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PDW700Sony Professional

XDCAM HDCamcorder

$31,827.00

U.S.List Price

Overview

The PDW-700 camcorder comes equipped with three 2/3-inch type CCDs a newly developed Power HAD FX progressive CCD with 1920 x 1080

effective pixels. Stunning-quality HD images can be captured by this high-resolution CCD in conjunction with the 14-bit A/D converter and advanced

digital signal. On top of the exceptional technology, the PDW-700 offers very high quality HD recording at a data rate of up to 50Mbps using the

MPEG-2 4:2:2P@HL compression. It also provides multi-format recording flexibility including 1080i, 720P and SD, which comes with HD/SD

conversion and cross conversion between 1080i and 720P. The Sony XDCAM HD422 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

* Three 2/3-inch type CCDs

* High-quality four-channel audio recording

* Compact and lightweight at 9 lb 4 oz

* Dual HD/SD-SDI outputs and composite/HD-Y output

* Pool-feed input (HD/SD-SDI and composite) option

* Ethernet interface

* i.LINK interface

* HD422:1080: 59.94i, 50i

* HD422 50Mbps

* DL & SL Disc Recording

* HD422: 1080: 29.97p, 25p, and 720: 59.94p, 50p

* HD420: 1080 & 720

* MPEG IMX & DVCAM

* 7 years "Powertrain" Warranty for XDCAM laser block

Features

Features Benefits

CCD 2/3 full HD Progressive CCD (Power HAD FX)

2.2M pixels (1920 x 1080) RGB 3 CCD Sensors

Supports both 1080 and 720

Recording Bit Rates MPEG-2 422p@HL format

Bit rate is 50Mbps for both 1080 and 720

Audio Format 24bit x 8ch (PDW-700 can record up to 4ch Audio at the same time)

Multi-Format & Legacy

Format Support

Legacy formats (DVCAM, MPEG IMX 30/40/50 Mbps, MPEG HD 420 18*/25/35Mbps) are

supported for both recording and playback. An optional software product (CBKZ-MD01) is necessary for the

SDrecording/playback function. (* 18Mbps is playback only)

Record Time Longer recording time with the Dual Layer Professional Disc Media. The single layer disc is also

supported.

Single layer (23.3GB) Dual layer (50GB)

MPEG HD 422 (50Mbps) Approx. 43 min. Approx. 95 min.

MPEG HD 420 (35Mbps) Approx. 60 min. Approx. 145 min

MPEG HD 420 (25Mbps)Approx. 90 min. Approx. 190 min.

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MPEG IMX (50Mbps) Approx. 45 min. Approx. 100 min.

DVCAM Approx. 85 min. Approx. 185 min.

Well-balanced Compact

Body

The PDW-700 is designed to be very compact and ergonomically well balanced, providing a high level of

mobility and comfort in various shooting situations.

Optical ND Filters and

Electrical CC Filters

Neutral Density (ND) optical filter is controlled via a built-in ND filter wheel and can be set with relative offset

value of color temperature

Color Correction (CC) filter can easily obtain the desired color temperature by setting the mode on a

camcorder-assignable switch

Gain Control Gain Control (-6db to +42dB) and Turbo Gain

Shockless gain control provides a smooth transition in gain control

3.5-inch* Widescreen An easy-to-view color LCD screen provided on the camcorder side panel enables advanced operations such

as Thumbnail Search and Scene Selection. Status indicators such as four-channel audio meters, and disc and

battery remaining time can also be displayed. Camera set-up menus can be displayed, too. *Viewable area

measured diagonally.

Slow shutter A maximum of 64 frames can be accumulated using the slow shutter function. In low light levels this allows

clear video to be shot, and provides a fantasy video effect with ghost image. - 1-8, 16, 32 and 64 frame

accumulation - Turbo Gain allows the camera gain to be boosted up to +48 dB.

Interval Recording* The PDW-700 offers an Interval Recording function which 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. *Requires a software upgrade planned to be available for release in

fall 2008.

Freeze Mix Superimposes a previously recorded image on the viewfinder. This allows the operator to quickly and easily

frame or reposition a subject when a shot must be taken from the same position or in the same framework as a

previous take.

Picture Cache Recording Maximum duration is 30sec. This picture cache mode can be ON even in EJECT operation and

consequently sequential recording is possible during disc replacement.

Memory Stick media Al l file , Scene fi le, Lens fi le and User file are provided to store the setting

parameters to the internal memory and Memory Stick media.

Digital Extender* The Digital Extender function of the PDW-700 enables images to be digitally doubled in size. Unlike lens

extenders, the Digital Extender function performs this capability without any loss of image sensitivity, which is

often referred to as the F-drop phenomenon. *Requires a software upgrade planned to be available for release

in fall 2008.

Focus magnification X2 magnified camera picture is available in the viewfinder which can help precise focus

adjustment

Assignable switch PDW-700 provides a total of 6 assignable switches (ASSIGN 1 to 4, COLOR TEMP, LENS RET)

Pool- feed Operation For pool-feed operations, the optional CBK-HD01* and CBK-SC02* boards provide HD and SD-SDI inputs,

and SD composite input respectively. *Planned to be available in fall 2008.

Trigger REC Function The PDW-700 camcorder has the Trigger REC function that enables synchronized recording with PDW-

HD1500 and PDW-F75 XDCAM decks or HDCAM portable decks connected via the HD-SDI interface a

convenient feature for backup recording.

Clip Continuous REC This mode al lows users to create a single, large cl ip with multiple rec. start & stop. The Rec.

start Essence Mark (EM) is recorded to every rec. start frame. The benefits of using this modeare:

Capable of having more than 300 takes on a disc

Faster transfer speed by sending a single clip. (No over-head for file open/close process)

Built-in Multi Format

Converter

The following conversion is possible in Playback mode: Downconversion from HD to SD, Upconversion from

SD to HD, Cross conversion between 1080 and 720

Aspect Ratio Control The following conversion is possible in recording mode: Upconversion from SD to HD In the downconversion

process from HD to SD, Squeeze / Edge Crop / Letter Box are available. In the upconversion process from SD

to HD Squeeze / Edge Crop / Letter Box are available

Specifications

General Specifications Detail

Mass Approx. 4.3 kg (9 lb 8 oz) (body)

Approx. 6.0 kg (13 lb 4 oz) (w/ VF, Mic, Disc, BP-GL95 battery)

Power Requirements DC 12 V +5.0 V/-1.0 V

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Power Consumption Approx. 40 W (while recording, w/o options, color LCD On)

Approx. 44 W (while recording, w/viewfinder, color LCD On, manual lense, microphone)

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 HD422 (MPEG-2 422P@HL) (CBR: 50 Mb/s)

MPEG HD (MPEG-2 MP@HL):

HQ mode (VBR, maximum bit rate: 35 Mb/s)SP mode (CBR, 25 Mb/s)

LP mode (VBR, maximum bit rate: 18 Mb/s) - playback only

MPEG IMX (MPEG-2 422P@ML) (50/40/30 Mb/s)

DVCAM (CBR, 25 Mb/s)

Proxy Video MPEG-4

Audio Recording MPEG HD422: 4 ch/24 bits/48 kHz

MPEG HD: 4 ch/16 bits/48 kHz

MPEG IMX: (4ch, 16-bit or 24-bit, 48 kHz)

DVCAM: 4 ch/16 bits/48 kHz

Audio Proxy A-law (2 ch/4 ch, 8 bit, 8 kHz)

Recording Media 23GB Optical Disc model PFD23A

50GB Optical Disc model PFD50DLA

Recording Frame Rate

NTSC model

MPEG HD422 mode:

1920 X 1080/59.94i/29.97p

1280 x 720/59.94P

MPEG HD mode:

1440 x 1080/59.94i/29.97p

1280 x 720/59.94P

MPEG IMX: 59.94i

DVCAM: 59.94i

Recording Frame Rate

PAL model

MPEG HD422:

1920 x 1080/50i, 25P

1280 x 720/50P

MPEG HD:

1920 x 1080/50i, 25P

1280 x 720/50P

MPEG IMX: 50i

DVCAM: 50i

Recording/Playback time MPEG HD422:

50 Mb/s: Approx. 95 min. (PFD50DLA), Approx. 43 min. (PFD23A)

MPEG HD:

35 Mb/s, 4-ch audio: More than 145 min. (PFD50DLA), More than 65 min. (PFD23A)

35 Mb/s, 2-ch audio (playback only): More than 150 min. (PFD50DLA), More than 68 min. (PFD23A)

25 Mb/s, 4-ch audio: Approx. 190 min. (PFD50DLA), Approx. 85 min. (PFD23A)

25 Mb/s, 2-ch audio (playback only): Approx. 200 min. (PFD50DLA), Approx. 90 min. (PFD23A)

18 Mb/s, 4-ch audio (playback only): More than 248 min. (PFD50DLA), More than 112 min. (PFD23A)

18 Mb/s, 2-ch audio: More than 265 min. (PFD50DLA), More than 122 min. (PFD23A)

MPEG IMX (Option: CBKZ-MD01):




DVCAM (Option: CBKZ-MD01):


Inputs/Outputs

Specifications

Detail

Genlock In BNC x1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75

TC IN BNC x1, 0.5 to 18 Vp-p, 10 k

SDI IN BNC x 1

(HD/SD switchable)

HD-SDI: SMPTE 292M (w/embedded audio)

SD-SDI: SMPTE 259M (w/embedded audio)

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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 5-pin (female, stereo) x 1

Test Out BNC x 1

(switchable)

HD Y/SD composite

SD composite (character On/Off)

SDI Out BNC x 2

1 (HD/SD switchable)



2 (HD/SD switchable, character On/Off)



Audio Out CH-1/CH-2: XLR 5-pin (male, stereo) x 1

TC Out BNC x 1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75

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. 500 mA

Lens Conector 12-pin

Remote 8-pin

Light 2-pin, DC 12 V, max. 50 W

Camera Adaptor 50-pin

i.Link IEEE 1394, 6 pin x 1, File Access Mode

Memory Stick x 1 (for camera setup files)

Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 x 1, 100Base-Tx: IEEE802.3u, 10Base-T: IEEE802.3

USB x 1 (for version-up)

Audio Performance

Specifications

Detail

Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/-1.0 dB

Dynamic Range More than 93 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 HD Power HAD FX CCDs

Effective Picture Elements 1920(H) x 1080(V)

Optical System F1.4 prism

Built-In Optical Filters 1: Clear, 2: 1/4ND, 3: 1/16ND, 4: 1/64ND

Shutter Speed (Time) 59.94i: 1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500 ,1/1000, 1/2000

50i: 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000

25p: 1/33, 1/50, 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 @ 59.94i, F12 @ 50i (typical)

Minimum Illumination Approx. 0.016 lx (F1.4 lens, +42 dB, with 16-frame accumulation)

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Gain Selection -6, -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42 dB

Smear Level -135 dB (Y-typical)

S/N Ratio 59 dB (54 dB w/o Noise Suppressor)

Horizontal Resolution 1000 TV lines or more (1920 x 1080i mode)

Registration Less than 0.02%

Modulation Depth 45% or more at 27.5MHz (typical)

Monitoring

Specifications

Detail

Viewfinder Option

Built-In LCD Monitor 3.5-inch type color LCD monitor

Lens Specifications Detail

Lens Mount 2/3-inch type 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

Accessories

Supplied Accessories

Model: Description: U.S.List Price

Operation manual (x 1) Pricing available upon request

XDCAM Application Software CD-ROM (x 1) Pricing available upon request

Lens mount cap (x 1) Pricing available upon request

Shoulder belt (x 1) Pricing available upon request

Microphone cable (for converting 3-pin to 5-pin) (x 1) Pricing available upon request

Optional Accessories


DWRS02D/42 Dual Channel Digital Wireless Receiver $2,979.00

CBKSC02 Analog Composite Input Option Board for the PDW-700 and PDW-F800

camcorders

$1,680.00

ACDN10 AC Adaptor/Charger $757.00

CBKZFC02 24P Record and Playback Software Option Key for PDW-700 $4,777.00

RMB170 Handheld remote control unit for PMW-500, PMW-400, PMW-350, PMW-

320, PMW-F3, PDW-700, PDW-F800, BVP-950A, BVP-750A, BVP-570,

BVP-550, HDW-700A, HDW-F900, DSR-450WSL

$1,950.00

HDCA702 MPEG TS Adaptor for PDW-F800, PDW-700, PMW-500, PMW-400,

PMW-350, and PMW-320

$4,305.00

CBKHD01 HD/SD SDI Input Option Board for the PDW-700 and PDW-F800

camcorders

$2,205.00

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LC424TH Shipping Case with Built-in Wheels by Thermodyne $463.50

BCL70 Portable 2 channel battery charger for lithium-ion batteries $854.00

CBKZMD01 SD Record and Playback Software Key for PDW-700 camcorder $2,205.00

ECM680S Stereo Shotgun Microphone $1,092.00

CBKZUPG01 PDW-700 and PDW-F800 WiFi Option Activation Software Key $50.00


HDVF200 2 HD Viewfinder for all Sony 2/3 HD Cameras/Camcorders $3,472.00


BPL60S Hard Carbon Lithium-Ion 65Wh Battery $492.00

RMB750 Remote Control Unit Pricing available upon request

HDVF20A 2-inch Type HD B/W CRT Viewfinder Pricing available upon request

HDVFC35W Multi-format HD Color LCD Viewfinder Pricing available upon request

CBKWA01//C USB WiFi Adaptor $150.00

Resources

User Manual

Description: Release Date Type/Size

PDW-700 Operation Manual for

Firmware Version 1.2 (Ed. 1

Rev. 2)

pdf / 8,265K

PDW-700 / PDW-F800

Operation Manual for Firmware

Version 1.5 (Ed. 1 Rev. 3)

pdf / 10,827K

PDW-700 / PDW-F800

Operation Manual for Firmware

Version 1.6 (Ed. 1 Rev. 4)

pdf / 11,206K

Family Brochure


New XDCAM HD422 Family

(PDW-

F800/700/F1600/HD1500/HR1-

MK1/U2/U1/XDS-

1000/PD1000/PD2000/Archive)

pdf / 5,543K

All XDCAM Family pdf / 4,398K

Product Brochure


HDCA-702 MPEG TS Adaptor pdf / 155K

Power Supply Systems (V2537) pdf / 860K

Brochure


Its all about workflow pdf / 1,055K

Specification Sheet


CBK-WA100/IFU CBK-WA101/IFU Wireless Adapters

pdf / 1,221K

Media


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PFD50DLA/3 Dual Layer 50GB Rewritable Optical Disc For XDCAM 95 min on MPEG

HD422

Pricing available upon request

PFD23A/3 Single Layer Pre-Formatted 23GB Rewritable Optical Disc For XDCAM 43

min on MPEG HD422

Pricing available upon request

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