Sony PXW-Z190 User Manual

PXW-Z190

4K Handheld Camcorder with all-new 1/3-type 3CMOS with 4K 50p/60p*
recording capability, 25x zoom lens and advanced Face Detection AF

4K 50p/60p
performance

The newly developed three 1/3-type Exmor R CMOS im­age sensors capture RGB light independently and deliver
4K 50p/60p imagery with high resolution and a wide
range of gradation. In HD shooting, 4:2:2 10-bit ensures
vivid and rich color content.

Built-in electronic Variable ND Filters

Sony’s ground-breaking integration of electronic variable ND Filters into the body of a
camcorder enables fast, agile shooting. Moving from shadowy interiors to bright sun-lit
exteriors is no problem. Unlike conventional optical ND filters, the electronic ND filter on the
PXW-Z190 can be controlled from 1/4ND to 1/128ND linearly while ND Filters can be set to
fully auto. You can even manually adjust Depth of Field using the iris lens ring, while relying
on the camcorder to maintain constant exposure without changing gain nor shutter speed.

Dual Multi-Interface (MI) Shoe and 4ch audio input

Dual MI shoe enables the use of a wireless microphone and video light at the same time to
achieve further flexibility. When using Sony’s UWP-D series wireless microphone**, audio
signals can be delivered without cabling – eliminating the risk of accidental disconnection.
Enhanced 4-channel audio recording is supported by a combination of 2 XLR inputs and

audio input via an MI shoe.

Instant HDR workflow

Shoot, edit and view HDR content in HLG without the need for additional colour grading.
Premium content services are switching to HDR and the PXW-Z190 is ready with Hybrid
Log-Gamma (HLG) recording for easy file-based workflows, whilst achieving the image
quality of HDR. This simple workflow enables the shooting, editing and viewing of HDR
content in HLG without devoting a lot of time to post-production work and additional
colour grading.

25x optical zoom lens with
three independent rings

The PXW-Z190 is equipped with a 25x professional zoom
lens able to zoom from 28.8mm to 720mm (35mm equiv­alent), with three independent control rings, which allows
manual control of focus, zoom and iris, making for better
and faster adjustment. The image can be enlarged with­out any picture degradation in an HD mode and a 50x
zoom equivalent image is captured with sensor cropping
extender.

Network workflow flexibility

Install the free “Content Browser Mobile” app on your smartphone to operate the camera
remotely controlling Iris, Zoom, Focus WB and other functions from the palm of your
hand. The PXW-Z190 is also easily upgraded to offer all the below features with optional

CBKZ-SLNW1.

• High quality QoS Streaming to Network RX station**.

• XDCAM air secure wireless workflow.

• MPEG TS UDP streaming to peripheral common receiver.

• FTP Transfer of proxy and high resolution clip to remote servers.

• Wired LAN streaming and file transfer.

• Trimming proxy and high resolution clip prior to sharing.

A wealth of formats and features for professional

The PXW-Z190 covers a wide range of main formats including XAVC-Long, DVCAM. In ad­dition to these formats, MPEG HD 422 and MPEG HD are available with an optional license.
Proxy 1080i up to 9Mbps can be utilized for 4K and HD simultaneous recording. Other
features include 3G-SDI output and a remote terminal for compact multi-camera operation
using Sony’s MCX-500** production switcher and RM-30BP** controller.

** Optional

Advanced
Face Detection AF

The PXW-Z190 features newly developed Face Detection
AF, selectable from Face Priority AF or Face Only AF. Simply
keep the person in frame and however you move to
obtain a better angle, you can be confident the PXW-Z190
will keep your subject in pin-sharp focus.

* 59.94p

TM

**

25x optical zoom

Specifications

Specifications

General

Mass Approx 2.3 kg (body)

Dimensions (W x H x D) 190.0 × 202.0 × 419.7 mm (With the accessories (lens hood, eyecup), excluding the grip belt and

Power Requirements DC In: 12V

Power Consumption Approx. 22W(while recording with LCD Off, EVF On when the external device connector is not used.)

Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Storage Temperature -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F)
Recording Format (Video) XAVC-L QFHD mode:VBR, maximum bit rate 150Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC

Recording Format (Audio) XAVC-L mode:LPCM 24-bit, 48kHz, 4 channels

Recording Frame Rate XAVC-L QFHD 150 mode:3840x2160/59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P

Recording/Playback Time XAVC-L QFHD 150 mode

Recording Format (Proxy Audio) XAVC Proxy: AAC-LC, 128 kbps, 2 channels
Recording Format (Proxy Video) XAVC Proxy: AVC/H.264 Main Profile 4:2:0 Long GOP, VBR

Lens

Lens Mount Fixed type
Zoom Ratio 25x
Focal Length 3.7 mm to 92.5 mm

Iris auto/manual swichable

Focus 800 mm to ∞(Macro Off)

Image Stabilizer On/Off selectable, shift lens
Filter Diameter M 82 mm , pitch 0.75 mm

Camera Section

Imaging Device (Type) 1/3 type back-illuminated Exmor R 3CMOS sensor
Effective Picture Elements 3840 (H) x 2160 (V)
Optical System F1.6 prism system
Built-in Optical Filters
Sensitivity (2000 lx, 89.9%
reflectance)
Minimum Illumination 0.02lx (typical)

Horizontal Resolution 2,000 TV lines or more (3840 x 2160p mode)

Shutter Speed 1/24 sec to 1/8,000 sec

Approx. 5 lb 1.1 oz (body)
Approx. 2.8 kg (with lens hood, eyecup, BP-U30 battery, a SD memory card)
Approx. 6 lb 2.8 oz (with lens hood, eyecup, BP-U30 battery, a SD memory card)

including the projecting parts)
7 1/2 x 8 x 16 1/2 inches (With the accessories (lens hood, eyecup), excluding the grip belt and
including the projecting parts)

Battery: 14.4 V

Approx. 29W(while recording with LCD On, EVF On when the external device connector is used.)

XAVC-L HD 50 mode:VBR, maximum bit rate 50Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
XAVC-L HD 35 mode:VBR, maximum bit rate 35Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
XAVC-L HD 25 mode:VBR, maximum bit rate 25Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
DVCAM mode:CBR, 25Mbps, DVCAM

DVCAM mode:LPCM 16-bit, 48kHz, 4 channels

XAVC-L HD 50 mode:
1920x1080/59.94P, 50P, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P
1280x720/59.94P, 50P
XAVC-L HD 35 mode:
1920x1080/59.94P, 50P, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P
XAVC-L HD 25 mode:
1920x1080/59.94i, 50i
DVCAM mode:
720x480/59.94i, 29.97PsF
720x576/50i, 25PsF

When using 128GB memory card:
Approx. 88 minutes
XAVC-L HD 50 mode
When using 128GB memory card:
Approx. 240 minutes
XAVC-L HD 35 mode
When using 128GB memory card:
Approx. 325 minutes
XAVC-L 25 mode
When using 128GB memory card:
Approx. 445 minutes
When using 128GB memory card:
Approx. 425 minutes

1920x1080, 9Mbps
1280x720, 9Mbps
1280x720, 6Mbps
640x360, 3Mbps
480x270, 1Mbps
480x270, 0.5Mbps

(equivalent to 28.8 mm to 720 mm on a 35 mm lens)

F1.6 to F11 and C(close)

10 mm to ∞(Macro On, Wide)
800 mm to ∞ (Macro On, Tele)
AF/MF/Full MF selectable

ND filters OFF: CLEAR 1: 1/4ND 2: 1/16ND 3: 1/64ND Linear variable ND (Approx. 1/4ND to 1/128ND)
F11 (typical, 1920 x 1080/59.94p, High Sensitivity Mode)
F12 (typical, 1920 x 1080/50p, High Sensitivity Mode)

(1920 x 1080/59.94i mode, F1.6, +30 dB gain, High Sensitivity Mode, with 64 frame accumulation

1,000 TV lines or more (1920 x 1080p mode)

Slow Shutter (SLS) 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 16, 32, and 64-frame accumulation
Slow & Quick Motion Function <XAVC Long>

White Balance Preset (3200K), Memory A, Memory B/ATW
Gain -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18 dB, 30dB(Turbo Gain ON), AGC
Gamma Curve Selectable

Input/Output

Audio Input XLR-type 3-pin (female) (x2), line/mic/mic +48 V selectable

Audio Output Integrated into Multi/Micro USB jack(x1)
SDI Output BNC (x1), 3G/HD/SD selectable
Timecode Input BNC (x1) (switchable to TC out)

Timecode Output BNC (x1) (switchable to TC in)

USB USB device, Multi/Micro USB jack (x1)

Headphone Output Stereo mini jack (x1)

Speaker Output Monaural Output: 500mW
DC Input DC jack
Remote Stereo mini-minijack (Φ2.5 mm)

HDMI Output HDMI connector (Type A)
Wired LAN RJ-45 (x1), 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-T, 10BASE-T

Monitoring

Viewfinder 1.0 cm (0.39 type)

LCD 8.8cm (3.5 type)

Built-in Microphone

Built-in Microphone Omni-directional stereo electret condenser microphone

Media

Type MS/SD(1),SD(1)

Wi-Fi/NFC

Supported format IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Frequency band 2.4 GHz bandwidth

Security WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
NFC NFC Forum Type 3 Tag compliant

Supplied Accessoies

Supplied Accessoies Lens hood (1), Pre-installed to the Camcorder

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2160P: 1-60 fps
1080P: 1-60 fps
720P: 1-60 fps

LINE:+4, 0, -3dBu/10k
MIC:-80dBu to -30dBu /3k
(0 dBu=0.775 Vrms)

0.5V-1.8Vp-p, 3.3k

1.0Vp-p, 75

Host:USB 3.0/2.0 type A(x1)
USB 2.0 type A(x1)

-16dBu 16

Approx 2.36M dots

Approx. 1.56M dots

5.2/5.3/5.6 GHz bandwidth

EVF eyecup (1),
Pre-installed to the Camcorder
Battery pack BP-U30 (1)
Battery charger BC-U1A (1)
Power Code (1)
USB cable (1)
Warranty Booklet (1)
“Before Using this Unit” (1)
“Operating instructions” (1)

Available Accessories

BC-U1A/BC-U2A

Rechargeable Lithium-ion
Battery Pack

CBKZ-SLMP

MPEG HD Upgrade License

Battery Charger/AC Adaptor Wireless Microphone Package

Dimensions

202

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CBKZ-SLNW1

Network Upgrade License

*available in December 2018

251.3

277. 5

290.6

419.7

UWP-D11/UWP-D12BP-U60/BP-U90

190

162.4

SMAD-P3

MI Shoe Mount Adaptor

* required for cable-free operation
with UWP-D11/UWP-D12

HVL-LBPC MCX-500

Battery Video Light

Unit: mm (inches)

URX-P03D

UWP-D two-channel portable
receiver

SMAD-P3D

MI Shoe Mount Adaptor Wired Microphones

* required for cable-free operation
with URX-P03D

Multicamera Live Producer

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