Sony PXWZ90 4K HDR XDCAM with Fast Hybrid AF
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The PXW-Z90 offers broadcast quality 4K with advanced features such as high-speed autofocus, Instant HDR workflow, up to 960fps NTSC/1000fps PAL super-slow motion and streaming at 2.4GHz or 5GHz with QoS.
It features a 1 inch Exmor RS CMOS sensor with UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) resolution, a 12x Zeiss optical zoom, an OLED viewfinder and a 3.5″ touchscreen LCD monitor.
It can record 4K in XAVC Long at 4:2:0, HD in XAVC Long at 4:2:2 10-bit.
The camera incorporates an advanced Fast Hybrid AF system, alongside face detection and lock-on autofocus technology, making it easy to focus and track a subject while filming.
Broadcast workflows
It features a broadcast standard 3G-SDI output (supporting 1080 60p/50p), a Multi-Interface (MI) Shoe, HDMI and remote interface to connect with and control remotely a wide variety of compatible Sony accessories.
Including creating a simple live solution when connected to the optional MCX-500 multi-camera live producer and RM-30BP Remote Commander.
Imaging performance with Exmor RS
A large 14.2-megapixel (effective) 1.0-type stacked CMOS image sensor delivers beautiful background bokeh defocus effects and superior sensitivity for capturing high-quality images with less noise, even under dark or bright conditions.
This sensor integrates up to 273 phase-detection AF points that densely cover approx. 84% of the image area, for precise tracking of subjects throughout the shooting frame.
Fast Hybrid autofocus
Enhanced Fast Hybrid autofocus (AF) is comprised of a number of features: Phase-detection AF with up to 273 reference points covering approximately 84% of the image area, face detection and lock-on autofocus technology to estimate subject movement.
General
| Weight | With battery: 1390 g
Without battery: 1020 g |
| Dimensions | 121 x 104 x 274.5 mm (with accessories) |
| Power Requirements | DC In: 8.4 V
Battery: 7.4 V |
| Power Consumption | Approx. 6.9 W |
| Recording Format (Video) | XAVC QFHD : MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 4:2:0 Long profile XAVC HD : MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 4:2:2 Long profile XAVC Proxy : MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 4:2:0 Long profile MPEG HD422 (CBKZ-SLMP required) : MPEG-2 422P@HL 4:2:2 Long profile MPEG HD420 (CBKZ-SLMP required) : MPEG-2 MP@HL 4:2:0 Long profile MPEG HD Proxy (CBKZ-SLMP required) : MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 4:2:0 Long profile AVCHD : MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 AVCHD 2.0 format compatible |
| Recording Format (Audio) | XAVC QFHD : Linear PCM 2ch, 24bit, 48kHz XAVC HD : Linear PCM 2ch, 24bit, 48kHz XAVC Proxy : AAC-LC 2ch、16bit、48kHz MPEG HD422 (CBKZ-SLMP required) : Linear PCM 2ch, 24bit, 48kHz MPEG HD420 (CBKZ-SLMP required) : Linear PCM 2ch, 16bit, 48kHz MPEG HD Proxy (CBKZ-SLMP required) : AAC-LC 2ch、16bit、48kHz AVCHD : Linear PCM 2ch, 16bit, 48kHz / Dolby Digital 2ch, 16bit, 48kHz |
Lens
| Lens Mount | Fixed |
| Zoom Ratio | 12x (optical), servo |
| Focal Length | F=9.3 – 111.6mm |
| Iris | F2.8 – F4.5
Auto / manual selectable |
| Focus | AF/MF Selectable
10 mm to ∞ (Wide) |
| Image Stabiliser | ON/OFF Selectable, shift lens |
| Filter Diameter | M62 mm |
Camera
| Imaging Device | 1.0-type (13.2mm x 8.8mm) back-illuminated Exmor RS CMOS sensor |
| Effective Picture Elements | Approx.14.2M pixels(16:9)/Approx.12.0M pixels(3:2) |
| Built-In Optical Filter | OFF: Clear, 1: 1/4ND, 2: 1/16ND, 3: 1/64ND |
| Minimum Illumination | Standard [60i] 3lux(1/60 Shutter Speed, gain 33dB) Standard [50i] 3lux(1/50 Shutter Speed, gain 33dB)LowLux [60i] 1.7lux(1/30 Shutter Speed, gain 33dB) LowLux [50i] 1.7lux(1/25 Shutter Speed, gain 33dB) |
| Shutter Speed | [60i]: 1/8 – 1/10,000 (1/6 – 1/10,000 when shooting with 24p) [50i]: 1/6 -1/10,000 |
| Slow & Quick Motion Function | [60i]:2160p:Frame rate selectable 1,2,4,8,15,30fps [50i]:2160p:Frame rate selectable 1,2,3,6,12,25fps [60i]:1080p:Frame rate selectable 1,2,4,8,15,30,60,120fps [50i]:1080p:Frame rate selectable 1,2,3,6,12,25,50,100fps |
| Super Slow Motion | [60i]1080p:Frame rate selectable 240,480,960fps
[50i]:1080p:Frame rate selectable 250,500,1000fps |
| White Balance | Preset(Indoor:3200K, Outdoor:5600K±7 steps, Color temparature set range:2300-15000K) Onepush A, B, Auto selectable |
| Gain | -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12,15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33 dB, AGC |
| Gamma Curve | Selectable |
Input/Output
| Audio Input | XLR-type 3-pin (female) (x2), line/mic/mic +48 V selectable |
| Video Output | Integrated into Multi/Micro USB jack(×1), Composite 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω |
| Audio Output | Integrated into Multi/Micro USB jack |
| SDI Outupt | BNC (x1), 3G/HD/SD SMPTE 424M/292M/259M standards |
| USB | Multi/Micro USB jack (x1) |
| Headphone Output | Stereo mini jack (x1) |
| Speaker Output | Monaural |
| DC Input | DC jack |
| Remote | Integrated into Multi/Micro USB jack Stereo mini-mini jack (Φ2.5mm) |
| HDMI Output | Type A (x1) |
- PXWZ90 4K HDR XDCAM
- XLR handle unit
- Lens hood
- Lens cap
- Large eyecup
- Accessory shoe kit
- USB cable
- Rechargeable battery pack (NP-FV70A)
- AC Adaptor (AC-L200D)
- Power cord (mains lead)
- Wireless Remote Commander (RMT-845)
- Lithium battery (CR2025 for the Wireless Remote Commander), Pre-installed to the Wireless Remote Commander
- 2x Operating Guide
- CD-ROM “Manuals for Solid-State Memory Camcorderr”
- Warranty
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