Sony PXW-Z280 XDCAM Camcorder

The Z280’s all-new Exmor R™ imager is custom-designed for broadcast 4K acquisition. Its three 1/2-type Exmor R™ CMOS deliver a deep depth of field with superb image quality. Red, blue, and green light are independently captured by separate image sensors, contributing to high resolution, high sensitivity of F12 (59.94p) and wide dynamic range. An advanced LSI (featuring intelligent noise reduction and enhanced detail reproduction) delivers remarkably lifelike 4K 4:2:2 10-bit images. Even if you’re delivering in HD, your recordings will capture detail and image texture that HD sensors simply cannot see.

 

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Description

  • Three 1/2″ Exmor R CMOS Sensors
  • 4K 60p Recording
  • Integrated 17x Optical Zoom Lens
  • Electronic Variable ND Filter
  • Supports XAVC Intra/Long, MPEG HD, DVCAM
  • Supports S-Log 3
  • Supports HLG for an HDR Workflow
  • Simultaneous 4K/HD Recording
  • 12G-SDI Output Supports 4K 60p
  • Built-In 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi

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World-leading handheld 4K HDR performance
An all-new 4K 3CMOS 1/2-type sensor with a deep depth of field and class-leading performance provides the pinnacle of 4K HDR performance in your hand. Face Detection AF keeps your subject in focus, while HLG and S-Log3 provide stunning HDR to suit any workflow.

17x professional HD zoom lens
The PXW-Z280 is equipped with a 17x professional zoom lens able to zoom from 30.3mm to 515mm (35mm equivalent). The 1/2-inch type lens has three independent control rings with end-stop, which allows manual control of focus, zoom and iris, making for better and faster adjustment. The image can be enlarged in HD mode up to 34x zoom equivalent while maintaining Full HD resolution thanks to digital extender.

Amazingly fast precision auto focus
The PXW-Z280 features newly developed Face detection AF. You can choose between Face Priority AF and Face Only AF. Simply keep the person in frame and and however you move to obtain a better angle, you can be confident the PXW-Z280 will keep your subject in pin-sharp focus.

Built-in electronic Variable ND Filters
Sony’s ground-breaking integration of electronic variable ND Filters into the body of a camcorder enables fast, agile shooting. Moving from shadowy interiors to bright sun-lit exteriors is no problem with PXW-Z280. Unlike conventional optical ND filters, the electronic ND filter on the PXW-Z280 can be controlled from 1/4ND to 1/128ND linearly while ND Filters can be set to fully auto. You can even manually adjust Depth of Field using the iris lens ring, while relying on the PXW-Z280 to maintain constant exposure without changing gain nor shutter speed.

12G-SDI accelerated workflow
Revolutionise your workflow with 12Gbps content transfer – four times the bandwidth of 3G-SDI over a single cable and ideal for working with highest quality 4K content or speeding through HD content. Sony is the first broadcast manufacturer to build 12G-SDI into a compact handheld camcorder. Once you’ve tried it, you won’t want to use anything else.

Dual XLR and 4 Channel Audio
The PXW-Z280 offers superior professional audio capabilities with independent volume dials enabling precision control of external audio inputs, including an MI-shoe attached microphone.

Specifications

Imaging
Sensor Resolution Effective: 8.29 Megapixel
Sensor Type 3-Chip 1/2″-Type CMOS Sensor
Image Stabilization Optical in Integrated Lens
Built-In ND Filter Mechanical Filter Wheel with Clear, 2 Stop (1/4), 4 Stop (1/16), 6 Stop (1/64) ND Filters and a 2 to 7 Stop Electronic ND Filter
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 63 dB
Minimum Illumination 0.0013 Lux
Lens
Focal Length 5.6 to 95.2mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 30.3 to 515mm)
Optical Zoom Ratio 17x
Maximum Aperture f/1.9
Minimum Aperture f/16
Filter Size 77 mm
Control Rings Focus
Zoom
Iris
Focus Control Autofocus
Manual Focus
Variable Frame Rates 1 to 60 fps
Built-In Microphone Type Stereo
Audio Recording XAVC: 4-Channel 24-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio
IP Streaming None
Interface
Media/Memory Card Slot Dual Slot: SxS
Video I/O 1 x BNC (Component) Output
1 x BNC (12G-SDI) Output
1 x HDMI Output
Audio I/O 2 x XLR 3-Pin Microphone Input
1 x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
Other I/O 1 x BNC (Timecode) Input
1 x BNC (Timecode) Output
1 x BNC (Genlock) Input
1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini (LANC) Control
1 x USB Micro-B Data
1 x USB Type-A
1 x USB Type-C
1 x RJ45 (LAN) Data
Wireless 2.4 / 5 GHz Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), NFC
Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.) GPS
Monitor
Size 3.5″
Resolution 2,360,000 Dot
Display Type Articulating LCD
Battery Type Sony BP-U Series
Accessory Mount 1 x Intelligent Hot Shoe
Dimensions (W x H x D) 7 x 8 x 16.8″ / 178.4 x 202 x 426.3 mm (With Protrusions)