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Sony XDCAM EX PMW-EX1 User Manual

Sony XDCAM EX PMW-EX1
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Features
10
Overview
14x zoom lens
The PMW-EX1 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.
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-EX1 camcorder, a new member of
Sony’s legendary CineAlta
1)
family, though
compact offers native 23.98P recording
capability.
Slow & Quick Motion function
The PMW-EX1 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-EX1 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-EX1 provides various types of gamma
identical to those of other CineAlta camcorders.
Interval Recording function
The PMW-EX1 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-
EX1 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-EX1 also has a “shutter angle” control,
which is familiar to cinematographers.
Picture Profile feature
The Picture Profile feature allows the camera
operator to easily call up customized picture-
tonal settings to suit particular shooting
conditions.
Shot Transition function
The Shot Transition function allows for smooth
automatic scene transitions. The operator can
program start and end settings for zoom, focus,
and white balance into the A and B buttons, and
with a press of the Start button a smooth transition
will take place according to the set time.
A variety of functions and designs for
high operability
Depth-of-field indicator
Brightness-level display
Histogram indicator
3.5-inch color LCD monitor
Easy-to-see color viewfinder
Rotary grip
Four assignable buttons
Zoom and recording start/stop operations
enabled both on the handle and the grip
Long operating time with a battery pack
Wide array of interfaces, including USB and
i.LINK
1)
ATW (Auto Tracing White Balance)
Built-in ND filter wheel
Selectable gain
High-speed picture search: ×4, ×15
Freeze Mix function
IR Remote Commander
1)
supplied
1)Sony, XDCAM, XDCAM EX, SxS, i.LINK, Exmor,
CineAlta, and Remote Commander are trademarks of
Sony Corporation.
2)HDV is a trademark of Sony Corporation and Victor
Company of Japan, Limited.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.

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Sony XDCAM EX PMW-EX1 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Effective Pixels1920 x 1080
Maximum Aperturef/1.9
Optical Zoom14x
Recording FormatMPEG-2 Long GOP
Audio FormatLinear PCM
Video OutputHD-SDI, HDMI, Component, Composite
Image Sensor3x 1/2-inch CMOS
LensFujinon HD Zoom Lens
Focal Length5.8-81.2 mm
Recording MediaSxS Memory Card
Video Resolution1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720
Frame Rates23.98p, 25p, 29.97p, 50i, 59.94i
Audio2-Channel
LCD Screen3.5-inch
ViewfinderColor LCD
Input/OutputXLR Audio Inputs, USB
Battery TypeLithium-Ion
Weight2.4 kg (body only)

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