Sony PDW-700 HD Camcorder

Sony PDW-700 HD Camcorder

Since its introduction in 2003, the Sony XDCAM system has revolutionized video production. The combination of file-based operation, optical recording and Sony's industry-leading camcorder technology has opened up new ways of working to broadcast and production facilities around the world . Now, Sony has expanded the XDCAM line-up at the top end with the PDW-700 XDCAM HD422 camcorder. The PDW-700 captures stunning HD images. It features three newly developed 2/3-inch progressive Power HAD FX CCDs at 1920 x 1080 resolution. 14-bit A/D conversion and advanced digital signal processing are also used to ensure the highest picture quality.

Features:

• 2/3-inch-type Three HD Power HAD FX CCDs
• Wide Choice of Video Formats: Interlace and Progressive
• Supported Recording Formats - HD/SD and Interlace/Progressive
• 14-bit A/D Conversion
• State-of-the-art DSP LSI
• High-quality 4 Channel 24-bit Audio Recording
• Well-balanced Compact Body
• Shock and Dust-resistant Disk Drive
• Viewfinders
• Wide Choice of Optional Microphones
• 3.5-inch LCD
• Slow Shutter
• Interval Recording
• Picture Cache Recording
• DVB-ASI Video Stream: For Field and Satellite Transmission
• Smooth Gain Control
• Optical ND Filters and Electrical CC Filters
• Digital Extender
• Focus Magnification
• Pool-feed Operation
• Trigger REC Function

Specifications:

• General
  • Mass:
    • Approx. 4.3 kg (body)
    • Approx. 9 lb 8 oz (body)
    • Approx. 6.0 kg (with VF, Mic, Disk, BP-GL95 battery)
    • Approx. 13 lb 4 oz (with VF, Mic, Disk, BP-GL95 battery)
  • Dimensions (W x H x D):
    • 124 x 269 x 332 mm (excluding protrusions, body only)
    • 5 x 10 5/8 x 13 1/8 inches (excluding protrusions, body only)
  • Power Requirements: DC 12 V +5.0 V/-1.0 V
  • Power Consumption:
    • Approx. 40 W (while recording, without options, color LCD on)
    • Approx. 44 W (while recording, with viewfinder, color LCD on, manual lens, microphone)
  • Operating Temperature:
    • -5°C to +40°C
    • 23°F to 104°F
  • Storage Temperature:
    • -20°C to +60°C
    • -4°F to +140°F
  • Humidity: 10% to 90% (relative humidity)
  • Continuous Operating Time: Approx. 120 min with BP-GL95 battery
  • Recording Format (Video):
    • MPEG HD422 (CBR: 50 Mbps)
    • MPEG HD:
      • HQ mode (VBR, 35 Mbps max.)
      • SP mode (CBR, 25 Mbps),
      • LP mode (VBR, 18 Mbps max.) (playback only)
    • MPEG IMX (CBR, 50/40/30 Mbps)
    • DVCAM (CBR, 25 Mbps)
  • Recording Format (Audio):
    • MPEG HD422: 4 ch/24 bits/48 kHz
    • MPEG HD: 4 ch/16 bits/48 kHz
    • MPEG IMX: 4 ch/24 bits/48 kHz or 4 ch/16 bits/48 kHz
    • DVCAM: 4 ch/16 bits/48 kHz
  • Recording Format (Proxy Video): MPEG-4
  • Recording Format (Proxy Audio): A-law (4 ch/8 bits/8 kHz)
  • Recording/Playback Time (MPEG HD422): 50 Mbps: Approx. 95 min (PFD50DLA), Approx. 43 min (PFD23A)
  • Recording/Playback Time (MPEG HD)
    • 35 Mbps, 4-ch audio: More than 145 min (PFD50DLA), More than 65 min (PFD23A)
    • 35 Mbps, 2-ch audio (playback only): More than 150 min (PFD50DLA), More than 68 min (PFD23A)
    • 25 Mbps, 4-ch audio: Approx. 190 min (PFD50DLA), Approx. 85 min (PFD23A)
    • 25 Mbps, 2-ch audio (playback only): Approx. 200 min (PFD50DLA), Approx. 90 min (PFD23A)
    • 18 Mbps, 4-ch audio (playback only): More than 248 min (PFD50DLA), More than 112 min (PFD23A)
    • 18 Mbps, 2-ch audio (playback only): More than 265 min (PFD50DLA), More than 122 min (PFD23A)
  • Recording/Playback Time (MPEG IMX):
    • With CBKZ-MD01;
    • 50 Mbps: Approx. 100 min (PFD50DLA), Approx. 45 min (PFD23A)
    • 40 Mbps: Approx. 120 min (PFD50DLA), Approx. 55 min (PFD23A)
    • 30 Mbps: Approx. 150 min (PFD50DLA), Approx. 68 min (PFD23A)
  • Recording/Playback Time (DVCAM):
    • With CBKZ-MD01;
    • 25 Mbps: Approx. 185 min (PFD50DLA), Approx. 85 min (PFD23A)
• Lens
  • Lens Mount: 2/3-inch type 48 bayonet mount
• Input/Output
  • Genlock Input: BNC (x1), 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω *2
  • Timecode Input: BNC (x1), 0.5 Vp-p to 18 Vp-p, 10 kΩ
  • SDI Input:
    • With CBK-HD01, BNC (x1)
    • HD/SD switchable;
    • HD-SDI: SMPTE 292M (w/embedded audio)
    • SD-SDI: SMPTE 259M (w/embedded audio)
  • Audio Input: CH-1/CH-2: XLR-type 3-pin (female) (x2), Line/Mic/Mic +48V/AES/EBU selectable
  • Mic Input: XLR-type 5-pin (female, stereo) (x1)
  • Test Output:
    • BNC (x1), switchable;
    • HD: Y
    • SD: composite (character on/off)
  • SDI Output:
    • BNC (x2)
    • 1 (HD/SD switchable);
    • HD-SDI: SMPTE 292M (with embedded audio)
    • SD-SDI: SMPTE 259M (with embedded audio)
    • 2 (HD/SD switchable, character on/off);
    • HD-SDI: SMPTE 292M (with embedded audio)
    • SD-SDI: SMPTE 259M (with embedded audio)
  • Audio Output: CH-1/CH-2: XLR-type 5-pin (male, stereo) (x1)
  • Timecode Output: BNC (x1), 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
  • Earphone Output: Mini-jack (x2); front: monaural, rear: stereo/monaural
  • Speaker Output: Monaural
  • DC Input: XLR-type 4-pin (male) (x1), 11 V to 17 V
  • DC Output: 4-pin (x1) (for wireless microphone receiver), 11 V to 17 V DC (MAX 0.5 A)
  • Lens: 12-pin
  • Remote: 8-pin
  • Light: 2-pin, DC 12 V, max. 50 W
  • Camera Adaptor: 50-pin (x1)
  • i.LINK: IEEE 1394, 6-pin (x1), File Access Mode
  • Memory Stick: (x1) for camera setup files
  • Ethernet: RJ-45 (x1), 100BASE-TX: IEEE 802.3u, 10BASE-T: IEEE 802.3
  • USB: (x1 for version-up)
• Audio Performance
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5 dB/-1.0 dB
  • Dynamic Range: More than 93 dB
  • Distortion: Less than 0.08% (at 1 kHz, reference level)
  • Crosstalk: Less than -70 dB (at 1 kHz, reference level)
  • Wow and Flutter: Below measurable limit
  • Headro: 12/16/18/20 dB (selectable)
• Camera Section
  • Imager: 3-chip 2/3-type HD Power HAD FX CCDs
  • Effective Picture Elements: 1920 (H) x 1080 (V)
  • Optical System: F1.4 prism system
  • Built-in Optical Filters: 1: Clear, 2: 1/4ND, 3: 1/16ND, 4: 1/64ND
  • Shutter Speed (Time):
    • 59.94i: 1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000. 1/2000, ECS, SLS
    • 50i: 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, ECS, SLS
    • 25p: 1/33, 1/50, 1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, ECS, SLS
  • Shutter Speed (Slow Shutter (SLS)): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 16-frame accumulation
  • Sensitivity (2000 lx, 89.9% reflectance):
    • 59.94i: F11
    • 50i: F12 (typical)
  • Minimum Illumination: Approx. 0.016 lx (F1.4 lens, +42 dB, with 16-frame accumulation)
  • White Balance: Preset (3200K), Memory A, Memory B/ATW
  • Gain Selection: -6, -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42 dB
  • Smear Level: -135 dB (typical)
  • S/N Ratio: 59 dB (54 dB w/o NS)
  • Horizontal Resolution: 1,000 TV lines or more (1920 x 1080i mode)
  • Registration: Less than 0.02%
  • Modulation Depth: 45% or more at 27.5 MHz (typical)
• Viewfinder
  • Viewfinder: Option
• Other Equipment
  • Built-in LCD Monitor: 3.5-inch type color LCD monitor