Sony PXW-Z280 4K 3-CMOS 1/2" Sensor XDCAM Camcorder

Sony PXW-Z280 4K 3-CMOS 1/2" Sensor XDCAM Camcorder

Sony's PXW-Z280 4K 3-CMOS 1/2" Sensor XDCAM Camcorder continues the fine tradition of the XDCAM series of cameras. It captures 4K at up to 60p relying on three 1/2" Exmor R sensors that provide improved low-light capability when compared to standard sensors. The camera integrates a 17x optical zoom lens and an electronic variable ND filter.

The camera supports modern codecs such as XAVC, as well as legacy codecs such as MPEG HD and DVCAM, allowing you to use one camera to shoot 4K, HD, or SD video. The camera supports S-Log 3 for improved performance, and HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) which allows you to shoot and deliver footage compatible with both HDR (high dynamic range) and SDR (standard dynamic range) without needing laborious post-production work. You can record in both 4K and HD simultaneously, or output 4K 60p via the built-in 12G-SDI output. The camera features built-in 2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi.

Imaging

Image Sensor 3-Chip 1/2" CMOS Sensor

Effective Sensor Resolution 3840 x 2160

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

Image Stabilisation Optical

Focus Control Autofocus Manual Focus

Camera

Shutter Speed 1/24 to 1/8000 sec

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

Built-In Microphone Type Stereo

Recording Media 2 x SxS Card Slots

Recording

Broadcast System Compatibility NTSC, PAL

Recording Modes

XAVC-I: 3840 x 2160p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (600 Mb/s) 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (222 Mb/s) 1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps (222 Mb/s) 1280 x 720p at 50/59.94 fps (222 Mb/s)

XAVC-L: 3840 x 2160p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (150 Mb/s) 1920 x 2160p at 23.98/25/29.97/59.94 fps (50 Mb/s) 1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps (50 Mb/s) 1280 x 720p at 50/59.94 fps (50 Mb/s)

XAVC-L: 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (35 Mb/s) 1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps (35 Mb/s) 1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps (25 Mb/s)

MPEG2 4:2:2: 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97 fps (50 Mb/s) 1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps (50 Mb/s) 1280 x 720p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (50 Mb/s)

MPEG2 4:2:0: 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97 fps (35 Mb/s) 1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps (35 Mb/s) 1440 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97 fps (35 Mb/s) 1440 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps (35 Mb/s) 1280 x 1080p at 50/59.94 fps (35 Mb/s)

DV 4:2:0 8-Bit: 720 x 576i at 50 fps (25 Mb/s) 720 x 576PsF at 50 fps (25 Mb/s) 720 x 480i at 59.94 fps (25 Mb/s) 720 x 480PsF at 59.94 fps (25 Mb/s)

Variable Frame Rates 1 to 60 fps

Audio Recording XAVC: 4-Channel 24-Bit 48 kHz LPCM Audio

Interfaces

Video Connectors 1 x BNC (Component) Output 1 x BNC (12G-SDI) Output 1 x HDMI Output

Audio Connectors 2 x 3-Pin XLR Mic Level Input 1 x 1/8" (3.5 mm) 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 LANC Control 1 x USB Micro-B Data 1 x USB Type-A 1 x USB Type-C 1 x RJ45 LAN Data

Wireless Interfaces 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz Wi-Fi, NFC

Global Positioning GPS

Display

Display Type LCD

Screen Size 3.5"

Screen Resolution 1,560,000 Dots

EVF

Screen Size .5"

EVF Resolution 2,360,000 Dots

Power

Battery Type Sony BP-U Series

General

Accessory Mount 1 x Multi-Interface Shoe

Dimensions 7.02 x 7.95 x 16.78" / 178.4 x 202 x 426.3 mm (With Protrusions)

Weight 6.6 lb / 3 kg