Sony XDCAM PDW-850 Specifications

PDW-850
Professional XDCAM
Disc Camcorder
The PDW-850 is a powerful Professional Disc™ camcorder equipped with three newly developed 2/3-inch-type HD Power
HAD FX™ CCDs. It provides outstanding picture quality with high resolution, high sensitivity, low noise, and wide dynamic
range. Some of the new features include a large high-resolution color LCD viewfinder and GPS. The PDW-850 inherits
excellent, versatile features from the PDW-F800 and PDW-700 XDCAM camcorders, but weighs less and consumes less
power. Using an optional wireless adapter, the CBK-WA100, proxy files can be immediately transmitted to the broadcasting
station. Also, an optional camera adapter with a CCU solution makes it studio-ready. The PDW-850 is an ideal choice for
many different camera professionals, from those engaged in news gathering, when speed is the key concern, to those who
produce TV programs and documentaries, when quality is crucial.
Functions
High Picture Quality
The PDW-850 incorporates three newly designed 2/3-inch-type HD
Power HAD™ FX CCDs to achieve high resolution, wide dynamic
range, high sensitivity of F11 (60i) and F12 (50i), and an excellent
signal-to-noise ratio of 62 dB.
expression for creative shooting, even when shooting under severe
lighting conditions. In addition to improving picture quality, Sony
has been able to reduce the weight of the camera body to 9.2 lbs
(4.2 kg) and its power consumption to 37 W.
Selectable Format and Bit Rates
This camcorder has a highly flexible multi-format recording
capability. Operators can select Full-HD format (1920 x 1080) at up
to 50 Mbps using MPEG HD422, as well as MPEG HD at 35 Mbps /
25 Mbps, or SD format MPEG IMX at 50 Mbps, and DVCAM at 25
Mbps in MXF file format (standard supported formats).
having an up/down conversion function, this camcorder can be
integrated into an existing SD production system or can be chosen
for future HD operation.
3.5-inch Color LCD Viewfinder
With a large, easy-to-read 3.5-inch* QHD color LCD viewfinder as a
standard accessory, the PDW-850 offers outstanding resolution of
960 × RGB x 540 pixels, strongly supporting critical focus control
during HD shooting. The viewfinder cover can
be flipped up to enhance visibility when
the camcorder is set on
a tripod.
*Viewable area measured diagonally.
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Compatibility with Sony's Wireless Adapter
The PDW-850 is designed to support wireless operation using an
optional wireless adapter, the CBK-WA100. Simply connect the
wireless adapter to an SDI output. The wireless adaptor enables
the crew to view live XAVC™ proxy video from the adapter using a
tablet or smartphone. The low-resolution proxy files*
the CBK-WA100 can be immediately transmitted back to the
station or uploaded to the cloud environment for review and
editing. The use of adapters can significantly reduce the time and
cost of production and allow faster and cost-efficient network
operations.
*1 File name of proxy data can be copied from hi-res data.
Expanded Solutions
With its GPS system, the PDW-850 can store geographical
coordinates in MXF files along with the video/audio data and GPS
log file. This is beneficial in post-production when tracing the
shooting location. The PDW-850 also has a 50-pin interface to
support a system camera solution with a CA/CCU via triax or fiber
cable. The digital extender function enables an image to be
digitally expanded two to four times in size without any loss of
image sensitivity. Pool-feed is another standard feature enabling
the recording of audio and video feed signals supplied by an
external VTR/camcorder via HD/SD-SDI or composite.
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