Sony PMW-EX1R Operating Instructions Manual page 14

Long recording time
By utilizing an efficient compression format, the
PMW-EX1R records high-quality HD images for
long recording time of approx. 100 minutes in HQ
mode (35 Mbps VBR) or approx. 130 minutes in
SP mode (25 Mbps CBR) on a single 32-GB SxS
memory card. Equipped with two SxS memory
card slots, the PMW-EX1R makes transition
seamless without any frame loss, when recording
is done across two cards.
High-quality uncompressed audio recording
In addition to HD video recording, the PMW-
EX1R can record and play back high-quality,
two-channel 16-bit, 48-kHz linear PCM
uncompressed audio.
IT friendly
The file-based recording in MP4 format allows
material to be handled with great flexibility in an
IT-based environment, easily available for
copying, transferring, sharing, and archiving.
Instant-access thumbnail display with "Expand"
function
Each time a recording is started and stopped on
the XDCAM EX camcorder, the video and audio
signals are recorded as one clip.
Furthermore, thumbnails are automatically
generated for each clip as a visual reference,
allowing the operator to cue-up to a desired scene
simply by guiding the cursor to a thumbnail. For
further convenience, the 'Expand' function
allows one selected clip in the Thumbnail display
to be divided into 12 equal time intervals, each
with its own thumbnail identifier. This is useful if
you wish to quickly search for a particular scene
within a lengthy clip.
Cutting-edge Camera Technologies
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/ -inch type three "Exmor"
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The PMW-EX1R is equipped with three newly
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developed / -inch type "Exmor" CMOS
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Sensors, which deliver excellent picture
performance with full HD resolution.
14x zoom lens
The PMW-EX1R is equipped with a zoom lens
specifically designed for the camcorder to offer
optimum picture performance. Independent rings
for zoom, focus, and iris adjustment give the user
a high level of operational comfort.
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CMOS sensors
Versatile focus-assistance functions
The lens has a versatile functions for easy and
precise focus adjustments.
• One-push Auto Focus
• MF Assist
• Expanded Focus
• Peaking
• Optical Image Stabilizer (Steady Shot)
Creative Recording Modes and Settings
23.98P native recording
The PMW-EX1R camcorder, a new member of
Sony's legendary CineAlta
compact offers native 23.98P recording
capability.
Slow & Quick Motion function
The PMW-EX1R offers a Slow & Quick Motion
function, commonly known as overcranking and
undercranking in film shooting, which enables
you to create unique 'looks' or special effects of
slow- and fast-motion images.
Slow Shutter function
The PMW-EX1R offers a Slow Shutter function
for capturing clear images in low-light
environments. This allows the shutter speed to be
changed to a maximum of 64-frame accumulation
period.
Selectable gamma curves
The PMW-EX1R provides various types of
gamma identical to those of other CineAlta
camcorders.
Interval Recording function
The PMW-EX1R offers an Interval Recording
function that intermittently records signals at pre-
determined intervals. This is convenient for
shooting over long periods of time and also when
creating pictures with special effects of extremely
quick motion.
Frame Recording function
Frame Recording is a unique feature of the PMW-
EX1R camcorder that is especially useful for
clay-animation shooting. With this function,
images for pre-determined frame are recorded
each time the record button is pressed.
Shutter-angle settings
In addition to the electric shutter speed controls,
the PMW-EX1R also has a "shutter angle"
control, which is familiar to cinematographers.
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