Sony XDCAM EX Series Brochure & Specs

The Sony XDCAM EX
The XDCAM EX series features both ½-inch (EX1R, EX3, PMW320) and 2/3-inch (PMW350) 3CMOS
sensors, amazing 1920x1080 and 1280x720 HD recording capability plus flash memory recording.
Combining the moderate bit rate of MPEG-2 Long GOP compression to the SxS PRO
card, the XDCAM EX series offers cost effective long form recording coupled with nonlinear
capabilities such as instantaneous random access and high speed file-based operation.
lens, the PMW-EX3 allows for interchangeable lenses.
Students will notice the novel focus ring. Most cameras in
this price range have a servo lens, which is adequate for
most work as it supports autofocus; but students may find
it difficult to manually change focus on the fly, should the
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Sony's XDCAM EX line of handheld, file-based camcorders
have become an essential video production tool in educational
institutions. The most popular models, the PMW-EX1R and PMW-EX3
camcorders, are available at an attractive price point and offer
superb image quality in a handheld, lightweight body in
addition to high speed workflow.
The Lens
The Sony XDCAM EX
series offers attrac-
tive features for
focus and lens
options. While the
PMW-EX1R uses a
fixed Fujinon 14x HD
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need arise. Professional camcorders typically have a
focus ring with distance readouts, but lack autofocus
capability. The XDCAM EX series splits the difference; in
the forward position the focus ring becomes a normal
autofocus lens, while sliding the ring backwards snaps
it back into full manual mode, allowing the user the best
of both worlds. "The focus ring closes the biggest gap
between consumer and high end production cameras.
It measures distance accurately," says Professor
Anthony Artis, the Production Center Manager of NYU's
Department of Film and Television Program.
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