SONY

SONY

PXWZ100
4K Handheld XDCAM
Memory Camcorder

$5,699.00

U.S.List Price

UPC: 027242875364

Overview

Previously the exclusive domain of feature films and high-end production, 4K is now available for corporate video, event video, education and
houses of worship. Because now Sony introduces the PXW-Z100, the one-piece handheld camcorder that makes the phenomenal imagery of 4K
available to anyone, anywhere, for any application. With the PXW-Z100 you can shoot incredibly rich, superbly robust 1080p HD, then switch over
to 4K (4096 x 2160) or 4K TV-friendly Quad Full HD (3840 x 2160) whenever you need them. Choose frame rates from 24p to 60p. Because the
camera uses the same XAVC Intra 4:2:2 codec as Sonys high-end F55, your pictures are superb. Because the ergonomics are based on Sonys
popular handheld camcorders, the operation is friendly and familiar. And because the camera captures 4K, its ready for whatever youre shooting
todayand tomorrow.

Highlights

* 4K 60p in a handheld camera * Time code input/output

With the PXW-Z100, high resolution and high sensitivity go hand in hand. A true professional, the PXW-Z100 provides time code input and output,
The 1/2.3 sensor boasts 8.8 million effective pixels, while back- vital to multi-camera productions.
illuminated Exmor R CMOS technology delivers impressive low-light * Wi-Fi remote control
performance. The sophisticated optics of Sonys 4K-rated G Lens For operating flexibility, you can control record start/stop, focus, zoom and
provides a generous 20x zoom, plus a versatile 30mm wide angle (4K aperture from a smartphone browser.
mode, 35mm full frame equivalent). * Creative paint functions
* Sonys amazing XAVC codec The PXW-Z100 affords exceptional creative control with adjustable
The PXW-Z100 boasts the same high-end XAVC Intra codec as the F55 gamma curve, black level, skin detail, color and more. You can even save
digital motion picture camera. You get the power of 4:2:2 color, the these parameters to a memory card as a camera profile. Then use your
dynamic expression of 10-bit recording and the accuracy of all-I-frame profile on another PXW-Z100 for precise matching in multi-camera setups.
encoding, which compresses each frame individually. Based on industry- * Powerful focus assist
standard AVC/H.264 compression, XAVC recording is already compatible Because focus is especially critical on 4K content, Sony provides auto
with leading dailies, editing and color correction tools. You get 4K, QFHD focus and one-touch auto focus, plus powerful support for manual focus,
or HD at frame rates from 24p to 60p. The maximum 4K bit rate is 600 including color peaking and focus magnifier.
Mbps (60p) while the top HD bit rate is 223 Mbps (50/60p). * 60Hz and 50Hz system switchable
* Advanced XQD memory cards * Optional 3 or 5 year Extended Warranty available
Keeping up with the impressive data rates of XAVC 4K recording takes
some equally impressive memory. The PXW-Z100 features two slots for
XQD memory cards, which have been standardized by the
CompactFlash Association. The system takes advantage of the familiar
PCI Express interface and a Sony developed controller to support stable
recording at up to 600 Mbps. For best performance, we recommend S
Series QD-S32E and QD-S64E cards.
* Upgrade path to XAVC LongGOP
For extended recording time, Sony plans to offer XAVC LongGOP and the
popular AVCHD codec as a firmware update planned for the middle of
2014. AVCHD files are particularly well suited to the Blu-ray Disc
playback environment.
* Relay recording
For extended shoots, the PXW-Z100 provides relay recording between the
two card slots. You can begin a recording session on one card, then
automatically switch to anotherand even replace the first card and
switch back! Maximum session duration is 13 hours. (With current NLEs,
spanned clips cannot be combined. Depending on NLE, audio may be
discontinuous at the breaks.)
* High-quality audio
Two XLR connectors support professional microphones such as the Sony
ECM-680S and wireless microphone systems such as the UWP-V1. Use
the built-in stereo microphone or the use the external XLR inputs to record
two channels of 24-bit 48kHz audio.

Specifications
Camera Section Detail
Specifications

Built-in Optical Filters CLEAR

1/4 (2 Stops)
1/16 (4 Stops)
1/64 (6 Stops)

Gain 0
3
6
9
12
15
18
21 dB
AGC

Imaging Device 1-chip 1/2.3"-type back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS Sensor

Minimum Illumination 60P : 4lux(1/30 Shutter Speed)

50P : 3lux(1/25 Shutter Speed)

Shutter Speed (Time) Auto/Manual selectable, 1/3 sec to 1/9,000 sec

Slow & Quick Motion 1080p: 1.2.4.8.15.30,60 fps (60Hz mode)

Function 1080p: 1.2.3.6.12.25,50 fps (50Hz mode)

Slow Shutter 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30 sec. (60Hz mode)

1/3, 1/6, 1/12, 1/25 sec. (50Hz mode)

White Balance Preset (outdoor 5600 K), Memory A, Memory B, ATW

General Specifications Detail

Battery Operating Time Approx. 165 min with NP-F970 battery (while recording, EVF On)
Approx. 160 min with NP-F970 battery (while recording, LCD monitor On)

Built-in Microphone Omni-directional stereo electret condenser microphone

Dimensions (W x H x D) 7 7/16 x 7 19/32 x 14 1/4 inches (without protrusions)

189x193x362 mm (without protrusions)

Mass Approx. 5 lb 6.75 oz

Approx. 6 lb 6.7 oz (with lens hood, eye piece, NP-F970 battery, ECM-XM1 microphone.)

Operating Temperature +32F to +104F (0C to +40C)

Power Consumption Approx. 14.9 W (while recording, EVF On)

Approx. 15.2 W (while recording, LCD monitor On)

Power Requirements 12.0V (AC Adaptor) / 7.2V (battery pack);

Recording Format [VIDEO]

XAVC-Intra 4k(4096x2160) / QFHD(3840x2160) 4:2:2 10-bit MXF 60p[600Mbps] 50p[500Mbps] 30p[300Mbps]
25p[250Mbps] 24p[240Mbps]

XAVC-Long QFHD(3840x2160) 4:2:0 8-bit MXF 60p / 50p [150Mbps] 30p / 25p / 24p [100Mbps]

XAVC-Intra Full HD(1920x180) 4:2:2 10bit MXF 60p[223Mbps] 50p[223Mbps] 30p[112Mbps] 25p[112Mbps]
24p[89Mbps]

XAVC-Long Full HD(1920x180) 4:2:2 10bit MXF 60p / 50p / 30p / 25p / 24p / 60i / 50i [50Mbps] 60p / 50p / 30p
 / 25p / 24p / 60i / 50i [35Mbps] 60i / 50i [25Mbps]

[AUDIO]
LPCM 8CH (2CH recording/playback), 24-bit, 48-kHz

Recording Frame Rate XAVC 4K (4096 x 2160): 23.98p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p

XAVC QFHD (3840 x 2160): 23.98p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p
XAVC HD (1920x1080): 23.98p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/50i/59.94i

Recording/Playback Time XAVC-Intra 4k(4096x2160) / QFHD(3840x2160) 4:2:2 10-bit MXF 60p[600Mbps] approx 10min with QD-
S64(64GB) XQD memory card 50p[500Mbps] approx 15min with QD-S64(64GB) XQD memory card
30p[300Mbps] approx 20min with QD-S64(64GB) XQD memory card 25p[250Mbps] approx 25min with QD-
S64(64GB) XQD memory card 24p[240Mbps] approx 30min with QD-S64(64GB) XQD memory card

XAVC-Long QFHD(3840x2160) 4:2:0 8-bit MXF 60p / 50p [150Mbps] approx 40min with QD-S64(64GB) XQD
memory card 30p / 25p / 24p [100Mbps] approx 60min with QD-S64(64GB) XQD memory card

XAVC-Intra Full HD(1920x180) 4:2:2 10bit MXF 60p[223Mbps] approx 60min with QD-S64(64GB) XQD
memory card 50p[223Mbps] approx 60min with QD-S64(64GB) XQD memory card 30p[112Mbps] approx
120min with QD-S64(64GB) XQD memory card 25p[112Mbps] approx 120min with QD-S64(64GB) XQD
memory card 24p[89Mbps] approx 150min with QD-S64(64GB) XQD memory card

XAVC-Long Full HD(1920x180) 4:2:2 10bit MXF 60p / 50p / 30p / 25p / 24p / 60i / 50i [50Mbps] approx 120min
with QD-S64(64GB) XQD memory card 60p / 50p / 30p / 25p / 24p / 60i / 50i [35Mbps] approx 170min with
QD-S64(64GB) XQD memory card 60i / 50i [25Mbps] approx 220min with QD-S64(64GB) XQD memory card

Storage Temperature -4 to +140 degrees F (-20 to +60 degrees C)

Inputs/Outputs Detail
Specifications

Audio Input XLR-type 3-pin (female) (x2), line/mic/mic +48 V selectable

Audio Output RCA pin (L/R)

Composite Output RCA pin

DC Input DC jack

DC Output No

EXT 50-pin No

HDMI Output Type A (x1)

Headphone Output Stereo mini jack (x1)

MIC XLR 3-pin (female) (x2)

Remote mini mini jack (x1)

SDI Output BNC (x1), 3G-SDI, HD/SD selectable

Speaker Output Monaural

Timecode Input RCA pin (Input/Output)

Timecode Output RCA pin (Input/Output)

USB mini-B/USB2.0 Hi-speed/mass-storage (x1)

TypeA/USB2.0 Hi-speed /Host (x1)

VF No

i.LINK No

Lens Specifications Detail

Filter Diameter M72 mm

Focal Length f=4.1 - 82.0mm

equivalent to f=30.0 - 600mm on 35 mm lens(17:9)
equivalent to f=31.5 - 630mm on 35 mm lens(16:9)

Focus AF/MF selectable

10 mm to (wide end)
800 mm to (tele end)

Iris F1.6 - F11 (auto/manual selectable)

Lens Mount fixed lens

Zoom System 20x (optical), servo/manual

Monitoring Detail
Specifications

Built-in LCD Monitor 3.5 inch-type, XtraFine LCD, 852[H] x 480[V] x 3[RGB] ,16:9 aspect ratio

Viewfinder 0.45 inch-type color LCD, 852[H] x 3[RGB] x 480[V], 16:9 aspect ratio

Accessories
Supplied Accessories

Model: Description: U.S.List Price

IFUWLM3 Wireless USB module for VPL-E200 series $89.00

Lens hood (1), pre-installed to the camcorder Pricing available upon request

EVF eyepiece (1) Pricing available upon request

USB cable (1) Pricing available upon request

AV connecting cable (1) Pricing available upon request

AC-NB12A AC Adaptor (1) Pricing available upon request

HDMI cable (1) Pricing available upon request

ECM-XM1 (Monaural Directional Shotgun Michrophone) (1) Pricing available upon request

operating instructions (1) Pricing available upon request

AC cable (2) Pricing available upon request

AC-VL1 battery charger (1) Pricing available upon request

NP-F970 battery (1) Pricing available upon request

warranty (1) Pricing available upon request

CD-ROM (operating instructions in PDF) (1) Pricing available upon request

voucher for Content Browser (w/ serial number) Pricing available upon request

Optional Accessories

Model: Description: U.S.List Price

HVLLBPC High Power LED Video Light $649.99

ECM680S Stereo Shotgun Microphone $1,092.00

VCTSP2BP Camcorder Support $520.00

ECM678/9X Shotgun Microphone $854.00

VCLHG0872K Wide Conversion Lens $880.00

ECMMS2 Stereo Microphone $375.00

ECM673/9X Shotgun Microphone $357.00

RM1BP Remote Commander $257.50

Resources
Brochure

Description: Release Date Type/Size

PXW-Z100 4K pdf / 3,232K Download now

Handheld XDCAM
Memory Camcorder

XDCAM/NXCAM pdf / 4,882K Download now

Camcorder Family
Brochure

Media
Model: Description: U.S.List Price

QDG128E/J XQD G Series 128GB Memory Card Pricing available upon request

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