Sony PXW-X160 Full HD XDCAM Handheld Camcorder - SKU#1904590
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Used Sony PXW-X160 Full HD XDCAM Handheld Camcorder - SKU#1904590

SKU: US1904590 MFR: PXW-X160

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Sony PXW-X160 Specifications

  • Item Includes

    USB Cable - Accessory Shoe - Accessory Shoe Plate - 4x Screws - RMT-845 Wireless Remote Commander - Shoulder Strap - CD-ROM "Manuals for Solid-State Memory Camcorder" - 2x Operating Guide

  • Built-in Optical Filters

    Clear
    1/4ND (2 stops)
    1/16ND (4 stops)
    1/64ND (6 stops)
    Variable ND Filter: 1/4ND to 1/128ND continuous smooth control

  • Effective Picture Elements

    1920 (H) x 1080 (V)

  • Gain

    -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18 dB, AGC

  • Horizontal Resolution

    1,000 TV lines or more (1920 x 1080i mode)

  • Imaging Device

    3-chip 1/3"-type Exmor Full HD CMOS

  • Minimum Illumination

    0.12lx (typical, 1920 x 1080/59.94i mode, F1.6, +18 dB gain, with 16 frame accumulation, Gamma off, 100% video level) 0.02lx (typical, 1920 x 1080/59.94i mode, F1.6, +18 dB gain, with 16 frame accumulation, Gamma off, 50% video level)

  • Optical System

    F1.6 prism system

  • S/N Ratio

    60 dB (Y) (typical)

  • Sensitivity

    (2000 lx, 89.9% reflectance):
    F9 (typical) (1920 x 1080/59.94i mode) F10 (typical) (1920 x 1080/50i mode)

  • Shutter Speed (Time)

    1/32 to 1/2000 sec

  • Slow & Quick Motion Function

    XAVC-I mode
    1920x1080: 1 to 60 frames (29.97P, 25P, 23.98P)
    1280x720: 1 to 60 frames (59.94P, 50P)

    XAVC-L mode
    1920x1080: 1 to 60 frames (59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 25P, 23.98P)
    1280x720: 1 to 120 frames (59.94P, 50P)

    HD422 mode
    1920x1080: 1 to 30 frames (29.97P, 25P, 23.98P)
    1280x720: 1 to 60 frames (59.94P, 50P,29.97P, 25P, 23.98P)

  • Slow Shutter

    2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 16-frames accumulation

  • White Balance

    Preset mode (3200K), Memory A mode, Memory B, ATW mode

  • Battery Operating Time

    Approx. 4 hours 00min with BP-U90 ( while recording, LCD off, EVF on)
    Approx. 2 hours 35min with BP-U60 ( while recording, LCD off, EVF on)
    Approx. 1 hours 15min with BP-U30 ( while recording, LCD off, EVF on)

  • Built-in Microphone

    Omni-directional stereo electret condenser microphone

  • Operating Temperature

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

  • Power Consumption

    Approx. 19.9W (while recording with LCD Off, EVF On when the external device connector is not used.)
    Approx. 20.8W (while recording with LCD On, EVF On when the external device connector is used.)

  • Power Requirements

    DC 14.4V (battery pack)
    DC 19.5V (AC adaptor)

  • Recording Format 1

    XAVC Intra: XAVC-I mode
    CBR 112MBps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
    LPCM 24-bit, 48kHz, 2 channels
    XAVC Long: XAVC-L 50 mode
    VBR, maximum 50Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
    LPCM 24-bit, 48kHz, 2 channels
    XAVC Long: XAVC-L 35 mode
    VBR, maximum 35Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
    LPCM 24-bit, 48kHz, 2 channels
    XAVC Long: XAVC-L 25 mode
    VBR, maximum 25Mbps, MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
    LPCM 24-bit, 48kHz, 2 channels

  • Recording Format 2

    MPEG-2 Long HD422
    CBR, 50Mbps, MPEG-2 422 at HL LPCM 16-bit, 48kHz, 2 channels MPEG-2 Long HD420 HQ mode
    VBR, maximum 35Mbps, MPEG-2 MP at HL LPCM 16-bit, 48kHz, 2 channels

    AVCHD
    VBR, maximum 28Mbps,m MPEG-4 H.264/AVC
    LPCM 16-bit, 48kHz, 2 channels
    Dolby Digital 16-bit, 48kHz, 2 channels
    DVCAM
    CBR 25Mbps
    LPCM 16-bit, 48kHz, 2 channels

  • Recording Frame Rate 1

    XAVC Intra: XAVC-I mode
    1920x1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25p
    1280x720/59.94p, 50p

    XALC Long: XAVC-L 50 mode
    1920x1080/59.94p, 50p, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25p
    1280x720/59.94p, 50p
    XALC Long: XAVC-L 35 mode
    1920x1080/59.94p, 50p, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25p
    XALC Long: XAVC-L 25 mode
    1920x1080/59.94i, 50i

  • Recording Frame Rate 2

    MPEG-2 Long HD422
    1920x1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25p
    1280x720/59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25p
    MPEG-2 Long HD420 HQ mode
    1920x1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25p
    1440x1080/59.94i, 50i
    1280x720/59.94p, 50p

    AVCHD
    1920x1080/59.94p, 50p, 59.94i, 50i, 29.97p, 23.98p, 25p
    1280x720/59.94p, 50p
    DVCAM
    720x480/59.94i
    720x576/50i

  • Recording/Playback Time 1

    XAVC Intra: XAVC-I mode
    approx. 120 min with SBP-128B(128GB)
    approx. 60 min with SBP-64B/SBS-64G1A(64GB)
    approx. 30 min with SBP-32G1A(32GB)

    XAVC Long: XAVC-L 50 mode
    approx. 240 min with SBP-128B(128GB)
    approx. 120 min with SBP-64B/SBS-64G1A(64GB)
    approx. 60 min with SBP-32G1A(32GB)

  • Recording/Playback Time 2

    XAVC Long: XAVC-L 35 mode
    approx. 340 min with SBP-128B(128GB)
    approx. 170 min with SBP-64B/SBS-64G1A(64GB)
    approx. 85 min with SBP-32G1A(32GB)
    XAVC Long: XAVC-L 25 mode
    approx. 440 min with SBP-128B(128GB)
    approx. 220 min with SBP-64B/SBS-64G1A(64GB)
    approx. 110 min with SBP-32G1A(32GB)

  • Recording/Playback Time 3

    MPEG-2 Long HD422
    approx. 240 min with SBP-128B(128GB)
    approx. 120 min with SBP-64B/SBS-64G1A(64GB)
    approx. 60 min with SBP-32G1A(32GB)
    MPEG-2 Long HD420 HQ mode
    approx. 360 min with SBP-128B(128GB)
    approx. 180 min with SBP-64B/SBS-64G1A(64GB)
    approx. 90 min with SBP-32G1A(32GB)

  • Recording/Playback Time 4

    AVCHD
    approx. 290 min with 64GB card
    approx. 145 min with 32GB card
    approx. 70 min with 16GB card
    DVCAM
    approx. 440 min with SBP-128B(128GB)
    approx. 220 min with SBP-64B/SBS-64G1A(64GB)
    approx. 110 min with SBP-32G1A(32GB)

  • Storage Temperature

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

  • Audio Input

    XLR type 3-pin (2), female, LINE/MIC/MIC+48V switchable
    MIC: -50 dBu/3 kOhms
    LINE: +4 dBu/10 kOhms
    (Reference input level 0 dBu=0.775Vrms)

  • Audio Output

    Stereo minijack (Dia. 3.5 mm)
    10 dBu (Under 47 kOhms load, reference level)

  • DC Input

    DC jack

  • DC Output

    No

  • EXT 50-pin

    No

  • Genlock Input

    BNC type (1), switchable with VIDEO OUT connector
    1.0 Vp-p, 75 O

  • HDMI Output

    HDMI connector - Type A

  • Headphone Output

    Stereo minijack (Dia. 3.5 mm) -19 dBu (Reference level output under 16 O load)

  • MIC

    Omnidirectional stereo electret condenser microphone

  • Remote

    Stereo mini-mini jack 2.5mm

  • SDI Output

    BNC type (1), switchable with 3G SDI/HD-SDI/SD-SDI
    SMPTE292M/259M/424M/425M standards

  • Speaker Output

    Monaural, 50 mW

  • Timecode Input

    BNC type, switchable with TC OUT connector
    SMPTE 12M-2-2008
    0.5 V to 18 Vp-p, 3.3 kOhms

  • USB

    Mass storage: USB2.0 mini-B
    Host: Type A USB3.0 supported by future software upgrade.
    Host: Type-A USB2.0 to use with supplied wireless LAN module

  • Video Output

    BNC type (1), HD-Y/HDSYNC/composite signal, 1.0Vp-p, 75O switchable with GENLOCK IN connector

  • i.LINK

    No

  • Filter Diameter

    M: 82mm / 3.23"
    pitch: 0.75mm / 0.03"

  • Focus

    AF / MF selectable.

  • Iris

    F1.6-3.2
    F1.6 to F11 and C (close)
    Auto/manual switchable

  • Lens Mount

    Fixed lens

  • Zoom Ratio

    25x optical zoom

  • Type

    ExpressCard/34 slot x 2

  • Built-in LCD Monitor

    3.5"-type color LCD: QHD 960(H) x 3(RGB) x 540(V), 16:9, 1.55 mega dots

  • Viewfinder

    0.5"-type color OLED: 1024(H) x 3 (RGB) x 768(V), 4:3, 2.36 mega dots

  • Dimensions (W x H x D)

    Approx. 191.5 x 201.5 x 412mm / 7.54 x 7.93 x 16.22"

  • Weight

    Camcorder body only: approx. 5lbs / 2.27kg
    with lens hood, eyepiece, battery pack BP-U30 and SxS memory card: approx. 7lbs / 3.18kg

About Sony PXW-X160 Full HD XDCAM Handheld Camcorder - SKU#1904590

Ideal for professional broadcast, documentary or live event video applications, the PXW-X160 XDCAM HD422 camcorder offers a 25x HD zoom lens, three 1/3"-type Exmor CMOS sensors for high resolution, low noise and wide dynamic range and a variable Neutral Density filter which provides more flexibility in density control and a broader range of shooting techniques The camcorder has a new type of Multi-Interface (MI) Shoe where compatible accessories attached to the MI shoe can be controlled from the PXW-X160.

The new HVL-LBPC video LED light can be attached which enables controlling the light ON and OFF syncing with recording START and STOP. Also, if an optional UWP-D wireless microphone receiver is connected with use of the adapter, power supply and cable-free audio signal input are possible, minimizing the need for extra batteries and removing the need for additional cabling.

• Three 1/3"-type Full HD Exmor CMOS sensors
• Sony G Lens with 25x Optical Zoom.
• Variable dual ND filter control mechanism
• High quality XAVC Intra and XAVC Log GOP recordings
• 59.94p / 50p recording at Full HD 1920 x 180
• Switchable recordings for MPEG-2 HD422, AVCHD and DVCAM
• Dual SXS media slot for simultaneous recording, relay recording and independent recording control.
• Multi Interface Hot-Shoe (MI Shoe) for flexible connection
• OLED color viewfinder
• 3G HD-SDI and HDMI supports up to 60p full HD uncompressed signal
• Remote control (partially compatible with LANC)

Three 1/3-inch type Exmor CMOS Full HD sensors
High resolution, high sensitivity, low noise, and wide dynamic range for enhanced shooting under severe lighting conditions and more creative freedom.

G Series fixed 25x professional HD zoom lens

26mm wide angle zoom with three independent rings with end-stop and large focal length.

High quality XAVC Intra and XAVC Long GOP recordings on SXS memory cards
Supports XAVC Intra and Long GOP codecs, as well as MPEG HD 422 50 Mbps, the widely-accepted broadcast standard compliant with the latest EBU recommendations. The PXW-X160 also records in MPEG HD 420 35 Mbps, AVCHD and DV, offering flexibility and budget savings on recording media.

Dual ND filter control mechanism for more flexibility
The PXW-X160 is equipped with a variable ND Filter function. Users can chose either four conventional mechanical ND filter positions or the linear control dial, allowing you to quickly and smoothly adapt to different conditions of shooting.

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