The Sony PMW-100 XDCAM HD422 Handheld Camcorder offers broadcast-quality 50 Mb/s MPEG-2 recording at 1920 x 1080 in a very compact form factor. Even loaded with an SxS card and the packaged Li-ion battery, the PMW-100 weighs slightly less than 4 lb. That’s a crucial benefit for any mobile documentarian or newsgatherer who’s operating handheld over the course of long days to cover events & news stories, conduct on-the-spot interviews, and capture video for just about any other professional task. The handy PMW-100 is a comfortable companion for Sony’s entire XDCAM line, including the optical-disc models and the camcorders, like this one, that record HD video to SxS cards. That’s because it captures files to either FAT- or UDF-formatted cards, so you can easily integrate the PMW-100 into both XDCAM EX and XDCAM Professional Disc workflows. With two SxS slots that accept cards with capacities up to 64 GB, you can record up to 240 minutes even at the highest quality – that would be Sony’s XDCAM 422 MPEG-2 codec, at 50 Mb/s.
Built into the camcorder is a 10x zoom lens that offers a 35mm equivalent focal length range of 40-400mm. Manual control over zoom is available via a Lens Control Ring; that ring can be switched over to focus control if you’d prefer to pull focus manually. Additionally there’s a dial for setting exposure manually. The PMW-100 employs a single 1920 x 1080 CMOS sensor (1/2.9″ type) that’s extremely sensitive, which makes the camcorder suitable for low-light videography. A NightShot function extends that functionality to complete darkness; a built-in infrared LED illuminates the dead of night. Inputs and outputs are just what you’d expect from a professional camcorder. There’s HD/SD-SDI output. For multi-camera shoots, you have timecode input/output and genlock in. There are also dual XLRs for audio, composite video out, and HDMI out. Several useful features further confirm this small camcorder’s status as a truly professional model. Cache recording is possible up to a very generous 15 seconds, so you won’t miss a one-time-only event. Continuous recording means that multiple clips can be recorded as a single file, which speeds ingest into your NLE. Selectable gamma curves offer fine control over the look you’re capturing – there are six standard gamma curves and four HyperGamma settings, which match those of Sony’s high-end CineAlta cameras.
FEATURES:
Single 1/3-inch Exmor CMOS sensor (actual size: 1/2.9 – inch)
50 Mbps MPEG HD422 recording as MXF files (UDF mode only)
SD Recording and Playback (DVCAM) standard
10x Fixed Zoom Lens (f= 5.4 – 54 mm) (servo/manual switchable)
Two ExpressCard SxS Memory Card Slots
Record up to 4 hours 50 Mbps MPEG HD422 in camcorder using two 64 GB SxS-1A memory cards (must be purchased separately)
UDF (Professional Disc compatible) or FAT (XDCAM EX compatible) file format mode shooting to have similar high res files and workflows with existing Professional Disc and XDCAM EX camcorders
NightShot Function
Low power consumption
Compact and lightweight at under 4 lbs
16:9, 3.5 inch color LCD
Slow & Quick motion
Focus Magnification for focus assistance
Slow Shutter Function
Shutter Angle Settings
Picture Cache Recording
High-quality four-channel audio recording
HD/SD-SDI output and composite/HD-Y output
USB interface for connecting camcorder as card reader
Six Standard Gamma settings and Four HyperGama Settings
RECORDING FRAME RATE
UDF/HD422 Mode:
1920 x 1080 at 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
1280 x 720 at 59.94p, 50p, 23.98p
UDF/DVCAM Mode:
720 x 480 at 59.94i, 29.97PsF
720 x 576 at 50i, 25PsF
FAT/HQ 1920 Mode:
1920 x 1080 at 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
FAT/HQ 1440 Mode:
1440 x 1080 at 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
FAT/HQ 1280 Mode:
1280 x 720 at 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
FAT/SP 1440 Mode:
1440 x 1080 at 59.94i, 50i, 23.98p (2:3 pulldown)
FAT/DVCAM Mode:
720 x 480 at 59.94i, 29.97PsF
720 x 576 at 50i, 25PsF
RECORDING MEDIA
2x slots for SBP-8/16/32 (GB) SxS ExpressCard/34 cards
RECORDING MODE
UDF Mode (HD):
MPEG HD422: Approx. 120 min with 64 GB card
MPEG HD420: Approx. 180 min with 64 GB card
UDF Mode (SD):
DVCAM: Approx. 220 min with 64 GB card
FAT Mode (HD):
HQ Mode – MPEG HD420: Approx. 200 min with 64 GB card
SP Mode – MPEG HD420: Approx. 280 min with 64 GB card
FAT Mode (SD):
DVCAM: Approx. 220 min with 64 GB card
INPUTS/OUPUTS:
1x BNC for genlock input (switchable to HD-Y / composite video output), 1.0 Vp-p, 75?
1x BNC for timecode input (switchable to timecode output), SMPTE-12M-2008, 0.5-1.8 Vp-p, 10k?
2x XLRs for audio input: 3-pin female; line, mic, mic +48 V selectable
1x BNC for HD/SD-SDI output: SMPTE 292M/259M
1x A/V multi-connector (10-pin) for audio output: -10 dBu (reference level), 47 k ohm
1x Stereo mini-jack for earphone output
1x Monitor speaker: monaural, 250 mW
1x 4-pin IEEE 1394 i.Link for HDV (HDV 1080i) / DV input/output, S400
1x USB 2.0 (device), mini-B type
1x HDMI output (type A)
1x DC jack for DC input
POWER
Battery Operation Time: Approx. 240 min with BP-U60 battery
Power Requirements: 12 V DC
Power Consumption: 12 W (while recording, EVF on, LCD off, IO Select off)
14 W (while recording, EVF on, LCD on, IO Select HD-SDI & HD HDMI)
Operating Temperature 32 to 104F (0 to 40C)
Storage Temperature: -4 to 140F (-20 to 60C)
Operating Humidity: 10-90% (relative humidity)
SIZE:
Without Protrusions:
6.6″ x 6.5″ x 11.0″
16.7 x 16.4 x 27.8 cm
WEIGHT:
3.3 lb (1.5 kg) – Body Only
3.9 lb (1.8 kg) – With Hood, Eyepiece, Battery & SxS Card
SONY PMW-100
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The Sony PMW-100 XDCAM HD422 Handheld Camcorder offers broadcast-quality 50 Mb/s MPEG-2 recording at 1920 x 1080 in a very compact form factor. Even loaded with an SxS card and the packaged Li-ion battery, the PMW-100 weighs slightly less than 4 lb. That’s a crucial benefit for any mobile documentarian or newsgatherer who’s operating handheld over the course of long days to cover events & news stories, conduct on-the-spot interviews, and capture video for just about any other professional task. The handy PMW-100 is a comfortable companion for Sony’s entire XDCAM line, including the optical-disc models and the camcorders, like this one, that record HD video to SxS cards. That’s because it captures files to either FAT- or UDF-formatted cards, so you can easily integrate the PMW-100 into both XDCAM EX and XDCAM Professional Disc workflows. With two SxS slots that accept cards with capacities up to 64 GB, you can record up to 240 minutes even at the highest quality – that would be Sony’s XDCAM 422 MPEG-2 codec, at 50 Mb/s.
Built into the camcorder is a 10x zoom lens that offers a 35mm equivalent focal length range of 40-400mm. Manual control over zoom is available via a Lens Control Ring; that ring can be switched over to focus control if you’d prefer to pull focus manually. Additionally there’s a dial for setting exposure manually. The PMW-100 employs a single 1920 x 1080 CMOS sensor (1/2.9″ type) that’s extremely sensitive, which makes the camcorder suitable for low-light videography. A NightShot function extends that functionality to complete darkness; a built-in infrared LED illuminates the dead of night. Inputs and outputs are just what you’d expect from a professional camcorder. There’s HD/SD-SDI output. For multi-camera shoots, you have timecode input/output and genlock in. There are also dual XLRs for audio, composite video out, and HDMI out. Several useful features further confirm this small camcorder’s status as a truly professional model. Cache recording is possible up to a very generous 15 seconds, so you won’t miss a one-time-only event. Continuous recording means that multiple clips can be recorded as a single file, which speeds ingest into your NLE. Selectable gamma curves offer fine control over the look you’re capturing – there are six standard gamma curves and four HyperGamma settings, which match those of Sony’s high-end CineAlta cameras.
FEATURES:
Single 1/3-inch Exmor CMOS sensor (actual size: 1/2.9 – inch)
50 Mbps MPEG HD422 recording as MXF files (UDF mode only)
SD Recording and Playback (DVCAM) standard
10x Fixed Zoom Lens (f= 5.4 – 54 mm) (servo/manual switchable)
Two ExpressCard SxS Memory Card Slots
Record up to 4 hours 50 Mbps MPEG HD422 in camcorder using two 64 GB SxS-1A memory cards (must be purchased separately)
UDF (Professional Disc compatible) or FAT (XDCAM EX compatible) file format mode shooting to have similar high res files and workflows with existing Professional Disc and XDCAM EX camcorders
NightShot Function
Low power consumption
Compact and lightweight at under 4 lbs
16:9, 3.5 inch color LCD
Slow & Quick motion
Focus Magnification for focus assistance
Slow Shutter Function
Shutter Angle Settings
Picture Cache Recording
High-quality four-channel audio recording
HD/SD-SDI output and composite/HD-Y output
USB interface for connecting camcorder as card reader
Six Standard Gamma settings and Four HyperGama Settings
Product Manuals
Specifications
Imaging Device: 1x 1/2.9″ Exmor CMOS sensor (1920 x 1080 effective picture elements)
Lens: 10x optical zoom fixed lens
Focal Length: 5.4-54 mm (equivalent to 40-400 mm on a 35 mm lens)
Iris: f/1.8-2.9; auto/manual selectable
Focus: 10 mm to infinity (wide), 800 mm to infinity (tele); auto/manual selectable
Image Stabilization: On/off selectable; shift lens
Filter Diameter: 37 mm; pitch: 0.75 mm
Minimum Illumination:
0.40 lux (typical) in 1920 x 1080i59.94 mode, f/1.8, +18 dB gain, with 64-frame accumulation, 100% video level
0.08 lux (typical) in 1920 x 1080i59.94 mode, f/1.8, +18 dB gain, with 64-frame accumulation, 50% video level
Shutter Speed: 1/32 to 1/2000 seconds
Slow Shutter: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 16, 32 and 64-frame accumulation
Slow & Quick Motion Function: 720p: 1-60 fps, 1080p: 1-30 fps
White Balance: Preset (3200 K), Memory A, Memory B/ATW
Gain: -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18 dB, auto gain control
Gamma Curve: Selectable
Viewfinder: 0.24″ color LCD: 392 (H) x 224 (V), 16:9
LCD Monitor: 3.5″ color LCD monitor: 852 (H) x 3 (RGB) x 480 (V), 16:9
Microphone: Omni-directional stereo electret condenser microphone
VIDEO FORMATS
UDF Mode (HD): MPEG HD422, MPEG HD420: HQ mode, SP mode, LP mode
UDF Mode (SD): DVCAM
FAT Mode (HD): MPEG HD420: HQ mode, SP mode
FAT Mode (SD): DVCAM
AUDIO FORMATS
UDF Mode (HD):
MPEG HD422: 4 channels, 48 kHz, 24-bit LPCM
MPEG HD420: 4 channels, 48 kHz, 16-bit LPCM
UDF Mode (SD): DVCAM: 4 channels, 48 kHz, 16-bit
FAT Mode (HD): MPEG HD420: 2 channels, 48 kHz, 16-bit LPCM
FAT Mode (SD): DVCAM: 2 channels, 48 kHz, 16-bit LPCM
RECORDING FRAME RATE
UDF/HD422 Mode:
1920 x 1080 at 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
1280 x 720 at 59.94p, 50p, 23.98p
UDF/DVCAM Mode:
720 x 480 at 59.94i, 29.97PsF
720 x 576 at 50i, 25PsF
FAT/HQ 1920 Mode:
1920 x 1080 at 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
FAT/HQ 1440 Mode:
1440 x 1080 at 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
FAT/HQ 1280 Mode:
1280 x 720 at 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
FAT/SP 1440 Mode:
1440 x 1080 at 59.94i, 50i, 23.98p (2:3 pulldown)
FAT/DVCAM Mode:
720 x 480 at 59.94i, 29.97PsF
720 x 576 at 50i, 25PsF
RECORDING MEDIA
2x slots for SBP-8/16/32 (GB) SxS ExpressCard/34 cards
RECORDING MODE
UDF Mode (HD):
MPEG HD422: Approx. 120 min with 64 GB card
MPEG HD420: Approx. 180 min with 64 GB card
UDF Mode (SD):
DVCAM: Approx. 220 min with 64 GB card
FAT Mode (HD):
HQ Mode – MPEG HD420: Approx. 200 min with 64 GB card
SP Mode – MPEG HD420: Approx. 280 min with 64 GB card
FAT Mode (SD):
DVCAM: Approx. 220 min with 64 GB card
INPUTS/OUPUTS:
1x BNC for genlock input (switchable to HD-Y / composite video output), 1.0 Vp-p, 75?
1x BNC for timecode input (switchable to timecode output), SMPTE-12M-2008, 0.5-1.8 Vp-p, 10k?
2x XLRs for audio input: 3-pin female; line, mic, mic +48 V selectable
1x BNC for HD/SD-SDI output: SMPTE 292M/259M
1x A/V multi-connector (10-pin) for audio output: -10 dBu (reference level), 47 k ohm
1x Stereo mini-jack for earphone output
1x Monitor speaker: monaural, 250 mW
1x 4-pin IEEE 1394 i.Link for HDV (HDV 1080i) / DV input/output, S400
1x USB 2.0 (device), mini-B type
1x HDMI output (type A)
1x DC jack for DC input
POWER
Battery Operation Time: Approx. 240 min with BP-U60 battery
Power Requirements: 12 V DC
Power Consumption: 12 W (while recording, EVF on, LCD off, IO Select off)
14 W (while recording, EVF on, LCD on, IO Select HD-SDI & HD HDMI)
Operating Temperature 32 to 104F (0 to 40C)
Storage Temperature: -4 to 140F (-20 to 60C)
Operating Humidity: 10-90% (relative humidity)
SIZE:
Without Protrusions:
6.6″ x 6.5″ x 11.0″
16.7 x 16.4 x 27.8 cm
WEIGHT:
3.3 lb (1.5 kg) – Body Only
3.9 lb (1.8 kg) – With Hood, Eyepiece, Battery & SxS Card
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