PXWX180
XDCAM XAVC HD422 hand-held camcorder| Features | Benefits: |
|---|---|
| Three 1/3"-type Exmor CMOS Full HD sensors for a wide range of shooting conditions | The PXW-X180 incorporates three 1/3"-type Full-HD Exmor CMOS sensors to achieve high resolution, high sensitivity, low noise, and wide dynamic range. The sensor has 2 million effective pixels and achieves full HD 1920 x 1080 shooting without pixel interpolation, enhancing shooting under severe lighting conditions and providing more freedom of creative expression. |
| 25x professional HD optical zoom lens with three independent rings with end-stop and large focal length | The PXW-X180 is equipped with a G Series fixed 25x optical zoom lens with 26mm wide-angle. Due to a quick electric zoom function, the change of shooting from wide-angle to tele-angle can be made quickly. The lens has three independent control rings with end-stop, which means focus, zoom and iris can be manually controlled, making for better and faster adjustment. |
| Variable ND filter with both auto and manual control mechanism | The PXW-X180 is equipped with a variable ND
Filter function, allowing you to choose either four conventional
mechanical ND filter positions or the linear control dial, or
automatically adjust the proper level of density(*). The optical filter
changes the density electrically, allowing the light amount to be
reduced more conveniently. The density can be changed gradually and
fluidly. Different from conventional optical ND filters, the ND filter
on the PXW-X180 can be controlled from 1/4ND to 1/128ND linearly. By
choosing the density value properly, the iris control has more
flexibility.
*A firmware version 3.00 or later is required to activate this function. |
| High quality XAVC Intra and XAVC Log GOP recordings | The PXW-X180 supports not only MPEG HD 422 50 Mbps in MXF (Material eXchange Format), which is widely accepted by major broadcasters worldwide, but also XAVC Intra and XAVC Long GOP codecs. XAVC technology is based on the H.264 standard, which provides an exceptional performance compression technology. XAVC Intra (frame) compression means that every frame is encoded independent of the other framesz providing a better quality picture, without compromises. With a Long GOP codec, only certain frames are encoded individually. This allows the codec to squeeze the video into a much smaller bitrate than Intra technology. The main benefit is faster ingest and editing. XAVC Long GOP files also require less storage space than XAVC Intra files, providing budget savings on recording media. The XAVC codec adopts 10 bit sampling for high definition recording with rich tonal expression. The bite rate of XAVC recording is 111 or 112 Mbps at 1080/59.94i or 50i and 89, or 112 Mbps at 1080/23.98P or 25p. The high bit rate gives a better quality picture. |
| Wireless LAN with Content Browser Mobile, and Video/Audio Streaming from the field | By attaching the supplied dongle IFU-WLM3,
the PXW-X180 can be remotely controlled from a smartphone or tablet
computer (iOS 4.3 through 7.0 or Android 2.3 through 4.3) via a wireless
LAN(*1) connection, and recorded video files can be browsed and
transferred from camcorder. In addition to file transfer, a live
streaming via 4G/LTE/Wi-Fi/Ethernet is available by user upgradable free
of charge system software version 2.00 or later and network function
software version 1.31 or later. One-touch authentication is also
possible with smartphones that offer NFC connectivity. The required
“Content Browser Mobile” mobile smartphone application can be downloaded
from the Google Play Store or App Store.
(*1) Wireless LAN operation cannot be guaranteed with all smartphones/tablet/computers/mobile hot spot. |
| Sony's unique QoS live streaming technology | The camera uses Sony's unique QoS (Quality of Service) technology to maintain video and audio integrity during transmission. Packet loss during streaming can degrade image quality, cause image freezing and disrupt the audio. The combination with the camera and the sold separate station PWS-100RX1 comes with original Sony algorithms that automatically adjust bandwidths and buffer sizes to match the characteristics of the wireless transmission. Users can be confident of high-quality streaming without concerning themselves with bandwidth settings and other technical issues. In particular, the Sony's QoS live streaming technology includes Real-time ARQ (automatic repeat request), adaptive rate control (ARC) and forward error correction (FEC). |
| Proxy recording on SD card | The PXW-X180 can record proxy video H.264 on an SD card. The resolution and bitrate of proxy video can be changed for a more flexible workflow. The proxy files are recorded in MP4 format for better compatibility with broadcast systems. The lightweight proxy video files are generated separately from the main line recording and recorded to SD cards for quick sharing of content over low-bandwidth mobile networks. |
| Dual SxS media slots, “Simultaneous” or “Relay” recording, and independent record control | The PXW-X180 is equipped with two SxS memory
card slots. The camcorder is compatible with SxS PRO+ and SxS-1(*2)
memory cards. XQD card can also be used with the adaptor QDA-EX1. Two
media slots can record in either “Simultaneous” or “Relay” mode.
“Simultaneous” mode permits simultaneous recording to two memory cards,
while “Relay” mode automatically switches recording from the first to
the second memory card when the first is full. The user can set up the
two Start/Stop buttons on the PXW-X180, one on the grip and one on the
camcorder body, to independently start and stop recording on different
memory cards while recording in Simultaneous mode. (*2) Some selected recording mode is not supported. |
| OLED Viewfinder and 3.5” type LCD Panel | This 0.5-inch type OLED viewfinder has the incredible clarity of 1024 x 768 pixels, plus superb OLED brightness, contrast and response. The high resolution of the viewfinder allows better precision of manual focus operations and eliminates any colour-breaking phenomenon. The 3.5” type QHD LCD panel provides easy viewing in a wide range of lightning conditions. |
| Wide choice of connections | The camcorder offers numerous connections to suit the broadcast workflow, including 3G HD-SDI, HDMI, USB, composite output, timecode input/output and genlock input. The 3G-SDI connector is able to output the 1080/59.94P or 50P signal. Down-conversion output from HD to SD is also possible. Simultaneous output from both SDI and HDMI is possible. The recording trigger signal can be sent through SDI and HDMI to link an external recording device. |
| Multi Interface Shoe (MI Shoe) for flexible connection without XLR cable | The PXW-X180 is equipped with a Multi Interface Shoe (MI Shoe) that has an electric interface in its mechanical attachment allowing the camcorder to communicate with an attached accessory. For example, the audio signal from a UWP-D11 or UWP-D12 wireless microphone package can be input from the wireless microphone receiver to the PXW-X180 without an XLR cable. The power can be supplied from the PXW-X180 to the receiver and a battery is not required for the receiver operation. |
| Camera Section Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Built-in Optical Filters | Clear 1/4ND (2 stops) 1/16ND (4 stops) 1/64ND (6 stops) Variable ND Filter: 1/4ND to 1/128ND continuous smooth control. |
| Effective Picture Elements | 1920 (H) x 1080 (V) |
| Gain | -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18 dB, AGC |
| Horizontal Resolution | 1,000 TV lines or more (1920 x 1080i mode) |
| Imaging Device | 3-chip 1/3"-type Exmor Full HD CMOS |
| Minimum Illumination | 0.12lx (typical, 1920 x 1080/59.94i mode, F1.6, +18 dB gain, with 16 frame accumulation, Gamma off, 100% video level) 0.02lx (typical, 1920 x 1080/59.94i mode, F1.6, +18 dB gain, with 16 frame accumulation, Gamma off, 50% video level) |
| Optical System | F1.6 prism system |
| S/N Ratio | 60 dB (Y) (typical) |
| Sensitivity (2000 lx, 89.9% reflectance) | F9 (typical) (1920 x 1080/59.94i mode) F10 (typical) (1920 x 1080/50i mode) |
| Shutter Speed (Time) | 1/32 to 1/2000 sec. |
| Slow & Quick Motion Function | XAVC-I mode - 1920x1080: 1 to 60 frames (29.97P, 25P, 23.98P) - 1280x720: 1 to 60 frames (59.94P, 50P) XAVC-L mode - 1920x1080: 1 to 60 frames (59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 25P, 23.98P) - 1280x720: 1 to 120 frames (59.94P, 50P) HD422 mode - 1920x1080: 1 to 30 frames (29.97P, 25P, 23.98P) - 1280x720: 1 to 60 frames (59.94P, 50P,29.97P, 25P, 23.98P) |
| Slow Shutter | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 16-frames accumulation |
| White Balance | Preset mode (3200K), Memory A mode, Memory B, ATW mode |
| General Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Battery Operating Time | approx. 4 hours 00min with BP-U90 ( while recording, LCD off, EVF on) approx. 2 hours 35min with BP-U60 ( while recording, LCD off, EVF on) approx. 1 hours 15min with BP-U30 ( while recording, LCD off, EVF on) |
| Built-in Microphone | Omni-directional stereo electret condenser microphone |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | approx. 7 5/8 x 8 x 16 1/4 in (191.5×201.5×412 mm) |
| Mass | approx 5lb 15.2oz (2.7kg) camcorder body only approx 7lb 0.9oz (3.2kg) with lens hood(1), eyepiece(1), battery pack BP-U30(1), and SxS memory card(1) : |
| Operating Temperature | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) |
| Power Consumption | approx. 19.9W (while recording with LCD Off, EVF On when the external device connector is not used.) approx. 20.8W (while recording with LCD On, EVF On when the external device connector is used.) |
| Power Requirements | DC 14.4V (battery pack) DC 19.5V (AC adaptor) |
| Recording Format | XAVC Intra: XAVC-I mode - CBR 112MBps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC - LPCM 24-bit, 48kHz, 2 channels XAVC Long: XAVC-L 50 mode - VBR, maximum 50Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC - LPCM 24-bit, 48kHz, 2 channels XAVC Long: XAVC-L 35 mode - VBR, maximum 35Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC - LPCM 24-bit, 48kHz, 2 channels XAVC Long: XAVC-L 25 mode - VBR, maximum 25Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC - LPCM 24-bit, 48kHz, 2 channels MPEG-2 Long HD422 - CBR, 50Mbps, MPEG-2 422@HL - LPCM 16-bit, 48kHz, 2 channels MPEG-2 Long HD420 HQ mode - VBR, maximum 35Mbps, MPEG-2 MP@HL - LPCM 16-bit, 48kHz, 2 channels AVCHD - VBR, maximum 28Mbps,m MPEG-4 H.264/AVC - LPCM 16-bit, 48kHz, 2 channels - Dolby Digital 16-bit, 48kHz, 2 channels DVCAM - CBR 25Mbps - LPCM 16-bit, 48kHz, 2 channels |
| Recording Frame Rate | XAVC Intra: XAVC-I mode - 1920x1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25p - 1280x720/59.94p, 50p XALC Long: XAVC-L 50 mode - 1920x1080/59.94p, 50p, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25p - 1280x720/59.94p, 50p XALC Long: XAVC-L 35 mode - 1920x1080/59.94p, 50p, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25p XALC Long: XAVC-L 25 mode - 1920x1080/59.94i, 50i MPEG-2 Long HD422 - 1920x1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25p - 1280x720/59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25p MPEG-2 Long HD420 HQ mode - 1920x1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25p - 1440x1080/59.94i, 50i - 1280x720/59.94p, 50p AVCHD - 1920x1080/59.94p, 50p, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25p - 1280x720/59.94p, 50p DVCAM - 720x480/59.94i - 720x576/50i |
| Recording/Playback Time | XAVC Intra: XAVC-I mode - approx. 120 min with SBP-128B(128GB) - approx. 60 min with SBP-64B/SBS-64G1A(64GB) - approx. 30 min with SBP-32G1A(32GB) XAVC Long: XAVC-L 50 mode - approx. 240 min with SBP-128B(128GB) - approx. 120 min with SBP-64B/SBS-64G1A(64GB) - approx. 60 min with SBP-32G1A(32GB) XAVC Long: XAVC-L 35 mode - approx. 340 min with SBP-128B(128GB) - approx. 170 min with SBP-64B/SBS-64G1A(64GB) - approx. 85 min with SBP-32G1A(32GB) XAVC Long: XAVC-L 25 mode - approx. 440 min with SBP-128B(128GB) - approx. 220 min with SBP-64B/SBS-64G1A(64GB) - approx. 110 min with SBP-32G1A(32GB) MPEG-2 Long HD422 - approx. 240 min with SBP-128B(128GB) - approx. 120 min with SBP-64B/SBS-64G1A(64GB) - approx. 60 min with SBP-32G1A(32GB) MPEG-2 Long HD420 HQ mode - approx. 360 min with SBP-128B(128GB) - approx. 180 min with SBP-64B/SBS-64G1A(64GB) - approx. 90 min with SBP-32G1A(32GB) AVCHD - approx. 290 min with 64GB card - approx. 145 min with 32GB card - approx. 70 min with 16GB card DVCAM - approx. 440 min with SBP-128B(128GB) - approx. 220 min with SBP-64B/SBS-64G1A(64GB) - approx. 110 min with SBP-32G1A(32GB) |
| Storage Temperature | -4°F to +140°F (-20°C to +60°C) |
| Inputs/Outputs Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Audio Input | XLR type 3-pin (2), female, LINE/MIC/MIC+48V switchable
- MIC: -50 dBu/3 kΩ - LINE: +4 dBu/10 kΩ (Reference input level 0 dBu=0.775Vrms) |
| Audio Output | Stereo minijack (Ø 3.5 mm)
-10 dBu (Under 47 kΩ load, reference level) |
| DC Input | DC jack (1) |
| DC Output | No |
| EXT 50-pin | No |
| Genlock Input | BNC type (1), switchable with VIDEO OUT connector
1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω |
| HDMI Output | HDMI connector - Type A (1) |
| Headphone Output | Stereo minijack (Ø 3.5 mm) -19 dBu (Reference level output under 16 Ω load) |
| MIC | Omnidirectional stereo electret condenser microphone |
| Remote | Stereo mini-mini jack 2.5mm (1) |
| SDI Output | BNC type (1), switchable with 3G SDI/HD-SDI/SD-SDI SMPTE292M/259M/424M/425M standards |
| Speaker Output | Monaural, 50 mW |
| Timecode Input | BNC type (1), switchable with TC OUT connector
SMPTE 12M-2-2008 0.5 V to 18 Vp-p, 3.3 kΩ |
| Timecode Output | BNC type (1), switchable with TC IN connector SMPTE 12M-2-2008 2.0 Vp-p, 50 Ω |
| USB | Mass storage: USB2.0 mini-B (1)
Host: Type A USB3.0 (1) supported by future software upgrade. Host: Type-A USB2.0 (1) to use with supplied wireless LAN module |
| Video Output | BNC type (1), HD-Y/HDSYNC/composite signal, 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω switchable with GENLOCK IN connector |
| i.LINK | No |
| Lens Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Filter Diameter | M 82 mm (3 1/4 in.), pitch 0.75 mm |
| Focal Length | 3.7 mm to 92.5 mm (5/32 to 3 3/4 in.) (equivalent to 26 mm to 650 mm (1 1/16 to 25 5/8 in.) on a 35 mm lens) |
| Focus | AF / MF selectable. |
| Iris | F1.6-3.2
F1.6 to F11 and C (close) Auto/manual switchable |
| Lens Mount | fixed lens |
| Zoom Ratio | 25x optical zoom |
| Media Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Type | ExpressCard/34 slot x 2 |
| Monitoring Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Built-in LCD Monitor | 3.5"-type color LCD: QHD 960(H) x 3(RGB) x 540(V), 16:9, 1.55 mega dots |
| Viewfinder | 0.5"-type color OLED: 1024(H) x 3 (RGB) x 768(V), 4:3, 2.36 mega dots |
