The PMW-EX3 combines a state-of-the-art, non-linear XDCAM workflow with simply the best HD quality yet seen in a semi-shoulder camcorder. It is also the first semi-shoulder camcorder to carry the legendary CineAlta 24P brand with multiple frame rate recording capability such as 59.94i, 50i, and native 23.98P, as well being 1080i/720P switchable.
There is also a choice of a 35Mb/s High Quality mode or a 25Mb/s, HDV 1080i compatible mode. To take advantage of this high performance recording capability, the PMW-EX3 uses the same imaging system as the PMW-EX1, consisting of three ½-inch type CMOS sensors, each with an effective pixel count of 1920x1080. In addition, there's a purpose-built interchangeable Fujinon Professional HD ½-inch 14x lens and a unique dual focus ring mechanism. Included in the package is a ½-inch lens adaptor to allow use of other ½-inch lenses, plus the ability to use other optional lens adaptors for 2/3rd-inch, cinema-style and digital SLR lenses.
To maximize recording time, the PMW-EX3 has two memory card slots which means with a pair of 16 GB SxS PRO memory cards, it can record up to 140 minutes of HD footage.
A wide variety of accessories are also available, including a USB Reader/Writer, a wide-conversion lens, battery and charger.
The PMW-EX3 HD compact camcorder is the ideal solution for a wide range of customers from broadcasters through to independent videographers and film makers who want exceptional HD picture quality and state-of-the-art workflow from an affordable semi-shoulder camcorder.
ABOUT THE “SxS PRO” FORMAT
SxS PRO (“S-by-S”) is a new nonlinear recording media.
Compatible with ExpressCard3/4 interface slot, which is common on modern Windows PCs and Macs
Uses PCI Express interface and achieves an extremely high "read" speed of up to 800 Mb/s
Large storage capacity: SBP-8 (8 GB) and SBP-16 (16 GB) memory cards are available. One SBP-8 (8 GB) memory card is supplied with the PMW-EX1
Can record up to 70 minutes of HD video and audio (using one 16-GB memory card)
Compact size: approx. 2.95”x1.34"x0.2” (75×34×5mm) (excluding the projecting parts) - half the size of the older PC Card standard
Low power consumption
Highly reliable: can resist shocks (up to 1500 G) and vibrations (up to 15 G)
1) 14x zoom lens 1) Lens hood 1) LO-3830 1/2-inch lens adaptor 1) IR Remote Commander unit 1) USB cable 1) Component video cable 1) Shoulder strap 1) Operation manual 1) XDCAM EX Clip Browsing software 1) SxS device driver software 1) BP-U30 battery 1) BC-U1 charger
General
Weight
4 lb 2 oz (1.9 kg) (without lens)
7 lb 9 oz (3.6 kg) (with lens, lens hood, eye piece, BP-U30 battery, one SxS PRO memory card)
Dimension (W x H x D)
9 7/8 x 8 3/8 x 16 3/4 inches (250 x 210 x 425 mm) without projection
Power Requirements
DC 12 V
Power Consumption
Approx. 13.5 W (while recording, LCD viewfinder On)
Operating temperature
+32 ° F to +104 °F (0 °C to +40 °C)
Storage temperature
-4 °F to +140 °F (-20 °C to +60 °C)
Battery operating time
Approx. 210 min with BP-U60 battery Approx. 100 min with BP-U30 battery
Recording Format
Video: MPEG-2 Long GOP HQ mode: VBR, maximum bit rate: 35 Mb/s, MPEG-2 MP@HL SP mode: CBR, 25 Mb/s, MPEG-2 MP@H-14
Audio: Linear PCM (2ch, 16-bit, 48-kHz)
Recording frame rate
NTSC area: HD HQ mode: 1920 x 1080/59.94i, 29.97p, 23.98p,
1280 x 720/59.94p, 29.97p, 23.98p HD SP mode: 1440 x 1080/59.94i, 23.98p (pull down)
PAL area: HD HQ mode: 1920 x 1080/50i, 25p,
1280 x 720/50p, 25p HD 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
Lens
Lens Mount
1/2-inch type EX mount
Zoom ratio
14x (optical), servo/manual
Focal length
f = 5.8 mm to 81.2 mm (equivalent to 31.4 mm to 439 mm on 35 mm lens)
Iris
F1.9 to F16 and Close, auto/manual selectable
Focus
AF/MF/Full MF selectable, 800 mm to ∞ (MACRO OFF), 50 mm to ∞ (MACRO ON, Wide), 735 mm to ∞ (MACRO ON, Tele)
Image Stabilizer
ON/OFF selectable, shift lens
Filter diameter
M77 mm, pitch 0.75 mm (on lens)
Camera Selection
Imaging device
3-chip 1/2-inch type “Exmor” Full HD CMOS
Effective picture elements
1920 (H) x 1080 (V)
Optical system
F1.6 prism system
Built-in optical filters
OFF: Clear, 1: 1/8ND, 2: 1/64ND
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)