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XDCAM EX - A Compact Full-HD
Production System With Flash Memory
Recording, for an Evolving HD Era
In 2007, Sony introduced the revolutionary XDCAM EX™ handheld camcorder, the PMW-EX1 - the
newest member of the Sony XDCAM®family of tapeless production systems - in response to growing
demand for an affordable high definition (HD) production solution. This technological breakthrough
camcorder - incorporating incredible feature sets such as three 1/2-inch type Full HD CMOS sensors,
amazing 1920 x 1080 and 1280 x 720 HD recording capabilities plus flash memory recording in an
extremely compact body - was achieved thanks to the extraordinary technical expertise and
knowledge amassed when designing Sony's groundbreaking CineAlta™ family of products.
Offering striking HD picture quality, extra mobility and great operational efficiency, the PMW-EX1
camcorder has already been rapidly adopted around the world in a broad range of HD production
applications and electronic cinematography.
Now Sony evolves the XDCAM EX lineup further still, with the introduction of the PMW-EX3 camcorder
and the PMW-EX30 deck. The PMW-EX3 compact camcorder incorporates an eagerly awaited
1/2-inch type interchangeable lens system, providing enhanced creativity and flexibility with a broad
choice of lenses. The PMW-EX30 is a compact recording deck that can be used for many different
purposes such as recording, viewing, dubbing and source feeding to nonlinear editing systems.
The XDCAM EX products use an SxS PRO™ memory card, which is based on the rapidly growing
ExpressCard industry standard, as recording media. Combining the moderate bit rate of MPEG-2
Long GOP compression adopted by XDCAM EX products with the SxS PRO memory card,
the XDCAM EX series offers cost-effective long-form recording, coupled to nonlinear capabilities such
as instantaneous random access and high-speed file-based operation.
The full Sony XDCAM EX series offers stunning quality HD pictures and efficient nonlinear operation,
expanding the possibilities for all types of HD video production at an affordable price.
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XDCAM EX Camcorder
PMW-EX1
XDCAM EX Camcorder
PMW-EX3
XDCAM EX Recording Deck
PMW-EX30
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XDCAM EX
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A New Generation of HD Recording System
New Nonlinear Recording Media,SxS PRO Media
-- For Greater Efficiency and Operability
The XDCAM EX series adopts the SxS PRO™ memory card for
its recording media. It was
developed specifically for
professional content-creation
applications, and is based on the
SxS PRO memory card specification.
The SxS PRO memory card is an
ultra-compact nonlinear medium
that uses flash memory with a
number of distinguishing features:
• Compatible with ExpressCard/
34 standard
• Uses PCI Express interface, and
achieves an extremely high data transfer speed of 800 Mb/s*
• Large storage capacity: 8-GB, 16-GB, and 32-GB memory
cards are available.
• Can record up to 140 minutes of HD video and audio
(using one 32-GB memory card)
• Most new Macintosh and PC computers are equipped
with ExpressCard slots
• Compact size: approx.3 x 1 3/8 x 7/32 inches (75 x 34 x 5 mm)
(excluding the projecting parts) – about half the size of a
conventional PC card
• Low power consumption
*This data read speed is measured with benchmark software. Actual data
transfer speeds vary according to measurement conditions. Please refer
to http://www.sony.net/SxS-Support/ for information on measuring
methods.
**Early PMW-EX1 camcorders require an upgrade to use the 32-GB
memory card. Please contact your Sony service representative for further
details.
1920 x 1080 HD Recording Using the “MPEG-2
Long GOP” Codec
The 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. This
highly efficient “MPEG-2 Long GOP” codec – that is also
adopted in the XDCAM HD and HDV™ 1080i series of
products – enables users to record stunning-quality HD
video and audio over a long period of time by efficiently
compressing the data.
Selectable Bit Rates
The XDCAM EX products offer a choice of bit rates – either
35 Mb/s (HQ mode) or 25 Mb/s (SP mode) – depending on
the desired picture quality and recording time. The HQ
mode supports both 1920 x 1080 and 1280 x 720 resolutions.
The SP mode supports 1440 x 1080 resolution at 25 Mb/s,
which provides compatibility with HDV 1080i products.
Footage recorded in the SP mode can be seamlessly
integrated into HDV-compatible editing systems by
connecting the camcorder via the i.LINK®* (HDV) interface.
It can also be recorded on XDCAM HD's optical disc through
the use of the supplied Clip Browser software.
*i.LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to designate that a
product contains an IEEE 1394 connector. Not all products with an i.LINK
connector will necessarily communicate with each other. For information
on compatibility, operating conditions and proper connection, please refer
to the documentation supplied with any device with an i.LINK
connector. For information on devices that include an i.LINK connection,
please contact your nearest Sony office or authorized dealer.
Long Recording Time
Combining the moderate bit rates produced by efficient
MPEG-2 Long GOP compression and the large-capacity
SxS PRO memory card, XDCAM EX products record highquality HD images for a long recording time of approximately
140 minutes on a single 32-GB SxS PRO memory card (in SP
mode)*. Equipped with two SxS PRO memory card slots,
XDCAM EX products achieve up to 280 minutes of recording
using two 32-GB memory cards in SP mode and up to 200
minutes in HQ mode.
When a clip spans two cards,the transition is seamless
without any artifacts or frame loss. The SxS PRO memory card
can be hot-swapped while shooting, without
interrupting the recording. This feature makes XDCAM EX
products ideal for a wide variety of long-form contentproduction applications.
Recording Time (approx.)** HQ, 35 Mb/s VBR 100 minutes
(on 32-GB memory card)
*Early PMW-EX1 requires an upgrade to use the 32-GB memory card.
Please contact your local Sony Authorized service representative for
further details.
**When recording in HQ (35 Mb/s) mode, the recording time may differ
from the above specified figure depending on the actual bit rate that is
adopted during VBR encoding.
SP, 25 Mb/s CBR 140 minutes
HQ Mode SP Mode
Video Codec Compression MPEG-2 Long GOP MPEG-2 Long GOP
Sampling 4:2:0 4:2:0
Bit Rate 35 Mb/s VBR 25 Mb/s CBR
Image Resolution
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1920 x 1080 1440 x 1080
1280 x 720
XDCAM EX-A New Generation of HD Recording System
Recording Clips
4 seconds
at maximum
May not be
restored
OK
Restored Clips
Restoration
Accidental power loss or memory
disconnection during recording.
Multiple-format Recording - 1080/720 and
Interlace/Progressive Switchable Operation
The XDCAM EX deck and camcorders offer a wide array of
recording formats for multiple content-creation applications.
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.
In addition,XDCAM EX camcorders* offer native 23.98P
progressive recording in 1920 x 1080,and 1280 x 720 modes,while
the XDCAM EX deck** offers 23.98P in 1920 x 1080 mode.
The PMW-EX30 supports the REC function in 29.97P/25P/23.98P
mode and the EE/PB function in 29.97PsF/25PsF/23.98PsF mode
through HD-SDI input/output**.XDCAM EX camcorders do not
support the PB function but do support the EE function in 23.98PsF
mode.
XDCAM EX Camcorders
PAL Setting
50i, 25P
50P, 25P
50i
1920 x 1080 (HQ Mode)
1280 x 720 (HQ Mode)
1440 x 1080 (SP Mode)
NTSC Setting
59.94i, 29.97P, 23.98P
59.94P, 29.97P, 23.98P
59.94i*
The SxS PRO memory card can simultaneously hold a mix of
multiple files of any of these recording formats,allowing
flexible use of the memory card.
*On the XDCAM EX camcorder,images in 1440 x 1080/23.98P (SP) mode are
handled as 23.98P and recorded as 59.94i signals via 2-3 pull-down.
**Early PMW-EX30 requires an upgrade to achieve these capabilities.Please
contact your local Sony service representative for further details.
XDCAM EX Deck
NTSC Setting
59.94i, 29.97P**, 23.98P**
59.94P
59.94i
PAL Setting
50i, 25P**
50P
50i
IT Friendly
With the XDCAM EX products, recordings are made as data
files in the “MP4” format, which has been standardized by
ISO. The file-based recording allows material to be handled
with great flexibility in an IT-based environment for copying,
transferring, sharing, and archiving. Those operations are
accomplished lossless without any “re-digitizing” process. The
recording system also allows for material to be viewed
directly on a PC by inserting the SxS PRO memory card into
the ExpressCard™ slot on a PC, or by linking a PC to the
Utilizing the supplied Clip Browser Version 2 and compatible
non-linear editing software, the user can view, edit, and
search metadata. This helps to improve workflow efficiency.
High Reliability
The SxS PRO memory card can resist shock (1500 G) and
vibration to (15 G). Adopting a memory recording system,
the unit's mechanism is simplified. Also, a unique “salvage”
function can restore content that has been damaged
by power loss or memory disconnection during recording*.
*In some cases, images recorded just before the accident may not be
restored (4 seconds maximum).
High-quality Uncompressed Audio Recording
In addition to HD video recording, high-quality audio is an
equally significant feature in the XDCAM EX products. The
XDCAM EX camcorders and deck record and play back
high-quality, two-channel 16-bit, 48-kHz linear PCM
uncompressed audio.
Compression None (Linear PCM)
Number of Channels 2 channels
Sampling Frequency 48 kHz
Quantization 16 bits/sample
Instant-access Thumbnail Search With
“Expand” Function
Each time a recording is started and stopped on the
XDCAM EX products, the video and audio signals are
recorded as one clip. During playback, users can cue-up to
the next or previous clip simply by pressing the “Next” or
“Previous” button, as you would do on a CD or DVD player.
Furthermore, thumbnails are automatically generated for
each clip as a visual reference, allowing operators to cue-up
to a desired scene simply by guiding the cursor to a
thumbnail and pressing the “Play” button. For further
convenience, the “Expand” function allows one selected clip
in the Thumbnail display to be divided into 12 even-time
intervals, each with their own
thumbnail identifier. This is useful if
an operator wanted to quickly
search for a particular scene
within a lengthy clip.
No Accidental Overwriting of Footage,
Immediate Recording Start
By virtue of recording on flash memory card, the XDCAM EX
products make each new recording on an empty area of
the card. This is extremely convenient, as camera operators
do not have to worry about accidentally recording over
good takes, and they don't have to search through footage
for the correct position to start the next recording. In short, it
means the camera is always ready for the next shot!
Metadata
XDCAM EX products are capable of recording a variety of
metadata, which provides a huge advantage when
searching for specific data after an initial recording has
been made. Information such as production dates, creator
names, video format, and camera settings can be saved
together with the AV material. This makes it possible to
organize and search through all recordings effectively. One
particular metadata, called Shot Mark, is a convenient
reference that can be added to desired frames to make
them easy to recall in the subsequent editing process.
Utilizing supplied Clip Browser Version 2.0, the XDCAM EX Clip
Browsing Software, the user can view, edit, and search
metadata. This helps to improve workflow efficiency.
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XDCAM EX Camcorders
PMW-EX1
PMW-EX3
PMW-EX1
PMW-EX3
The shotgun microphone is an optional accessory.
The XDCAM EX series offers a choice of two HD camcorders. One is the PMW-EX1 handheld
camcorder with a fixed-type zoom lens. The other is the new PMW-EX3, a compact camcorder with
an interchangeable lens system.
Both camcorders incorporate three 1/2-inch type Exmor™ Full HD CMOS Sensors, each with an
effective pixel count of 1920 x 1080, delivering stunning-quality HD images in 1080P, 720P and 1080i
HD resolutions. The frame rate of these camcorders is selectable from interlace and progressive,
such as 59.94i, 50i, 59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 25P and native 23.98P recording.*
A rich variety of features for creative shooting are incorporated into these camcorders such as
“Slow & Quick Motion”, which is also commonly known as “over-cranking” and ”under-cranking”,
selectable gamma curves, slow-shutter, interval recording and Picture Profile™ feature.
Additionally, the PMW-EX3 camcorder offers a convenient remote-control and multi-camera
operation capability, which allows use with high-end camera systems.
*59.94P and 50P recording are available in 1280 x 720 mode. In 1440 x 1080/23.98P mode, images are handled as 23.98P and recorded as 59.94i signals via
2-3 pull-down.
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Cutting-edge Camera Technology
1/2-inch type Three Exmor Full HD CMOS Sensors
The XDCAM EX camcorders are equipped with three newly
developed 1/2-inch type Exmor CMOS Sensors, each with
an effective pixel count of 1920 (H) x 1080 (V), which
delivers excellent picture performance with full HD
resolution. This 1/2-inch type image sensor, with Sony's
accumulated sensor technologies, allows the camcorder to
provide an excellent sensitivity of F10, a remarkable
signal-to-noise ratio of 54 dB, and high horizontal resolution
of 1000 TV lines*.
It also greatly reduced power consumption and associated
heat dissipation of the XDCAM EX camcorders, which made
possible the unique use of 1/2-inch type sensors on the
compact camcorder. In addition, this large 1/2-inch type
image sensor can capture images with a shallower depth
of field than all other handheld camcorder's smaller-size
image sensors, giving users more creative freedom of
expression.
*In HD-SDI, HQ 1080 mode
Lens Choices
Interchangeable Lens System (PMW-EX3 Only)
The PMW-EX3 camcorder incorporates a newly developed
1/2-inch type “EX mount” interchangeable lens system that
allows the lens to be as compact and lightweight as possible
while maintaining its high optical performance. If a
wide-angle lens is needed, the Fujinon 1/2-inch type
XS8X4AS-XB8, which also has an EX mount, is available.
This mount system allows a variety of 1/2-inch type HD lenses
available from major manufacturers to be used with the
PMW-EX3 camcorder via the supplied lens adaptor,
expanding the spectrum of creative expressions.*
A 2/3-inch-type lens** can also be used with the PMW-EX3
camcorder via the mount system by using a 2/3-inch type lens
adaptor*** that is equipped with a 12-pin lens connector. This
illustrates the breadth of lens choice,including even
cinema-style lenses,to suit every specific shooting requirement.
*This 1/2-inch type lens adaptor supplied with the PMW-EX3 camcorder is
equipped with the hot shoe lens mount connector only. Automatic lens iris
control can work only with a lens with hot shoe connectors. Some lens
functions are not supported by the PMW-EX3. For more details, please
contact each lens manufacturer.
**In this configuration, the resulting focal length will be 1.37 times the
actual focal length of the lens.
***When using 2/3-inch type lenses with the PMW-EX3 camcorder, the
Fujinon ACM-21 lens mount adaptor must be used.
Supplied EX mount lens
Supplied 1/2-inch type lens adaptor (L0-3830)
1/2-inch type lens
Supplied Wide-angle Fujinon 14x Zoom Lens
The XDCAM EX camcorders are equipped with a
high-quality, high-definition Fujinon 14x zoom lens specifically
designed for the XDCAM EX camcorder to offer optimum
picture performance and unprecedented functionality.
It offers a wide angle of view of 5.8 mm (equivalent to 31.4
mm on a 35 mm lens), and many convenient features for
diverse shooting situations.
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Unique Focus Operation
LCD & VF
LCD & VF
Unique Focus Operation – Professional
Manual Focus and Auto Focus
The lens adopts a newly developed and unique focus ring
mechanism, which offers two types of manual focus, plus an
auto focus operation. The lens is equipped with two
independent focus wheel mechanisms, which can be
switched by sliding the focus ring itself back and forth.
When the focus ring is in the front position, the lens works in
the same way as a typical auto focus lens on a handheld
camcorder. In this case, either manual or auto focus mode
can be selected by the AF/MF switch on the lens.
On the other hand, when the focus ring is set to the back
position, the lens has an absolute focus position, and works
in the same way as interchangeable-lens, which professional
users are familiar with.
Slide Focus Ring
Optical Image Stabilizer
To minimize the blurring effect caused by hand-shake, the
lens incorporates an optical image stabilizer function that
provides highly stable images.
AF Assist
The AF (Auto Focus) Assist function of the XDCAM EX
camcorders enables operators to manually change focus
positions using the focus ring during AF mode. This means
that AF reference focus positions can be positively shifted
manually to a new position.
MF Assist
The MF (Manual Focus) Assist function of the XDCAM EX
camcorders helps to precisely focus on the target subject
when shooting in MF mode. When the MF Assist is enabled,
the auto focus is momentarily activated when the user stops
adjusting the focus ring. The camera will then finely focus on
the subject closest to the focal point of the lens at that time.
Expanded Focus
At the touch of a button, the center of the screen on the
LCD monitor and viewfinder of the XDCAM EX camcorders
can be magnified to about twice the size, making it easier to
confirm focus settings during manual focusing.
Front : AF/MF
Back : Full MF
AF/MF Mode
• Full AF
• One-push AF
• MF
• AF/MF Assist
Full MF Mode
• Full MF
(absolute focus position)
Three Independent Rings
In addition to the unique focus ring, the lens is equipped
with independent rings for zoom and iris adjustment; all
have physical stops and absolute markings permitting
precise adjustments. The location, rotational range and feel
are identical to other manual high-end HD lenses. This gives
users a high level of familiarity and operational comfort.
Expanded
Focus ON
Expanded
Focus OFF
Image Simulated
Selectable Peaking
The Peaking function of the XDCAM EX camcorders can help
operators to quickly and accurately adjust the camera's
focus by altering the way pictures are displayed on the LCD
monitor and viewfinder. It can enhance the outline of the
image which the camera focuses on most, and changes its
color to make it stand out. Enhance levels can be selected
from a choice of “HIGH”,“MIDDLE”, and “LOW”, and the
outline color from “RED”,“WHITE”,“YELLOW”,and “BLUE”.
Focus Zoom Iris
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Peaking OFF
Peaking ON
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