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Sony PDWF800 XDCAM HD Camcorder

PDW-F800 is Sony’s top-of-the-line XDCAM™ HD422 Series is being embraced around the world for its file-based recording capability utilizing high-capacity and highly reliable Professional Disc™ media.

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    General

    Mass Approx. 4.3 kg (9 lb 8 oz) (body)
    Approx. 6.0 kg (13 lb 4 oz) (w/ VF, Mic, Disc, BP-GL95 battery)
    Power requirements DC 12 V +5.0 V/-1.0 V
    Power consumption Approx. 40 W (while recording, w/o options, color LCD On)
    Approx. 44 W (while recording, w/viewfinder, color LCD On, manual lens, microphone)
    Operating temperature -5 to +40°C (+32 to 104°F)
    Storage temperature -20 to +60°C (-4 to +140°F)
    Humidity 10 to 90% (relative humidity)
    Continuous operating time Approx. 120 min. w/BP-GL95 battery
    Recording format Video:
    MPEG HD422 (CBR: 50 Mb/s)
    MPEG HD:
    HQ mode (VBR, maximum bit rate: 35 Mb/s)
    SP mode (CBR, 25 Mb/s)
    LP mode (VBR, maximum bit rate: 18 Mb/s) (Playback only),
    MPEG IMX (CBR, 50/40/30 Mb/s)
    DVCAM (CBR, 25 Mb/s)

    Proxy Video:
    MPEG-4

    Audio:
    MPEG HD422: 4 ch/24 bits/48 kHz
    MPEG HD: 4 ch/16 bits/48 kHz
    MPEG IMX: 4 ch/24 bits/48 kHz or 4 ch/16 bits/48 kHz
    DVCAM: 4 ch/16 bits/48 kHz

    Proxy Audio:
    A-law (4ch/8 bits/8 kHz)
    Recording/Playback time MPEG HD422:
    50 Mb/s: Approx. 95 min. (PFD50DLA), Approx. 43 min. (PFD23A)

    MPEG HD:
    35 Mb/s, 4-ch audio: More than 145 min. (PFD50DLA), More than 65 min. (PFD23A)
    35 Mb/s, 2-ch audio (playback only): More than 150 min. (PFD50DLA), More than 68 min. (PFD23A)
    25 Mb/s, 4-ch audio: Approx. 190 min. (PFD50DLA), Approx. 85 min. (PFD23A)
    25 Mb/s, 2-ch audio (playback only): Approx. 200 min. (PFD50DLA), Approx. 90 min. (PFD23A)
    18 Mb/s, 4-ch audio (playback only): More than 248 min. (PFD50DLA), More than 112 min. (PFD23A)
    18 Mb/s, 2-ch audio (playback only): More than 265 min. (PFD50DLA), More than 122 min. (PFD23A)

    MPEG IMX:
    50 Mb/s: Approx. 100 min. (PFD50DLA), Approx. 45 min. (PFD23A)
    40 Mb/s: Approx. 120 min. (PFD50DLA), Approx. 55 min. (PFD23A)
    30 Mb/s: Approx. 150 min. (PFD50DLA), Approx. 68 min. (PFD23A)

    DVCAM:
    25 Mb/s: Approx. 185 min. (PFD50DLA), Approx. 85 min. (PFD23A)


    Camera Section

    Minimum illumination Approx. 0.016 lx (F1.4 lens, +42 dB, with 16-frame accumulation)
    Gain selection -6, -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42 dB
    Smear level -135 dB (typical)
    S/N ratio 59 dB (54 dB w/o NS)
    Horizontal resolution 1000 TV lines or more (1920 x 1080i mode)
    Registration Less than 0.02%
    Pickup device 3-chip 2/3-inch type HD Power HAD FX CCDs
    Effective picture elements 1920(H) x 1080(V)
    Optical system F1.4 prism
    Built-in optical filters CC: A: Cross, B: 3200K, C: 4300K, D: 6300K
    ND: 1: Clear, 2: 1/4ND, 3: 1/16ND, 4: 1/64ND
    Shutter speed Time
    59.94i: 1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000. 1/2000, ECS, SLS
    50i: 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, ECS, SLS
    29.97P: 1/40, 1/60, 1/120, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, ECS, SLS
    25p: 1/33, 1/50, 1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, ECS, SLS
    23.98P: 1/32, 1/48, 1/50, 1/60, 1/96, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, ECS, SLS
    720/23.98P (Pull-down): 23.98P: 1/32, 1/48, 1/50, 1/60, 1/96, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, ECS, SLS

    Slow shutter (SLS)
    1- to 8-, 16-frame accumulation*
    *Only even number of frame setting is available in 720 mode.
    Slow Shutter can not function with the Digital Extender.
    Slow & Quick Motion function (MPEG HD mode only)
    23.98p: Selectable from 1 to 48 frame/sec as recording frame rate
    25p: Selectable from 1 to 50 frame/sec as recording frame rate
    29.97p: Selectable from 1 to 59.94 frame/sec as recording frame rate
    Lens mount 2/3-inch type 48 bayonet mount
    Sensitivity (2000 lx, 89.9% reflectance) 59.94i: F11, 50i: F12 (typical)


    Inputs/Outputs

    GENLOCK IN BNC x 1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75ohms
    TC IN BNC x1, 0.5 to 18 Vp-p, 10ohms
    (Composite input (option: CBK-SC02) shares the same connector)
    SDI IN BNC x 1 (Option: CBK-HD01)
    (HD/SD switchable)
    HD-SDI: SMPTE 292M (w/embedded audio)
    SD-SDI: SMPTE 259M (w/embedded audio)
    AUDIO IN CH-1/CH-2: XLR 3-pin (female) x 2, Line/Mic/Mic +48V/AES/EBU selectable
    MIC IN XLR 5-pin (female, stereo) x 1
    TEST OUT BNC x 1
    (switchable)
    HD Y/SD composite
    SD composite (character On/Off)
    SDI OUT BNC x 2
    1 (HD/SD switchable)
    HD-SDI: SMPTE 292M (w/embedded audio)
    SD-SDI: SMPTE 259M (w/embedded audio)
    2 (HD/SD switchable, character On/Off)
    HD-SDI: SMPTE 292M (w/embedded audio)
    SD-SDI: SMPTE 259M (w/embedded audio)
    AUDIO OUT CH-1/CH-2: XLR 5-pin (male, stereo) x 1
    TC OUT BNC x 1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms
    EARPHONE Mini-jack x 2 (front: manaural, rear: stereo/monoral)
    DC IN XLR 4-pin (male) x 1, 11 to 17 V
    DC OUT 4-pin x 1 (for wireless microphone receiver), 11 to 17 V DC (MAX 0.5 A)
    LENS 12-pin
    REMOTE 8-pin
    LIGHT 2-pin, DC 12 V, max. 50 W
    CAMERA ADAPTOR 50-pin
    i.LINK IEEE 1394*, 6 pin x 1, File Access Mode
    *AV/C (DV) interface is not supported.
    MEMORY STICK x 1 (for camera setup files)
    Ethernet RJ-45 x 1, 100Base-Tx: IEEE802.3u, 10Base-T: IEEE802.3
    USB x 1 (for version-up)


    Audio Performance

    Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5 dB/-1.0 dB
    Dynamic range More than 93dB
    Distortion Less than 0.08% (at 1 kHz, reference level)
    Crosstalk Less than -70 dB (at 1kHz, reference level)
    Wow & flutter Below measurable limit
    Headroom 20/18/16/12 dB (selectable)


    Others

    Viewfinder Option
    Built-in LCD Monitor 3.5-inch* type color LCD monitor
    *Viewable area measured diagonally.

    Supplied Accessories

     Mounting options

    Shoulder Belt

     Documentation

    Operation manual (x 1)

     Software

    XDCAM Application Software CD-ROM (x 1)

     Cable

    Micorphone cable (for converting 3-pin to 5-pin)

     

    PDF Downloads

    pdwf800.pdf

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