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  Sony PMW-EX1R XDCAM EX Full HD Camcorder
  Sony PMW-EX1R XDCAM EX Full HD Camcorder
Sony PMW-EX1R XDCAM EX Full HD Camcorder
 
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Features
  • Sony's PMW-EX1R XDCAM EX HD Camcorder is the impressive successor to the
  • popular PMW-EX1. While retaining everything that was right about the
  • previous camera, Sony has listened to its professional users and taken
  • several steps forward, not only improving ergonomics and convenience,
  • but bringing a whole new set of features to the world's only full HD
  • compact camcorder.
  • Like its predecessor, the PMW-EX1R's core is its three 1/2"-type CMOS
  • sensors and 14x Fujinon zoom lens.

    This heavyweight imaging combo
  • captures full 1920 x 1080 hi-def images to solid state SxS PRO memory
  • cards at multiple bit rates, resolutions and frame rates.

    Whether you're
  • shooting weddings, documentaries or feature films, there's a frame rate
  • and resolution for you--from 23.98p native recording, to 1fps at 1080i,
  • to 60fps at 720p.

     But along with its already proven imaging abilities and professional
  • workflow, the PMW-EX1R expands its usability by offering DVCAM SD
  • recording, XDCAM HD compatibility, and HDMI output. That means no more
  • time-consuming downconverting or transcoding to work in different
  • formats or with different recording and playback devices.

    Other new
  • features add even more convenience and flexibility, including a
  • high-resolution 1.23MP viewfinder, Cache Record, one-click S&Q
  • button, auto iris, and even image inversion for flipping the image while
  • shooting with a 35mm adapter. Make no mistake: the Sony PMW-EX1R is the
  • first HD compact camcorder that truly does have it all!


    Three 1/2"-Type Exmor CMOS Sensors

  • The PMW-EX1R is equipped with three newly developed 1/2"-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"-type image sensor, using Sony's advanced
  • accumulated sensor technologies, allows the camcorder to provide an
  • excellent sensitivity of F10, a remarkable signal-to-noise ratio of
  • 54dB, and a high horizontal resolution of 1000 TV lines (in 1920 x
  • 1080/59.94i mode). In addition, this large 1/2"-type image sensor can
  • capture images with a shallower depth of field than smaller-size image
  • sensors, giving users more creative freedom of expression. What's more,
  • the Exmor CMOS sensor's unique design deploys an A/D converter to each
  • column of pixels, resulting in a much lower clock speed than
  • conventional CMOS sensors. This makes it possible to greatly reduce
  • power consumption of the camcorder and extend battery life.
  • 1920 x 1080 HD Recording Using the "MPEG-2 Long GOP"
  • Codec
  • The PMW-EX1R records 1920 x 1080 full HD images using the
  • "MPEG-2 Long GOP" codec, which conforms to the MPEG-2 MP@HL compression
  • standard. "MPEG-2 Long GOP" is a mature codec--also adopted by the XDCAM
  • HD and HDV 1080i series of products--which enables users to record
  • stunning HD video and audio with highly efficient, reliable data
  • compression.
  • New Selectable Recording Modes Including DVCAM
  • Recording
  • The PMW-EX1R offers a choice of bit rates--either 35Mbs (HQ
  • mode) or 25Mbs (SP mode)--depending on the desired picture quality and
  • recording time. The HQ mode supports 1920 x 1080, 1440 x 1080 and 1280 x
  • 720 resolutions. The 1440 x 1080 mode is new to the PMW-EX1R, ensuring
  • native integration of XDCAM EX footage into an XDCAM HD Professional
  • Disc workflow. By supporting 1440 x 1080, 35Mbs recording, material can
  • be utilized with no transcode, just a rewrap to MXF for NLE and
  • archiving.

  • The SP mode supports 1440 x 1080 resolution at 25Mbs, which provides
  • compatibility with HDV 1080i products. Footage recorded in this SP mode
  • can be seamlessly integrated into HDV-compatible editing systems by
  • transferring the stream from the camcorder via the i.LINK (HDV)
  • interface.

  • The PMW-EX1R also supports 25Mbs DVCAM recording in either PAL or NTSC
  • modes, again providing seamless integration into existing DVCAM
  • workflows, offering ultimate flexibility worldwide.

  • Robust Nonlinear Recording Media, "SxS PRO" &
  • "SxS-1"
  • The XDCAM EX series adopts high-speed SxS PRO and SxS-1 memory
  • cards for its recording media, developed specifically for professional
  • content creation applications with a number of key features:
    • Compatible with ExpressCard/34 interface slot which is common on
    • modern Windows PCs and Macs
    • Uses PCI Express interface and achieves an extremely high "read"
    • speed of 800 Mbs*
    • Large storage capacity: SBP-16 (16 GB) and SBP-32 (32 GB) memory
    • cards are available. One SBP-16 (16 GB) memory card is supplied with the
    • PMW-EX1R.
    • Can record up to 140 minutes of HD video and audio (using one 32-GB
    • memory card)
    • Compact size: approx. 75 x 34 x 5 mm (excluding the projecting
    • parts)--half the size of the older PC Card standard
    • Low power consumption
    • Highly reliable: can resist shocks (up to 1500 G) and vibrations (up
    • to 15 G)
    • Affordability: SxS-1 media (introduced in late 2009) provides users
    • with a lower cost alternative to SxS PRO media that offers the same high
    • performance, but with an estimated 5-year life span when recording at
    • full capacity once per day. Users can check the card life on their
    • PMW-EX1R and PMW-350 camcorders and even see an alarm when the data
    • rewriting limit is reached.

  • *This data-transfer speed is a theoretical value. Actual

  • data-transfer speed depends on the file type and the performance of the
  • PC.

  • Wide Angle Professional 1/2" HD Lens
  • The PMW-EX1R is equipped with a superb Fujinon 14x zoom lens
  • specifically designed for the PMW-EX1R to offer optimum picture
  • performance. It offers a wide angle of view of 5.8mm (equivalent to
  • 31.4mm on a 35mm lens), and many other convenient features for both
  • broadcasters and videographers.
  • Unique Focus Operation - Professional Manual Focus and
  • Auto Focus
  • The Fujinon lens adopts a newly developed and unique focus
  • ring mechanism, which offers two types of manual focus, plus an auto
  • focus operation. The PMW-EX1R 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 cameras, which professional users are
  • familiar with.

  • Long Recording Time
  • Utilizing a mature and highly efficient compression format
  • together with high performance SxS memory cards, the PMW-EX1R can record
  • superb quality HD images for an exceptional 140 minutes* on a single
  • 32GB SxS card. As the PMW-EX1R features two memory card slots, this
  • recording time is easily increased to 280 minutes (with two 32GB cards)
  • and when recording across two cards, the transition is seamless without
  • any frame loss. This feature makes the PMW-EX1R an ideal camcorder for a
  • wide variety of content production applications, including wedding and
  • event videography, that require a long recording time.

  • *When recording in HQ (35Mbs) mode, recording time may be more than the
  • above specified figure depending on the actual bit rate that is adopted
  • during VBR encoding.

  • Multiple-format Recording
  • The PMW-EX1R offers a wide array of recording formats for
  • multiple content creation applications. In HD mode, scanning is
  • switchable between 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, and 1440 x 1080 resolutions.
  • Frame rate is also selectable from interlace and progressive: 59.94i,
  • 50i, 29.97P, 25P, and native 23.98P.*

  • In addition, 59.94P and 50P progressive recording is available in 1280 x
  • 720 mode. In SD mode, both 50/60i and 25P/30P modes are supported.

  • *In 1440 x 1080/23.98P (SP) mode, images are handled as 23.98P and
  • recorded as 59.94i signals through means of 2-3 pulldown.

  • High-quality Uncompressed Audio Recording
  • In addition to SD/HD video recording, high-quality audio is an
  • equally significant feature in the XDCAM EX system. The PMW-EX1R
  • camcorder records and plays back high-quality, two-channel 16-bit,
  • 48-kHz linear PCM uncompressed audio.
  • Built-in Stereo Microphone and Two-channel Audio Input
  • The PMW-EX1R has a built-in stereo microphone and two XLR
  • audio input connectors for connecting professional microphones or
  • feeding an external-line audio source.
  • IT Friendly
  • With the XDCAM EX series, recordings are made as data files in
  • the MP4 format, which is widely used in a number of recent electronic
  • portable devices and has been standardized by ISO. For SD recording,
  • industry accepted .AVI type-2 files have been adopted. The file-based
  • recording allows material to be handled with great flexibility in an
  • IT-based environment--easily available for copying, transferring,
  • sharing, and archiving. All these operations are accomplished without
  • any "digitizing" process required. File-based data copying allows for
  • degradation-free dubbing of AV content, which can be performed easily on
  • a PC or Mac. The file-based recording system also allows for material
  • to be viewed directly on a PC or Mac--simply by inserting the SxS memory
  • card into the ExpressCard slot, or by linking the device to the
  • PMW-EX1R via a USB2 connection. This works in the same way as a PC or
  • Mac reading files on an external drive. The file-based operation can
  • dramatically improve the efficiency and quality of professional video
  • applications.
  • Immediate Recording Start and No Overwriting Footage
  • By virtue of recording on flash memory cards, the PMW-EX1R can
  • start recording virtually the instant the camcorder is turned on.
  • Moreover, the PMW-EX1R system automatically records on an empty area of
  • the card--there's no danger of overwriting existing content. 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!
  • Instant-access Thumbnail Search with "Expand" Function
  • Each time a recording is started and stopped on the PMW-EX1R
  • camcorder, 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
  • you want to quickly search for a particular scene within a lengthy clip.
  • New Image Inversion Function
  • When a cine-style lens or a stills camera lens is attached to
  • the camcorder with a DOF (Depth of Field) adapter, the image is usually
  • rotated by 180°. The Image Inversion function normalizes the image for
  • easy picture monitoring. This will also negate the need to flip the
  • image in post-production.
  • Three Independent Rings
  • In addition to its unique focus ring, the PMW-EX1R is equipped
  • with independent rings for zoom and iris adjustment. These are located
  • adjacent to the focus ring, in the same layout as is common on
  • shoulder-type camcorders. This gives users a high level of operational
  • comfort and control.
  • AF Assist
  • The AF (Auto Focus) Assist function enables operators to
  • manually change focus positions using the focus ring during AF mode.
  • This means that AF reference focus positions can be shifted to manually
  • changed positions.
  • MF Assist
  • The MF (Manual Focus) Assist function helps to precisely focus
  • on the target subject when shooting in MF mode. When the MF Assist is
  • turned on, auto focus is momentarily activated and finely focuses on the
  • subject closest to the focal point of the lens at that time.
  • One-push Auto Iris
  • A One-push Auto Iris button has been added to the lens of the
  • PMW-EX1R, allowing the user to go into Auto Iris mode only when this
  • button is pushed. This is a feature seen on broadcast lenses and is used
  • as a reference for camera operators when adjusting the iris settings.
  • Expanded Focus
  • At the touch of a button, the center of the screen on the LCD
  • monitor and viewfinder can be magnified to about twice normal size,
  • making it easier to confirm focus settings during manual focusing.
  • Selectable Peaking
  • The Peaking function can help operators adjust the camera's
  • focus more accurately 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 change its color to make it more
  • visible. Enhance levels can be selected from a choice of "HIGH,"
  • "MIDDLE," and "LOW," and the outline color from "RED," "WHITE,"
  • "YELLOW," and "BLUE."
  • Optical Image Stabilizer
  • To minimize the blurring effect caused by hand-shake, the new
  • lens incorporates an optical image stabilizer function that provides
  • highly stable images.
  • 23.98P Native Recording
  • XDCAM EX compact camcorders are the first to be part of the
  • legendary Sony CineAlta family. The PMW-EX1R offers native 23.98P*
  • recording which, in combination with advanced creative features such as
  • selectable gamma curves, makes this camcorder ideal for cinema
  • production.

  • *In 1440 x 1080/23.98P (SP) mode, images are handled as 23.98P and
  • recorded as 59.94i signals through means of 2-3 pulldown.

  • Slow & Quick Motion Function
  • The PMW-EX1R offers a powerful Slow & Quick Motion
  • function--commonly known as 'over-cranking' and 'under-cranking' in film
  • shooting--that enables users to create unique 'looks' or special
  • effects with slow- and fast-motion images. The PMW-EX1R can capture
  • images at frame rates selectable from 1 fps (frame per second) to 60 fps
  • in 720P mode and from 1 fps to 30 fps in 1080P mode, in increments of 1
  • fps. For example, when viewed at 23.98P, images captured at 60 fps will
  • appear 2.5 times slower than normal. Conversely, images captured at 4
  • fps will appear six times faster than normal. With the Slow & Quick
  • Motion function of this camcorder, images are recorded natively without
  • interpolating the frames. This means the quality of the slow- and
  • fast-motion images is extremely high and incomparable to those created
  • in the editing process. In addition, these slow- and quick-motion images
  • can be played back immediately after shooting, without using any
  • converters or processing on non-linear editing systems.
  • New One-push S&Q Switch
  • A new S&Q (Slow & Quick Motion) button has been added
  • to the exterior of the camcorder. This allows the user to switch quickly
  • between Normal mode and S&Q mode. In S&Q mode, a blue LED on
  • the button lights up. When the switch is pressed, S&Q mode is
  • activated, and the recording format and frame rate are instantly changed
  • to the conditions previously set via the menu.
  • Slow Shutter Function
  • The PMW-EX1R offers a Slow Shutter function for capturing
  • clear images in low-light environments. This allows the shutter speed to
  • be extended to a maximum of 64 frames. The Slow Shutter function not
  • only increases camera sensitivity but also produces a special blurring
  • effect when shooting a moving object, for enhanced shooting creativity.
  • The shutter speed is selectable from 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, 6-, 7-, 8-, 16-,
  • 32-, and 64-frame periods.
  • Selectable Gamma Curves
  • The PMW-EX1R camcorder offers a wide variety of gamma curves
  • to flexibly handle contrast and give a specific 'look' to an image. In
  • addition to four types of standard gamma curves, the PMW-EX1R provides
  • four types of CINE Gamma (CINE 1, 2, 3, and 4), which are identical to
  • those of other CineAlta camcorders. Operators can select the best-suited
  • preset gamma curve, depending on scenes.
  • New Cache Recording Function
  • Once enabled, Cache Recording continuously streams audio and
  • video through the camcorder's internal memory. Once the Record button is
  • pushed, the content buffered in the camcorder's memory is recorded onto
  • the memory media at the start of the recording clip. The caching period
  • can be adjusted for up to 15 seconds, so in a situation such as
  • monitoring a developing situation, Cache Record enables capturing an
  • event up to 15 seconds before the record button is pressed. When in
  • Cache Recording mode, an indicator on the inside panel lights up.
  • Interval Recording Function
  • The PMW-EX1R offers an Interval Recording function that
  • records signals at predetermined intervals. This is convenient for
  • shooting over long periods of time, and also when creating pictures with
  • special effects of extremely quick motion.
  • Frame Recording Function
  • Frame Recording is a special feature of the PMW-EX1R camcorder
  • that is especially useful for stop-motion/clay animation shooting.
  • Using this function, images for predetermined frames are recorded every
  • time the Record button is pressed.
  • Shutter Angle Settings
  • In addition to the electronic shutter speed controls, the
  • PMW-EX1R also has a "shutter angle" control--which is familiar to film
  • users. By setting the shutter speed to "angle," the PMW-EX1R
  • automatically operates with the proper exposure time, determined by the
  • selected frame rate and the shutter angle.
  • Picture Profile Feature
  • The Picture Profile feature allows camera operators to easily
  • call up customized picture-tonal settings to suit particular shooting
  • conditions, rather than having to readjust the camera each time--giving
  • users greater operational efficiency. Up to six different picture-tonal
  • settings such as the parameters of matrix, color correction, detail,
  • gamma and knee can be saved in the memory. These settings are displayed
  • on the LCD monitor at the touch of a button.
  • Depth-of-field Indicator
  • A Depth-of-field Indicator can be displayed on the LCD monitor
  • and viewfinder to help camera operators easily recognize the
  • depth-of-field of a scene, and thereby produce their desired images.
  • Brightness-level Display
  • The average brightness level of the center of a frame can be
  • displayed on the LCD monitor and viewfinder as a percentage. This is
  • useful when a waveform monitor is not available for shooting.
  • Histogram Indicator
  • The Histogram Indicator can be displayed on the LCD monitor
  • and viewfinder, allowing operators to easily evaluate the distribution
  • of brightness on currently captured images. This enables proper exposure
  • control of iris, gain and gamma.
  • 3.5" Hybrid Color LCD Screen
  • The PMW-EX1R is equipped with a newly developed, large,
  • easy-to-view, color LCD screen with a high resolution of 1920 x 480
  • pixels (horizontal resolution is 640 x 3, RGB). The LCD screen is
  • located in an easy viewing position on top of the camera and can be
  • flexibly rotated according to shooting angles--which is convenient when
  • using it as a viewfinder. When not in use, it folds underneath the
  • housing for the built-in stereo microphone. The LCD screen can also be
  • used to instantly review recorded footage, as well as access the
  • camera's set-up menus and view thumbnail display status indications such
  • as audio meters, depth-of-field indicators, and the remaining memory
  • and battery time. What's more, the Hybrid LCD screen--which comprises
  • transmissive and reflective panels--offers clear viewing even in bright
  • sunlight.
  • New Easy-to-See Color LCD Viewfinder
  • The PMW-EX1R comes equipped with a new 0.54" color LCD
  • viewfinder, which displays high-resolution color pictures of
  • approximately 1,226,000 pixels in a widescreen aspect ratio of 16:9,
  • which simplifies focusing. Operators can switch between Color and
  • Monochrome Display modes, according to their preference.
  • Rotary Grip
  • The grip of the PMW-EX1R can rotate 90°, which allows camera
  • operators to flexibly adjust the angle of the grip. This gives users
  • greater comfort during low-angle and high-angle shooting. In addition,
  • the shape of this grip has been improved compared to the EX1 so as to
  • better fit the user's hand.
  • Four Assignable Buttons
  • Frequently used functions can be programmed onto four
  • assignable buttons, allowing operators to make rapid changes when
  • working in the field. These can be functions such as ATW, Freeze Mix,
  • Rec Review, Expanded Focus, Depth-of-field and more.
  • On-handle Zoom Switch and REC Start/Stop Button
  • In order to facilitate zoom control and recording operation
  • during low-angle shooting, an additional zoom switch and record
  • start/stop button are located on the carrying handle. The PMW-EX1R has a
  • new zoom transition menu which allows camera operators to select 'soft'
  • for smoother start/stop operation of the on-handle zoom.
  • Shot Transition Function
  • The Shot Transition function allows for smooth automatic scene
  • transitions. The operator can program start and end settings for zoom,
  • focus, and white balance into the A/B buttons and, by pressing the start
  • button, a smooth transition will take place according to the set time.
  • It works by automatically calculating the intermediate values during the
  • scene transition. The start of this function can be synchronized with
  • the camera's REC start function.

  • The transition progress can be checked using an indicator displayed on
  • the LCD monitor. In addition, a start timer function is also available
  • for the Shot Transition function, helping to prevent operators from
  • missing a shot. This function is very useful when complex camera
  • settings are required during the scene transition--for example, when
  • shooting subjects moving from the background to the foreground of a
  • scene.

  • ATW & Hold Function
  • The ATW (Auto Tracing White Balance) function of the PMW-EX1R
  • automatically adjusts the camera's color temperature according to
  • changes in lighting conditions. This function is useful when recording
  • outside for long periods, as lighting changes gradually over time. The
  • PMW-EX1R also has a new ATW Hold function, which allows the operator to
  • hold auto tracing at a desired color balance via an assignable switch.
  • Long Operating Time
  • With the supplied BP-U30 battery attached, the PMW-EX1R can
  • record continuously for approximately two hours, while the optional
  • BP-U60 battery extends the operating time to approximately four hours.
  • Wide Array of Interfaces
  • The PMW-EX1R camcorder comes equipped with a wide range of
  • interfaces optimized for a variety of operational needs. These include
  • an HD-SDI output, downconverted SD-SDI output, i.LINK (HDV/DV)
  • input/output, USB2 and analog composite/component output. There is also
  • an HDMI output (Type A) that allows the user to show the picture on a
  • consumer display or professional monitor equipped with an HDMI input.
  • Noncompressed video and two channels of audio can be output. When HDMI
  • output is selected, other outputs are not available.
  • New IR Remote Control On Rear
  • The PMW-EX1R has a new IR remote control receptor on the rear
  • of its handle. This allows the user to control the PMW-EX1R with a
  • Remote Commander both from the front and rear of the camcorder.
  • Additional Aspect Markers For Cinematic Operation
  • The PMW-EX1R benefits from the addition of several new aspect
  • markers such as 1.66:1, 1.85:1, 2.35:1, and 2.4:1 for more convenient
  • cinematic operation.
  • Other Features
    • Built-in ND filter wheel: 1: Clear, 2: 1/8ND, 3: 1/64ND
    • Selectable gain: -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18 dB
    • High-speed picture search: x4, x15 
    • Freeze Mix function 
    • Skin-tone Detail control
    • Low-key saturation

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