Chapter 1 : Overview; Features - Sony PMW-320K Operating Instructions Manual

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Features

The camcorder is a shoulder-mount HD memory
camcorder. It is provided with three
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The camcorder is provided with a
bayonet mount (flange focal length 38 mm (
inches), allowing you to use Sony
bayonet mount exchangeable lenses.
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.
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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.
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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-320K 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
Wireless LAN support
You can connect this camcorder to a computer
over a wireless LAN (Wi-Fi connection) by
installing the optional CBK-UPG02 Hardware
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