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Sony PMW-EX3 XD Cam

HD SxS Pro Semi-Shoulder-Mount Camcorder
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Specifications:

General
Recording format
Video
MPEG-2 Long GOP
HQ mode: VBR, maximum bit rate: 35 Mb/s, MPEG-2 MP@HL
SP mode: CBR, 25 Mb/s, MPEG-2 MP@H14
Audio: Linear PCM (2ch, 16-bit, 48-kHz)

Recording frame rate
NTSC setting
HQ mode: 1920 x 1080/59.94i, 29.97P, 23.98P, 1280 x 720/59.94P, 29.97P, 23.98P
SP mode: 1440 x 1080/59.94i
PAL setting
HQ mode: 1920 x 1080/50i, 25P, 1280 x 720/50P, 25P
SP mode: 1440 x 1080/50i

Recording/Playback time
HQ mode
Approx. 50 min. with SBP-16 (16 GB) memory card
Approx. 25 min. with SBP-8 (8 GB) memory card
SP mode
Approx. 70 min. with SBP-16 (16 GB) memory card
Approx. 35 min. with SBP-8 (8 GB) memory card

Lens
Lens mount: 1/2-inch EX mount
Zoom ratio selectable: 14x (optical), servo/manual
Focal length: f= 5.8 to 81.2 mm (equivalent to 31.4 to 439 mm on 35 mm lens)
Iris: F1.9 to F16 and Close, servo/manual selectable
Maximum relative aperture: 1:1.9
Focus: AF/MF/Full MF selectable, 800 mm to ∞ (MACRO OFF), 50 mm to ∞ (MACRO ON, Wide), 735 to ∞ (MACRO ON, Tele)
Image stabilizer: ON/OFF selectable, shift lens
Filter thread: M77 mm, pitch 0.75 mm (on lens)

Camera
Pickup device: 3-chip 1/2-inch type Exmor Full HD CMOS
Effective picture elements: 1920 (H) x 1080 (V)
Optical system: F1.6 prism system
Built-in ND filter: OFF: Clear, 1: 1/8ND, 2: 1/64ND
Sensitivity (2000 lx, 89.9% reflectance)10/13/2008 F10 (typical) (1920 x 1080/59.94i mode)
Minimum illumination: 0.14 lx (typical) (1920 x 1080/59.94i mode, F1.9, +18 dB gain, with 64-frame accumulation)
S/N ratio: 54 dB (Y) (typical)
Horizontal resolution: 1000 TV lines or more (1920 x 1080i mode)
Shutter speed: 1/33 to 1/2000 sec.
Shutter angle: 180, 90, 45, 22.5, 11.25 degrees
Slow Shutter (SLS): 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, 6-, 7-, 8-, 16-, 32-, and 64-frame accumulation
Slow & Quick Motion function
720P: Selectable from 1 to 60 fps as recording frame rate
1080P: Selectable from 1 to 30 fps as recording frame rate

Signal inputs/outputs
Audio input: XLR-3-pin (female) (x 2), line/mic/mic +48 V selectable
A/V output: AV multi (x 1)
Audio: -10 dBu (47 kΩ load, reference level)
Analog Composite/YC Signals: NTSC or PAL

Composite output: BNC (x1), 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
S-Video output: Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω unbalanced, sync negative
Audio output: RCA type(CH-1,CH-2),-10 dBu (reference level), 47 kΩ
Component output: Mini D (x 1) Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, Pb/Pr: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω
SDI output: BNC (x 1), HD-SDI/SD-SDI selectable
i.LINK input/output: IEEE 1394, 4-pin x1, HDV stream input/output, S400
Timecode input: BNC (x1), 0.5 to 18 Vp-p, 10 Ω
Timecode output: BNC (x1), 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
Genlock input: BNC (x1), 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
USB: Mini-B (x 1), USB 2.0 High-speed
Headphone output: Stereo mini-jack (x 1), -20.5 dBu (reference level output, 16 Ω load)
Speaker output: Monaural, 300 mW
DC input: DC jack
Battery input: 5-pin
Remote: 8-pin

Built-in viewfinder
LCD viewfinder/screen
3.5-inch* type color LCD monitor, approx. 921000 effective pixels, 640 (H) x 3 (RGB) x 480 (V), 16:9, hybrid type
0.54-inch* type color LCD, 1120 (H) x 225 (V), 16:9

Built-in microphone
Capsule type: Omni-directional stereo electret condenser microphone,

Media slot
Type: ExpressCard/34 (x 2)
Interface: ExpressCard compatible

Power
Power requirements: DC 12 V
Power consumption: Approx. 13.5 W (while recording, LCD viewfinder On)
Continuous operating time
Approx. 210 min. with BP-U60 battery
Approx. 100 min. with BP-U30 battery

Environmental
Operating temperature: +32°F to +104°F
Storage temperature: -4°F to +140°F

Day rate: $395.00

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Overview:

This compact HD camcorder features an an interchangeable lens system and incorporates three 1/2-inch type “Exmor”™ Full HD CMOS Sensors. With an effective pixel count of 1920 x 1080, it delivers stunning-quality HD images in 1080P, 720P and 1080i HD resolutions.

Frame rate is selectable from interlace and progressive such as 59.94i, 50i, 59.94P, 50P, 29.97P, 25P and native 23.98P recording.

A rich variety of features for creative shooting are incorporated, such as Slow & Quick Motion — over-cranking and under-cranking — selectable gamma curves, slow-shutter, interval recording and Picture Profile™ feature.

Additionally, the PMW-EX3 camcorder offers a convenient remote-control and multi-camera operation capability, allowing use with high-end camera systems.

This camera can be used with VariZooms VZ-Rock-EX remote zoom controller, rented separately.

Product Weight: 4.13 lbs without lens
Dimensions: 9.88″W x 8.25″H x 15.75″D with lens, without projections