Sony PMW-350, PMW-320 User Manual
PMW-350 Series
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PMW-320 Series
Solid-State Memory Camcorder
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Two powerful new XDCAM EX™ shoulder camcorders
– boost your creativity; smooth your DVCAM™ transition
Two long-awaited shoulder camcorders have joined the XDCAM EX Series portfolio: the powerful,
affordable new PMW-350 and PMW-320. They come equipped with the cutting -edge imaging
technology of Exmor™ full-HD CMOS sensors and - like all XDCAM EX camcorders - they use SxS™
memory cards as the recording media.
They support DVCAM format* recording, which is the de facto standard for business and industrial
video production, while also maintaining legacy, facilitating migration, and opening doors to new
creative possibilities with multi-camera operation, satellite transmission, and much more via the
optional CBK-CE01 50 -pin interface.
These powerful camcorders pave the way to superb visual expression and new levels of
convenience at affordable price points.
* The PMW-350 requires the option CBK-SD01 hardware key. This is a standard feature for the PMW-320.
SxS Memory Cards Combine High Transfer Speed with
High Reliabilit y
SxS memory cards use the PCI Express interface to achieve an extremely
high data transfer speed of 800 Mbps, and can resist considerable shock
(1500 G) and vibration (15 G). Also, a unique Salvage function serves to
restore content that is damaged by power loss or memory disconnection
during recording*.
In addition to the conventional SxS PRO™ memory card, there is now a new
member of the SxS memory card family, the SxS-1™**. This maintains the
superb usabilit y and high-speed transfer rate of the SxS PRO card, at an
affordable price. A high-capacity SBS-32G1 (32-GB) SxS-1 memory card is
available.
* In som e case s, images recorded just before an accide nt may not be r estore d (several
seconds). Salva ge function d oes not guarantee content re storation.
** SxS -1 memo ry cards support fewer re-writes th an SxS PRO mem ory c ards.
Notific ation is given when an SxS-1 memory card approaches end of lif e.
Based on Sony internal performance testing, when recorded at full
capacity one time per day, SxS-1 Memor y Card will continue to function for
approximately five years. This value may differ depending on the device or
usage condition.
Media Adaptors for Alternative Recording Media
Two optional media adaptors - the MEAD -MS01 and MEAD-SD01 - enable
the use of a high-speed Memory Stick or SD memory card (respectively) as
alternative recording media.
1. The Memor y Stick PRO-HG Duo ‘HX’ Series is recommended for use with
the MEAD-MS01. San Disk Class 10 SD memory cards are recommended
for use with MEAD-SD01.
2. Slow Motion and Salvage functions are not supported.
3. An early version of the PMW-350 requires an upgrade to use the MEAD-SD01.
Sony employs its considerable technical capabilities and know- how in the design of energy- efficient products. The PMW-350 is a good example of the company’s camcorders
in the networked HD domain. Designed to be environmentally friendly, the PMW-350 camcorder of fers power consumption around 60% lower than conventional HD
camcorders from Sony*, and its energy-saving design results in low CO2 emissions.
* As compared with the HDW-700 full-HD shoulder camcorder from Sony with a 2/3-inch image sensor.
Selectable Format and Bit Rates
A choice of bit rate is offered with XDCAM EX products - either 35 Mbps (HQ
mode) or 25 Mbps (SP mode) - depending on the desired picture quality
and recording time.
1920 x 1080 HD Recording Using the MPEG -2 Long GOP Codec
XDCAM EX products record 1920 x 1080 HD images using the MPEG-2 Long
GOP codec, which conforms to the MPEG-2 MP@HL compression standard.
With this highly efficient codec and a large-capacit y SxS memor y card,
XDCAM EX products record high-quality HD images for a long recording time
of 140 minutes on a single 32-GB SxS memory card in SP mode.
When a clip spans two cards, the transition is seamless, with virtually
no artifacts or frame loss. SxS memory cards can be hot-swapped while
shooting, without interrupting the recording. This feature makes XDCAM
EX products ideal for a wide variet y of long-form content-production
applications.
Multiple-format Recording: 1080/720 and Interlace/
Progressive Switchable Operation
XDCAM EX Series camcorders offer a wide array of recording formats for
multiple content-creation applications. The recording mode is switchable
between 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, and 1440 x 1080 resolution. The
scanning system is also selectable from interlace and progressive, such as
59.94i, 50i, 59.94p, and 50p.
An SxS memory card can simultaneously hold a mix of multiple files in any
of these recording formats, including DVCAM files allowing flexible memory
card use**.
* Image s are handled on XDCAM EX c amcorders as 23.98p, and re corded as 59.94i
signals via 2-3 pull-d own in 1440x1080/23.98p (SP) mode.
** Memory c ards with material re corded by a PMW-350 or PMW-320 cam corder in HQ
1440x1080 or DVCAM mode c annot be read by the PMW-EX1, PMW-EX3 and PMW-EX30.
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XDCAM EX Camcorder
PMW-350 Series
PMW-320 Series
PMW-350K
(supplied with lens)
PMW-350L
(supplied without le ns)
Three Exmor
Full- HD CMOS Sensors
The PMW-350 and PMW-320 are equipped with three Exmor CMOS
sensors, which deliver superb picture performance with full-HD
resolution. The PMW-350 has a 2/3-inch-type image sensor, and
the PMW-320 has a 1/2-inch-type image sensor. Both sensors
provide an excellent sensitivity (F12 for the PMW-350 and F10
for the PMW-320), a remarkable signal-to-noise ratio (59 dB for
the PMW-350 and 54dB for the PMW-320), and high horizontal
resolution of 1,000 TV lines*. These high-performance sensors
result in high-quality digital signals with extremely low noise. This
significantly enhances shooting in low-light environments.
Additionally, these large sensors can capture images with a
shallower depth of field, giving users more freedom of creative
expression.
* In HD -SDI, HQ 1080 mode.
Impressive Body Design
Designed to be very compact and ergonomically well balanced, the
PMW-350 and PMW-320 provide a high level of mobility and comfort
in various shooting situations. In particular, the main body of the
PMW-350 weighs only 7lb 1 oz (3.2 kg), and it is one of the lightest
shoulder camcorders with three 2/3-inch-type full-HD imagers.
These camcorders have a low center of gravity, ensuring
outstanding stability on the shoulder. The low-profile design
provides a wide space between the main frame of the camera
and the handle, and an unobstructed view to the right-hand side
of the camera operator. The position of the shoulder pad can be
adjusted to provide users with optimum weight balance even if the
camera is docked with any type of lens or camera adaptor.
PMW-320K
(supplied with lens)
PMW-320L
(supplied without le ns)
Lens Package Choice
(PMW-350K and PMW-320K only)
The PMW-350K and PMW-320K models come equipped with an HD
lens with a standard bayonet interface. This lens features unique
focus operation, as described below:
The lens is equipped with two independent focus wheel •
mechanisms, which can be switched between Auto Focus mode
and Full Manual Focus mode by sliding the focus ring itself back
and forth.
The MF Assist function helps to precisely focus on the target •
subject when shooting in MF mode. In this mode, Auto Focus is
momentarily activated when the user stops adjusting the focus
ring.
IrisZoomFocus
Front : AF/MF
Back : Full MF
AF/MF Mode
•FullAF•One-pushAF
•MF•AF/MFAssist
Full MF Mode
•FullMF(absolutefocusposition)
Low Power Consumption
For the PMW-350 and PMW-320, power consumption is only 18 W*,
and they can operate for approximately 310 minutes on a fully
charged BP-GL95 battery pack.
* with supplied viewfinder, lens, and microphone while recording
ALAC (Automatic Lens Aberration Compensation)
This feature decreases any chromatic aberration caused by the
lens*. ALAC is activated only with the supplied lens and with
certain third-party lenses that incorporate compensation data*.
* Please check with other lens manufacturers for ALAC support.
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