Professional Camcorders Family Guide 2020 Spring Version The Contents XAVC Workflow Support Partners . 3 XDCAM Wireless Workflow . 4 PROFESSIONAL CAMCORDERS LFS Camcorder PXW-FX9/FX9K . 8 PXW-FS5M2/FS5M2K . 9 PXW-FS7M2/FS7M2K . 10 3-Chips Camcorder PXW-Z280 . 11 PXW-Z190 . 12 HXR-NX5R . 13 Compact Camcorder HXR-MC88 . 14 HXR-NX200 . .. 15 HXR-NX100 . 16 PXW-Z90/HXR-NX80 . 17 PXW-Z150 . 18 Affordable Shoulder Camcorder HXR-MC2500 . 19 MCX-500 Multi-Camera Live Producer . 20 RM-30BP Remote Controller . 21 PMW-PZ1 4K SxS Memory Player . 22 Interchangeable-lens Cameras . 23 ACCESSORIES FOR PROFESSIONAL CAMCORDER Wireless Microphones . 25 Recording Media . 26 Lens . 27 Professional Camcorder Line-up Chart . 28 Professional Camcorder Accessories . 30 2 XAVC Workflow XAVC Workflow Support Partners XAVC Workflow Support : NLE Partners and Sony Software Products XAVC Long GOP XAVC Long GOP XAVC INTRA RECOMMENDED SOFTWARE PRODUCT (4:2:2) 10 bit (4:2:0) 8 bit SUPPLIER VERSION OR NEWER Decode Encode Dec Enc Dec Enc 4K(300) 4K(480) HD 4K(300) 4K(480) HD 4K HD 4K HD 4K 4K Premiere Pro CC 2017 Adobe EDIUS PRO 8.52 GV Media Composer 8.9.1 w/ nablet Avid / XAVC XDCAM AMA Plugin v4.5.1 nablet FCP-X v10.3.4 Apple w/ Pro Video Formats v2.0.5 w/ Calibrated {Q} Calibrated (MXF Import Plug-in) Software AVC-Intra Create / AVC-LG Create Calibrated (Encode Plug-ins for Adobe/Avid/ Software Apple) Vegas Pro 15 MAGIX Content Browser v2.4.1 Sony RAW Viewer v2.4 Sony Catalyst Browse v2017.2 Catalyst Prepare v2017.2 Sony *1 Catalyst Edit v2017.2 XPRI NS (Standalone) Sony V5.4.2 V5.4.2 Sony PSE Media Backbone Hive Editor Sony SNA *1: It has been included involuntarily in Catalyst Browse 2017 .2, but it has not been tested yet . XAVC S Workflow Support by Alliance Partners (Professional) XAVC S (LONG GOP/MP4) RECOMMENDED SOFTWARE PRODUCT VERSION OR NEWER SUPPLIER Decode Encode 4K HD 4K HD Premiere Pro CC Adobe EDIUS PRO 8 Grass Valley *1 *1 Media Composer 8.9.1 (native) Media Composer 8.9.1 (with Drastic Technology MediaReactor Workstation for Avid) Avid Media Composer 8.9.1 (with nablet XAVC S AMA Plugin 1.0) FCPX 10.3.4 Apple Flame Premium 2018 Autodesk Vegas Pro 15 MAGIX Catalyst Browse / Prepare / Edit v2017.2 SCS *1: The exported XAVC S files can be played back on the camera using the Windows version of PlayMemories Home . 3 XDCAM Wireless Workflow XDCAM Wireless Workflow Summary of Supported Models Remote Control, File Transfer and Live Streaming PXW-FS5M2 PXW-Z150/PXW-Z90 QoS PXW-Z190*/PXW-Z280/PXW-X400/ 4G QoS PXW-Z450 CBK-WA100/101 4G QoS Remote Control and File Transfer HXR-NX5R Remote Control Only PXW-FS7M2 HXR-NX80/HXR-MC2500 Wireless LAN/LTE Adapters Sony QoS Technology 4G 4G LTE Dongle For the Modem dongle, recommended model differs country by country depending on carrier 1. Real-Time ARQ Wi-Fi Dongle Automatic Repeat Request - CBK-WA02 USB wireless LAN Adapter 2. ARC 2 .4G/5GHz, 802 11a/b/g/n/ac. Adaptive Rate Control 3. FEC - IFU-WLM3 USB wireless LAN module Forward Error Correction 2 .4GHz, 802 11b/g/n. Application Software QoS - Work with PWS-110RX1 (Network RX Content Browser Mobile Station) or XDCAM Air * Requires Optional CBKZ-SLNW1 Network Upgrade License 4 XDCAM Wireless Solution Cameras & TX 4G 4G SDI CBK-WA100* Smart phone with Other Camcorder Professional Camcorder^ XDCAM Pocket (With SDI output) (With wireless module, built-in Wi-Fi) application (QoS stream output) ^PXW-Z90, PXW-Z150, PXW-Z190#, *CBK-WA02, 4G dongle, 4G router PXW-Z280, PXW-X400, PXW-Z450 separate purchase from CBK-WA100 # Requires Optional CBKZ-SLNW1 Network Upgrade License XDCAM Wireless PWS-110RX1 (For streaming output through SDI) 5 XDCAM Wireless Workflow Live Streaming Solution • Cost efficient solution • Direct streaming from camcorder • High quality with Sony’s QoS technology • Choice of transmission Wi-Fi / 4G / USB-RJ45 ON LOCATION BROADCAST STATION Connect Receiving Shoo�ng Live Streaming to ON AIR (Sony’s QoS Network Full HD technology) Metadata Network RX Sta�on Control TX LTE/4G Wireless (bitrate/latency etc.) Built-in Camcorder 4G or Camcorder + Transfer Wi-Fi Wireless Adapter • Connec�on Control • Monitoring USB-RJ45 • TX Control • Up/Down Conversion File Transfer Solutions • No lost picture or lost audio • High resolution file transfer available • Trim and transfer Choice of transmission Wi-Fi / 4G / USB-RJ45 ON LOCATION BROADCAST STATION Connect Shoo�ng to Receiving Edi�ng • Proxy files (In-House) • Hi-Res files Network (Future) • Trimmed files • Metadata Cloud Services Wireless LTE/4G • Hi-Res Re-link in NLE* • Direct edi�ng on Hi-Res Built-in Edi�ng • Metadata Extract Camcorder 4G • Trim and Transfer or • Viewing/Se�ng Camcorder + • Remote Control Wi-Fi & File Transfer FTP Server Wireless Adapter • Metadata Input ON AIR USB-RJ45 Network RX Sta�on 6 Above all Take your creative vision to new heights with Sony Professional Camcorders PXW-FX9/ PXW-FS7M2/ PXW-FS5M2/ PXW-Z280/ FX9K FS7M2K FS5M2K PXW-Z190 PXW-Z90/ PXW-Z150 HXR-NX5R HXR-NX80 HXR-NX200/ HXR-MC88 HXR-MC2500 HXR-NX100 7 PROFESSIONAL CAMCORDERS LFS CAMCORDER PXW-FX9/FX9K Full-frame 6K sensor camera with Fast Hybrid AF, Dual Base ISO and S-Cinetone™ colour science • Lower noise sensor brings 15+ stops of latitude, dual base ISO and high sensitivity ISO 800 ISO 4000 Ideal for brightly lit scene. Ideal for low-light scene. • Cinematic colour science with S-Cinetone™ delivers alluring facial tones • Fast Hybrid Auto Focus featuring 561 phase- PXW-FX9/FX9K detection AF points (Approx . 94% in horizontal direction and 96% in vertical direction coverage) 96% • New extension unit XDCA-FX9 supports 16bit RAW output#, V-shoe battery 94% and “dual link” streaming feature • Internal recording 4:2:2 10bit QFHD 60fps (FF mode 30fps) . DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) will be supported in the future firmware upgrade . # Future firmware upgrade XDCA-FX9 Frame Rate Format Wrapper Quality Resolution Max bitrate Audio 60Hz 50Hz 600Mbps (60Hz) 3840 x 2160 60p 50p 500Mbps (50Hz) 300/240Mbps (60Hz) 3840 x 2160 30p/24p 25p XAVC Intra 4:2:2 10bit 250Mbps (50Hz) 222/111/112Mbps (60Hz) 1920 x 1080 60p/30p/24p 50p/25p 223/112Mbps (50Hz) 1920 x 1080 60i 50i 111/112Mbps LPCM 4ch, MXF 24bit, 48kHz 3840 x 2160 60p 50p 150Mbps 4:2:0 8bit XAVC Long 3840 x 2160 30p/24p 25p 100Mbps 60p/30p/24p 50p/25p 4:2:2 10bit 1920 x 1080 50Mbps 60i 50i 30p/24p 25p MPEG HD422 4:2:2 8bit 1920 x 1080 50Mbps 60i 50i 8 PROFESSIONAL CAMCORDERS LFS CAMCORDER PXW-FS5M2/FS5M2K 4K Super 35 Exmor™ sensor camcorder • The Super 35 size sensor offers ‘bokeh,’ the defocused backgrounds made possible by shallow depth of field, as well as excellent low-light sensitivity and an expansive field of view . • Support 4K 120fps / 2K 240fps RAW output and HDR workflow including HLG, S-Log2 and S-Log3 . • The all-new default look is specifically tuned to rich mid-range colours, alluring facial tones and a softer tonal look . PXW-FS5M2/ FS5M2K • Unsurpassed versatility with Sony’s α mount E-mount lenses for E-mount, A-mount* and 3rd party lenses# LA-EA4 mount PXW-FS5M2 * Requires LA-EA4 adaptor A-mount lenses adapter # Requires 3rd party adaptor Third party adapter Frame Rate Format Wrapper Quality Resolution Max bitrate Audio 60Hz 50Hz 4:2:0 8bit 3840 x 2160 30p/24p 25p 100/60Mbps 60p/30p/24p 50p/25p 50/35Mbps XAVC Long 1920 x 1080 4:2:2 10bit 60i 50i 50/35/25Mbps 1280 x 720 60p 50p LPCM 2ch, 24bit, MXF 1920 x 1080 60p/30p/24p 50i/25p 50Mbps MPEG HD422* 48kHz 1280 x 720 60p 50p 1920 x 1080 60p/30p/24p 50i/25p MPEG HD420* 1440 x 1080 60p/30p/24p 50i/25p 35Mbps 1280 x 720 60p 50p 4:2:0 8bit 1920 x 1080 60p 50p 28 (PS)Mbps 1920 x 1080 60i/24p/30p 50i/25p 24 (FX)Mbps LPCM 2ch, 16bit, 1280 x X720 60p 50p 48kHz / AVCHD MTS 1920 x 1080 60i/30p/24p 50i/25p Dolby Digital 2ch, 17 (FX)Mbps 16bit, 48kHz 1280 x 720 60p 50p 1280 x 720 60p 50p 9 (HQ)Mbps RAW 3480 x 2160 60p/30p/24p 50p/25p * Requires Optional CBKZ-SLMP MPEG HD Upgrade License 9 PROFESSIONAL CAMCORDERS LFS CAMCORDER PXW-FS7M2/FS7M2K 4K Super 35mm Exmor™ sensor camcorder • The Super 35 Exmor™ CMOS sensor is equipped with approximately 11 .6million total pixels and 8 .8 million effective pixels • Internal recording in 4K resolution (4:2:2) 10 bit at 60fps or in Full HD at frame rates of up to 180fps PXW-FS7M2 / PXW-FS7M2K • Advanced professional features with BT2020 colour gamut & variable ND filter • Lever-lock type (E-mount) & improved design of handgrip & Viewfinder for robust shooting Frame Rate Format Wrapper Quality Resolution Max bitrate Audio 60Hz 50Hz 600/300/240Mbps (60Hz) 4096 x 2160 60p/30p/24p 50p/25p 500/250Mbps (50Hz) 3840 x 2160 60p 50p 600/500Mbps XAVC Intra 4:2:2 10bit 3840 x 2160 30p/24p 25p 300/240/250Mbps 222/111/112Mbps (60Hz) 1920 x 1080 60p/30p/24p 50p/25p 185/112Mbps (50Hz) 1920 x 1080 60i 50i 111/112Mbps LPCM 4ch, MXF 3840 x 2160 60p 50p 150Mbps 24 bits, 48 kHz 4:2:0 8bit XAVC Long 3840 x 2160 30p/24p 25p 100Mbps 60p/30p/24p 50p/25p 4:2:2 10bit 1920 x 1080 50Mbps 60i 50i 30p/24p 25p 1920 x 1080 MPEG HD422 4:2:2 8bit 60i 50i 50Mbps 1280 x 720 60p/30p/24p 50p/25p Output Format RAW* up to 4096 x 2160 60p/30p/24p 50p/25p * With optional Extension Unit XDCA-FS7 10 PROFESSIONAL CAMCORDERS 3-CHIPS CAMCORDER PXW-Z280 1/2 type Exmor R® 3CMOS sensor 4K XDCAM camcorder • The all-new 4K 3CMOS 1/2-type sensor delivers a deep depth of field with image quality, high sensitivity of F12 (59 .94p), and wide dynamic range .