Sony PMW-400L 2/3" XDCAM EX HD Camcorder with 50 Pin Interface Adapter, 3.5" Color LCD, MPEG2 HD422 50Mb/s Recording, SD/HD-SDI & HDMI Output

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Sony PMW-400LCE Specifications

  • Imaging: Resolution

    1920 x 1080

  • Imaging: Sensor

    3 x CMOS, 2/3" type Exmor

  • Imaging: Prism

    F 1.4 Prism

  • Imaging: Shutter Type

    Rolling

  • Imaging: Minimum Illumination

    0.003 lx: 1080/59.94i, F1.9 +42dB gain with 64 frame accumulation

  • Imaging: Extender

    Digital 2x extender

  • Display: LCD Monitor

    3.5" color LCD
    960 x 540 resolution

  • Display: Tilting Angle Adjustment

    180deg.

  • Display: Controls

    Peaking
    Brightness
    Contrast
    Tally: High/Off/Low (controls front Tally indicator)
    Zebra: On/Off
    Display Text: On/Off
    Mirror Display
    L/R: Reverses the image horizontally
    Off: Does not reverse the image
    B/T: Reverses the image vertically

  • Display: Diopter Correction

    Yes

  • Recording: Signal System

    NTSC/PAL compatible frame rates

  • Recording: Video Format

    Video:
    MPEG-2 Long GOP
    HD 422 mode: CBR, 50 Mbps max., MPEG-2 422P at HL
    HQ mode: VBR, 35 Mbps max., MPEG-2 MP at HL
    SP mode: CBR, 25 Mbps, MPEG-2 MP at H-14
    SD mode: MPEG IMX, DVCAM

  • Recording: Audio Format

    UDF
    HD 422 50 mode: LPCM 24 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels
    HD 420 HQ mode: LPCM 16 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels
    SD MPEG IMX mode: LPCM 16/ 24 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels
    SD DVCAM mode: LPCM 16 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels
    FAT
    HD mode: LPCM 16 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels
    SD DVCAM mode: LPCM 16 bits, 48 kHz, 2 channels

  • Recording: Frame Rate-UDF

    HD 422 50 Mode: MPEG-2 422P at HL, 50 MBps/ CBR
    1920x1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
    1280x720/59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
    HD 420 HQ Mode: MPEG-2 MP at HL, 35 MB/s VBR
    1920x1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p (Version Up)
    1440x1080/ 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
    1280x720/59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p (2-3 pull down)
    SD MPEG IMX Mode
    720x480/ 59.94i, 29.97PsF
    720x576/ 50i, 25PsF
    SD DVCAM Mode
    720x480/ 59.94i, 29.97PsF
    720x576/ 50i, 25PsF

  • Recording: Frame Rate-FAT

    HD HQ Mode: MPEG-2 MP at HL, 35 Mbps/ VBR
    1920 x 1080/ 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
    1440 x 1080/ 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
    1280 x 720/ 59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 23.98p
    HD SP 1440 Mode: MPEG-2 MP at H-14, 25 Mbps/ CBR
    1440 x 1080/ 59.94i, 50i, 23.98p (2-3 pull down)
    SD DVCAM Mode
    720 x 480/ 59.94i, 29.97PsF
    720 x 576/ 50i, 25PsF

  • Recording/Playback Time: UDF

    HD 422 50/ SD MPEG IMX Mode
    120 min with SBS-64G1A (64 GB) memory card
    60 min with SBP-32/SBS-32G1A (32GB) memory card
    30 min with SBP-16 (16GB) memory card
    HD 420 HQ Mode
    180 min with SBS-64G1A (64 GB) memory card
    90 min with SBP-32/ SBS-32G1A (32GB) memory card
    45 min with SBP-16 (16GB) memory card
    SD DVCAM Mode
    220 min with SBS-64G1A (64GB) memory card
    110 min with SBP-32/SBS-32G1A (32GB) memory card
    55 min with SBP-16 (16GB) memory card

  • Recording/Playback Time: FAT

    HD HQ Mode
    200 min with SBS-64G1A (64GB) memory card
    100 min with SBP-32/SBS-32G1A (32GB) memory card
    50 min with SBP-16 (16GB) memory card
    HD SP Mode
    280 min with SBS-64G1A (64 GB) memory card
    140 min with SBP-32/SBS-32G1A (32GB) memory card
    70 min with SBP-16 (16 GB) memory card
    SD DVCAM Mode
    260 min with SBS-64G1A (64 GB) memory card
    130 min with SBP-32/SBS-32G1A (32GB) memory card
    65 min with SBP-16 (16GB) memory card

  • Recording: Media

    SxS Pro series
    SxS-1 series
    XQD: requires use of available adapter
    SDHC: Class 10 card, requires use of available adapter
    Memory Stick PRO-HG DUA HXA series: requires use of available adapter

  • Audio: Sampling Frequency

    48 kHz

  • Audio: Quantization

    16 bits

  • Audio: Headroom

    Factory: 20dB
    Settings: 20, 18, 16, 12db

  • Audio: Frequency Response

    Mic: 50 to 20 kHz (within +/-3 dB)
    Line: 20 to 20 kHz (within +/-3 dB)
    WRR Analog: 50 to 20 kHz (within +/-3 dB)
    WRR Digital: 20 to 20 kHz (within +/-3 dB)

  • Audio: Dynamic Range

    90 dB (typical)

  • Audio: Distortion

    0.08% max (with input level 40dBu)

  • Audio: Built-in Mic

    No

  • Audio: Built-in Speaker

    Monaural
    Output: 300 mW

  • Exposure Control: Shutter Speeds

    1/60 to 1/2,000 of a second
    ECS (Extended Clear Scan)
    Frame Accumulation SLS (Slow Shutter): 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 16, 32, 64

  • Exposure Control: Exposure Modes

    Auto/Manual

  • Exposure Control: White Balance Modes

    Preset: 3200K
    Memory A: Settable
    Memory B: Settable/ATW

  • Exposure Control: Gain

    -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42 dB

  • Lens Mount

    Sony 2/3" type bayonet mount

  • Input

    Timecode:
    1 x BNC
    Genlock:
    1 x BNC
    DC Power:
    1 x XLR 4-pin male
    Remote:
    1 x 8-pin
    Audio:
    2 x XLR 3-pin female: line/mic/mic + 48V selectable
    Mic:
    1 x XLR 5-pin female: mic +48V
    Wireless Receiver IN:
    1 x D-sub 15-pin

  • Output

    SDI:
    2 x BNC SD-SDI/HD-SDI selectable
    HDMI:
    1 x Type A
    HD-Y or Composite:
    1 x BNC
    Earphone:
    1 x Stereo mini-jack
    Speaker:
    Monaural
    Timecode:
    1 x BNC

  • Data Connector

    i.Link:
    1 x IEEE 1394 6-pin: (Firewire 400), HDV (1080i), DVCAM stream input/output
    1 x USB type B
    1 x USB type A

  • Accessory Ports and Connectors

    CBK-CE01 50 Pin interface adapter:
    Allows connection to Optical Fiber or Digital Triax via available adapters
    Remote:
    1 x 8-pin
    Lens Remote:
    1 x 12-pin

  • Accessory Shoe

    1 x Cold shoe

  • Memory Card Slot

    2 x Media card slots: SxS

  • Language Supported

    Menu: English, Chinese
    Clip Names/Shot Marks:
    English, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish

  • Battery Level Indicator

    Yes

  • Playback Options

    HD, SD (NTSC/PAL), HD downconverted to SD

  • Software

    XDCAM Clip Browsing Software

  • Operating Temperature

    32 to 104deg.F (0 to 40deg.C)

  • Storage Temperature

    -4 to 140deg.F (-20 to 60deg.C)

  • Power Requirements

    12VDC (11 to 17.0 Volts)

  • Power Consumption

    Approx 26 W: main unit + LCD viewfinder + auto focus lens + microphone while recording

  • Battery Type

    BP-L80S

  • Dimension (L x W x H)

    Without lens or viewfinder: 13.13 x 5 x 10.63" (33.35 x 12.7 x 27cm)

  • Weight

    7.5 lbs (3.40 kg)

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About Sony PMW-400LCE

Sony PMW-400L 2/3" XDCAM EX HD Camcorder with 50 Pin Interface Adapter
Beyond its monster sensor technology, the Sony PMW-400LCE supports all SD/HD420 and SD/HD422 codecs in various memory cards including SDHC, Memory Stick, SxS memory and future-proof XQD. The Sony PMW-400 series also supports future standard, XAVC Intra-frame 10-bit HD/422 and XAVC Long GOP 10-bit HD/422 for low bit-rate capture. The Sony PMW-400 series accepts 2/3” bayonet lenses that are the industry standard for ENG production.

The PMW-400LCE package comes with Sony's CBK-CE01 50 Pin Interface and Digital Extender already installed. This adapter allows you to access the 2x digital extender that blows up the image 2x with minimal loss in quality. The adapter also allows you to connect the optional CA-FB70 Optical fiber adaptor or the CA-TX70 Digital Triax adaptor for studio operation.

Key Features

  • 3-chip 2/3-inch type EXMOR Full HD CMOS Sensor
  • 1920x1080 effective picture elements
  • This bundle includes the optional Sony CBK-CE01 50-pin Interface and Digital Extender pre-installed.
  • Two 3-pin XLR microphone inputs
  • One 5-pin XLR audio out
  • 16x optical zoom lens with focal range of 31.5mm to 503mm (35mm equivalent)
  • Iris control range f/1.9 to f/16
  • Low power consumption rating of 23W with LCD, Viewfinder, lens, and microphone
  • XVAC ready

The Sony PMW-400 is built to meet the needs of ENG video professionals by offering a lightweight, lower power rig that delivers full HD resolution for news broadcasts while offering the future-proofing offered by the XVAC codec and XQD memory standard. If you getting the news fast and fast turnaround of media assets is what you need, consider the Sony PMW-400

From the Manufacturer

The Sony PMW-400L 2/3" XDCAM Ex HD Camcorder with 50 Pin Interface Adapter is a 2/3", shoulder-mounted, interchangeable lens camcorder in the XDCAM Ex line. It features three 2/3" type Exmor CMOS imaging sensors with a resolution of 1920 x 1080. The camera records HD and SD in both NTSC and PAL compatible frame rates. The camera records 1080i at 59.94/50 and 1080p at 29.97/25/23.98, as well as 720p in 59.94/50/25/23.98 and SD at 576i/p and 480i/p as well as additional HD frame sizes. The PMW-400 features a high quality 4:2:2 recording at 50 MB/s in 1920 x 1080 and 1280 x 720 and other data recording settings. The camera records to Sony's SXS media cards, these cards use the ExpressCard/34 interface providing a fast transfer into a computer equipped with an ExpressCard slot. The camera also records to optional, lower cost media cards using available adapters, although Sony recommends using these in an emergency only.

The PMW-400 also features a host of camera functions and settings including; a memory buffer that allows you to record up to 15 seconds of audio and picture before you press the record button, selectable gamma curves, slow and quick motion (variable recording frame rates), time-lapse, stop-motion and slow shutter mode. The camcorder features a removable 3.5" Color LCD Viewfinder that you can view as a standard viewfinder or remove the eyepiece and use as an LCD screen. The PMW-400 features time code in and out and genlock for multiple camera shoots. The PMW-400LCE package comes with Sony's CBK-CE01 50 Pin Interface and Digital Extender already installed. This adapter allows you to access the 2x digital extender that blows up the image 2x with minimal loss in quality. The adapter also allows you to connect the optional CA-FB70 Optical fiber adaptor or the CA-TX70 Digital Triax adaptor for studio operation.

Imaging System
The three, 2/3", Exmor, CMOS sensors capture 1920 x 1080 video and are coupled with an F 1.4 prism. The large sized sensors and the optically fast prism allow the camera to have excellent low light capabilities.

Optical ND Filters
A built-in filter ring features four filters that you can select. These are a clear and three different ND filters. The lightest ND filter passes 1/4 of the light, the next ND filter passes 1/16th of the light and the heaviest ND filter passes 1/64th of the light.

Viewfinder
The 3.5" color LCD viewfinder features 1/4 HD resolution with 960 x 540 pixels. The viewfinder is removable, can be adjusted side to side and rotate as much as 180 degrees toward the subject. In this position, the viewfinder image and information will be upside down; a switch on the rear panel of the viewfinder can be used to correct the upside down picture and viewfinder info. The viewfinder's eyepiece features diopter adjustment that allows you to compensate for differences in each operator's vision. The eyepiece can also be flipped out of the way allowing you to see the LCD without putting your eye right up against the viewfinder.

Camera Functions
The camera features a built in memory cache of that can hold 15 seconds of footage. So the camera is continually buffering the previous 15 seconds worth of video. When you hit the record button and start recording, those 15 seconds are recorded as part of the clip. Essentially you are recording the 15 seconds before you hit record. This can be extremely useful for events where you are waiting for something to happen, but you don't want to miss it by hitting the record button too late or record hours of footage of nothing happening. The cache allows you to frame up the shot and then when something happens, you've already captured it just by pressing record within 15 seconds of the event happening.

Recording
The PMW-400 supports HD recording using the MPEG-2 LONG GOP codec and SD recordings are made in the DVCAM or MPEG IMX format. HD resolutions include 1920 x 1080, 1440 x 1080 and 1280 x 720. The PMW-400 supports Native 23.98 recording.

Media Card Slots
Two SXS card slots take Sony available SXS Pro and SXS-1 media cards.

Image Control
Electronic CC Filters, Hyper/Standard Gamma selectable and 3DNR.

Modes
Slow Shutter, Frame Recording: stop motion animation, Time Lapse, Slow & Quick Motion (720p: Frame rate selectable from 1 fps to 60 fps, 1080p: Frame rate selectable from 1 fps to 30 fps) and Image Inversion.

Options
CBK-WA100: Provides wireless capabilities.

Product Documents

User Manual

What's in the box:

  • Sony PMW-400L 2/3 " XDCAM EX HD Camcorder
  • CBK-CE01 50-Pin Camera Interface and Digital Extender for PMW-350/320
  • Viewfinder
  • 16x Zoom Lens
  • Lens Hood
  • Lens Port Cap
  • Stereo Mic
  • Windscreen for Stereo Mic
  • Cold Shoe Kit
  • Shoulder Strap
  • Flange Back Focal Length Adjustment Test Chart
  • XDCAM EX Clip Browsing Software
  • Sony Warranty