Sony PXW-Z280 4K 3-CMOS 1/2″ Sensor XDCAM Camcorder

• Three 1/2″ Exmor R CMOS Sensors
• 4K 60p Recording
• Integrated 17x Optical Zoom Lens
• Electronic Variable ND Filter
• Supports XAVC Intra/Long, MPEG HD, DVCAM
• Supports S-Log 3
• Supports HLG for an HDR Workflow
• Simultaneous 4K/HD Recording
• 12G-SDI Output Supports 4K 60p
• Built-In 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi

Description

The Sony PXW-Z280 4K 3-CMOS 1/2'' Sensor XDCAM Camcorder delivers world-leading handheld 4K HDR performance. An all-new 4K 3CMOS 1/2-type sensor with a deep depth of field and class-leading performance provides the pinnacle of 4K HDR performance in your hand. Face Detection AF keeps your subject in focus, while HLG and S-Log3 provide stunning HDR to suit any workflow.

The Sony PXW-Z280 4K 3-CMOS 1/2'' Sensor XDCAM Camcorder features revolutionary networking capabilities, allowing you to deliver your content faster wherever you are. It is the world’s first camcorder with Dual Link Cellular capability for double the uplink performance and reliability.

The Complete Package for Professionals

Unpack and shoot from day one with the Sony PXW-Z280 4K 3-CMOS 1/2'' Sensor XDCAM Camcorder. Advanced XAVC-Intra and XAVC-Long for 4K QFHD and HD, plus MPEG HD422, MPEG HD, and DVCAM, support any workflow. Its familiar Sony control layout and operation minimize training requirements.

World’s First 1/2-type 3CMOS Sensor for Broadcast 4K

The Sony PXW-Z280 4K 3-CMOS 1/2'' Sensor XDCAM Camcorder’s all-new Exmor R™ imager is custom-designed for broadcast 4K acquisition. Its three 1/2-type Exmor R™ CMOS deliver a deep depth of field with superb image quality. Red, blue, and green light are independently captured by separate image sensors, contributing to high resolution, high sensitivity of F12 (59.94p), and a wide dynamic range. An advanced LSI (featuring intelligent noise reduction and enhanced detail reproduction) delivers remarkably lifelike 4K 4:2:2 10-bit images. Even if you’re delivering in HD, your recordings will capture detail and image texture that HD sensors simply cannot see.

17x Professional HD Zoom Lens

The Sony PXW-Z280 4K 3-CMOS 1/2'' Sensor XDCAM Camcorder is equipped with a 17x professional zoom lens able to zoom from 30.3mm to 515mm (35mm equivalent). The 1/2-inch type lens has three independent control rings with end-stop, which allows manual control of focus, zoom, and iris, making for better and faster adjustment.

Spectacular HDR Performance

Demand for HDR content is increasing, and the Sony PXW-Z280 4K 3-CMOS 1/2'' Sensor XDCAM Camcorder offers you a choice of two powerful workflows:

• S-Log3 is the proven choice for premium applications where you wish to capture as much data as possible for the ultimate flexibility in grading.
• Instant HDR Workflow is all about speed. Shoot, edit, and view content in Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) to deliver content quickly without compromising on imaging expression and quality of content.

HDR / SDR Dual Production Support

When shooting HDR content, the Sony PXW-Z280 4K 3-CMOS 1/2'' Sensor XDCAM Camcorder’s EVF is easily switched between HDR and SDR emulation modes. Additionally, if you adjust the brightness of the image when in SDR emulation, the SDR gain dB is recorded into metadata for use in post-production for the SDR content. These changes make it easier to shoot in HDR while also achieving a quick turnaround for SDR content.

Amazingly Fast Precision Auto Focus

The Sony PXW-Z280 4K 3-CMOS 1/2'' Sensor XDCAM Camcorder features newly developed Face Detection AF. You can choose between Face Priority AF and Face Only AF. Simply keep the person in frame, and however you move to obtain a better angle, you can be confident the PXW-Z280 will keep your subject in pin-sharp focus.

Built-in Electronic Variable ND Filters

Sony’s groundbreaking integration of electronic variable ND filters into the body of the Sony PXW-Z280 4K 3-CMOS 1/2'' Sensor XDCAM Camcorder enables fast, agile shooting. Moving from shadowy interiors to bright sun-lit exteriors is no problem. Unlike conventional optical ND filters, the electronic ND filter can be controlled from 1/4ND to 1/128ND linearly while ND filters can be set to fully auto. You can even manually adjust Depth of Field using the iris lens ring, while relying on the PXW-Z280 to maintain constant exposure without changing gain or shutter speed.

Stream Directly to Major Online Platforms

Live streaming instantly connects you with your audience wherever you are. From breaking news and live events to interviews and seminars – capture high-quality images and share them in real-time on major online video platforms such as YouTube Live, Facebook Live, Mudu.tv, and more. Set up your own streaming channel with your smartphone or tablet, connect via Wi-Fi – and you’re ready to go. You can even import streaming account details from your PC or Mac via SD card using our StreamingSettingTransfer app.

12G-SDI Accelerated Workflow

Revolutionize your workflow with 12Gbps content transfer – four times the bandwidth of 3G-SDI over a single cable and ideal for working with the highest quality 4K content or speeding through HD content. Sony is the first broadcast manufacturer to build 12G-SDI into a compact handheld camcorder. Once you’ve tried it, you won’t want to use anything else.

Accurate OLED Viewfinder

An expansive 0.5-inch high-quality OLED viewfinder is perfectly offset for right-eye or left-eye viewing. OLED’s superb accuracy, high contrast, and high resolution (2.36M dot) enable precise manual focus and eliminate any color-breaking phenomenon.

Dual XLR and 4 Channel Audio

The Sony PXW-Z280 4K 3-CMOS 1/2'' Sensor XDCAM Camcorder offers superior professional audio capabilities with independent volume dials enabling precision control of external audio inputs, including an MI-shoe attached microphone.

Dual SxS Media Slots

The camcorder is equipped with two SxS memory card slots, which can record in Simul, Relay, or Backup mode. Simul mode permits simultaneous recording to two memory cards, including simultaneous recordings of MPEG HD exFAT and UDF recordings, ideal for archival purposes. Relay mode automatically switches recording from the first to the second memory card when the first is full to extend recording times. In Backup mode, users can set up the two Start/Stop buttons on the PXW-Z280, one on the grip and one on the camcorder body, to independently start and stop recording on different memory cards while recording in Simul mode.