Sony PXW-X400KC XDCAM 2/3" Weight-Balanced Advanced Camcorder Kit, Includes 20x Manual Focus Lens, 3.5" LCD Viewfinder, Stereo Shotgun Mic

SKU: SOPXWX400KC MFR: PXWX400KC
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Key Features

  • Capture stunning, broadcast-quality footage with this professional camcorder's 2/3" CMOS sensors.
  • Enjoy versatile shooting with the included 20x manual focus lens, perfect for varied video projects.
  • Achieve optimal audio with the included stereo shotgun mic, ensuring clear sound for every recording.
  • Record in multiple formats, including XAVC Intra, Long, and MPEG HD422, for flexible workflows.
  • Benefit from genlock and timecode I/O, ideal for multi-camera setups and synchronized video shoots.
  • Experience extended battery life for long shoots, up to 240 minutes, minimizing downtime on location.
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Sony PXW-X400KC Specifications

General

General

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  • Color

    Black

  • Power Consumption

    Approx. 22 W (while XAVC recording, color LCD on)
    Approx. 24 W (while XAVC recording, CBK-VF02 viewfinder and color LCD on)

  • Minimum Illumination

    0.013 lx (F1.4, +42 dB, 16-frame accumulation)

  • Operating Temperature

    0° C to 40° C
    32° F to 104° F

  • S/N Ratio

    62 dB (Y) (Noise Suppression On)

  • 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

  • Viewfinder

    Yes

Imaging

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  • Image Sensor

    2/3"-Type 3-Chip CMOS

  • Sensor Resolution

    Effective: 2.07 Megapixel

  • Image Stabilization

    No

  • Capture Type

    Video Only

Exposure Control

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  • Shutter Type

    Electronic Rolling Shutter

  • Shutter Speed

    1/2000 to 1/2 Second

  • Shutter Angle

    11.25 to 180°

  • ISO/Gain Sensitivity

    Gain: -3 to 42 dB

  • Minimum Illumination

    0.013 lx (F1.4, +42 dB, 16-frame accumulation)

  • White Balance

    Range: 3200 to 6300K
    Presets: ATW, AWB, Set A, Set B

  • Focal Length

    8.2 to 164mm

  • Zoom

    20x Optical

  • Maximum Aperture

    f/1 to 9

  • Minimum Focus Distance

    35.4" / 90 cm

  • Filter Size

    82 mm

  • Focus Mode

    Automatic, Manual Focus

Video Capture

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  • Internal Recording

    AVCHD
    1920 x 1080p from 1 to 59.94 fps24 to 28 Mb/s)
    MPEG-2 4:2:2
    1920 x 1080p from 1 to 59.94 fps (50 Mb/s)
    1280 x 720 from 1 to 59.94 fps (50 Mb/s)
    XAVC-I
    1920 x 1080p from 1 to 59.94 fps (89 to 112 Mb/s)
    1280 x 720 from 1 to 59.94 fps (112 Mb/s)
    XAVC-L
    1920 x 1080p from 1 to 59.94 fps (35 to 50 Mb/s)
    1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps (25 to 50 Mb/s)
    1280 x 720 from 1 to 59.94 fps (50 Mb/s)

  • Video Output

    SDI/BNC
    1280 x 720 x

  • Broadcast Output

    NTSC with 1000 TV Lines or More

  • Audio Recording

    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 *2
    DVCAM: LPCM 16 bits, 48 kHz, 4 channels

Interface

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  • Media/Memory Card Slot

    Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
    Dual Slot: SxS

  • Internal Storage

    No

  • Video I/O

    1x HDMI Output
    1x BNC (Composite) Output
    2x BNC (3G-SDI) Output

  • Audio I/O

    2x XLR 3-Pin Mic/Line Input (+48 V Phantom Power)
    1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
    1x XLR 5-Pin Microphone Input
    1x XLR 5-Pin Input/Output

  • Power I/O

    1x Hirose 4-Pin (11 to 17VDC up to 1.8 A) Output
    1x Light 2-Pin Output
    1x XLR 4-Pin (11 to 17VDC) Input

  • Other I/O

    1X Lens 12 pin (x1)

  • Wireless

    No

  • Mobile App Compatible

    No

  • Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.)

    GPS

Monitor

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  • Display Type

    Primary Monitor: Articulating 3.5" Non-Touchscreen LCD

Viewfinder

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  • Type

    Removable Electronic (LCD)

Battery

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  • Battery

    Sony BP-U Series

  • Battery Info

    Required, included

  • Battery Type

    BP-GL95B

  • Battery Quantity

    1

Physical Details

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  • Dimensions

    150 x 269 x 332 mm (excluding protrusions, body only)
    6 x 10 5/8 x 13 1/8 inches (excluding protrusions, body only)

  • Weight

    7 lb / 3.6 kg (Body Only)

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ConfigurationCamcorder BundleBody OnlyCamcorder Only
Sensor TypeCMOSCMOSCMOS
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About Sony PXW-X400KC

The PXWX400 offers stunning imaging performance up to 1080/60p, optimized weight balance and ergonomics and new networking features that enable field-to-air flexibility like never before. The PMWX400 has the perfect balance of performance and practicality. The enhanced ergonomics and mechanical balance allow for all-day shoulder-mount shooting. This camera puts advanced streaming, sophisticated codecs, the power of 1080/60p imagery, the nuances of 10-bit grayscale and the beauty of 4:2:2 color - all within your reach.

The PXWX400 supports a variety of Sony viewfinders including the QHD LCD CBKVF02 and the Full HD OLED HDVFEL30 and HDVFEL20. The camcorder offers improved network connectivity, with built-in wireless module, embedded RJ45 Ethernet 100B-T connector and Near Field Communication (NFC) function for easy Wi-Fi setup and operation via a mobile or tablet with Sony's Content Browser Mobile application. With a 1.5G HD-SDI input for pool feed recording, the PXWX400 is a powerful addition to the Sony XDCAM Camcorder family. Full HD XAVC-L 50p and 59.94p operations Supports variety of formats including XAVC at 50p and 59.94p.

Sony PXW-X400KC Features

  • Full HD XAVC-L 50p and 59.94p operations Supports variety of formats including XAVC at 50p and 59.94p.
  • Low power and ergonomic design Designed to minimize power consumption, while lighter lens grip reduces front weight and helps reduce on the load on the right-arm.
  • Improved network connectivity features include built-in wireless module, RJ45 Ethernet 100B-T connection and NFC function (planned to be available June 2016 via free firmware upgrade), for easy Wi-Fi setup.
  • The 1.5G HD-SDI input allows pool feed recording.
  • Three 2/3-inch type CMOS image sensors from Sony, the world leader in camera image sensors
  • Full HD 1080/60p resolution in all three sensors, plus Full HD 1080/60p recording with XAVC
  • Excellent sensitivity: F12 in 1080/60i mode, F13 in 1080/50i mode
  • Superb picture clarity: 62 dB signal-to-noise ratio
  • Perfect front-rear balance optimized for use with popular ENG lenses; achieves ideal shoulder mount ergonomics; shoulder pad adjusts for a custom fit
  • 960 x 540 color LCD monitor with 1,555,200 dots for beautifully detailed menus and monitoring
  • Powerful networking includes wireless streaming with Sony's proprietary Quality of Service (QoS), de facto standard MPEG TS streaming, FTP transfers, RJ-45 LAN interface, Wi-Fi remote control from a smartphone or tablet and, in a future firmware upgrade, NFC one-touch communication
  • Sony's Quality of Service (QoS) wireless streaming maximizes picture quality on a single, affordable cellular channel; transmits to Sony's PWS-100RX1 receiver (QoS streaming via Wi-Fi is to be offered in a future firmware upgrade, expectedearly 2016)
  • De facto standard MPEG TS wireless streaming to compatible receivers and PCs
  • RJ-45 LAN interface for wired 100Base-TX Ethernet, particularly useful for connecting to third-party bonded cellular transmitters
  • Smartphone remote control via Sony's Content Browser Mobile app for Android or iOS devices; remote viewfinder, remote content browsing and playback via Wi-Fi from a smart phone or tablet
  • NFC one-touch communication with compatible smartphones and tablets (in future firmware upgrade, expected early 2016)
  • ONLINE button for easy network operations; depending on the context, triggers Network Client Mode on/off, Auto Clip Transfer on/off, or Streaming on/off
  • XAVC Intra and XAVC Long recording at up to 1080/60p; combines superb picture quality with money-saving data rates as low as 25 Mbps
  • Two SxS card slots compatible with Sony's high-speed, high-reliability professional media cards
  • 10-bit recording with XAVC Intra and XAVC Long codecs retains nuanced grayscale that stands up well to post production
  • 4:2:2 color captures twice as much color information as conventional 4:1:1 or 4:2:0 sampling, for higher resolution, cleaner compositing
  • Choice of codecs includes XAVC Intra, XAVC Long, MPEG2 HD 422, MPEG2 HD 420, MPEG IMX, and DVCAM (MXF wrapper) recording
  • Proxy Recording on an SD card slot creates a lightweight asset for fast file transfers from the field to the station or production office
  • Pool Feed input for events where only one camera is permitted in the room; 1.5G SDI input
  • Interval recording for powerful time lapse effects
  • 50-pin interface supports live production via Sony's CA-FB70 fiber adaptor or CA-TX70 triax adaptor, sold separately
  • 26- and 20-pin viewfinder interfaces support a full range of Sony's viewfinders,sold separately; these include spectacular, OLED viewfinders with Full HD resolution: the HDVF-EL20 and HDVF-EL30
  • GPS module captures locations as metadata in HD recordings
  • Standard Gamma, HyperGamma and User Gamma modes for powerful control of grayscale and effective highlight handling
  • AES/EBU digital audio inputs
  • 5-pin XLR audio output
  • Wireless mic receiver slot for Sony's DWX Series receivers, sold separately; enables the camera to control mic attenuator and low-cut filter; enables viewfinder display of transmitter battery status
  • x2, x3, x4 Digital Extender gets you even closer to the subject with no sacrifice in sensitivity
  • Low power consumption, just 22 Watts, body only
  • Kit Highlights: PXWX400KC Supplied with a 20X manual focus zoom lens, 3.5-inchLCD viewfinder, and stereo shotgun microphone.

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 24 months for parts and 3 months for labor.

Product Documents

User Manual

Key Features

  • Capture stunning, broadcast-quality footage with this professional camcorder's 2/3" CMOS sensors.
  • Enjoy versatile shooting with the included 20x manual focus lens, perfect for varied video projects.
  • Achieve optimal audio with the included stereo shotgun mic, ensuring clear sound for every recording.
  • Record in multiple formats, including XAVC Intra, Long, and MPEG HD422, for flexible workflows.
  • Benefit from genlock and timecode I/O, ideal for multi-camera setups and synchronized video shoots.
  • Experience extended battery life for long shoots, up to 240 minutes, minimizing downtime on location.

What's in the box:

  • Sony PXW-X400KC XDCAM 2/3 " Weight-Balanced Advanced Camcorder
  • Shoulder Strap
  • Cold Shoe Kit
  • USB Wireless LAN Module (IFU-WLM3)
  • 20x Manual Focus Lens
  • 3.5 " LCD Viewfinder
  • Stereo Shotgun Mic
  • Operation Guide
  • Operation Manual (CD-ROM)
  • Sony Warranty