Description
Overview
This camera is designed to meet the demands of field video productions and professional studio applications. It is Sony’s first semi-shoulder mount camcorder to combine the low-light capabilities of three, 1/2″ Exmor Full HD CMOS sensors with the broadcast-quality, Full HD MPEG HD422 codec. The camcorder features the same rugged metal construction, interchangeable EX lens mount, and 14x Fujinon HD lens as the PMW-EX3, but introduces advanced signal processing technology for low-noise and clearer images. The PMW-300K1 also features a 3.5″ 960 x 540 LCD viewfinder, built-in ND filters, and 8 assignable function buttons.
Full HD MPEG-2 HD 422 Recording at 50 Mbps
The PMW-300K1 captures Full HD 1920 x 1080 video using the broadcast-quality MPEG-2 HD 422 codec at 50 Mbps. It creates industry-standard MXF files. The camcorder can also record Full HD video in MPEG-2 HD 420 at 35 Mbps.
Three 1/2 type Exmor CMOS Sensors
Three, 1/2 sized Full HD Exmor CMOS sensors provide good low-light performance with low image noise. The camcorder also includes Sony’s 3Dimensional Noise Reducer technology (3DNR) to further reduce noise between frames.
3.5 Colour LCD Viewfinder
A 3.5 960 x 540 colour LCD viewfinder enables precision focusing for HD-resolution footage. The viewfinder cover can be flipped up for easier viewing of the LCD screen when the camera is on set.
Slow and quick motion from 1 fps to 60 fps
Slow motion shooting is possible with up to 60 frames per second (fps) recording in 720P or 30 fps recording in 1080P, when used with the SxS Pro or SxS-1 memory card. You can obtain quick motion by slowing down the frame to 1 fps.
Cache recording
Utilising a 15-second cache recording function, the PMW-300K1 can help prevent the loss of important scenes or events that occur up to 15 seconds before the camcorder’s REC start button is pressed.
4 channels 24-bit 48 kHz audio recordings
The camera is equipped with two XLR connectors, which connect to Sony’s range of professional microphone products. 24-bit 48kHz audio can be recorded in HD 422 50 Mbps, with up to four channels of audio recorded.
Two SxS Memory Card Slots
The PMW-300K1 is equipped with two SxS memory card slots. Using two 64GB SxS cards will give you around four hours of continuous MPEG HD422 50Mbps recording. The camcorder accepts either SxS Pro or SxS-1 cards.
Semi-shoulder Design with Metal Body
The semi-shoulder design features an extendable chest pad mechanism and rotary hand grip to allow you to shoot comfortably for extended periods of time. The magnesium alloy body gives the camcorder the durability needed to handle the demands of production environments.
Specifications
Mass
Approx 2.2 kg (without lens, VF)
Approx. 4 Lb 14 oz (without lens)
Approx. 3.9 kg (with lens hood, viewfinder, BP-U30 battery, a SxS memory card)
Approx. 8 lb 9.6 oz (with lens hood, eye piece, BP-U30 battery, a SxS memory card)
Dimensions (W x H x D) *
259x239x405mm (101/4×91/2x16inches) (with lens & viewfinder, without protrusions)
* The values for dimensions are approximate.
Power Requirements
DC 12 V
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
XAVC-I mode: CBG, 112 Mbps max.
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
UDF
HD422 mode: CBR, maximum bit rate: 50 Mbps, MPEG-2 422P@HL
HD420 mode: VBR, 35 Mbps, MPEG-2 MP@HL
SD mode: MPEG IMX 50Mbps
SD mode : DVCAM 25Mbps
FAT
HQ 1920 mode: VBR, 35 Mbps, MPEG-2 MP@HL
HQ 1440 mode: VBR, 35 Mbps, MPEG-2 MP@HL
HQ 1280 mode: VBR, 35 Mbps, MPEG-2 MP@HL
SP 1440 mode: CBR, 25 Mbps, MPEG-2 MP@H-14
DVCAM mode: DVCAM
DVCAM mode: DVCAM 25Mbps (AVI)
** Design and specifications are preliminary and subject to change without notice
Recording Format (Audio)
exFAT
XAVC-I mode: LPCM 24-bit, 48 kHz,
4 channels
UDF
HD422 mode: LPCM 24 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels
HD 420 HQ mode: LPCM 16 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels
SD MPEG IMX mode: LPCM 16/ 24 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels
SD DVCAM mode: LPCM 16 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels
FAT
HD mode: LPCM 16 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels
SD mode: LPCM 16 bits, 48 kHz, 2 channels
Recording Frame Rate
exFAT
XAVC-I mode: CBG, 112 Mbps max.
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
1920 × 1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p,
23.98p
1280 × 720/59.94p, 50p
UDF
HD422 Mode: MPEG-2 422P@HL, 50Mbps/ CBR
– 1920×1080/ 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
– 1280×720/ 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
HD420 Mode: MPEG-2 MP@HL, 35Mbps/ VBR
1920×1080/ 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
1440×1080/ 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
1280×720/ 59.94p, 50p, 23.98p
SD Mode: IMX50
720×486/ 59.94i, 29.97PsF
720×576/ 50i, 25PsF
SD Mode: DVCAM
720×486/ 59.94i, 29.97PsF
720×576/ 50i, 25PsF
FAT
HQ 1920 Mode: MPEG-2 MP@HL, 35Mbps/ VBR
- 1920×1080/ 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
HQ 1440 Mode: MPEG-2 MP@HL, 35Mbps/ VBR
- 1440×1080/ 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
HQ 1280 Mode: MPEG-2 MP@HL, 35Mbps/ VBR
- 1280×720/ 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
SP 1440 Mode: MPEG-2 MP@H-14, 25Mbps/ CBR
- 1440×1080/ 59.94i, 50i, 23.98p (2-3 pull down)
DVCAM Mode
- 720×480/ 59.94i, 29.97PsF
- 720×576/ 50i, 25PsF
Recording/Playback Time**
exFAT
XAVC-I mode
When using SBP-128B (128 GB):
Approx. 120 minutes
When using SBP-64B / SBS-64G1A
(64GB): Approx. 60 minutes
When using SBS-32G1A (32GB):
Approx. 30 minutes
FAT
HQ 1920 Mode: MPEG-2 MP@HL, 35Mbps/ VBR
1920×1080/ 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
HQ 1440 Mode: MPEG-2 MP@HL, 35Mbps/ VBR
1440×1080/ 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
HQ 1280 Mode: MPEG-2 MP@HL, 35Mbps/ VBR
1280×720/ 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
SP 1440 Mode: MPEG-2 MP@H-14, 25Mbps/ CBR
1440×1080/ 59.94i, 50i, 23.98p (2-3 pull down)
DVCAM Mode
720×480/ 59.94i, 29.97PsF
720×576/ 50i, 25PsF
Recording/Playback Time**
UDF
HD 422 mode
Approx. 240 min with SBP-128B (128 GB) memory card
Approx. 120 min with SBP-64B/ SBS-64G1A (64 GB) memory card
Approx. 60 min with SBS-32G1A (32 GB) memory card
HD 420 mode:
Approx. 360 min with SBP-128B (128 GB) memory card
Approx. 180 min with SBP-64B/ SBS-64G1A (64 GB) memory card
Approx. 90 min with SBS-32G1A (32 GB) memory card
FAT
HQ 1920/HQ 1440 mode/HQ 1280 mode:
- Approx. 400 min with SBP-128B (128 GB) memory card
- Approx. 200 min with SBP-64B/ SBS-64G1A (64 GB) memory card
- Approx. 100 min with SBS-32G1A (32 GB) memory card
SP 1440 Mode:
- Approx. 560 min with SBP-128B (128 GB) memory card
- Approx. 280 min with SBP-64B/ SBS-64G1A (64 GB) memory card
- Approx. 140 min with SBS-32G1A (32 GB) memory card
DVCAM mode
- Approx. 520 min with SBP-128B (128 GB) memory card
- Approx. 260 min with SBP-64B/ SBS-64G1A (64 GB) memory card
- Approx. 130 min with SBS-32G1A (32 GB) memory card
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Lens Mount
Sony 1/2-inch type EX mount
Zoom Ratio
14x (optical), servo/manual
Focal Length
f = 5.8 – 81.2 mm (equivalent to 31.4-439 mm on 35 mm lens)
Iris
F1.9 – F16 and Close auto/manual selectable
Focus
AF/MF/Full MF selectable,
800 mm to ∞ (MACRO OFF),
50 mm to ∞ (MACRO ON, Wide),
735 mm to ∞ (MACRO ON, Tele)
Image Stabilizer
ON/OFF selectable, shift lens
Filter Diameter
M77 mm, pitch 0.75mm
Imaging Device (Type)
3-chip 1/2-inch type “Exmor” Full HD CMOS
Effective Picture Elements
1920 (H) x 1080 (V)
Optical System
F1.6 prism system
Built-in Optical Filters
OFF: Clear, 1: 1/4ND, 2: 1/16ND, 3: 1/64ND
Sensitivity (2000 lx, 89.9% reflectance)
F11 (typical) (1920 x 1080/59.94i mode)
Minimum Illumination
0.12 lx (typical) (1920 x 1080/59.94i mode, F1.9, +18 dB gain, with 64-frame accumulation, Gamma off, 100% video level)
0.02 lx (typical) (1920 x 1080/59.94i mode, F1.9, +18 dB gain, with 64-frame accumulation, Gamma on, 50% video level)
S/N Ratio
60 dB (Y) (typical)
Horizontal Rezolution
1,000 TV lines or more (1920 x 1080i mode)
Shutter Speed
1/32 sec to 1/2,000 sec
Slow Shutter (SLS)
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 16, 32, and 64-frame accumulation
Slow & Quick Motion Function
720p: Frame rate selectable from 1 fps to 60 fps
(from 1 fps to 50 fps in PAL area setting in UDF mode)
1080p: Frame rate selectable from 1 fps to 30 fps
(from 1 fps to 25 fps in PAL area setting in UDF mode)
White Balance
Preset (3200K), Memory A,
Memory B/ATW
Gain
-3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18 dB, AGC
Gamma Curve
Selectable
Audio Input
XLR-type 3-pin (female) (x2), line/mic/mic +48 V selectable
Line: +4dBu
Mic: -70dBu–30dBu
Video Output
BNC (x1), HD-Y/Composite
1.0Vp-p, 75Ω
(switchable to Genlock in)
Audio Output
Phono jack (CH-1,CH-2)
SDI Output
BNC (x2), HD/SD selectable
SMPTE 292M/259M standards
i.LINK
IEEE 1394, 4-pin (x1), HDV (HDV 1080i) input/output, DV input/output, S400
Timecode Input
BNC (x1) (switchable to TC out)
SMPTE 12M-2-2008 standard
0.5V-1.8Vp-p, 10kΩ
Timecode Output
BNC (x1) (switchable to TC in)
SMPTE 12M-2-2008 standard
1.0Vp-p, 10kΩ
Genlock Input
BNC (x1) (switchable to Video out)
1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω
USB
USB device, mini-B (x1)
USB Host, Type A (x1)
Headphone Output
Stereo mini jack (x1)
-18dBu 16Ω
Speaker Output
Monaural, 150mW
HDMI Output
Type A (x1)
Viewfinder
3.5-inch type color LCD: 960 (H) x 3 (RGB) x 540 (V), 16:9
Built-in Microphone
Omni-directional stereo electret condenser microphone
