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1 PXW-X type Exmor R CMOS sensor compact XDCAM camcorder with 12x zoom lens recording XAVC, AVCHD and DV Overview 4K-ready fully-featured affordable compact camcorder for a wide range of applications from news gathering and documentary to events work The PXW-X70 features a 1.0 type Exmor R CMOS Sensor with a resolution of 20 megapixels. The sensor, which is even larger than the Super 16mm film frame, delivers high resolution and fantastic low light performance, as well as offering more depth of field control as demanded by today s diverse shooting requirements. The new camcorder has the ability to record High Definition in XAVC Long GOP, enabling bit sampling at 50 Mbit/s. This in-turn supports a broadcast-quality workflow, increasingly adopted by productions in many different professional applications. A fixed ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* lens achieves 12x optical zoom which can be doubled to 24x with Clear Image Zoom and doubled again to 48x with Digital Extender zoom. There is also a ND Filter function, allowing you to choose four conventional mechanical ND filter positions. Advanced features include Wi-Fi/NFC (Near Field Communication) with Content Browser Mobile, plus dual media slots, Simul or Relay recording, and independent record control. 1.0 type Exmor R CMOS Sensor for stunning picture quality High sensitivity and fantastic resolution with 14.2 million effective pixels delivers striking detail and colours, even in low light conditions. Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T* lens The lens offers a 12x optical zoom, which can be increased to 24x with Clear Image Zoom while retaining full resolution thanks to Super Resolution Technology. Zoom performance can be doubled at any point with a Digital Extender by up to 48x. Compact, lightweight XDCAM camcorder packed with adaptable professional functions The PXW-X70 weighs less than 1.4kg, including the XLR handle unit, battery (NP-FV70), lens hood and large eye-cup. It offers professional interfaces such as 3G-SDI and HDMI output connectors plus an XLR x2 PXW-X70 1

2 handle unit with zoom lever. Other professional features include a manual lens ring that can intuitively control zoom and focus, ergonomic palm grip with large zoom lever, two SD memory card slots for backup, simultaneous and relay recording, and a three-level switchable ND filter. Breadth of recording format capabilities and 4K ready Provides multiple choices depending on application required, including XAVC, AVCHD and DV file-based recording. When recording in XAVC, the PXW-X70 uses the MXF file format, efficiently compressing full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution using the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 HD CODEC. Image sampling is 4:2:2 10-bit with highefficiency Long-GOP compression at 50 Mbps, 35 Mbps or 25 Mbps. The PXW-X70 is also 4K ready and there will an paid upgrade available in June This adds 4K to the PXW-X70 Camcorder in 4K XAVC-Long format Bit at 60Mbps using the broadcast MXF wrapper. We are looking to possibly support a higher bit-rate recording mode than 60 Mbps for 3840x2160 XAVC-L in the future. Built-in Wi-Fi control functionality for monitoring and remote control versatility Near Field Communication functions enable easy, one-touch wireless LAN connection to a smartphone or tablet, while the Content Browser Mobile application allows confirmation of shot angles and operation of the camcorder by remote, including field angle setting, spot focus and iris adjustment. PXW-X70 2

3 Features 4K ready 1.0 type Exmor R CMOS sensor for a wide range of shooting conditions The PXW-X70 incorporates a 4K-ready 1.0 type Exmor R CMOS sensor to achieve high resolution, high sensitivity, low noise, and wide dynamic range. The sensor has 14,2 million effective pixels enhancing shooting under severe lighting conditions and providing more freedom of creative expression. High sensitivity and high resolution Thanks to the 1.0 Exmor R CMOS sensor, the PXW-X70 has high sensitivity 1.67 stops brighter than a 1/2.88-inch sensor. The camcorder also has higher resolution than any other camcorder in its price range. The 1.0 sensor is brighter and offers more bokeh with a shallow depth of field than 1/3-inch or 1/4.7-inch sensors. Advanced BIONZ X image processing engine An evolved BIONZ engine achieves more lifelike images, and enables the addition of new features that take advantage of faster processing. Compact body The palm-sized PXW-X70 is ergonomically designed to provide a lightweight and easy-to-use experience. Wi-Fi/NFC (Near Field Communication) with Content Browser Mobile The PXW-X70 can be remotely controlled from a smartphone or tablet computer (ios 4.3 through 7.0 or Android 2.3 through 4.3) via a Wi-Fi connection, and recorded video files can be transferred from camcorder to smartphone in MP4 format.* One-touch authentication is also possible with smartphones that offer NFC connectivity. The required Content Browser Mobile mobile smartphone application can be downloaded from the Google Play Store or App Store. * Wi-Fi operation cannot be guaranteed with all smartphones and tablet computers. Multi-format recording and 4K ready The PXW-X70 records XAVC Long GOP bit 1920 x p/60p/50i/60i/ 30p/25p/24p at 50 Mbps and 35 Mbps, 1920 x i/60i at 25 Mbps, as well as 1280 x720 50p/60p at 50 Mbps. It is also possible to record AVCHD bit at 1920 x 1080 and 1280 x720 and DV. The PXW-X70 is also 4K ready and there will a paid upgrade available in June This adds 4K to the PXW-X70 Camcorder in 4K XAVC-Long format Bit at 60Mbps using the broadcast MXF wrapper. We are also looking to possibly support a higher bit-rate recording mode than 60 Mbps for 3840x2160 XAVC-L in the future. Dual media slots, Simul or Relay recording, and independent record control The PXW-X70 is equipped with two memory card slots. The camcorder is compatible with Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark 2), Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo and Memory Stick XC-HG Duo media, as well as SDXC and SDHC cards. Two media slots can record in either Simul or Relay mode. Simul mode permits simultaneous recording to two memory cards, while Relay mode automatically switches recording from the first to the second memory card when the first is full. The user can set up the two Start/Stop buttons on the PXW-X70, 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. ND filter control mechanism The PXW-X70 is equipped with a variable ND Filter function, allowing you to choose four conventional mechanical ND filter positions from 1/4ND, 1/16 to 1/64ND. Superb night shooting In addition to having a sensitive Exmor R CMOS Sensor, the PXW-X70 has a NightShot mode that bypasses the PXW-X70 3

4 camera s IR filter and includes a switchable infra-red light, so you can shoot in total darkness. ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* lens The PXW-X70 is supplied with a fixed 29 mm wide-angle ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* lens. Ideal for capturing grand landscapes, it also provides up to 12x optical zoom. Clear Image Zoom The 12x optical zoom can be doubled to 24x with Clear Image Zoom, maintaining full resolution using Super Resolution Technology. In addition, Digital Extender can double this range again, up to 48x zoom. Super Resolution Technology is a Sony original intelligent interpolation which analyses the input image and increases the resolution of the image. Lens ring The lens ring enables smooth, natural adjustment of focusing or zooming, depending on which mode is selected. Manual controls The manual dial and buttons on the side of the body allow swift and easy adjustment of IRIS (aperture), GAIN/ISO and shutter speed. Slow & Quick Motion Smooth slow or quick motion with full HD quality is available without any extra processing. 2x slow motion can be easily achieved by setting the recording format to 25p and the frame rate to 50 fps. The frame rate can also be set to 1 fps for 50x quick motion. In order to go into the S&Q Motion mode, the camera needs to be in XAVC & AVCHD mode (Not DV mode) and Manual mode. Picture Profile You can fine-tune the look of movies before shooting by adjusting gradation (black level, gamma and black gamma), adjustment ( mode, intensity, tone and depth), basic (gamma and mode) and more. Adjusted parameters can be saved along with other settings as a profile, and up to seven profiles can be stored for later recall. 99 Camera Profiles It is possible to save up to 99 camera settings under different profile numbers. User can copy the settings from one PXW-X70 to another PXW-X70 so that user can shoot with multiple cameras in the same settings (only works with same model camcorders). Also, users can save camera settings for each scene, so that it is possible to recall proper settings for the scene immediately. Multi Interface Shoe (MI Shoe) for flexible connection without XLR cable The MI Shoe* on top of the PXW-X70 has several possibilities to be used to attach the supplied handle, which will allow Rec Start/Stop, Zoom & Audio Control. Using the MI Shoe connection and the optional adapter SMAD-P3, the audio signal from a UWP-D11 or UWP-D12 wireless microphone package can be input from the wireless microphone receiver to the PXW-X70 without an XLR cable. The power can be supplied from the PXW-X70 to the receiver and a battery is not required for the receiver operation. * It is not recommended to use the HVL-LBPC light with the MI Shoe as the battery requirement is too high. When the handle is attached to the MI Shoe, it is not possible to use the MI Shoe to control the DWZ-D receiver. Viewfinder includes amazing OLED technology This 0.39-inch OLED viewfinder offers superb OLED brightness, contrast and response. The high resolution PXW-X70 4

5 (1,440K dot) of the viewfinder allows better precision of manual focus operations and eliminates any colourbreaking phenomenon. High resolution LCD The PXW-X70 incorporates a 3.5-inch 1,555K dot LCD, offering high resolution and flexible composition options. Wide choice of connections The camcorder offers numerous connections to suit the broadcast workflow, including 3G HD-SDI, HDMI, USB and composite output. The Rec Trigger signal can be sent through SDI and HDMI to link an external recording device. PXW-X70 5

6 Technical Specifications General Mass Dimensions (W x H x D)*1 Power Requirements Approx. Power Consumption Approx. 900 g (1 lb 15 oz) (body) Approx g (3lb 1oz) (with lens hood, XLR handle unit, eyecup, NP-FV70 battery) x x mm (4 7/8 x 4 1/8 x 10 7/8 inches) (With the accessories (lens hood, large eyecup), excluding the grip belt and including the projecting parts) x x 287 mm (5 1/4 x 7 1/8 x 11 3/8 inches) (With the accessories (lens hood, large eyecup, XLR handle unit), excluding the grip belt and including the projecting parts) DC In: 8.4 V, Battery: 6.8 V / 7.2 V 5.5 W (while recording with viewfinder and XAVC HD 1080/60i 50Mbps) Approx. 5.8 W (while recording with LCD and XAVC HD 1080/60i 50Mbps) Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Battery Operating Time Recording Format (Video) Recording Format (Audio) 0 C to 40 C (32 F to 104 F) -20 C to +60 C (-4 F to +140 F) Approx. 120 min. with NP-FV70 battery (while recording with LCD, XAVC 1080/60i, 50Mbps) Approx. 200 min. with NP-FV70 battery (while playing with LCD, XAVC 1080/60i, 50Mbps) XAVC HD : MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 4:2:2 Long profile AVCHD : MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 AVCHD 2.0 format compatible DV XAVC HD : Linear PCM 2ch, 24 bit, 48 khz AVCHD : Linear PCM 2ch, 16 bit, 48 khz / Dolby Digital 2ch, 16 bit, 48 khz DV : Linear PCM 2ch, 16 bit, 48 khz Recording Frame Rate Recording/Playback Time XAVC HD (1920 x 1080)@59.94p, 50p, 50Mbps/35Mbps XAVC HD (1920 x 1080)@59.94i, 50i, 50Mbps/35Mbps/25Mbps XAVC HD (1920 x 1080)@29.97p, 25p, 23.98p, 50Mbps/35Mbps XAVC HD (1280 x 720)@59.94p, 50p,50Mbps AVCHD (1920 x 1080)@59.94p, 50p,PS mode (28Mbps) AVCHD (1920 x FX mode (24Mbps), FH mode (17Mbps) AVCHD (1280 x 720)@59.94p, 50p, FX mode (24Mbps), FH mode (17Mbps), HQ mode (9Mbps) DV (720 x 25Mbps DV (720 x 25Mbps XAVC HD@LPCM 2ch 50Mbps Approx. 120 min with 64 GB memory card XAVC HD@LPCM 2ch 35Mbps Approx. 170 min with 64 GB memory card XAVC HD@LPCM 2ch 25Mbps Approx. 220 min with 64 GB memory card AVCHD@LPCM 2ch PS Mode Approx. 290 min with 64 GB memory card Approx. 145 min with 32 GB memory card AVCHD@LPCM 2ch FX Mode Approx. 340 min with 64 GB memory card Approx. 170 min with 32 GB memory card AVCHD@LPCM 2ch FH Mode Approx. 450 min with 64 GB memory card Approx. 225 min with 32 GB memory card DV Approx. 280 min with 64 GB memory card Approx. 140 min with 32 GB memory card Lens Lens Mount Fixed Zoom Ratio f=9.3 Focal Length Iris Focus Image Stabilizer 12x (optical), servo mm equivalent to f= mm on 35 mm lens (16:9) equivalent to f= mm on 35 mm lens (4:3) F2.8 - F4.5 auto/manual selectable AF/MF selectable, 10 mm to (Wide), 1000 mm to (Tele) ON/OFF selectable, shift lens PXW-X70 6

7 Filter Diameter M62 mm Camera Section Imaging Device (Type) 1.0-type (13.2 mm x 8.8 mm) back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor Effective Picture Elements Approx.14.2M pixels (16:9)/Approx.10.6M pixels (4:3) Built-in Optical Filters [60i]*2 Minimum Illumination OFF: Clear, 1: 1/4ND, 2: 1/16ND, 3: 1/64ND 3lux (1/60 Shutter Speed, iris/gain AUTO [50i]*3 3lux (1/50 Shutter Speed, iris/gain AUTO) [60i]*2 1.7lux (1/30 Shutter Speed, iris/gain AUTO) [50i]*3 1.7lux (1/25 Shutter Speed, iris/gain AUTO) Shutter Speed [60i]*2 : 1/8-1/10,000 (1/6-1/10,000 when shooting with 24p) [50i]*3 : 1/6-1/10,000 [60i]*2 Slow & Quick Motion Function Preset White Balance Gain Gamma Curve Selectable :1080p: Frame rate selectable , 60 fps [50i]*3 : 1080p: Frame rate selectable , 50 fps (Indoor:3200K, Outdoor:5600K±7 steps, Color temparature set range: K) Onepush A, B, Auto selectable -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12,15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33 db, AGC Input/Output Audio Input Video Output Audio Output BNC SDI Output USB Headphone Output Speaker Output Monaural DC Input Remote HDMI Output XLR-type 3-pin (female) (x2), line/mic/mic +48 V selectable Integrated into Multi/Micro USB jack ( 1), Composite 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω Integrated into Multi/Micro USB jack (x1), 3G/HD/SD SMPTE 424M/292M/259M standards Multi/Micro USB jack (x1) Stereo mini jack (x1) DC jack Integrated into Multi/Micro USB jack Type A (x1) Monitoring Viewfinder LCD 1.0 cm (0.39 type) OLED Approx. 1.44M dots 8.8 cm (3.5 type) Approx. 1.56M dots. Built-in Microphone Built-in Microphone Omni-directional stereo electret condenser microphone. Media Type Memory Stick Pro Duo and SD/SDHC/SDXC compatible x1, SD/SDHC/SDXC x1 Wi-Fi/NFC Supported format Frequency band Security IEEE b/g/n 2.4 GHz bandwidth WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK PXW-X70 7

8 NFC NFC Forum Type 3 Tag compliant Supplied Accessoies Supplied Accessoies XLR handle unit (1), Lens hood (1), Lens cap (1), Large eyecup (1), Accessory shoe kit (1), USB cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack (NP-FV70) (1), AC Adaptor (AC-L200D) (1), Power cord (mains lead) (1) Wireless Remote Commander (RMT-845) (1), Lithium battery (CR2025 for the Wireless Remote Commander (1), Pre-installed to the Wireless Remote Commander, Operating Guide (2), CD-ROM Manuals for Solid-State Memory Camcorder (1), Warranty (1) Notes *1 *2 *3 The values for dimensions are approximate. [60i] : when [60i/50i SEL] is set to 60i [50i] : when [60i/50i SEL] is set to 50i PXW-X70 8

9 Accessories Accessories SMAD-P3 Multi Interface Shoe (MI Shoe) adaptor for cablefree connection PSZ-SA25 256GB Solid State Drive Shotgun Batteries and Power Supplies ACC-V1BP AC adaptor/charger and battery kit ECM-678 Shotgun Electret condenser microphone ECM-680S MS stereo shotgun Electret condenser microphone Cases LCS-BP1BP Soft Backpack Style Carrying Case ECM-MS2 LCS-G1BP ECM-VG1 Shotgun Electret condenser microphone Creative Software Catalyst Browse A powerful clip management tool for the latest portfolio of Sony cameras and decks. Tripods and Supports VCT-SP2BP Multi-function Camcorder Shoulder Support PXW-X70 9

10 Catalyst Prepare The fast, simple, reliable path from camera to post. UWP-D Series Microphone Packages UWP-D11 Belt-pack UWP-D wireless microphone package Headphones MDR-7506 Stereo professional headphones UWP-D12 UWP-D wireless microphone package with handheld transmitter MDR-7510 Studio professional headphones UWP-D16 Belt-pack UWP-D wireless microphone package with XLR plug-on transmitter Lights HVL-LBPC LED battery video light XDCAM (Disc/Memory) SBAC-US30 SxS PRO+ and SxS-1 solid state memory USB 3.0 reader/writer SBAC-UT100 Option Boards, Modules and Plugins Dual slots SxS PRO+ and SxS- 1 solid state memory Thunderbolt 2 and USB 3.0 reader/writer CBKZ-X70FX PXW-X70 4K Upgrade License Portable Storage PXW-X70 10

11 PSZ-HA1T 1TB Hard Disc Drive PSZ-HA50 500GB Hard Disc Drive 2015 Sony Corporation. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. The values for mass and dimension are approximate. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. PXW-X70 11

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