Proven High Quality: Three 1/2-inch-type Full-HD Exmor CMOS Sensors
The PMW-200 is a compact camcorder with three 1/2-inch-type Full-HD
Exmor
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CMOS sensors. The sensitivity F11 and S/N ratio 56dB have been
achieved. Independent focus, zoom, and iris rings enable precise shooting
in many circumstances. With its high-quality MPEG HD422 (50 Mbps)
recording capability, which is widely accepted in broadcasting stations
and production houses, the PMW-200 helps to boost user creativity
in many different applications, including news gathering and
documentary production.
With the use of an optional wi-fi adaptor (the CBK-WA01),
iris, zoom, and focus can be remotely controlled – ideal when using
the camcorder at a distance, such as on a jib. Also, Genlock/TC
simplifies multi-camera configurations.
CAMERA FEATURES
High Picture Quality
The PMW-200 incorporates three 1/2-inch-type Full-HD Exmor CMOS sensors (1920
x 1080) to achieve high resolution, high sensitivity, low noise, and wide dynamic
range. These Exmor CMOS sensors were originally developed for the PMW-EX1R,
which has proved its quality worldwide. By optimizing 1/2-inch sensors and camera
signal processing, the camcorder sensitivity has improved to F11 at 2000 lx and
the S/N ratio has increased to 56 dB. These improvements are essential to the
professional when shooting under severe lighting
conditions, and they give every user more freedom of
creative expression.
Manual Control Rings
The PMW-200 incorporates a wide angle of 31.4 – 439 mm (equivalent to a
35-mm lens) with a 14-times zoom lens and SteadyShot™ feature, and the ability
to expand its applications with an optional VCL-EX0877 lens (a 0.8x wide
conversion lens). Zoom, focus, and iris can be manually controlled with
independent control rings; each function has physical stops and absolute markings,
permitting precise adjustments. This end stop is very useful, enabling the user to
sensitively adjust each ring to the
exact point that is required. Also, a
unique focus ring mechanism allows
the user to select manual focus and
auto focus simply by sliding the focus
ring back and forth. There is also an
iris control ring for manual adjustment
of camera brightness. These features
give users a high level of familiarity
and operational comfort.
Focus Assist Functions
Various functions are provided to help with precise control of focus. These include
Color Peaking, MF (Manual Focus) Assist, One-push Auto Focus, Expanded Focus,
and the Auto Focus function.
3.5-inch WVGA (852×480) LCD Monitor
The PMW-200 is equipped with a large, easy-to-read, 3.5-inch* WVGA color LCD
panel. This helps users to achieve precise focusing during critical focus control,
especially when shooting in HD. The LCD panel also displays various guidance in
support of shooting operations. For
example, it can display a histogram to
visualize contrast in the shooting
image, lens information to show the
approximate DoF value in the current
lens setting, and brightness to show
the picture brightness as a
percentage.
* Viewable area measured diagonally.
Various Conveniences via a Wi-Fi
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Adapter
To realize Sony’s innovative XMPilot™ metadata workflow, the PMW-200 is designed
to support planning metadata. Before shooting starts, users can import the
metadata to be used. This type of metadata is called planning metadata. It
diminishes the time and effort of inputting metadata at a location, thus achieving a
smooth interface with post-production and archiving. With the optional CBK-WA01
Wi-Fi Adapter, users can achieve a wireless workflow using mobile devices.
Also, using a wi-fi adapter allows users to remotely control zoom, focus, iris, and
white balance as well as the recording functions such as a recording trigger from
mobile devices, which is useful when users need to stay away from the camera*.
* The wi-fi remote control function is planned to be available in December 2012 through a firmware version upgrade.
Slow & Quick Motion (Visual Effects)
By changing the frame rate, slow- and fast-motion visual effects (Slow & Quick
Motion) are available. Up to 60-frames-per-seconds (fps) recording in 720P or
30-fps recording in 1080P is possible to obtain slow motion effects. Also quick
motion effects can be obtained by slowing the frame rate down to 1 fps. Other
visual effects include Interval Recording, Frame Recording, and Slow Shutter.
Picture Profile
The Picture Profile feature allows users to easily call up customized picture-tonal
settings to suit particular shooting conditions, rather than having to readjust the
camera each time. Picture Profile data can be saved on SxS™ memory cards, and
shared with multiple PMW-200 units.
Selectable Gamma Curves
Users can select the best-suited preset gamma curve to handle contrast and give a
specific ‘look’ to an image. There are six types of standard gamma curve, and four
types of HyperGamma which are identical to those on CineAlta™ cameras.
RECORDING SECTION
MXF and FAT File Format
The PMW-200 can be used as a handheld camcorder for various types of file-based
operation because it employs both industry-standard file formats: the MXF file
format (UDF) and MP4 file format (FAT).
IRIS/FOCUS/ZOOM
REV PLAY FWD
STOP REC
Mobile Device
REMOTE CONTROL
CBK-WA01
PMW-200
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Metadata Management
Clip Status
OK
NG
Metadata
XML
