Product Description
Fast Hybrid Auto Focus with advanced features
Fast or unpredictable subject motion can trip up the Contrast Detection auto
focus of conventional camcorders. The PXW-Z90V stays ahead of the action using
Fast Hybrid Auto Focus (AF). This system combines both Contrast Detection and
Phase.
Some 273 reference points cover 84% of the sensor area to lock onto moving
subjects from sports and dance to natural history and breaking news. Selecting
the focus area is as simple as touching the cameras LCD monitor screen.
Additional features include 4K face detection, object tracking and adjustments
for AF Tracking Depth. They all work together seamlessly to capture fast-moving
subjects with consistent sharpness.
4x Area settings are provided for maximum flexibility: Wide, Zone, Center and
Flexible Spot.
Auto Focus Subject Tracking facilitates capturing objects moving in a narrow or
wide space. Switching sensitivity sets the response for shifting focus between
subjects and can be set to lock onto tracking a single subject.
Instant HDR workflow w/ HLG
With the ability to reproduce images from deep shadows to piercing
highlights, 4K High Dynamic Range (HDR) televisions are sweeping the market and
demand for HDR production is booming. While broadcasters recognize the benefits
of HDR, they still need to deliver content quickly and effectively. The PXW-Z90V
meets this demand with Sonys Instant HDR workflow. Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
recording captures HDR, yet plays back beautifully on both HDR and conventional
monitors and televisions. Theres no need to devote extra time to
post-production work and color grading. For added versatility, the camera also
provides S-Log3 encoding.
Slow & Quick Motion in Full HD XAVC 10-bit 4:2:2
The PXW-Z90V delivers continuous 1-120 frames per second (fps) Slow & Quick
Motion in Full HD XAVC 10-bit 4:2:2. For 24p projects, the result is gorgeous 5x
slow motion. There's no sacrifice in bit depth and no "windowing" of the sensor.
Compared to normal frame rates, there's no crop factor, no loss in angle of
view. You also get beautiful time lapse sequences down to 1 fps. And burst mode
recording offers even higher frame rates " 240 fps, 480 fps and 960 fps " at
specific resolutions.
The PXW-Z90V offers three trigger modes and recording can be stopped anytime
START TRIGGER is selected.
During Super Slow Motion shooting, the readout from the image sensor is
temporarily stored in the internal high speed cache memory. Then the data is
processed into recording format and is written to the MS/SD memory.
2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi networking with support for XDCAM air production system
The PXW-Z90V includes both 2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi as standard. Ustream Direct
Streaming enables you to share scenes as they happen with high quality picture
and sound - No switcher required. Sonys QoS Streaming achieves high quality and
high stability over a single cellphone channel (with carrier dongle and service,
sold separately). You get viewing at a remote location with setup controlled
from the cameras menu.
Integration with XDCAM air provides the ability to automatically upload proxy
footage to the cloud so editing can start immediately. Journalists and editors
can access uploaded content from any location. When news breaks, teams can even
start logging clips when shootings still going on, for even faster time-to-air.
Smartphone or tablet remote control is also provided. You can operate the camera
" and view the image " from a smartphone or tablet using Sonys free Content
Browser Mobile app (requires iOS 9.0 - 10.3 or Android 4.4 - 7.1 operating
system). You can even connect compatible devices with one-touch NFC
authentication.
Simple Live Solution when combined with MCX-500 Live Producer and RM-30BP
Remote
The PXW-Z90V works seamlessly with the MCX-500 and RM-30BP remote to form a
cost-effective Live Production System. A Tally indicator will automatically
appear on each cameras LCD panel and viewfinder. A red icon indicates when the
shot is live (PGM) while Green indicates preview mode (NEXT). The MCX-500
supports mixing between eight video sources, four stereo embedded audio channels
plus two XLR Inputs, and a dedicated Title Input. . There are both internal
recording and live streaming via Ustream, Facebook Live and YouTube Live. (Facebook
Live and YouTube Live require V2.0 firmware.)
High-resolution OLED viewfinder
For precise manual focus, Sonys 0.39-type OLED viewfinder combines high
brightness and contrast with the resolution of 2359K dots. The highly responsive
viewfinder also eliminates color breaking. For added flexibility in composing
shots, Sony supplements the viewfinder with a 3.5-type 1550K dot touchscreen LCD
monitor.
Dual XLR inputs
The detachable handle has two XLR mic inputs. Even if you remove the handle,
a stereo mini jack mic input on the body is still available. Its ideal for
shooting in confined spaces, such as a car interior, or when mounting on a
gimbal.
Dual media slots with Relay and Simul mode selection
To extend recording time and flexibility, the camera provides two slots for
SDXC and SDHC cards. Slot 1 is also compatible with Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark
2) / PRO-HG Duo cards. To take advantage, Relay mode automatically switches
recording to the second memory card when the first is full. Simul mode enables
simultaneous recording to two memory cards (for example to create an immediate
back-up version). The two Start/Stop buttons on the handle grip and camcorder
body can independently start and stop recording on different memory cards while
recording in Simul mode.
3G- SDI output for integration into a broadcast environment
To support the broadcast environment, the PXW-Z90V incorporates 3G-SDI
output, HDMI terminal, and a Multi/Micro USB port that accommodates composite
video and analog audio output. The camera can send a Rec Trigger signal to an
external recorder via 3G-SDI or HDMI connection. For maximum flexibility, all
three video outputs " 3G-SDI, HDMI and composite " are active during 4K (3840 x
2160) recording.
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