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The PDW-530, Professional Disc Camcorder, has been designed with special consideration for heavy-duty field acquisition, providing excellent picture quality, operability and reliability inherited from Sony Betacam® family of acquisition products. PDW-530 provides excellent picture quality, adapting 16:9/4:3 switchable Power HAD EX CCDs, the same camera block specification as MSW-900, MPEG IMX camcorder. It features MPEG IMX/DVCAM switchable recording and two built-in optical filter wheels (ND and CC). Uses DVCAM compression recording at 25Mbps up to around 85 min, MPEG IMX compression recording at 30Mbps up to 68 min, 40Mbps up to 55 min and 50Mbps up to 45 min. In addition to these impressive capabilities, PDW-530 also provides numerous innovative features that take full advantage of the benefit of nonlinear disc media. To create and record proxy video & audio as well as various type of metadata, in addition to high resolution video & audio, can provide a completely new style of field operation. It supports network interfaces, i-LINK and optional CBK-NC01, Ethernet card, which can provide a combination with external PC, Laptop NLE, logging software application or e-Support, a new workflow in news gathering and field production process. Optional CBK-FC01, 24P shooting card provides "film-like" look capture capability with 24-frame capture in CCD. Finally PDW-530 supports stream conversion from MPEG IMX to DVCAM, output DVCAM stream over i-LINK, which can allow to record and keep high picture quality with MPEG for on-line quality while processing edit, scripting/logging work with DV infrastructure. The Sony XDCAM series of Optical Disc products will have 7 years "Powertrain" Warranty for its laser block. This "Powertrain" Warranty is unprecedented for Sony and demonstrates the confidence Sony has in its XDCAM products.
Highlights:
- 16:9/4:3 Switchable Power HAD EX x 3CCDs (1M pixel CCD)
- MPEG IMX/DVCAM Switchable recording with 2 optical filter wheels (ND and CC)
- Compact & Lightweight Body
- 2.5-inch type Color LCD Screen
- Shock- and Dust-Resistant Disc Drive
- AV + IT Connection (SDI, Composite, 4x Analog Audio, 4x AES/EBU, i-LINK)
- Optional PCM-CIA card adaptor for Ethernet connection
- Thumbnail Search & Scene Selection Operation
- DVCAM stream output from MPEG IMX playback
- 40pin/Remote/i-LINK interefaces for CA-701/702/755, RM-B150/B750, WRR-855A/B, DSR-DU1 and WLL-CA50
- 7 years "Powertrain" Warranty for XDCAM laser block
| Features | Benefits: |
|---|---|
| 16:9/4:3 Switchable Power HAD EX CCDs | PDW-530 incorporate three 16:9/4:3 switchable CCDs for its image capture device, with a high signal-to-noise ratio of 65dB (NTSC)/63dB (PAL), lower smear level of -140dB (typical), high sensitivity of F11 and a high integrity 12-bit A/D converter. |
| Compact, Lightweight Body with Shock- and Dust-Resistant Disc Drive | PDW-530 weigh approximately 5.3 kg (11lb 10oz) including viewfinder, microphone, disc and BP-IL75 battery pack. Also, to minimze errors caused by shock or dust entering the disc drive, disc drive portion is concealed by two lids helping to prevent any dust from entering the drive. In addition, four rubber dampers are used to hold the disc drive block in place helping to absorb the shock that would otherwise go into the drive. |
| Loop Recording | Loop Recording is a convenient function whereby up to 10 seconds of audio and video signals are buffered into memory even before the Rec button is pressed. |
| Progressive Mode | Provides progressive modes to offer a film-like shutter effect: 29.97-frame or optional 23.976-frame. |
| Thumbnail Search and Scene Selection | 2.5-inch color LCD screen provided on the camcorder side panel enables thumbnail search and scene selection functionalities. They enable quick ramdom access to each clip and creating a scene selection list, PDW-530 playback the selected clips seamlessly according to the list. |
| Proxy AV | PDW-530 creates and store low-resolution audio & video into disc media along with high-resolution audio & video recording. Proxy AV can allow the speedy operation in field, faster transfer over network from field to the base. |
| Network Connectivity | In addition to conventional AV interfaces, PDW-530 provides i-LINK interface as well as optional PCM-CIA card adaptor for Ethernet connectivity. They enable to hook up with external PC, and provide high speed file tranfser (up to 30x for proxy AV file, up to 2.5x for DVCAM file, up to 1.5x for MPEG IMX 50Mbps file), as well as e-Support. |
| General Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Mass | Approx. 4.1 kg (9 lb) (body) Approx. 5.8kg (12lb 12 oz) (w/ VF, Mic, Disc, BP-GL95 battery) |
| Power Requirements | DC 12 V +5.0 V/-1.0 V |
| Power Consumption | Approx. 32 W (while recording, with viewfinder. color LCD off) |
| Operating Temperature | -5 to +40 °C (+23 to +104 °F) |
| Storage Temperature | -20 to +60 °C (-4 to +140 °F) |
| Humidity | 10 to 90% (relative humidity) |
| Continuous Operating Time | Approx. 120 min. w/BP-GL95 battery |
| Video Recording Format | MPEG IMX (MPEG-2 422P@ML) (50/40/30 Mb/s) DVCAM (CBR,25 Mb/s) |
| Proxy Video | MPEG-4 |
| Audio Recording | MPEG IMX: 4 ch/16 bits/48 kHz, 4 ch/24 bits/48 kHz DVCAM: 4 ch/16 bits/48 kHz |
| Audio Proxy | A-law (4 ch, 8 bit, 8 kHz) |
| Recording Media | 23GB Optical Disc model PFD23A |
| Recording Frame Rate NTSC model | 60i |
| Recording Frame Rate PAL model | 50i |
| Recording/Playback time | MPEG IMX: 50 Mb/s: Approx. 45min. (PFD23A) 40 Mb/s: Approx. 55min. (PFD23A) 30 Mb/s: Approx. 68 min. (PFD23A) DVCAM: 25 Mb/s: Approx. 85 min. (PFD23A) |
| Inputs/Outputs Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Genlock In | BNC x1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω |
| TC IN | BNC x1, 0.5 to 18 Vp-p, 10 kΩ |
| SDI IN | NA |
| Audio In | CH-1/CH-2: XLR 3-pin (female) x 2, line/mic/mic +48 V selectable |
| AES/EBU Input | CH-1/CH-2: XLR 3-pin (female) x 2, AES/EBU selectable |
| MIC In | XLR 3-pin (female) x 1 |
| Test Out | BNC x 1, 1.0 Vp-p 75 Ω |
| SDI Out | Option (CBK-SD01) |
| Composite Video Out | BNC x 1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω |
| Component Out | N/A |
| Audio Out | CH-1/CH-2: XLR 5-pin (male, stereo) x 2 |
| TC Out | BNC x 1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω |
| Earphone | Mini-jack x 2 (front: monaural, rear: stereo/monaural) |
| Monitor Speaker | YES |
| DC In | XLR 4-pin (male) x 1, 11 to 17 V |
| DC Out | 4-pin (Female) (for wireless microphone receiver), 11 to 17 V DC, MAX. 200 mA |
| Lens Conector | 12-pin |
| Remote | 8-pin |
| Light | 2-pin, DC 12 V, max. 50 W |
| Camera Adaptor | 40-pin |
| i.Link | IEEE 1394, 6-pin x 1, DV IN/OUT or File Access Mode |
| Memory Stick | x 1 (for camera setup files) |
| Gigabit Ethernet | Option (CBK-NC01 100Base-TX) |
| USB | NA |
| Audio Performance Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.0 dB |
| Dynamic Range | More than 85 dB |
| Distortion | Less than 0.08% (at 1 kHz, reference level) |
| Crosstalk | Less than -70 dB (at 1 kHz, reference level) |
| Wow & Flutter | Below measurable limit |
| Headroom | 20/18/16/12 dB (selectable) |
| Camera Section Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Pickup Device | 3-chip 2/3-inch type 16:9 widescreen Power HAD EX CCD |
| Effective Picture Elements | 980(H) x 494(V) |
| Optical System | F1.4 prism |
| Built-In Optical Filters | 1: Clear, 2: 1/4ND, 3: 1/16ND, 4: 1/64ND A: CROSS, B: 3200K, C: 4300K, D: 6300K |
| Shutter Speed (Time) | 59.94i: 1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500 ,1/1000, 1/2000 |
| Slow Shutter | 1- to 8- and 16-frame accumulation |
| Slow & Quick Motion Function | NA |
| Sensitivity (2000 lx, 89.9% reflectance) | F11 (typical) |
| Minimum Illumination | Approx. 0.13 lx (F1.4 lens, +48 dB, shutter off) approx.0.008 lx (with 16-frame accumulation) |
| Gain Selection | -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, 48 dB |
| Smear Level | -140 dB (Y-typical) |
| S/N Ratio | 66 dB (Y-typical) |
| Horizontal Resolution | 800 TV lines or more |
| Registration | 0.05% (all zones, w/o lends) |
| Modulation Depth | 70% at 5MHz (16:9, typical)/55% at 5MHz (4:3, typical) |
| Monitoring Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | CRT: 2.0-inch type monochrome Controls: BRIGHT, CONTRAST, PEAKING controls, TALLY, ZEBRA, DISPLAY switches Microphone: Ultra-directional (detachable) |
| Built-In LCD Monitor | 2.5-inch type color LCD monitor |
| Lens Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | 2/3-inch type 48 bayonet mount |
| Included Lens Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Zoom Ratio Selectable | depends on optional lens used |
| Focal Length | depends on optional lens used |
| Iris | depends on optional lens used |
| Maximum Relative Aperture | depends on optional lens used |
| Focus | depends on optional lens used |
| Image Stabilizer | depends on optional lens used |
| Filter Thread | depends on optional lens used |
| Built-In Microphone Specifications | Detail: |
|---|---|
| Capsule Type | NA |
Supplied Accessories
| Model: | Description: | U.S. List Price: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operation manual (x 1) | |||
| XDCAM Application Software CD-ROM (x 1) | |||
| Viewfinder (x 1) | |||
| Lens mount cap (x 1) | |||
| Shoulder belt (x 1) | |||
| Monaural microphone (x 1) |
Optional Accessories
| Model: | Description: | U.S. List Price: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| K1502 | Shotgun Mic Cable (3-Pin XLR to 5-Pin XLR) | $52.00 | Get details |
| BPL80S | Hard Carbon Lithium-Ion Battery pack (83.5Wh) | $618.00 | Get details |
| WRR861B42/44 | Portable Diversity Tuner | $1,681.00 | Get details |
| DMXP01 | Portable Digital Mixer | $3,147.00 | Get details |
| BPGL65 | Graphite Lithium-Ion Battery | $360.50 | Get details |
| RMB750 | Remote Control Unit | List price not available | Get details |
| WRR862B30/32 | Dual Channel Portable Tuner | $4,093.00 | Get details |
| WRR862B42/44 | Dual Channel Portable Tuner | $4,093.00 | Get details |
| VCT14 | Tripod Adaptor | $335.00 | Get details |
| WRR861B30/32 | Portable Diversity Tuner | $1,681.00 | Get details |
| WRR855S42/44 | Portable Plug-In Diversity Tuner | $1,836.00 | Get details |
| RMMHD15 | Slide Kit For PDWHD1500 | $400.00 | Get details |
| LC424TH | Shipping Case with Built-in Wheels by Thermodyne | $463.50 | Get details |
| BPGL95 | Graphite Lithium-Ion Battery | $669.50 | Get details |
| QRSDH | Battery Bracket For Wedge Mount | $150.00 | Get details |
| BPL60S | Hard Carbon Lithium-Ion Battery | $468.65 | Get details |
| ACDN10 | AC Adaptor/Charger | $721.00 | Get details |
| BCL70 | Portable 2 channel battery charger for lithium-ion batteries | $813.70 | Get details |
| BCL500 | 4CH Lithium-Ion Battery Charger | $1,751.00 | Get details |
Product Brochure
| Description: | Release Date: | Type/Size: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| XDCAM and XDCAM EX Product Brochure | pdf / 2,460K | Download now | |
| All XDCAM Family | pdf / 4,398K | Download now |
User Manual
| Description: | Release Date: | Type/Size: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PDW-510/510P & PDW-530/530P Professional Disc Camcorder Operation Manual | pdf / 6,486K | Download now |
Family Brochure
| Description: | Release Date: | Type/Size: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| XDCAM Family Brochure | pdf / 4,251K | Download now |
| Model: | Description: | U.S. List Price: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFD23A/2 | Single Layer 23GB Rewritable Optical Disc For XDCAM 85 min | List price not available | Get details |
Service
| Model: | Description: | U.S. List Price: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPSOCAM/RSEW3 | 3 Year Extended Warranty for PDW510, PDW530, PDW700 Camcorders | $1,095.00 | Get details |
| SPSOCAM/RSEW5 | 3 Year Extended Warranty for PDW510, PDW530, PDW700 Camcorders | $2,190.00 | Get details |