Chapter 1 : Overview; Features - Sony PMW-350K Operating Instructions Manual

1 Overview
Chapter

Features

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/ -type full-HD (1920 × 1080) CMOS
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image sensors
The PMW-350K/350L Solid-State Memory
Camcorder is provided with three newly
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developed / -type "Exmor" CMOS image
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sensors with approximately 207 million effective
pixels, for full HD resolution (1920 × 1080). The
new image sensor technology enables the capture
of very high-quality images, with a sensitivity of
F12 (59.94i) / F13 (50i) and an S/N ratio of 59 dB.
SxS memory cards as recording media
Using SxS memory cards, the camcorder offers
nonlinear capabilities such as instant random
access and file-based operation.
Light weight, low power consumption
Design features such as CMOS image sensors,
custom video signal processing ICs, and SxS
memory card recording enable fanless operation
and power consumption of 15 W or less. The
camcorder's light weight (3.2 kg (7 lb 0.88 oz))
and low center of gravity make it easy to carry on
the shoulder while ensuring superior stability.
HD recording using the "MPEG-2 Long
GOP" codec
The camcorder records 1920 × 1080, 1440 ×
1080, and 1280 × 720 HD images using "MPEG-
2 Long GOP" codec compression. It offers a
choice of bit rates: either 35 Mbps (HQ mode) or
25 Mbps (SP mode).
By utilizing an efficient compression format, the
camcorder records high-quality HD images for
long recording time of approx. 100 minutes at 35
Mbps (HQ mode) or approx. 140 minutes at 25
Mbps (SP mode) on a single 32-GB SxS memory
card.
Multi-format support
The camcorder supports interlace format
recording (1080/59.94i or 1080/50i), progressive
format recording (1080/29.97P, 1080/23.98P,
720/59.94P, 720/29.97P, 720/23.98P, or 1080/
25P, 720/50P, 720/25P), thus offering the
flexibility needed for worldwide HD recording.
(For 23.98P, native frequency recording is
possible.)
It also supports recording and playback of SD
signals (both NTSC and PAL). The camcorder
has an optional capability to record and play back
SD signals in DVCAM-AVI format, and can
output HD signals down-converted to SD.
A special auto focus lens
The camcorder is provided with the
focus lens, which ensures high-quality shooting
in all situations from wide angle to telephoto
(PMW-350K only).
A variety of functions for improved
performance under various shooting
conditions
• Picture Cache function
• Optical ND filters and electrical CC filters
• Hyper gamma
• Slow shutter function
• Frame Recording function
• Time lapse function (interval recording)
• Slow & quick motion function
• Freeze mix function
• Focus magnification function
• Digital extender function
• Image inversion function
• Assignable switches
• 3.5-inch high-resolution color LCD viewfinder
• Remote control
1) When the optional CBK-CE01 50 Pin Interface and
Digital Extender is installed
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/ -type auto
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Features