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Sony PXW-Z90 4K HDR XDCAM Camera with Fast Hybrid AF

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Single 1" Exmor RS CMOS Sensor
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) up to 30p
Phase-Detection Autofocus (AF)
4K HDR with Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
Zeiss 12x Optical / 18x Clear Image Zoom
Full HD to 120 fps/Super Slow to 960 fps
XAVC HD / QFHD & MPEG2 HD Recording
S-Log3/S-Gamut3 Imaging Options
3G-SDI Output, 2.4 / 5 GHz Streaming
2 x SD Card Slots, Relay & Simul Modes

Model: MC88 (HD HDMI) | NX80 (4K HDMI) | Z90 (4K SDI+HDMI)

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The Sony PXW-Z90 4K HDR XDCAM camcorderoffers phase-detection autofocus and HDR capabilities in a compact, palm-style body. Suitable for corporate events, broadcast news, and television production, the PXW-Z90V camcorder features a stacked 1" Exmor RS CMOS sensor with UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) resolution, a 12x Zeiss optical zoom, an OLED viewfinder, and 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, as well as MPEG HD at 4:2:2 (requires optional license key). S-Log3/S-Gamut3 functions offer users additional image control.

The PXW-Z90V camera supports Sony's Slow and Quick Motion for shooting HD video at variable frame rates, including 120 fps. Recording to a variety of formats, frame rates, and codecs, the camcorder supports 100 Mb/s XAVC Long recording of 4K UHD video at up to 29.97p, and 50 Mb/s capture of HD up to 59.94p. Footage is recorded to two SD memory card slots, either simultaneously to both cards or in relay mode to create a backup. The PXW-Z90V's 3G-SDI output offers integration with professional studio environments.

Additional features include built-in 2.4/5 GHz for multiple streaming and FTP options. The PXW-Z90V's audio features include two 3-pin XLR audio inputs that support line, mic, and mic + 48V (phantom power) for using external microphones; you can also use the PXW-Z90V's built-in microphone to record audio when shooting. For multicamera productions, the PXW-Z90V integrates seamlessly with Sony's MCX-500 live switcher (available separately).

Features:

1" Exmor RS CMOS Sensor: 1.0"-type Exmor RS CMOS sensor with approximately 14.2 million effective pixels provides optimal image quality



Fast Hybrid Auto Focus: Offers highly accurate focusing and tracking, especially useful when shooting sharp UHD 4K footage



Zeiss T* Lens with 12x Optical Zoom: The PXW-Z90V's fixed 12x optical wide-angle zoom with 18x Clear Image Zoom technology in UHD 4K (24x in HD)



Frame Rate Flexibility: Record up to UHD 4K video (3840 x 2160p) at 29.97, 25, and 23.98 fps, in XAVC Long in a choice of 100 Mb/s or 60 Mb/s, or HD at frame rates up to 59.94p



Super Slow Motion: Offers slow motion recording up to 960 fps



Slow & Quick Recording: Uses Sony's Slow & Quick Motion for recording 1080p/i60 HD video at 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 30, 60, and 120 fps



Multiple-Codec Choice: Record in XAVC Long (UHD 4K), MPEG-4 HD at 4:2:0, XAVC Long (HD) 4:2:2, HD 2.0, or XVAC Proxy at 4:2:0, at a variety of data rates (license key required for some codecs)



Built-In ND Filters: The PXW-Z90V incorporates an ND filter function with Clear, 1/4ND, 1/16ND, and 1/64ND for optimal exposure and depth-of-field control



Media Slots: The PXW-Z90V is equipped with two memory card slots—one for SDHC/SDXC cards only, and one compatible with both SDHC/SDXC and Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark 2) / Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo cards



Video Output: 3G-SDI output integrates with professional studio environments



Wi-Fi/NFC: Use the PXW-Z90V camcorder's built-in Wi-Fi capability to send FTP files directly from the camcorder or live stream over Wi-Fi

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Camera
Sensor	1.0"-type (13.2 mm x 8.8 mm), back-illuminated Exmor RS CMOS sensor
Built-In ND Filters	Clear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64
Effective Pixels	(16:9): 14.2 MP (approximate) (3:2): 12.0 MP (approximate)
Gain	-3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33 dB, AGC
Minimum Illumination	With 33 dB Gain: Standard 60i: 3 lux (1/60 second) Standard 50i: 3 lux (1/50 second) LowLux 60i: 1.7 lux (1/30 second) LowLux 50i: 1.7 lux (1/25 second)
Shutter Speed	60i: 1/8 - 1/10,000 50i: 1/6 -1/10,000 24p: 1/6 - 1/10,000
Slow & Quick Motion Function	60i 2160p: 1,2,4,8,15,30 fps 50i 2160p: 1,2,3,6,12,25 fps 60i 1080p: 1,2,4,8,15,30,60,120 fps 50i 1080p: 1,2,3,6,12,25,50,100 fps
White Balance	Preset Indoor: 3200K Outdoor: 5600K ±7 steps Color Temperature Set Range: 2300-15,000K Onepush A, B, Auto-selectable

Lens
Zoom Ratio	Optical: 12x Clear Image Zoom: 18x (4K) / 24x (HD) Digital Extender: 48x (HD)
Lens Wide Angle	29mm (35mm equivalent)

Recording
Video Format	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 at HL 4:2:2 Long profile MPEG HD420 (CBKZ-SLMP required): MPEG-2 MP at 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
Audio Format	XAVC QFHD: Linear PCM 2-Ch, 24-bit, 48 kHz XAVC HD: Linear PCM 2-Ch, 24-bit, 48 kHz XAVC Proxy: AAC-LC 2-Ch¿16-bit, 48 kHz MPEG HD422 (CBKZ-SLMP required): Linear PCM 2-Ch, 24-bit, 48 kHz MPEG HD420 (CBKZ-SLMP required): Linear PCM 2-Ch, 16-bit, 48 kHz MPEG HD Proxy (CBKZ-SLMP required): AAC-LC 2-Ch, 16-bit, 48 kHz AVCHD: Linear PCM 2-ch, 16-bit, 48 kHz / Dolby Digital 2-Ch, 16-bit, 48 kHz
Recording Frame Rate	XAVC QFHD (3840 x 2160): 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p 100 Mbps/60 Mbps XAVC HD (1920 x 1080): 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p, 50 Mbps/35 Mbps XAVC HD (1920 x 1080): 59.94i, 50i, 50 Mbps/35 Mbps/25 Mbps XAVC HD (1280 x 720): 59.94p, 50p, 50 Mbps XAVC Proxy (1280 x 720): 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p, 9 Mbps XAVC Proxy (640 x 360): 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p, 3 Mbps MPEG HD422 (1920 x 1080): (CBKZ-SLMP required) 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p, 5 Mbps MPEG HD422 (1280 x 720): (CBKZ-SLMP required) 59.94p, 50p, 50 Mbps MPEG HD420 (1920 x 1080): @59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p, HQ mode (35 Mbps) MPEG HD420 (1440 x 1080):(CBKZ-SLMP required) 59.94i, 50i, HQ mode (35 Mbps) MPEG HD420 (1280 x 720): (CBKZ-SLMP required) 59.94p, 50p, HQ mode (35 Mbps) MPEG HD Proxy (1280 x 720): (CBKZ-SLMP required) 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p, 9 Mbps MPEG HD Proxy (640 x 360): (CBKZ-SLMP required) 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p 3 Mbps AVCHD (1920 x 1080): 59.94p, 50p, PS mode (28 Mbps) AVCHD (1920 x 1080): 59.94i/50i FX mode (24 Mbps) FH mode (17 Mbps) AVCHD (1920 x 1080): 29.97p/25p/23.98p, FX mode (24 Mbps) AVCHD (1440 x 1080): 59.94i, 50i LP mode (5 Mbps) AVCHD (1280 x 720): 59.94p, 50p, HQ mode (9 Mbps)
Recording/Playback Time	With 64 GB Memory Card: XAVC QFHD LPCM 2-Ch 100 Mbps: 65 minutes XAVC QFHD LPCM 2-Ch 60 Mbps: 100 minutes XAVC HD LPCM 2-Ch 50 Mbps: 120 minutes XAVC HD LPCM 2-Ch 35 Mbps: 170 minutes XAVC HD LPCM 2-Ch 25 Mbps: 220 minutes MPEG HD422 (CBKZ-SLMP required) LPCM 2-Ch 50 Mbps: 110 minutes MPEG HD420 (CBKZ-SLMP required) LPCM 2-Ch HQ Mode: 170 minutes AVCHD LPCM 2-Ch PS Mode: 305 minutes AVCHD LPCM 2-Ch FX Mode: 360 minutes AVCHD LPCM 2-Ch FH Mode: 495 minutes AVCHD LPCM 2-Ch HQ Mode: 880 minutes AVCHD LPCM 2-Ch LP Mode: 1540 minutes

Input/Output
Audio Input	2 x 3-pin XLRF, line/mic/mic +48 V selectable
Audio Output	Integrated multi/micro-USB jack
DC Input	DC jack
HDMI Output	1 x Type A
Headphone Output	1 x Stereo 3.5 mm mini-jack
Remote	Integrated multi/micro-USB jack Stereo mini-jack (2.5 mm Φ)
SDI Input	1 x BNC: 3G/HD/SD SMPTE 424M/292M/259M standards
Speaker Output	Monaural
USB	1 x Multi/micro-USB
Video Output	1 x Multi/micro-USB 1 x Composite, 1.0 Vpp, 75 Ohms

Wi-Fi
Frequency Bands	2.4, 5 GHz

Media Specifications
Media Type	1 x SD/SDHC/SDXC & Memory Stick PRO Duo 1 x SD/SDHC/SDXC

Monitoring
LCD Monitor	3.5" (8.9 cm), 1.56 M dots
Viewfinder	0.39" (1 cm), 2.36 M dots, OLED

General
Battery Operating Time	Recording (approximate): 140 minutes with NP-FV70A battery (with LCD, XAVC QFHD 2160/30p, 60 Mbps) Playback (approximate): 265 minutes with NP-FV70A battery (with LCD, XAVC QFHD 2160/30p, 60 Mbps)
Built-In Microphone	Omnidirectional stereo electret condenser microphone
Power Consumption (Average)	6.5 W (recording with EVF with XAVC QFHD 2160/30p 60 Mbps) 6.9 W (recording with LCD and XAVC QFHD 2160/30p 60 Mbps)
Power Requirements	DC In: 8.4 V Battery: 7.4 V
Storage Temperature	-4 to 40°F (-20 to 60°C)
Dimensions (W x H x D)	5.1 x 7.1 x 11.3" (130 x 181.5 x 287 mm)
Weight	2.2 lb (1020 g)

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Sony PXW-Z90 4K HDR XDCAM with Fast Hybrid AF

XLR Handle
Lens Hood
Lens Cap
Large Eyecup
Accessory Shoe Kit
USB Cable
NP-FV70A V-Series Battery Pack for Handycam Camcorders (1900mAh)
AC-L200 AC Adapter
Power Cord
RMT-845 Wireless Remote
CR2025 Lithium Battery (for Remote)
Limited 1-Year Warranty

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Features:

1" Exmor RS CMOS Sensor: 1.0"-type Exmor RS CMOS sensor with approximately 14.2 million effective pixels provides optimal image quality



Fast Hybrid Auto Focus: Offers highly accurate focusing and tracking, especially useful when shooting sharp UHD 4K footage



Zeiss T* Lens with 12x Optical Zoom: The PXW-Z90V's fixed 12x optical wide-angle zoom with 18x Clear Image Zoom technology in UHD 4K (24x in HD)



Frame Rate Flexibility: Record up to UHD 4K video (3840 x 2160p) at 29.97, 25, and 23.98 fps, in XAVC Long in a choice of 100 Mb/s or 60 Mb/s, or HD at frame rates up to 59.94p



Super Slow Motion: Offers slow motion recording up to 960 fps



Slow & Quick Recording: Uses Sony's Slow & Quick Motion for recording 1080p/i60 HD video at 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 30, 60, and 120 fps



Multiple-Codec Choice: Record in XAVC Long (UHD 4K), MPEG-4 HD at 4:2:0, XAVC Long (HD) 4:2:2, HD 2.0, or XVAC Proxy at 4:2:0, at a variety of data rates (license key required for some codecs)



Built-In ND Filters: The PXW-Z90V incorporates an ND filter function with Clear, 1/4ND, 1/16ND, and 1/64ND for optimal exposure and depth-of-field control



Media Slots: The PXW-Z90V is equipped with two memory card slots—one for SDHC/SDXC cards only, and one compatible with both SDHC/SDXC and Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark 2) / Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo cards



Video Output: 3G-SDI output integrates with professional studio environments



Wi-Fi/NFC: Use the PXW-Z90V camcorder's built-in Wi-Fi capability to send FTP files directly from the camcorder or live stream over Wi-Fi

Specifications

Camera
Sensor	1.0"-type (13.2 mm x 8.8 mm), back-illuminated Exmor RS CMOS sensor
Built-In ND Filters	Clear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64
Effective Pixels	(16:9): 14.2 MP (approximate) (3:2): 12.0 MP (approximate)
Gain	-3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33 dB, AGC
Minimum Illumination	With 33 dB Gain: Standard 60i: 3 lux (1/60 second) Standard 50i: 3 lux (1/50 second) LowLux 60i: 1.7 lux (1/30 second) LowLux 50i: 1.7 lux (1/25 second)
Shutter Speed	60i: 1/8 - 1/10,000 50i: 1/6 -1/10,000 24p: 1/6 - 1/10,000
Slow & Quick Motion Function	60i 2160p: 1,2,4,8,15,30 fps 50i 2160p: 1,2,3,6,12,25 fps 60i 1080p: 1,2,4,8,15,30,60,120 fps 50i 1080p: 1,2,3,6,12,25,50,100 fps
White Balance	Preset Indoor: 3200K Outdoor: 5600K ±7 steps Color Temperature Set Range: 2300-15,000K Onepush A, B, Auto-selectable

Lens
Zoom Ratio	Optical: 12x Clear Image Zoom: 18x (4K) / 24x (HD) Digital Extender: 48x (HD)
Lens Wide Angle	29mm (35mm equivalent)

Recording
Video Format	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 at HL 4:2:2 Long profile MPEG HD420 (CBKZ-SLMP required): MPEG-2 MP at 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
Audio Format	XAVC QFHD: Linear PCM 2-Ch, 24-bit, 48 kHz XAVC HD: Linear PCM 2-Ch, 24-bit, 48 kHz XAVC Proxy: AAC-LC 2-Ch¿16-bit, 48 kHz MPEG HD422 (CBKZ-SLMP required): Linear PCM 2-Ch, 24-bit, 48 kHz MPEG HD420 (CBKZ-SLMP required): Linear PCM 2-Ch, 16-bit, 48 kHz MPEG HD Proxy (CBKZ-SLMP required): AAC-LC 2-Ch, 16-bit, 48 kHz AVCHD: Linear PCM 2-ch, 16-bit, 48 kHz / Dolby Digital 2-Ch, 16-bit, 48 kHz
Recording Frame Rate	XAVC QFHD (3840 x 2160): 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p 100 Mbps/60 Mbps XAVC HD (1920 x 1080): 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p, 50 Mbps/35 Mbps XAVC HD (1920 x 1080): 59.94i, 50i, 50 Mbps/35 Mbps/25 Mbps XAVC HD (1280 x 720): 59.94p, 50p, 50 Mbps XAVC Proxy (1280 x 720): 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p, 9 Mbps XAVC Proxy (640 x 360): 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p, 3 Mbps MPEG HD422 (1920 x 1080): (CBKZ-SLMP required) 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p, 5 Mbps MPEG HD422 (1280 x 720): (CBKZ-SLMP required) 59.94p, 50p, 50 Mbps MPEG HD420 (1920 x 1080): @59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p, HQ mode (35 Mbps) MPEG HD420 (1440 x 1080):(CBKZ-SLMP required) 59.94i, 50i, HQ mode (35 Mbps) MPEG HD420 (1280 x 720): (CBKZ-SLMP required) 59.94p, 50p, HQ mode (35 Mbps) MPEG HD Proxy (1280 x 720): (CBKZ-SLMP required) 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p, 9 Mbps MPEG HD Proxy (640 x 360): (CBKZ-SLMP required) 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p 3 Mbps AVCHD (1920 x 1080): 59.94p, 50p, PS mode (28 Mbps) AVCHD (1920 x 1080): 59.94i/50i FX mode (24 Mbps) FH mode (17 Mbps) AVCHD (1920 x 1080): 29.97p/25p/23.98p, FX mode (24 Mbps) AVCHD (1440 x 1080): 59.94i, 50i LP mode (5 Mbps) AVCHD (1280 x 720): 59.94p, 50p, HQ mode (9 Mbps)
Recording/Playback Time	With 64 GB Memory Card: XAVC QFHD LPCM 2-Ch 100 Mbps: 65 minutes XAVC QFHD LPCM 2-Ch 60 Mbps: 100 minutes XAVC HD LPCM 2-Ch 50 Mbps: 120 minutes XAVC HD LPCM 2-Ch 35 Mbps: 170 minutes XAVC HD LPCM 2-Ch 25 Mbps: 220 minutes MPEG HD422 (CBKZ-SLMP required) LPCM 2-Ch 50 Mbps: 110 minutes MPEG HD420 (CBKZ-SLMP required) LPCM 2-Ch HQ Mode: 170 minutes AVCHD LPCM 2-Ch PS Mode: 305 minutes AVCHD LPCM 2-Ch FX Mode: 360 minutes AVCHD LPCM 2-Ch FH Mode: 495 minutes AVCHD LPCM 2-Ch HQ Mode: 880 minutes AVCHD LPCM 2-Ch LP Mode: 1540 minutes

Input/Output
Audio Input	2 x 3-pin XLRF, line/mic/mic +48 V selectable
Audio Output	Integrated multi/micro-USB jack
DC Input	DC jack
HDMI Output	1 x Type A
Headphone Output	1 x Stereo 3.5 mm mini-jack
Remote	Integrated multi/micro-USB jack Stereo mini-jack (2.5 mm Φ)
SDI Input	1 x BNC: 3G/HD/SD SMPTE 424M/292M/259M standards
Speaker Output	Monaural
USB	1 x Multi/micro-USB
Video Output	1 x Multi/micro-USB 1 x Composite, 1.0 Vpp, 75 Ohms

Wi-Fi
Frequency Bands	2.4, 5 GHz

Media Specifications
Media Type	1 x SD/SDHC/SDXC & Memory Stick PRO Duo 1 x SD/SDHC/SDXC

Monitoring
LCD Monitor	3.5" (8.9 cm), 1.56 M dots
Viewfinder	0.39" (1 cm), 2.36 M dots, OLED

General
Battery Operating Time	Recording (approximate): 140 minutes with NP-FV70A battery (with LCD, XAVC QFHD 2160/30p, 60 Mbps) Playback (approximate): 265 minutes with NP-FV70A battery (with LCD, XAVC QFHD 2160/30p, 60 Mbps)
Built-In Microphone	Omnidirectional stereo electret condenser microphone
Power Consumption (Average)	6.5 W (recording with EVF with XAVC QFHD 2160/30p 60 Mbps) 6.9 W (recording with LCD and XAVC QFHD 2160/30p 60 Mbps)
Power Requirements	DC In: 8.4 V Battery: 7.4 V
Storage Temperature	-4 to 40°F (-20 to 60°C)
Dimensions (W x H x D)	5.1 x 7.1 x 11.3" (130 x 181.5 x 287 mm)
Weight	2.2 lb (1020 g)

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Sony PXW-Z90 4K HDR XDCAM with Fast Hybrid AF

XLR Handle
Lens Hood
Lens Cap
Large Eyecup
Accessory Shoe Kit
USB Cable
NP-FV70A V-Series Battery Pack for Handycam Camcorders (1900mAh)
AC-L200 AC Adapter
Power Cord
RMT-845 Wireless Remote
CR2025 Lithium Battery (for Remote)
Limited 1-Year Warranty

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