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For ENG (Electronic News-Gathering) and field production professionals, the new PXW-X400 shoulder-mounting camera includes the following highlights:
- 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 low-power (22W) camcorder PXW-X400 uses a 2/3” 3-chip CMOS image sensor and supports several HD and SD formats including XAVC.
- Ergonomic design. Lighter lens grip reduces front weight and helps reduce on the load on the right-arm.
- Full HD XAVC-L 50p and 59.94p operations. Supports variety of formats including XAVC at 50p and 59.94p.
- The 1.5G HD-SDI input allows pool feed recording.
The camcorder will come in three model versions:
- PXW-X400: body-only, no lens or viewfinder: suggested list price is USD $16,500.
- PXW-X400KC – 20X Manual Focus Lens Kit Model. The PMW400KC camcorder kit is supplied with a 20x manual focus zoom lens, 3.5-inch LCD CBKVF02 viewfinder, and stereo shotgun microphone. Suggested list price is USD $20,600.
- PXW-X400KF – 16X Autofocus Lens Kit Model. The PXWX400KF camcorder kit is supplied with a 16x auto focus** zoom lens, 3.5-inch LCD CBKVF02 viewfinder, and stereo shotgun microphone. Suggested list price is USD $21,100.
**The auto focus function is planned to be available June 2016 via free firmware upgrade.
All models are planned to be available in February 2016.
PRESS RELEASE
Sony Expands Line of XDCAM HD 422 Shoulder Camcorders
by Sony Pro Team 11/09/2015
New PXW-X400 model has enhanced network functions, XAVC-Long 60P, pool feed and improved weight balance
Sony’s newest addition to its PXW series of shoulder-mount camcorders – model PXW-X400 – delivers stronger network and wireless capabilities, improved weight balance, XAVC-Long 60P recording and pool feed functions to give ENG and field production professionals a versatile and high-performance tool.
“This new camcorder combines all the capabilities pro shooters need – connectivity, ergonomics and high performance – into a true production workhorse,” said Alex Rossi, marketing manager, content creation systems, Sony Electronics. “The addition of features like XAVC 60P recording and pool feed make the PXW-X400 a perfect fit for today’s demanding field content creation requirements.”
When a wireless LAN connection is unstable or unavailable, the new camcorder’s Ethernet interface (RJ45) enables direct connection to a network for file transfer, live streaming and control from a web browser. Near-field communications capability gives users a one-touch link between the camera and a mobile device. A Content Browser Mobile application enables users to preview or remotely control camcorder settings of various menu functions.
The pool feed function (HD/SD SDI) lets users record a 1.5G HD-SDI external signal on SxS cards, useful for recording a distributed signal from another camera on-site without a portable deck.
The camcorder body’s inner structure has a new design that improves the weight balance between the camcorder and lens, resulting in more comfortable shoulder-mount use, especially during long periods of shooting.
The camcorder’s “ONLINE button” lets users bypass a mobile device or the camera’s menu for direct on/off control over: direct streaming transmission of AV signals from a PXW-X400 to assigned destinations; auto-uploading of proxy files to cloud services and FTP servers; and on/off control over Sony’s PWS-100RX1 network server during shooting.
The low-power (22W) camcorder PXW-X400 uses a 2/3” 3-chip CMOS image sensor and supports several HD and SD formats including XAVC.
The new camcorder also supports Sony’s new HDVF-series Full HD OLED viewfinder (model HDVF-EL20/EL30).
The camcorder will come in three versions: PXW-X400, body-only, no lens or viewfinder; PXW-X400KC with a 20x manual focus lens, viewfinder and stereo shotgun mic; and the PXW-X400KF with a 16x auto focus lens, viewfinder and stereo shotgun mic.
All models are planned to be available in February 2016, at the following suggested list prices:
PXW-X400 $16,500
PXW-X400KF $20,600
PXW-X400KC $21,100
