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PMWEX3

XDCAM EX semi-shoulder mount camcorder

$9,990.00 U.S. List Price

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The PMW-EX3 compact camcorder with an interchangeable lens system incorporates three ½-inch type Exmor™ Full HD CMOS sensors, each with an effective pixel count of 1920 x 1080, delivering stunning-quality HD images in 1080P, 720P, and 1080i HD resolutions. A rich variety of features for creative shooting are incorporated into this camcorder such as “Slow & Quick Motion”, which is also commonly known as “over-cranking” and “under-cranking”, selectable gamma curves, slow-shutter, interval recording and the Picture Profile™ feature. Additionally, the PMW-EX3 offers a convenient remote-control and multi-camera operation capability, which allows use with high-end camera systems. Click here for information on the PMW-EX3 compatible NIPROS/1 studio configuration system.

Highlights:

½-inch interchangeable lens system
Genlock in

Time Code in/out
8-pin remote control for studio operation

General Specifications	Detail:
Mass	Approx. 1.9 kg (4 lb 2 oz) (without lens) Approx. 3.6 kg (7 lb 9 oz) (with lens, lens hood, eye piece, BP-U30 battery, one SxS PRO memory card)
Power Requirements	DC 12 V
Power Consumption	Approx. 13.5 W (while recording, LCD viewfinder On)
Operating Temperature	0 to +40 °C (+32 to +104 °F)
Storage Temperature	-20 to +60 °C (-4 to +140 °F)
Humidity	10 to 90% (relative humidity)
Continuous Operating Time	Approx. 210 min. w/BP-U60 battery Approx. 100 min. w/BP-U30 battery
Video Recording Format	MPEG-2 , 4:2:0 Long GOP HQ mode: VBR, maximum bit rate: 35 Mb/s, MPEG-2 MP@HL SP mode: CBR, 25 Mb/s, MPEG-2 MP@H14
Audio Recording	Linear PCM (2ch, 16-bit, 48-kHz)
Recording Media	SBP-8/16/32, (GB) SxS Express 34 Cards
Recording Frame Rate NTSC model	HQ mode: 1920 x 1080/59.94i/29.97P/23.98P 1280 x 720/59.94P/29.97P/23.98P SP mode: 1440 x 1080/59.94i
Recording Frame Rate PAL model	HQ mode: 1920 x 1080/50i, 25P 1280 x 720/50P, 25P SP mode: 1440 x 1080/50i
Recording/Playback time	HQ Mode Approx. 100 min with SBP-32 (32 GB) memory card Approx. 50 min with SBP-16 (16 GB) memory card Approx. 25 min with SBP-8 (8 GB) memory card SP Mode Approx. 140 min with SBP-32 (32 GB) memory card Approx. 70 min with SBP-16 (16 GB) memory card Approx. 35 min with SBP-8 (8 GB) memory card

Inputs/Outputs Specifications	Detail:
Genlock In	BNC x1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
TC IN	BNC x 1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75Ω
Audio In	CH-1/CH-2: XLR 3-pin (female) x 2, line/mic/mic +48 V selectable
Test Out	NA
SDI Out	BNC x 1 (HD/SD switchable) HD-SDI: SMPTE 292M (w/embedded audio) SD-SDI: SMPTE 259M (w/embedded audio)
Composite Video Out	BNC x 1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
Component Out	Mini D (x 1) Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω, Pb/Pr: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ω
S-Video Out	Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω unbalanced, sync negative
Audio Out	RCA type(CH-1,CH-2), -10 dBu (reference level), 47 k Ω
TC Out	BNC x 1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ω
Earphone	Mini-jack x 1 (rear: stereo)
Monitor Speaker	YES
DC In	Concentric DC Jack 11 to 17V
DC Out	NA
Lens Conector	Double hot-shoe
Remote	8-pin
i.Link	IEEE 1394, 4-pin x 1, HDV stream input/output, S400
USB	Mini-B (x 1), USB 2.0, for High-speed MPEG-2 data transfer

Camera Section Specifications	Detail:
Optical System	F1.6 prism
Built-In Optical Filters	OFF: Clear, 1: 1/8ND, 2: 1/64ND
Slow Shutter	2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, 6-, 7-, 8-, 16-, 32-, and 64-frame accumulation
Slow & Quick Motion Function	23.98p/30p 1080P Mode: 1~30fps variable in single frame increments 720P Mode: 1 ~ 60fps variable in single frame increments 25p 1080P Mode: 1~25fps variable in single frame increments 720P Mode: 1 ~ 50fps variable in single frame increments
Sensitivity (2000 lx, 89.9% reflectance)	F10 (typical) (1920 x 1080/59.94i mode)
Minimum Illumination	0.14 lx (typical) (1920 x 1080/59.94i mode, F1.9, +18 dB gain, with 64-frame accumulation)
Gain Selection	-3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18dB
Smear Level	no smear (CMOS)
S/N Ratio	54 dB (Y-typical)
Horizontal Resolution	1000 TV lines or more (1920 x 1080i mode)
Effective Picture Elements	1920(H) x 1080(V)
Pickup Device	3-Chip 1/2 inch type Exmor CMOS

Monitoring Specifications	Detail:
Viewfinder	3.5-inch* type color LCD monitor: approx. 921000 effective pixels, 640 (H) x 3 (RGB) x 480 (V), 16:9
Built-In LCD Monitor	3.5-inch* type color LCD monitor: approx. 921000 effective pixels, 640 (H) x 3 (RGB) x 480 (V), 16:9

Lens Specifications	Detail:
Lens Mount	EX mount, SONY 1/2-inch bayonet w included adapter

Included Lens Specifications	Detail:
Zoom Ratio Selectable	14x (optical), servo/manual
Focal Length	f = 5.8 to 81.2 mm (equivalent to 31.4 to 439 mm on 35 mm lens)
Iris	F1.9 to F16 and Close, auto/manual selectable
Maximum Relative Aperture	1: 1.9
Focus	AF/MF/Full MF selectable, 800 mm to ∞ (MACRO OFF) 50 mm to ∞ (MACRO ON, Wide), 735 to ∞ (MACRO ON, Tele)
Image Stabilizer	ON/OFF selectable, shift lens
Filter Thread	M77 mm, pitch 0.75 mm (on lens)

Built-In Microphone Specifications	Detail:
Capsule Type	Omni-directional stereo electret condenser microphone.

Supplied Accessories

Model:	Description:	U.S. List Price:
BPU30	Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Pack for PMW-EX1/EX3 and PHU-60K	$150.00	Get details
	14x zoom lens (x 1)
	Lens hood (x 1)
	LO-3830 1/2-inch lens adaptor (x 1)
	IR Remote Commander unit (x 1)
	USB cable (x 1)
	Component video cable (x 1)
	shoulder strap (x 1)
	operation manual (x 1)
	Cheek Pad
	XDCAM EX Clip Browsing software (x 1)
	SxS device driver software (x 1)
	BP-U30 battery (x 1)
	BC-U1 charger (x 1)

Optional Accessories

Model:	Description:	U.S. List Price:
ST7	houlder mount adapter for PMW-EX3/-EX1/-EX1R	$1,020.00	Get details
UWPV1/3032	Lav Mic, Bodypack TX and Portable RX Wireless System	$749.00	Get details
BCU2	Battery Charging Unit	$360.00	Get details
UWPV6/4244	Lav Mic, Bodypack TX, Plug-on TX and Portable RX Wireless System	$1,017.00	Get details
MEADMS01	MEADMS01 Media Adapter	$140.00	Get details
BCU1	Battery Charger/AC Adaptor for BP-U30/U60 Lithium-ion Battery Packs.	$190.00	Get details
ECM673/9X	Shotgun Microphone	$357.00	Get details
HVLLBPB	High Power LED Video Light	$622.00	Get details
ACM21	EX Lens Adapter	$1,980.00	Get details
UWPV6/3032	Lav Mic, Bodypack TX, Plug-on TX and Portable RX Wireless System	$1,017.00	Get details
UWPV2/3032	Handheld Mic TX and Portable RX Wireless System	$749.00	Get details
VCTSP2BP	Camcorder Support	$520.00	Get details
BPU30	Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Pack for PMW-EX1/EX3 and PHU-60K	$150.00	Get details
ST1	NIPROS ST-1 NIPROS tripod adaptor plate for use with the Sony VCT-U14/VCT-14 tripod adaptors	$158.00	Get details
BPU60	Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Pack for PMW-EX1/EX3/F3, and PHU-60K	$300.00	Get details
XS8X4ASXB8	1/2 inch HD Wide-Angle Zoom Lens for PMW-EX3	$4,350.00	Get details
LCEX3TH	Transit case for the PMW-EX3 XDCAM EX camcorder	$400.00	Get details
MEADSD01	SDHC CARD ADAPTER	$140.00	Get details

User Manual

Description:	Release Date:	Type/Size:
PMW-EX3 Operating Instructions		pdf / 6,049K	Download now

Warranty Card

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Broadcast and Business Solutions Warranty Card		pdf / 93K	Download now
Broadcast and Business Solutions Warranty Card		pdf / 104K	Download now

Family Brochure

Description:	Type/Size:
All XDCAM Family	pdf / 4,398K	Download now
XDCAM EX Family	pdf / 2,383K	Download now
XDCAM EX Family	pdf / 6,192K	Download now

Product Manual

Description:	Release Date:	Type/Size:
PMW-EX3 Operating Instructions Addendum		pdf / 224K	Download now
PMW-EX3 Operating Instructions		pdf / 5,740K	Download now

Product Brochure

Description:	Release Date:	Type/Size:
VCT-SP2BP / VCT-SP1BP Camcorder Support		pdf / 1,161K	Download now

Model:	Description:	U.S. List Price:
SBS64G1A	SxS-1 64GB Memory Card	Pricing available upon request	Get details
SBS32G1A	SxS-1 32GB Memory Card	Pricing available upon request	Get details
SBP32	SxS PRO 32GB Memory Card	Pricing available upon request	Get details

Service

Model:	Description:	U.S. List Price:
SPSCAM10RSEW5	5 Year Extended Warranty for Camcorders with list to $10,000	$339.99	Get details
SPSCAM10RSEW3	3 Year Extended Warranty for Camcorders with list to $10,000	$169.99	Get details

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