Sony Professional PXWZ450KC, 4K HDR 2/3-type CMOS Sensor Shoulder Camcorder
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Sony Professional PXWZ450KC, 4K HDR 2/3-type CMOS Sensor Shoulder Camcorder
This cost-effective 4K shoulder camcorder kit includes the camcorder itself, plus an HDVF-EL20 OLED color viewfinder, shotgun microphone, and a lightweight 1.72kg 4K 18X Canon portable lens. The lens has a focal length of 7.6-137mm, support for ALAC (Auto Lens Aberration Compensation) and its dimensions are (W x H x L) 160.5 x 105 x 206.2mm (6.3 x 4.1 x 8.1 in.). Digital extender and focus-servo features are not supported. * Version 3.0 firmware upgrade required.
World’s first 4K shoulder camcorder
The Sony Professional PXWZ450KC is an advanced 4K shoulder camcorder that records 4K QFHD (3840x2160) at 50p/59.94p, as well as a variety of HD formats including XAVC Intra, XAVC Long GOP, MPEG HD 422, and MPEG HD 420. Thanks to a specially-developed 4K 2/3-type Exmor R CMOS sensor, the Sony Professional PXWZ450KC is best for a wide variety of 4K operations, allowing you to use a wide range of commercially-available B4 mount lenses without having to use an adapter. The camcorder offers the same advanced features as the PXW-X400 Full HD camcorder, with exceptional weight balance and low power consumption, alongside excellent networking features such as a built-in wireless module, embedded RJ-45 Ethernet 100B-T connector and Near Field Communication (NFC) function for easy Wireless LAN setup and operation via a mobile or tablet with Sony’s Content Browser Mobile™ application.
Shooting in 4K and HD
The Sony Professional PXWZ450KC supports a wide variety of formats including 4K QFHD and HD XAVC Intra and XAVC Long GOP at 50p/59.94p.
Low Power and Ergonomic Design
Designed to minimize power consumption, this camcorder’s lighter lens grip reduces front weight and helps reduce the load on the right-arm.
Excellent Network Connectivity
Connectivity features include a built-in wireless module, RJ-45 Ethernet 100B-T connection, and NFC function for easy Wireless LAN set-up.
SONY PROFESSIONAL PXWZ450KC MAIN FEATURES
- High-quality recordings in 4K QFHD and HD
- High sensitivity image-making
- Supports QHD LCD and Full HD OLED viewfinders
- Embedded RJ-45 connector
- One-touch wireless LAN connection
- Built-in wireless module with Content Browser Mobile™
- Easy network connection
- Records a second camera’s feed via SDI
- Lower power consumption
General | |
Mass | Approx. 3.6 kg |
(body only without lens, VF, Mic) | |
Approx. 7 lb 15 oz | |
(body only without lens, VF, Mic) | |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 170x 269 x 332 mm |
(excluding protrusions, body only) | |
6 3/4 x 10 5/8 x 13 1/8 inches | |
(excluding protrusions, body only) | |
Power Requirements | DC 12 V (11 V to 17.0 V) |
Power Consumption | Approx. 24 W (while XAVC recording, color LCD on) |
Approx. 26 W (while XAVC recording, color LCD on) | |
Operating Temperature | |
0° C to 40° C | |
32° F to 104° F | |
Storage Temperature | |
-20°C to +60°C | |
-4°F to +140°F | |
Continuous Operating Time | Approx. 160 min with BP-FLX75 |
Recording Format (Video) | |
XAVC Intra: | |
- XAVC-I QFHD 300 mode: | |
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, CBG, Max.600Mbps | |
- XAVC-I HD 100 mode: | |
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, CBG, Max.223Mbps | |
XAVC Long: | |
br>- XAVC-L QFHD 150 Mode: | |
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, VBR, Max. 150Mbps | |
XAVC Long: | |
XAVC-L QFHD 100 Mode: | |
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, VBR, Max. 100Mbps | |
- XAVC-L422 HD 50 Mode: | |
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, VBR, Max. 50Mbps | |
- XAVC-L422 HD 35 Mode: | |
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, VBR, Max. 35Mbps | |
- XAVC-L422 HD 25 Mode: | |
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, VBR, Max. 25Mbps | |
Recording Format (Video) | |
MPEG HD422: | - HD422 mode: MPEG-2 422P@HL, CBR, Max.50 Mbps |
MPEG HD: | - HQ mode: MPEG-2 MP@HL, VBR, Max.35 Mbps |
MPEG IMX: | - MPEG-2 422@ML, CBR, 50 Mbps |
DVCAM: | - CBR, 25 Mbps |
Recording Format (Audio) | |
XAVC Intra: LPCM 24 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels | |
XAVC Long: LPCM 24 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels | |
MPEG HD422: LPCM 24 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels | |
MPEG HD: LPCM 16 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels | |
MPEG IMX: LPCM 16/24 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels | |
DVCAM: LPCM 16 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels | |
Recording Format (Proxy Video) | |
XAVC Proxy: AVC/H.264 Main Profile 4:2:0 Long GOP, VBR | |
1280 × 720, 9 Mbps (Target Rate) | |
1280 × 720, 6 Mbps (Target Rate) | |
640 × 360, 3 Mbps (Target Rate) | |
480 × 270, 1 Mbps, 500 kbps (Target Rate) | |
Recording Format (Proxy Audio) | XAVC Proxy: AAC-LC, 128 kbps, 2 channels |
Recording Time (Continuity) (XAVC Intra, XAVC Long) | |
XAVC-I QFHD 300 mode: | Approx. 20 min. with 128 GB SxS card at 59.94p |
XAVC-I HD 100 mode: | Approx. 120 min. with 128 GB SxS card at 59.94i |
XAVC-L QFHD 150 mode: | Approx. 80 min. with 128 GB SxS card at 59.94P |
XAVC-L QFHD 100 mode: | Approx. xx min. with 128 GB SxS card at 59.94P |
XAVC-L422 HD 50 mode: | Approx. 240 min. with 128 GB SxS card at 59.94i |
XAVC-L422 HD 35 mode: | Approx. 340 min. with 128 GB SxS card at 59.94i |
XAVC-L422 HD 25 mode: | Approx. 440 min. with 128 GB SxS card at 59.94i |
Recording Time (Continuity)(MPEG-2 HD422/HD420) | |
MPEG HD422 mode: | Approx. 240 min. with 128 GB SxS card at 59.94i |
MPEG HD420 HQ mode: | Approx. 360 min. with 128 GB SxS card at 59.94i |
Recording Time (Continuity) (MPEG IMX 50M) | Approx. 240 min. with 128 GB SxS card at 59.94i |
Recording Time (Continuity) (MPEG HD) | |
HD HQ Mode: | Approx. 400 min. with 128 GB SxS card at 59.94i |
HD SP Mode: | Approx. 560 min. with 128 GB SxS card at 59.94i |
Recording Time (Continuity) (DVCAM) | Approx. 440 min. with 128 GB SxS card at 59.94i |
Recording Frame Rate | |
XAVC Intra (XAVC-I QFHD 300 mode): | |
- 3840 × 2160: 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p | |
XAVC Intra (XAVC-I HD 100 mode): | |
- 1920 × 1080: 59.94p, 50p, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p | |
- 1280 × 720: 59.94p, 50p | |
XAVC Long (XAVC-L QFHD 150 mode): | |
- 3840 × 2160: 59.94p, 50p | |
XAVC Long (XAVC-L QFHD 100 mode): | |
- 3840 × 2160: 29.97p,25p, 23.98p | |
XAVC Long (XAVC-L422 HD 50 mode): | |
- 1920 × 1080: 59.94p, 50p, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p | |
- 1280 × 720: 59.94p, 50p | |
Recording Frame Rate | |
XAVC Long (XAVC-L422 HD 35 mode): | - 1920 × 1080: 59.94p, 50p, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p |
XAVC Long (XAVC-L422 HD 25 mode): | - 1920 × 1080: 59.94i, 50i |
MPEG HD422: | |
- 1920 × 1080: 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p | |
- 1280 × 720: 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p | |
MPEG HD420: | |
- 1920 × 1080: 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p | |
- 1440 × 1080: 59.94i, 50i | |
- 1280 × 720: 59.94p, 50p | |
MPEG IMX: | |
- 720 × 486: 59.94i | |
- 720 × 576: 50i | |
DVCAM: | |
- 720 × 480: 59.94i | |
- 720 × 576: 50i | |
Lens | |
Lens Mount | Sony 2/3-inch type bayonet mount |
Input/Output | |
Genlock Input | BNC (x1), 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, unbalanced |
Timecode Input | BNC (x1), 0.5 V to 18 Vp-p, 10 kΩ |
SDI Input | SMPTE ST292/ST259 standard compliant, 4-channel audio |
1.5G | |
Poolfeed Recording (up to 1080 59.94i) | |
Audio Input | CH1/CH2: XLR-type 3-pin (female) (x2), Line/Mic/Mic/+48V selectable |
LINE: +4, 0, -3 dBu | |
AES/EBU: AES3 compliant | |
MIC: -70 dBu to -30 dBu | |
Mic Input | XLR-type 5-pin, female: -70 dBu to -3 0 dBu |
WRR (Wireless Microphone Receiver) | D-sub 15-pin |
Analog CH1: -40 dBu | |
Digital CH1/CH2: -40 dBFS | |
SDI Output | Output 1/2/3/4: BNC (x4), 0.8 Vp-p, |
Video Output | BNC, SD analog composite/HD-Y selectable |
Audio Output | XLR-type 5-pin, male, +4/0/-3 dBu (balanced) |
Timecode Output | BNC, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω |
Earphone Output | Stereo mini jack (x1) |
-11 dBu reference level output, maximum monitor volume, 16 Ω load | |
Speaker Output | Monaural, 300 mW output |
DC Input | XLR-type 4-pin, male, 11 V to 17 V DC |
DC Output | Round type 4-pin, 11 V to 17 V DC, 1.8 A maximum rated current |
Lens | 12-pin, lens power source (11 V to 17V DC, 1.0 A maximum rated current) |
Remote | 8-pin |
Light | 2-pin |
Camera Adaptor | D-sub, 50-pin (x1) |
Ethernet | RJ-45 (x1), 100BASE-TX: IEEE 802.3u, 10BASE-T: IEEE 802.3 |
USB | USB 3.0/2.0 4-pin (type A), USB2.0 4-pin (type B), USB2.0 4-pin (type-A) |
HDMI | A type, 19-pin (x1) |
Viewfinder | 20-pin IF for HDVF Series Viewfinder, and 26-pin IF for CBK-VF02, HDVF-L750 |
Audio Performance | |
Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz (±3 dB or less) |
Dynamic Range | 90 dB (typical) |
Distortion | 0.08% or lower (-40 dBu input level) |
Headroom | 20 dB (factory default) (20, 18, 16, 12dB), EBUL |
Camera Section | |
Imager | 2/3-type "Exmor R" 4K CMOS |
Effective Picture Elements | 3840 (H) x 2160 (V) |
Built-in Optical Filters | 1: Clear, 2: 1/4ND, 3: 1/16ND, 4: 1/64ND |
Shutter Speed (Time) | |
59.94i/p, 50i/p: 1/60 sec. to 1/2000 sec. + ECS | |
29.97p: 1/40 sec. to 1/2000 sec. + ECS | |
25p: 1/33 sec. to 1/2000 sec. + ECS | |
23.94p: 1/32 sec. to 1/2000 sec. + ECS | |
Shutter Speed (Slow Shutter(SLS)) | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 16-frame accumulation |
Slow & Quick Motion Function | 1080p: Frame rate selectable from 1fps to 60 fps |
Sensitivity (2000 lx, 89.9% reflectance) | |
F10 (typical) (1920 x 1080/59.94i mode or 3840 x 2160/59.94p mode) | |
F11 (typical) (1920 x 1080/50i mode or 3840 x 2160/50p mode) | |
Minimum Illumination | 0.019 lx (F1.4, +42 dB, 16-frame accumulation) |
White Balance | Preset (3200K), Memory A, Memory B/ATW |
Gain Selection | -9, -6, -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42 dB(TBD) |
S/N Ratio | 61 dB typical (typical, 1920x1080/59.94i mode, Noise Suppression On) |
Viewfinder | |
Viewfinder | Option |
Built-in LCD Monitor | Colour LCD, Screen size: 8.8 cm (3.5 inches) diagonal *3, Aspect ratio: 16:9, Number of pixels: 960 (H) × 540 (V) for Video display, Audio level, TC, battery, and media remaining capacity |
Built-in Speaker | (x1) |
Media SxS Card Slots | Number of slots: 2 |
Media SD Card Slots | Proxy (1), Utility (1) |
GPS | Yes |
Built-in Network Module | Yes |
NFC | Yes |
Supported Media | |
High-Resolution Video/Audio | SxS card |
XQD card (with XQD ExpressCard Adapter, QDA-EX1) | |
SDXC card (with XQD ExpressCard Adapter, MEAD-SD02) | |
Proxy Video/Audio and Utility | SDXC/SDHC |