Overview
Sony PXW-X500 supports XAVC, MPEG2, and MPEG4 codecs, recording to SxS or SD media cards. It features 3G-SDI, HDMI, and composite video outputs, allowing you to incorporate the camcorder into most production pathways. In addition to that, the camera’s built-in wireless slot accepts your compatible wireless receiver. The camera incorporates a variety of professional features including Sony’s slow and quick motion, picture cache recording, built-in GPS, a digital extender and HyperGamma.
Sensor
The PXW-X500 features three 2/3″ Power HAD FX IT CCDs that make up its sensor block.
Gamma Control – Standard & HyperGamma
The camera includes Standard Gamma, as well as four different HyperGamma settings and a user selectable setting.
Slow Shutter Mode
The camera features a slow shutter mode, allowing you to accumulate frames to increase exposure. You can accumulate frames in groups of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 16 frames.
Media Card Slots
Dual SxS card slots allow simultaneous or relay recording, providing the same codec is being used.
LCD Panel
It features a colour LCD panel with 960 x 540 resolution that displays video, thumbnails, menu characters, audio level, and timec ode display.