SONY

SONY

PDW700
Sony Professional XDCAM HD Camcorder $31,827.00
U.S.List Price

Overview

The PDW-700 camcorder comes equipped with three 2/3-inch type CCDs a newly developed Power HAD FX progressive CCD with 1920 x 1080 effective pixels. Stunning-quality HD images can be captured by this high-resolution CCD in conjunction with the 14-bit A/D converter and advanced digital signal. On top of the exceptional technology, the PDW-700 offers very high quality HD recording at a data rate of up to 50Mbps using the MPEG-2 4:2:2P@HL compression. It also provides multi-format recording flexibility including 1080i, 720P and SD, which comes with HD/SD conversion and cross conversion between 1080i and 720P. The Sony XDCAM HD422 series of Optical Disc products will have 7 years "Powertrain" Warranty for its laser block. This "Powertrain" Warranty is unprecedented for Sony and demonstrates the confidence Sony has in its XDCAM products. Highlights

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Three 2/3-inch type CCDs High-quality four-channel audio recording Compact and lightweight at 9 lb 4 oz Dual HD/SD-SDI outputs and composite/HD-Y output Pool-feed input (HD/SD-SDI and composite) option Ethernet interface i.LINK interface

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HD422:1080: 59.94i, 50i HD422 50Mbps DL & SL Disc Recording HD422: 1080: 29.97p, 25p, and 720: 59.94p, 50p HD420: 1080 & 720 MPEG IMX & DVCAM 7 years "Powertrain" Warranty for XDCAM laser block

Features
Features CCD Benefits 2/3 full HD Progressive CCD (Power HAD FX) 2.2M pixels (1920 x 1080) RGB 3 CCD Sensors Supports both 1080 and 720 MPEG-2 422p@HL format Bit rate is 50Mbps for both 1080 and 720 Audio Format 24bit x 8ch (PDW-700 can record up to 4ch Audio at the same time) Legacy formats (DVCAM, MPEG IMX 30/40/50 Mbps, MPEG HD 420 18*/25/35Mbps) are supported for both recording and playback. An optional software product (CBKZ-MD01) is necessary for the SD recording/playback function. (* 18Mbps is playback only) Longer recording time with the Dual Layer Professional Disc Media. The single layer disc is also supported. Single layer (23.3GB) Dual layer (50GB) MPEG HD 422 (50Mbps) Approx. 43 min. Approx. 95 min. MPEG HD 420 (35Mbps) Approx. 60 min. Approx. 145 min MPEG HD 420 (25Mbps)Approx. 90 min. Approx. 190 min.

Recording Bit Rates

Multi-Format & Legacy Format Support

Record Time

MPEG IMX (50Mbps) Approx. 45 min. Approx. 100 min. DVCAM Approx. 85 min. Approx. 185 min. Well-balanced Compact Body Optical ND Filters and Electrical CC Filters The PDW-700 is designed to be very compact and ergonomically well balanced, providing a high level of mobility and comfort in various shooting situations. Neutral Density (ND) optical filter is controlled via a built-in ND filter wheel and can be set with relative offset value of color temperature Color Correction (CC) filter can easily obtain the desired color temperature by setting the mode on a camcorder-assignable switch Gain Control (-6db to +42dB) and Turbo Gain Shockless gain control provides a smooth transition in gain control An easy-to-view color LCD screen provided on the camcorder side panel enables advanced operations such as Thumbnail Search and Scene Selection. Status indicators such as four-channel audio meters, and disc and battery remaining time can also be displayed. Camera set-up menus can be displayed, too. *Viewable area measured diagonally. A maximum of 64 frames can be accumulated using the slow shutter function. In low light levels this allows clear video to be shot, and provides a fantasy video effect with ghost image. - 1-8, 16, 32 and 64 frame accumulation - Turbo Gain allows the camera gain to be boosted up to +48 dB. The PDW-700 offers an Interval Recording function which intermittently records signals at pre-determined intervals. This is convenient for shooting over long periods of time, and also when creating pictures with special effects of extremely quick motion. *Requires a software upgrade planned to be available for release in fall 2008. Superimposes a previously recorded image on the viewfinder. This allows the operator to quickly and easily frame or reposition a subject when a shot must be taken from the same position or in the same framework as a previous take. Maximum duration is 30sec. This picture cache mode can be ON even in EJECT operation and consequently sequential recording is possible during disc replacement. All file, Scene file, Lens file and User file are provided to store the setting parameters to the internal memory and Memory Stick media. The Digital Extender function of the PDW-700 enables images to be digitally doubled in size. Unlike lens extenders, the Digital Extender function performs this capability without any loss of image sensitivity, which is often referred to as the F-drop phenomenon. *Requires a software upgrade planned to be available for release in fall 2008. X2 magnified camera picture is available in the viewfinder which can help precise focus adjustment PDW-700 provides a total of 6 assignable switches (ASSIGN 1 to 4, COLOR TEMP, LENS RET) For pool-feed operations, the optional CBK-HD01* and CBK-SC02* boards provide HD and SD-SDI inputs, and SD composite input respectively. *Planned to be available in fall 2008. The PDW-700 camcorder has the Trigger REC function that enables synchronized recording with PDWHD1500 and PDW-F75 XDCAM decks or HDCAM portable decks connected via the HD-SDI interface a convenient feature for backup recording. This mode allows users to create a single, large clip with multiple rec. start & stop. The Rec. start Essence Mark (EM) is recorded to every rec. start frame. The benefits of using this mode are: Capable of having more than 300 takes on a disc Faster transfer speed by sending a single clip. (No over-head for file open/close process) The following conversion is possible in Playback mode: Downconversion from HD to SD, Upconversion from SD to HD, Cross conversion between 1080 and 720 The following conversion is possible in recording mode: Upconversion from SD to HD In the downconversion process from HD to SD, Squeeze / Edge Crop / Letter Box are available. In the upconversion process from SD to HD Squeeze / Edge Crop / Letter Box are available

Gain Control

3.5-inch* Widescreen

Slow shutter

Interval Recording*

Freeze Mix

Picture Cache Recording

Memory Stick media

Digital Extender*

Focus magnification

Assignable switch Pool-feed Operation

Trigger REC Function

Clip Continuous REC

Built-in Multi Format Converter Aspect Ratio Control

Specifications
General Specifications Mass Detail Approx. 4.3 kg (9 lb 8 oz) (body) Approx. 6.0 kg (13 lb 4 oz) (w/ VF, Mic, Disc, BP-GL95 battery) DC 12 V +5.0 V/-1.0 V

Power Requirements

Power Consumption

Approx. 40 W (while recording, w/o options, color LCD On) Approx. 44 W (while recording, w/viewfinder, color LCD On, manual lense, microphone) -5 to +40 C (+23 to +104 F) -20 to +60 C (-4 to +140 F) 10 to 90% (relative humidity) Approx. 120 min. w/BP-GL95 battery

Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Humidity Continuous Operating Time Video Recording Format

MPEG HD422 (MPEG-2 422P@HL) (CBR: 50 Mb/s) MPEG HD (MPEG-2 MP@HL): 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 (MPEG-2 422P@ML) (50/40/30 Mb/s) DVCAM (CBR, 25 Mb/s) MPEG-4 MPEG HD422: 4 ch/24 bits/48 kHz MPEG HD: 4 ch/16 bits/48 kHz MPEG IMX: (4ch, 16-bit or 24-bit, 48 kHz) DVCAM: 4 ch/16 bits/48 kHz A-law (2 ch/4 ch, 8 bit, 8 kHz) 23GB Optical Disc model PFD23A 50GB Optical Disc model PFD50DLA MPEG HD422 mode: 1920 X 1080/59.94i/29.97p 1280 x 720/59.94P MPEG HD mode: 1440 x 1080/59.94i/29.97p 1280 x 720/59.94P MPEG IMX: 59.94i DVCAM: 59.94i MPEG HD422: 1920 x 1080/50i, 25P 1280 x 720/50P MPEG HD: 1920 x 1080/50i, 25P 1280 x 720/50P MPEG IMX: 50i DVCAM: 50i 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: More than 265 min. (PFD50DLA), More than 122 min. (PFD23A) MPEG IMX (Option: CBKZ-MD01): 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 (Option: CBKZ-MD01): 25 Mb/s: Approx. 185 min. (PFD50DLA), Approx. 85 min. (PFD23A) Detail

Proxy Video Audio Recording

Audio Proxy Recording Media

Recording Frame Rate NTSC model

Recording Frame Rate PAL model

Recording/Playback time

Inputs/Outputs Specifications Genlock In TC IN SDI IN

BNC x1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 BNC x1, 0.5 to 18 Vp-p, 10 k BNC x 1 (HD/SD switchable) HD-SDI: SMPTE 292M (w/embedded audio) SD-SDI: SMPTE 259M (w/embedded audio)

Audio In AES/EBU Input MIC In Test Out

CH-1/CH-2: XLR 3-pin (female) x 2, line/mic/mic +48 V selectable CH-1/CH-2: XLR 3-pin (female) x 2, AES/EBU selectable XLR 5-pin (female, stereo) x 1 BNC x 1 (switchable) HD Y/SD composite SD composite (character On/Off) 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) CH-1/CH-2: XLR 5-pin (male, stereo) x 1 BNC x 1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Mini-jack x 2 (front: monaural, rear: stereo/monaural) YES XLR 4-pin (male) x 1, 11 to 17 V 4-pin (Female) (for wireless microphone receiver), 11 to 17 V DC, MAX. 500 mA 12-pin 8-pin 2-pin, DC 12 V, max. 50 W 50-pin IEEE 1394, 6 pin x 1, File Access Mode x 1 (for camera setup files) RJ-45 x 1, 100Base-Tx: IEEE802.3u, 10Base-T: IEEE802.3 x 1 (for version-up) Detail

SDI Out

Audio Out TC Out Earphone Monitor Speaker DC In DC Out Lens Conector Remote Light Camera Adaptor i.Link Memory Stick Gigabit Ethernet USB Audio Performance Specifications Frequency Response Dynamic Range Distortion Crosstalk Wow & Flutter Headroom Camera Section Specifications Pickup Device Effective Picture Elements Optical System Built-In Optical Filters Shutter Speed (Time)

20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.0 dB More than 93 dB Less than 0.08% (at 1 kHz, reference level) Less than -70 dB (at 1 kHz, reference level) Below measurable limit 20/18/16/12 dB (selectable) Detail

3-chip 2/3-inch type HD Power HAD FX CCDs 1920(H) x 1080(V) F1.4 prism 1: Clear, 2: 1/4ND, 3: 1/16ND, 4: 1/64ND 59.94i: 1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500 ,1/1000, 1/2000 50i: 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 25p: 1/33, 1/50, 1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000 1- to 8- and 16-frame accumulation NA

Slow Shutter Slow & Quick Motion Function Sensitivity (2000 lx, 89.9% reflectance) Minimum Illumination

F11 @ 59.94i, F12 @ 50i (typical)

Approx. 0.016 lx (F1.4 lens, +42 dB, with 16-frame accumulation)

Gain Selection Smear Level S/N Ratio Horizontal Resolution Registration Modulation Depth Monitoring Specifications Viewfinder Built-In LCD Monitor Lens Specifications Lens Mount Included Lens Specifications Zoom Ratio Selectable Focal Length Iris Maximum Relative Aperture Focus Image Stabilizer Filter Thread Built-In Microphone Specifications Capsule Type

-6, -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42 dB -135 dB (Y-typical) 59 dB (54 dB w/o Noise Suppressor) 1000 TV lines or more (1920 x 1080i mode) Less than 0.02% 45% or more at 27.5MHz (typical) Detail

Option 3.5-inch type color LCD monitor Detail 2/3-inch type bayonet mount Detail

depends on optional lens used depends on optional lens used depends on optional lens used depends on optional lens used

depends on optional lens used depends on optional lens used depends on optional lens used Detail

NA

Accessories
Supplied Accessories Model: Description: Operation manual (x 1) XDCAM Application Software CD-ROM (x 1) Lens mount cap (x 1) Shoulder belt (x 1) Microphone cable (for converting 3-pin to 5-pin) (x 1) Optional Accessories Model: DWRS02D/42 CBKSC02 Description: Dual Channel Digital Wireless Receiver Analog Composite Input Option Board for the PDW-700 and PDW-F800 camcorders AC Adaptor/Charger 24P Record and Playback Software Option Key for PDW-700 Handheld remote control unit for PMW-500, PMW-400, PMW-350, PMW320, PMW-F3, PDW-700, PDW-F800, BVP-950A, BVP-750A, BVP-570, BVP-550, HDW-700A, HDW-F900, DSR-450WSL MPEG TS Adaptor for PDW-F800, PDW-700, PMW-500, PMW-400, PMW-350, and PMW-320 HD/SD SDI Input Option Board for the PDW-700 and PDW-F800 camcorders U.S.List Price $2,979.00 $1,680.00 U.S.List Price Pricing available upon request Pricing available upon request Pricing available upon request Pricing available upon request Pricing available upon request

ACDN10 CBKZFC02 RMB170

$757.00 $4,777.00 $1,950.00

HDCA702

$4,305.00

CBKHD01

$2,205.00

LC424TH BCL70 CBKZMD01 ECM680S CBKZUPG01 DWRS02D/30 HDVF200 DWRS02D/14 BPL60S RMB750 HDVF20A HDVFC35W CBKWA01//C

Shipping Case with Built-in Wheels by Thermodyne Portable 2 channel battery charger for lithium-ion batteries SD Record and Playback Software Key for PDW-700 camcorder Stereo Shotgun Microphone PDW-700 and PDW-F800 WiFi Option Activation Software Key Dual Channel Digital Wireless Receiver 2 HD Viewfinder for all Sony 2/3 HD Cameras/Camcorders Dual Channel Digital Wireless Receiver Hard Carbon Lithium-Ion 65Wh Battery Remote Control Unit 2-inch Type HD B/W CRT Viewfinder Multi-format HD Color LCD Viewfinder USB WiFi Adaptor

$463.50 $854.00 $2,205.00 $1,092.00 $50.00 $2,979.00 $3,472.00 $2,979.00 $492.00 Pricing available upon request Pricing available upon request Pricing available upon request $150.00

Resources
User Manual Description: PDW-700 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1.2 (Ed. 1 Rev. 2) PDW-700 / PDW-F800 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1.5 (Ed. 1 Rev. 3) PDW-700 / PDW-F800 Operation Manual for Firmware Version 1.6 (Ed. 1 Rev. 4) Family Brochure Description: New XDCAM HD422 Family (PDWF800/700/F1600/HD1500/HR1MK1/U2/U1/XDS1000/PD1000/PD2000/Archive) All XDCAM Family Product Brochure Description: HDCA-702 MPEG TS Adaptor Power Supply Systems (V2537) Brochure Description: Its all about workflow Specification Sheet Description: CBK-WA100/IFU CBKWA101/IFU Wireless Adapters Release Date Type/Size pdf / 1,221K Release Date Type/Size pdf / 1,055K Release Date Type/Size pdf / 155K pdf / 860K Release Date Type/Size pdf / 5,543K Release Date Type/Size pdf / 8,265K

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Media
Model: Description: U.S.List Price

PFD50DLA/3

Dual Layer 50GB Rewritable Optical Disc For XDCAM 95 min on MPEG HD422

Pricing available upon request

PFD23A/3

Single Layer Pre-Formatted 23GB Rewritable Optical Disc For XDCAM 43 Pricing available upon request min on MPEG HD422

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