 1/2 inch type Exmor CMOS

Monitoring Specifications Detail:

Viewfinder 3.5-inch* type color LCD monitor: approx. 921000 effective pixels, 640 (H) x 3 (RGB) x 480 (V), 16:9

Built-In LCD Monitor 3.5-inch* type color LCD monitor: approx. 921000 effective pixels, 640 (H) x 3 (RGB) x 480 (V), 16:9

Lens Specifications Detail:

Lens Mount EX mount, SONY 1/2-inch bayonet w included adapter

Included Lens Specifications Detail:

Zoom Ratio Selectable 14x (optical), servo/manual

Focal Length f = 5.8 to 81.2 mm (equivalent to 31.4 to 439 mm on 35 mm lens)

Iris F1.9 to F16 and Close, auto/manual selectable

Maximum Relative Aperture 1: 1.9

Focus AF/MF/Full MF selectable, 800 mm to ? (MACRO OFF)

50 mm to ? (MACRO ON, Wide), 735 to ? (MACRO ON, Tele)

Image Stabilizer ON/OFF selectable, shift lens

Filter Thread M77 mm, pitch 0.75 mm (on lens)

Built-In Microphone Specifications Detail:

Capsule Type Omni-directional stereo electret condenser microphone.