Sony PXW-Z280 4K 3CMOS 1/2" Sensor XDCAM Camcorder
Details
The Sony PXW-Z280 4K 3CMOS 1/2" Sensor XDCAM Camcorder boasts three 1/2-type Exmor R CMOS sensors, delivering high sensitivity of F12 (59.94p), long zoom ratio and deep depth of field, which is extremely ideal for news gathering. In addition, the 3-chip sensors and 4K 4:2:2 10-bit add vivid imagery and delicate colour gradation. Enhanced network features, versatile formats and interfaces enable direct-to-air workflows, making this model ideal for broadcasters, production companies and documentary creation.
The PXW-Z280 is designed for easy use with features such as the advanced Face Detection Autofocus (AF) function. Users can select “Face Priority AF” - convenient for shooting the scene including human objects - as well as the newly introduced “Face Only AF”. This feature is important especially in more demanding 4K shooting applications such as recording interviews or lectures, where a specific person will automatically stay in pin-sharp focus when applied together with registration function of the face. A 17x zoom lens and three independent control rings with end-stop allow manual control of focus, zoom, and iris for quick and precise adjustment.
Sony’s unique Electronic Variable ND filter allows greater exposure control by varying the density of the ND filter during shooting while maintaining resolution and depth of the fields. The camera also supports S-Log3 that allows users to create beautiful imagery, and Sony’s Instant HDR workflow, which eliminates the need for color grading.
The PXW-Z280 features advanced network features to enable a secure, seamless wireless Electric News Gathering (ENG) workflow.
The Sony PXWZ280 uses Sony’s Quality of Service (QoS) for live distribution of high-quality broadcast content with the use of a Dual Link connection by multiplexing two cellular networks, assigning Planning Metadata, and browsing and getting clips in the recording media on camcorders from a distant broadcast station via the cloud. In addition, an integrated Wi-Fi module and Ethernet connector enable hybrid wireless/wired data transfer, remote control and monitoring from devices such as a smartphone, tablet or PC, equipping users with more flexibility in production.
A range of formats including XAVC Intra/Long, MPEG HD422, MPEG HD and DVCAM are available to support established workflows. PXW-Z280 also has various interfaces to fulfill the need of professional users. SxS card and SD card with optional adapter can be used as recording media, providing more choice for users. Four-channel audio recording with independent volume dials facilitates precise control of external input audio and an attached MI shoe microphone1. Dual MI shoes provide cable-less connection with Sony’s UWP-D series wireless microphone receiver and use of a video light simultaneously. 12G-SDI function enables 4K 50p / 60p transfer between long distance using a single BNC cable.
Specifications
Approx. 5 lb 11.7 oz (body)
Approx. 3.0 kg (with lens hood, eyecup, BP-U30 battery, a SxS memory card)
Approx. 6 lb 9.8 oz (with lens hood, eyecup, BP-U30 battery, a SxS memory card)
7 1/8 x 8 x 16 7/8 inches (With the accessories (lens hood, eyecup), excluding the grip belt and including the projecting parts)
Battery: 14.4 V
(while recording with LCD Off, EVF On when the external device connector is not used.)
Approx. 31W
(while recording with LCD On, EVF On when the external device connector is used.)
32°F to 104°F
-4°F to +140°F
(while recording with LCD Off, EVF On when the external device connector is not used.)
Approx. 2 hours, 10 minutes with BP-U60 battery
(while recording with LCD Off, EVF On when the external device connector is not used.)
Approx. 3 hours, 15 minutes with BP-U90 battery
(while recording with LCD Off, EVF On when the external device connector is not used.)
XAVC-I QFHD mode:
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, CBG, Max.600 Mbps
XAVC-I HD mode:
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, CBG, Max.222 Mbps
<XAVC Long>
XAVC-L QFHD mode:
VBR, maximum bit rate 150Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
XAVC-L HD 50 mode:
VBR, maximum bit rate 50Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
AVC-L HD 35 mode:
VBR, maximum bit rate 35Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
XAVC-L HD 25 mode:
VBR, maximum bit rate 25Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
<MPEG-2 Long GOP>
MPEG HD422 mode:
CBR, maximum bit rate 50Mbps, MPEG-2 422P@HL
MPEG HD420 HQ mode:
VBR, maximum bit rate 35Mbps, MPEG-2 MP@HL
<DVCAM>
DVCAM mode:
CBR, 25Mbps, DVCAM
XAVC-I mode:
LPCM 24-bit, 48kHz, 4 channels:
<XAVC Long>
XAVC-L mode:
LPCM 24-bit, 48kHz, 4 channels:
<MPEG-2 Long GOP>
MPEG HD422 mode:
LPCM 24-bit, 48kHz, 4 channels:
MPEG HD420 HQ mode:
LPCM 16-bit, 48kHz, 4 channels:
<DVCAM>
DVCAM mode:
LPCM 16-bit, 48kHz, 4 channels
XAVC-I QFHD mode:
3840x2160/59,94p, 50p, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25p
XAVC-I HD mode:
1920x1080/59,94p, 59.94i, 50p, 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P 1280x720/59.94P, 50P
<XAVC Long>
XAVC-L QFHD 150 mode:
3840x2160/59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P
XAVC-L HD 50 mode:
1920x1080/59.94P, 50P, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P 1280x720/59.94P, 50P
XAVC-L HD 35 mode:
1920x1080/59.94P, 50P, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P
1920x1080/59.94i, 50i
<MPEG-2 Long GOP>
MPEG HD422 mode:
1920x1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P
1280x720/59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P
MPEG HD420 HQ mode:
1920x1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P
1440x1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 25P
1280x720/59.94P,50P
<DVCAM>
DVCAM mode:
720x480/59.94i, 29.97PsF
720x576/50i, 25PsF
XAVC-I QFHD mode
When using SBP-128B(128GB):
Approx. 22 minutes
XAVC-I HD mode
When using SBP-128B(128GB):
Approx. 57 minutes
<XAVC Long>
XAVC-L QFHD 150 mode
When using SBP-128B(128GB):
Approx. 86 minutes
XAVC-L HD 50 mode
When using SBP-128B(128GB):
Approx. 230 minutes
XAVC-L HD 35 mode
When using SBP-128B(128GB):
Approx. 310 minutes
When using SBP-128B(128GB):
Approx. 420 minutes
<MPEG-2 Long GOP>
MPEG HD422 mode
When using SBP-128B(128GB):
Approx. 215 minutes
MPEG HD420 HQ mode
When using SBP-128B(128GB):
Approx. 330 minutes
<DVCAM>
When using SBP-128B(128GB):
Approx. 405 minutes
1920x1080, 9Mbps
1280x720, 9Mbps
1280x720, 6Mbps
640x360, 3Mbps
480x270, 1Mbps
480x270, 0.5Mbps
(35mm equivalent: 30.3 - 515 mm)
auto/manual selectable
50 mm to ∞ (Macro On, Wide),
800 mm to ∞ (Macro On, Tele)
AF/MF/Full MF selectable
OFF: CLEAR
1: 1/4ND
2: 1/16ND
3: 1/64ND
Linear variable ND (Approx. 1/4ND to 1/128ND)
F13 (typical, 1920 x 1080/50p mode)
F12 (typical, 3840 x 2160/59.94p, High Sensitivity Mode)
F13 (typical, 3840 x 2160/50p, High Sensitivity Mode)
(1920 x 1080/59.94i mode, F1.9, +42 dB gain, High Sensitivity Mode, with 64 frame accumulation)
1,000 TV lines or more (1920 x 1080p mode)
<XAVC Long>
2160P: 1-60 fps
1080P: 1-60 fps
720P: 1-60 fps
<MPEG HD422>
1080P: 1-30 fps
720P: 1-60 fps
<MPEG HD420 HQ>
1080P: 1-30 fps
720P: 1-60 fps
Memory B/ATW
LINE√جº≈°+4, 0, -3dBu/10kΩ
MIC√جº≈°-80dBu to -30dBu /3kΩ
(0 dBu=0.775 Vrms)
1.0Vp-p, 75Ω
(switchable to Genlock in)
0.5V-1.8Vp-p, 3.3kΩ
1.0Vp-p, 75Ω
Host:USB 3.0/2.0 type A(x1)
USB 2.0 type A(x1)
-16dBu 16Ω
Output: 500mW
Approx 2.36M dots
Approx. 1.56M dots
5.2/5.3/5.6 GHz bandwidth*
What's In The Box
- Sony PXW-Z280 4K 3CMOS 1/2" Sensor XDCAM Camcorder
- Lens hood (1), Pre-installed to the Camcorder
- EVF eyecup (1)
- Battery pack BP-U30 (1)
- AC Adapter/charger BC-U1A (1)
- Power Code (1)
- USB cable (1)
- Shoulder strap (1)
- Warranty Booklet (1)
- "Before Using this Unit" (1)
- CDROM "Operating instructions" (1)