Full HD solid-state camcorder.
PMW-EX1R XDCAM EX Camcorder
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Full HD solid-state camcorder for superior HD Picture performance and more creative freedom.
Unique Lens Operation PMW-EX1R Camcorder
The lens is also equipped with independent rings for zoom and iris adjustment with stops and markings for precise adjustments. The location, rotational range, and feel are identical to other manual high-end HD lenses. This gives users a high level of familiarity and operational comfort. AF Assist The AF (Auto Focus) Assist function of the PMW-EX1R enables operators to manually change focus positions using the focus ring in AF mode. This means that AF reference focus positions can be shifted manually to a new position. MF Assist The MF (Manual Focus) Assist function of the PMW-EX1R helps to precisely focus on the target subject when shooting in MF mode. When MF Assist is enabled, auto focus is momentarily activated when the user stops adjusting the focus ring. The camera then finely focuses on the subject closest to the focal point of the lens at that time. One-push Auto Iris A One-push Auto Iris button on the lens of the PMW-EX1R, allows the user to go into Auto Iris mode only when the button is pushed. Optical Image Stabiliser Incorporated in the lens, this minimises the blurring effect caused by a shaking hand.
The PMW-EX1R is the successor to the multiple award-winning EX1 and further extends the capabilities of the XDCAM EX family with great new features such as DVCAM recording, Cache Recording, Picture Inversion and a host of additional refinements. The EX1R is the ideal solution for customers such as broadcasters, independent videographers and film makers who need exceptional HD picture quality and state-of-the-art workflow from a compact and affordable handheld camcorder. The XDCAM EX professional product range from Sony is designed to exploit the ultimate high performance of SxS memory cards. It combines a proven, non-linear XDCAM workflow with the only Full HD resolution sensor system available in a compact camcorder. This advanced imaging system consists of three1/2-inch-type ExmorTM CMOS sensors, each with an effective pixel count of 1920x1080, to produce images in full HD resolution. In addition, there's a purpose-built Fujinon Professional HD 14x zoom lens and a unique dual focus ring mechanism.
Supplied Wide-angle Fujinon 14x Zoom Lens The PMW-EX1R is equipped with a high-quality, high-definition Fujinon 14x zoom lens specifically designed to offer optimum picture performance and unprecedented functionality. The lens offers a wide viewing angle of 5.8 mm (equivalent to 31.4 mm on a 35-mm lens), and many convenient features for diverse shooting situations. Unique Focus Ring Mechanism - Professional Manual Focus and Auto Focus The lens adopts a unique focus ring mechanism, offering two types of Manual focus and Auto focus.The lens has two independent focus wheel mechanisms, which can be switched by sliding the focus ring back and forth.
Focus Zoom Iris
Expanded Focus At the touch of a button, the centre of the screen on the LCD monitor and viewfinder of the PMW-EX1R can be magnified to about twice normal size, making it easier to confirm focus settings during manual focusing. Selectable Peaking The Peaking function of the PMW-EX1R can help operators to quickly and accurately adjust the camera's focus by altering the way pictures are displayed on the LCD monitor and viewfinder. It can enhance the outline of the image which the camera focuses on most, and change its colour to make it stand out. Enhance levels can be selected from three levels, and the outline colour from four colours.
Cutting-edge Camera Technology The PMW-EX1R is equipped with three 1/2-inch-type Exmor CMOS sensors, each with an effective pixel count of 1920 (H) x 1080 (V). This technology delivers superior picture performance with full-HD resolution. Furthermore, this type of sensor allows the camcorder to provide an excellent sensitivity of F10, a remarkable signal-to-noise ratio of 54 dB, and a high horizontal resolution of 1000 TV lines. Other benefits include greatly reduced power consumption and associated heat dissipation in the PMW-EX1R, qualities which made possible the unique use of 1/2-inchtype sensors on these compact camcorders. In addition, this type of sensor can capture images with a shallower depth of field, giving users more freedom of creative expression.
Peaking OFF
Peaking ON
Front : AF/MF Back : Full MF
AF/MF Mode · Full AF · One-push AF · MF · AF/MF Assist
Full MF Mode · Full MF (absolute focus position)
When the focus ring is in the front position, the lens works as an auto focus lens. Either Manual or Auto Focus mode can then be selected using the AF/MF switch on the lens. When the focus ring is set to the back position, the lens has an absolute focus position.
Features
Shot transition function
Creative Recording Modes and Settings
With this Slow & Quick Motion function, images are recorded natively and at full resolution. The obtained quality of slow- and fast-motion images is significantly higher than those created in the editing process. One-push S&Q Switch For the PMW-EX1R, a new S&Q (Slow & Quick Motion) button has been added to the inside panel. It allows the user to switch quickly between Normal mode and S&Q mode. In S&Q mode, a blue LED on the button lights up. When the switch is pressed, S&Q mode is activated, and the recording format and frame rate are instantly changed to the conditions previously set via the menu. Shot transition function The PMW-EX1R offers a Slow Shutter function for capturing clear images in low-light environments. This not only increases camera sensitivity but also produces a special blurring effect when shooting a moving object, enhancing shooting creativity. The shutter speed is selectable from 2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, 6-, 7-, 8-, 16-, 32-, and 64-frame accumulation periods. Interval Recording Function An Interval Recording function records one frame at pre-determined intervals. This is convenient for shooting over long periods of time, and also when creating special effects with extremely rapid motion. Frame Recording Function Frame Recording is unique to the PMW-EX1R a function that is especially useful for clay animation shooting. Using this function, images for pre-determined frames are recorded every time the record button is pressed. Shutter Angle Settings As well as traditional electronic shutter speed controls, adjustable in fractions of a second, the PMW-EX1R also offers shutter angle control, which is familiar to filmmakers.
Operational Versatility
DVCAM Recording A newly added feature in the PMW-EX1R SD recording in DVCAM mode offers those currently using SD systems a smooth migration path to HD production. By introducing the PMW-EX1R as a DVCAM acquisition camcorder, the conventional ingesting process to non-linear systems becomes dramatically more efficient. Once the requirement is migrated to HD delivery, the PMW-EX1R can continue to be deployed for HD acquisition. Picture Profile Feature This allows camera operators to easily call up customised picture-tonal settings to suit particular shooting conditions, rather than having to readjust the camera each time, giving users greater operational efficiency. Up to six different pictures tonal settings such as the parameters of matrix, colour correction, detail, one of eight gamma curves, and knee can be saved on SxS memory card. These settings are displayed on the LCD monitor at the touch of a button. Shot Transition Function With a simple push of a button, this enables smooth, precise and repeatable automatic scene transitions. The operator can program the duration and select from three transition profiles: Linear, Soft Stop, and Soft Transition. Many lens parameters such as the start and end settings for zoom, focus, and/or camera parameters such as white balance and gain can be programmed to transition in unison. It works by automatically calculating the intermediate values during scene transition. ATW & Hold The ATW (Auto Tracing White Balance) function automatically adjusts the camera's colour temperature according to changes in the lighting conditions. This function is useful when recording outside for long periods, and the lighting changes gradually over time. The PMW-EX1R also has an ATW Hold function, which allows the operator to hold auto tracing at a desired colour balance via an assignable switch. Cache Recording Function A Cache Recording function is newly added in the PMW-EX1R. This buffers audio and video signals to the camcorder's internal memory before the record button is pressed. Once the record button is pushed, the cached portion is recorded onto memory media. This portion is added in front of the clip. The caching period can be adjusted by menu setting up to 15 seconds. When in Cache Recording mode, an indicator on the inside panel lights up. Image Inversion Function When the cinema lens or still-camera lens is attached to the camera with a DOF (Depth of Field) adaptor, the image is rotated 180 degrees. Image Inversion is the function that normalises the image. IR Remote Control On Rear Situated on the rear of the handle, this allows the user to control the PMW-EX1R with a remote commander both from the front and rear of the camcorder. Additional Aspect Markers For Cinema Operation Several new aspect markers such as 1.66:1, 1.85:1, 2.35:1, and 2.4:1 are added for more convenient cinema operation.
23.98P Native Recording The compact PMW-EX1R offer a native 23.98P* recording capability. This makes these camcorders ideal for cinema production.
*In 1440 x 1080/23.98P (SP) mode, images are handled as 23.98P and recorded as 59.94i signals via 2-3 pull-down.
Slow & Quick Motion Function Commonly known by filmmakers as over-cranking and under-cranking this enables users to create unique 'looks' as well as slow- and fast-motion special effects. Image capture can be at frame rates selectable from 1 fps (frame per second) to 60 fps in 720P mode, and from 1 fps to 30 fps in 1080P mode, in 1 fps increments.
Example of slow motion mechanism
For example, when viewed at 23.98P, images captured at 60 fps appear two and a half times slower than normal. Conversely, images captured at 4 fps appear six times faster than normal.
Operational Versatility
