Sony PMW-EX3 Camera Kit With Accessories

Sony PMW-EX3 HD Semi-shoulder Camcorder with Accessories

Bundle includes:
Sony PMW-EX3 Camera
Sony lens (Sony ex314X 14x PMW-EX3 Camera Lens)
Sony VFEX3 Viewfinder
Battery and Charger
NiPros Optical transmitter and receiver PS270 / PS570
NANUK Hard Plastic Case

The PMW-EX3 follows on from the successful launch of the new PMW-EX1 and offers all the great features of the PMW-EX1 in a new semi-shoulder design. In addition to this new design the camcorder also features an interchangeable lens system, genlock, timecode and remote control capability for real added flexibility, offering a low-cost HD studio solution. The PMW-EX3 combines a state-of-the-art, non-linear XDCAM workflow with simply the best HD quality yet seen in a semi-shoulder camcorder. It is also the first semi-shoulder camcorder to carry the legendary CineAlta 24P brand with multiple frame rate recording capability such as 59.94i, 50i, and native 23.98P, as well being 1080i/720P switchable.

Features:

• New Nonlinear Recording Media, "SxSPRO" - For Greater Efficiency, Operability, and Reliability
• 1920 x 1080 HD Recording Using the "MPEG-2 Long GOP" Codec
• Selectable Bit Rates
• Multiple-format Recording - 1080/720 and Interlace/Progressive Switchable Operation
• Long Recording Time
• High-quality Uncompressed Audio Recording
• Genlock and Timecode Interfaces
• IT Friendly
• Remote Control Capability
• New Semi Shoulder Design
• Immediate Recording Start and No Overwriting Footage
• Instant-access Thumbnail Search with "Expand" Function
• 1/2-inch type Three Exmor™ CMOS Sensors
• Interchangeable Lens System with Wide-angle Fujinon 14x Zoom Lens included
• Unique Focus Operation - Professional Manual Focus and Auto Focus
• Three Independent Rings
• AF Assist
• MF Assist
• Expanded Focus
• Optical Image Stabilizer
• Selectable Peaking on the Viewfinder
• 23.98P Native Recording
• Slow & Quick Motion Function
• Slow Shutter Function
• Selectable Gamma Curves
• Interval Recording Function
• Frame Recording Function
• Shutter Angle Settings
• Picture Profile™ Feature
• Depth-of-field Indicator
• Histogram Indicator
• Brightness-level Display
• Four Assignable Buttons
• 3.5-inch* Hybrid Colour LCD Screen / Viewfinder
• On-handle Zoom Switch and REC Start/Stop Button
• Shot Transition™ Function
• Long Operating Time
• Wide Array of Interfaces
• Other Features
• ATW (Auto Tracing White Balance)
• Built-in ND filter wheel: 1: Clear, 2: 1/8ND, 3: 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

Specifications:

• General
  • Mass:
    • Approx. 1.9 kg (without lens)
    • Approx. 3.6 kg (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)
    • Approx. 14 W (while recording, EVF On, LCD monitor On, IO Select HD SDI & HD HDMI)
  • Operating Temperature: n0°C to 40°C
  • Storage Temperature: -20°C to +60°C
  • Continuous Operating Time: Approx. 210 min with BP-U60 battery
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 250 x 210 x 425 mm (9 7/8 x 8 3/8 x 16 3/4 inches) without projection
  • Recording Format (Video):
    • MPEG-2 Long GOP:
    • HQ mode: VBR, maximum bit rate: 35 Mbps, MPEG-2 MP@HL
    • SP mode: CBR, 25 Mbps, MPEG-2 MP@H-14
• Recording Format (Audio): Linear PCM (2 ch, 16-bit, 48-kHz)
• Recording/Playback Time (MPEG HD):
  • 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
• Recording Frame Rate:
  • NTSC
  • 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, 23.98p (pull down)
  • PAL
  • HQ mode:
    • 1920 x 1080/50i, 25p,
    • 1280 x 720/50p, 25p
  • SP mode: 1440 x 1080/50i
• Lens
  • Lens Mount: Sony 1/2-inch type EX mount
  • Zoom Ratio: 14x (optical), servo/manual
  • Focal Length: f = 5.8 mm to 81.2 mm (equivalent to 31.4 mm to 439 mm on 35 mm lens)
  • Filter Diameter: M77 mm, pitch 0.75 mm (on lens)
• Input/Output
  • Genlock Input: BNC (x1)
  • Timecode Input: BNC (x1)
  • Audio Input: XLR-type 3-pin (female) (x2), line/mic/mic +48 V selectable
  • SDI Output: BNC (x1), HD-SDI/SD-SDI selectable
  • Audio Output: Phono jack (CH-1,CH-2)
  • Timecode Output: BNC (x1)
  • Earphone Output: Stereo mini jack (x1)
  • Speaker Output: Monaural
  • DC Input: DC jack
  • Remote: 8-pin
  • i.LINK: IEEE 1394, 4-pin (x1), HDV stream input/output (HDV 1080i ), S400
  • Composite Output: Mini-D (x1) via A/V multi connector
  • USB: USB device, Mini-B (x1)
• Camera Section
  • Effective Picture Elements: 1920 (H) x 1080 (V)
  • Optical System: F1.6 prism system
  • Built-in Optical Filters: OFF: Clear, 1: 1/8ND, 2: 1/64ND
  • Shutter Speed (Time): 1/60 sec to 1/2,000 sec + ECS
  • Shutter Speed (Slow Shutter (SLS)): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 16, 32, and 64-frame accumulation
  • Slow & Quick Motion Function:
    • 720p: Frame rate selectable from 1 fps to 60 fps
    • 1080p: Frame rate selectable from 1 fps to 30 fps
  • 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)
  • White Balance: Preset (3200K), Memory A, Memory B/ATW
  • Gain Selection: -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18 dB, AGC
  • S/N Ratio: 54 dB (Y) (typical)
  • Horizontal Resolution: 1,000 TV lines or more (1920 x 1080i mode)
• Viewfinder
  • Viewfinder: 3.5-inch*3 type color LCD monitor: approx. 921,000 effective pixels, 640 (H) x 3 (RGB) x 480 (V), 16:9, hybrid type
• Other Equipment
  • Built-in Speaker: Omni-directional stereo electret condenser microphone.
• Supplied Accessories
  • Supplied Accessories:
  • VCL-614B2X exclusive standard zoom lens (1)
  • Lens hood with lens cap (1)
  • Lens adaptor (1)
  • Infrared Remote Commander (1)
  • Eyepiece (1)
  • Eyecup (1)
  • USB cable (1)
  • Component video cable (1)
  • BP-U30 battery pack (1)
  • BC-U1 battery charger (1)
  • Shoulder strap (1)
  • Cheek pad (1)
  • Lens mount cap (1)
  • Lens cap for the supplied lens (1)
  • Fixing screws for the cheek pad (3)
  • DC cable clamp and fixing screw (1 each)
  • Lithium battery (CR2032 for backup) (1)
  • Lithium battery (CR2025 for the IR Remote Commander) (1)
  • CD-ROM:
    • Utility software (1)
    • Operating instructions in PDF (1)
  • Operating instructions (1)
  • SxS Device driver software end-user license

Nipros PS270 Optic Fiber Transmitter for EX3 Camera

The Nipros PS-270S-PAC Optical Fiber Handheld Camera Adapter & Base Station Package with Sony & LANC Remote Connectors is an optical fiber system for professional Sony handheld camcorders. Featuring the PS-270S Optical Fiber Camera Adapter and PS-570S Optical Fiber Base Station, the system transfers HD/SD-SDI input and return signals, as well as Tally, Time Code, intercom, and other essential camera signals, between your camera and the Base Station up to 1.24 miles using a hybrid optical/electrical fiber cable.

Features:

• PS-270S Optical Fiber Camera Adapter
• PS-570S Base Station
• SMPTE 304M Hybrid Fiber Interface
• HD/SD-SDI Input/Return Signals
• Tally, Time Code, & Genlock
• Built-in XLR Intercom Interface
• 8-Pin Sony Remote Connector
• LANC Remote Connector
• 6-Pin Interface for Nipros Monitor
• 12 VDC DC Out for Camera Accessories

Specifications

• Camera Adapter
  • Video Inputs: 1 x HD/SD-SDI (BNC)
  • Video Output: 1 x Return, analog composite or HD-Y component (BNC, 1 Vp-p, 75 ohm)
  • Genlock Output: 1 x BNC (1 Vp-p, 75 ohm) (HD-Y / Composite)
  • Time Code In: 1 x BNC
  • Time Code Out: 1 x BNC
  • Monitor Output: 1 x 6-pin Hirose (female), 13.5 VDC (max. 150 mA)
  • Intercom:
    • Headset: 2 x XLR 4-pin, male
    • MIC Talk: 1 x 3.5 mm mini-jack
  • Tally Indicators:
    • 1 x Front (On/Off selectable)
    • 1 x Rear (On/Off selectable)
    • 1 x Right
  • Remote:
    • 1 x 8-pin (male) (for Nipros Sony remote control units)
    • 1 x LANC (2.5 mm mini-jack)
  • DC Output:
    • 1 x XLR 4-pin (female), 12 VDC, 3.0 A max
    • 1 x 4-pin Hirose (female), 8.4 and 16 VDC
    • 50 W max. combined
  • Optical Fiber Compatibility:
    • SMPTE 304M hybrid optical/electrical multi-connector
    • 1.24 miles (2 km) max. distance with DC power from LS-570S Base Station
  • Power Requirement: 12 VDC
  • Power Consumption: 20 W
  • Operating Temperature: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40° C)
  • Storage Temperature: -4 to 140°F (-20 to 60 °C)
  • Dimensions (WxHxD): 7.05 x 2.32 x 10.47" (17.9 x 5.9 x 26.6 cm)
  • Weight: 3.1 lbs. (1.4 kg)
• Base Station
  • Video Inputs: 1 x Return, analog composite or HD-Y component (BNC, 1 Vp-p, 75 ohm)
  • Video Outputs: 2 x HD/SD-SDI
  • Audio Output:
    • 2 x 3-pin XLR (male)
    • Line: +4dB
    • Mic: -60dB
  • Time Code In: 1 x BNC
  • Time Code Out: 1 x BNC
  • Reference Input: 1 x BNC
  • Tally Input: 1 x VGA HD15 (female)
  • Tally Output: 1 x VGA HD15 (female)
  • Tally Indicators: 1 x Main panel
  • DC Input: 1 x 4-pin XLR (male), 12 VDC
  • Intercom:
    • 2 W:
      • 1 x 3-pin XLR (female)
      • 4 W: 1 x 5-pin XLR (female)
    • Headset:
      • 1 x 4-pin XLR (male)
  • Remote:
    • 1 x 8-pin (for Sony remote control units)
    • 1 x LANC (2.5 mm mini-jack)
  • Optical Fiber Compatibility:
    • SMPTE 304M hybrid optical/electrical multi-connector
    • 1.24 miles (2 km) max. distance with DC power from LS-570S Base Station
  • Power Requirement: 100/200 VAC (85 to 240 VAC), 50/60 Hz
  • Power Consumption:
    • AC Operation: 120 W
    • DC Operation: 20 W
  • Operating Temperature: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
  • Storage Temperature: -4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C)
  • Dimensions (WxHxD): 8.46 x 2.80 x 12.60" (21.5 x 7.1 x 32.0 cm) (excluding protrusions)
  • Weight: Approx. 8.6 lbs. (3.9 kg)

Nipros PS570 Optic Fiber Receiver for EX3 Camera

The PS-570S Base Station features a SMPTE 304M hybrid optical fiber connector, as well as two HD/SD-SDI outputs, an HD/SD-SDI return, time code input/output, and tally input/output. It also provides Sony 8-pin and LANC remote control ports. The PS-570S is packaged in a compact 1.5 RU half-rack size for easy installation, even in limited-space production areas.

Features:

• 2x HD/SDI-SDI output
• HD/SD-SDI return
• Component and composite video input
• Camera control (8-pin and LANC)
• Genlock
• Tally input/output
• Tally indicator on front panel
• XLR intercom interface with front panel audio level adjustments
• Display window to easily check system connection status
• 1.5 RU half-rack size