Sony High-Sensitivity UHD 4K Video Camera

Sony UMC-S3C//AC (UMC/S3C//AC, UMC_S3C//AC, UMC S3C//AC) High-Sensitivity UHD 4K Video Camera

The UMC-S3C can capture smooth 4K/29.97P/25P colour video in almost pitch-black conditions, from night-time starlight to poorly lit rooms. It’s extremely compact size and on-board recording capability make the camera ideal for remote PoV (Point of View), documentaries, wildlife and live action shooting, plus challenging environments where cabling or space are limited.

With the highest sensitivity in its class with minimum illumination of 0.004 lx, ISO 409600, the camera is ideal for environments where the human eye struggles to see. Extraordinary low-light imaging performance is delivered by the highly sensitive 35 mm full-frame Exmor CMOS sensor, advanced signal processing and interchangeable E-mount FE lenses. This UMC-S3C records crisp, clear 4K/29.97P/25P colour video using the XAVC S format at up to 100 Mbps, as well as very low-noise 12 megapixel colour still images.

The high-speed electronic shutter can capture blur-less colour video of written characters, numbers and human faces. The camera is also equipped with a mechanical shutter for extremely sharp still images, even when there’s movement in a scene. A choice of interchangeable E-mount FE lenses (available separately) offers the flexibility to adjust the camera’s viewing angle to suit a wide range of applications.

Long-duration video and still images can be recorded to the camera’s on-board SD memory card or output to an external recorder or monitor via HDMI. For example: with a 64 GB memory card, users can record up to 125 minutes of 4K footage with standard quality (29.97P/60 Mbps).

Weighing approximately 390g (13.8 oz), the UMC-S3C is ideal for installation in mobile platforms like vehicles and robots. The camera can be controlled via multi terminal**, remote controller or a PC and compatible software.

Crisp, clear 4K video and still images, even in near darkness

• With an ultra-high sensitivity of ISO 409600*, the UMC-S3C captures crisp, clear 4K/29.97P/25P colour video and low-noise 12 megapixel still images in minimum illumination conditions of 0.004 lx.
• The 35 mm full-frame Exmor sensor captures significantly more incident light than conventional cameras, while the image processing extremely enhances the high sensitivity with very low noise. Area-specific noise reduction selectively divides the image into areas based on patterns (such as edges, textures and evenly coloured areas like blue skies) to efficiently reduce noise and improve image quality. Detail reproduction technology helps to accurately depict details with a more natural sense of dimension.
• Standard ISO 100–102400, expandable to 50–409600

Greater shooting flexibility with choice of E-mount FE lenses

• The camera’s versatility in a wide range of shooting applications is enhanced by compatibility with a wide range of interchangeable E-mount FE lenses (available separately)*. These maximise the performance of the 35 mm full-frame sensor, maintaining high resolution across the entire image area from centre to edges.
• Compatible E mount FE lenses include the SEL35F14Z (35 mm, F1.4), SEL35F28 (35 mm, F2.8), SEL28F20 (28 mm, F2.0), and SEL55F18Z (55 mm, F1.8).

Small and light enough to go anywhere

• Ideal for use in space-limited situations, the compact camera measures approximately 104.0 mm x 84.0 mm x 48.0 mm (4 1/8 inches x 3 3/8 inches x 1 15/16 inches). With a light weight of approximately 390 g (13.8 oz), it’s ideal for installation in mobile environments such as vehicles and robots.

Easy operation even on the move

• 4K video or still images can be recorded internally to an SD card, or fed via HDMI to an external recorder or monitor, even when the camera is on the move. The camera’s multi terminal can connect to Micro USB-compatible devices, allowing remote control of functions such as zoom and shutter release, Rec Start/Stop, and Zoom using widely-available consumer accessories.

High quality internal recording

• The camera can continuously record 4K/29.97P/25P colour video in the XAVC S format at up to 100 Mbps, and 12 megapixel colour still images in JPEG or RAW format at 14 bits to an SD memory card. For example, a 64 GB SD card can record up to 125 minutes of continuous 4K footage with standard quality (29.97P/60 Mbps).
• Recorded video files can be reviewed on a wide range of ordinary PC media players compatible with the MP4 format such as Windows Media Player.
• With an ultra-high sensitivity of ISO 409600* and internal recording, this compact 4K video camera is ideal for a wide range of remote shooting applications in almost total darkness.
• Standard ISO 100–102400, expandable to 50–409600
• Supports Micro USB compatible devices

Camera

• Type: Interchangeable lens digital camera
• Lens Mount: E-mount
• Lens Compatibility: Sony E-mount lenses
• Image Sensor: 35 mm full-frame Exmor CMOS sensor
• Effective Number of Pixels: 12.2 MP approximately
• Total Number of Pixels: 12.4 MP approximately
• Aspect Ratio: 3:2
• Color Filter: R/G/B primary color
• Dust Removal: Charge protection coating, Optical Filter and ultrasonic vibration mechanism

Recording Specifications

• Still Image: Recording Format: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver.2.3, MPF Baseline compliant), Raw (Sony ARW 2.3 format), Image Size (3:2),35 mm Full-Frame: L: 4240 x 2832 (12 MP), M: 2768 x 1848 (5.1 MP), S: 2128 x 1416 (3 MP), APS-C: L: 2768 x 1848 (5.1 MP), M: 2128 x 1416 (3 MP), S: 1376 x 920 (1.3 MP), Image Size (16:9), 35mm Full-Frame: L: 4240 x 2384 (10 MP), M: 2768 x 1560 (4.3 MP), S: 2128 x 1200 (2.6 MP), 
• APS-C: L: 2768 x 1560 (4.3 MP), M: 2128 x 1200 (2.6 MP), S: 1376 x 776 (1.1 MP), Image Quality Modes: Raw, Raw & JPEG, JPEG extra fine, JPEG fine, and JPEG standard, RAW: 14-bit. 
• Picture Profile: Yes (Off / PP1-PP9) Parameters: Black level, Gamma (Movie, Still, Cine1-4, ITU709, ITU709 [800%], S-Log2, S-Log3), Black Gamma, Knee, Color Mode, Saturation, Color Phase, Color Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset
• Dynamic Range Functions: Off, Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto/Level (1-5)), Auto High Dynamic Range (Auto Exposure Difference, Exposure Difference Level (1-6 EV, 1.0 EV step))
• Color Space: sRGB standard (with sYCC gamut)
• Delete Function: Yes
• Movies: Recording Format: XAVC S
• Video Compression: XAVC S, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
• Image Size: 3810 x 2160 (XAVC S 4K), 1920 x 1080 (XAVC S HD)
• Picture Profile: Off / PP1-PP9) Parameters: Black level, Gamma (Movie, Still, Cine1-4, ITU709, ITU709 [800%], S-Log2, S-Log3), Black Gamma, Knee, Color Mode, Saturation, Color Phase, Color Depth, Detail, Copy, Reset
• Color Space: xvYCC standard (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINOS color
• Resolution: Movie Recording System (XAVC S 4K), Approximately 100 Mb/s: 3840 x 2160 29.97, NTSC, 3840 x 2160 25, PAL, 3840 x 2160 23.98, NTSC, Approximately 60 Mb/s: 3840 x 2160 29.97, NTSC, 3840 x 2160 25, PAL, 3840 x 2160 23.98, NTSC, Movie Recording System (XAVC S HD), Approximately 100 Mb/s: 1920 x 1080p 119.88, NTSC, 1920 x 1080p 100, PAL, Approximately 60 Mb/s: 1920 x 1080p 119.88, NTSC, 1920 x 1080p  100, PAL, 
• Approximately 50 Mb/s: 1920 x 1080p 59.94, NTSC, 1920 x 1080p 50, PAL, 1920 x 1080p 29.97, NTSC, 1920 x 1080p 25, PAL, 1920 x 1080p 23.98, NTSC, High Frame Rate Recording
• Approximately 16 Mb/s: 1920 x 1080p 29.97, NTSC, 1920 x 1080p 25, PAL, Approximately 12 Mb/s: 1920 x 1080p 23.98, NTSC

Movie Function

• Selector Controls: NTSC/PAL
• Format: TC Preset, UB Preset, TC Format, TC Run, TC Make, UB Time Rec
• Auto Slow Shutter: Yes
• Control: REC control
• HDMI Output: 3840 x 2160 29.97/25/23.98, 1920 x 1080p 59.94/50/23.98, 1920 x 1080i 59.94/50, YCbCr 4:2:2 8-bit / RGB 8-bit

Recording Media

• Media: SD, SDHC (UHS-I compliant), SDXC (UHS-I compliant), microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
• Memory Card Slot: SD memory card
• File System: FAT12/16/32, exFAT
• Noise Reduction: Long Exposure NR: On/Off (available at shutter speeds longer than 1 second), High ISO NR: Normal/Low/Off
• Frame: Multi-Frame NR: Auto/ISO 100 to 409600

Exposure & White Balance

• Modes: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Underwater
• Color Temperature & color filter
• AWB: AWB micro adjustment

Focus Control

• Type: Contrast-detection AF
• Sensor: Exmor CMOS sensor
• Autofocus Points: 169 points (contrast-detection AF)
• Sensitivity Range: EV-4 to EV-20 (ISO 100 equivalent with f/2.0 lens attached)
• AF Modes: AF-S (single-shot AF), AF-C (continuous AF), Manual focus
• Focus Area: Wide, 169 points, contrast-detection AF
• Focus Lock: Yes

Exposure Control

• Metering Type: 1200-zone evaluative metering
• Sensor: Metering: Exmor CMOS sensor
• Metering Sensitivity: EV-3 to EV-20 (at ISO 100 equivalent with f/2.0 lens attached)
• Modes: Multi-segment
• Exposure Modes: Auto (iAuto/Superior Auto), Programmed AE (P),Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M), Movie, High Frame Rate (Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed priority (S), Manual (M))
• Exposure Compensation: ± 5.0EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps selectable)
• AE Lock: Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway, Available with AE lock button (On/Off/Auto)
• ISO Sensitivity: Still Images: ISO 100-102400 (ISO numbers up from ISO 50 to ISO 409600 can be set as expanded ISO range), Auto (ISO 100-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit), Movies: ISO 100-102400 equivalent (ISO numbers up to ISO 409600 can be set as expanded ISO range), Auto (ISO 100-12800, selectable lower limit and upper limit)

Interface

• USB: Multi/Micro-USB 2.0
• HDMI: Type-D UHD/HD output
• Terminal: DC In Terminal: IEC60130-10 (JEITA standard RC-5320A) TYPE4, 12 VDC, -25 to 10%, (9 to 13.2 V)
• I/O Terminal: 8-pin mini-DIN, External Sync Input: 75 Ohms internal termination, HD 3-level sync, SD black burst

Zoom Controller

• Image Zoom: Clear Image Zoom, Stills: 2x, approx, Movies: 2x, approx
• Digital Zoom: 35 mm Full-Frame Stills: 4x (L), 6.1x (M), 8x (S), APS-C Stills: 4x (L)
• 5.2x (M), 8x (S)

Shutter

• Type: Electronically controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
• Shutter Speed: Still Images: 1/8000 to 30 sec, Bulb, Movies: 1/8000 to 1/4 (1/3 steps) up to 1/60 in Auto mode (up to 1/30 in Auto slow-shutter mode)
• Electronic Shutter: Electronic Front Curtain Shutter: Yes (on/off)
• Shooting Modes: Silent Shooting: Yes (on/off)

Drive Specs

• Drive Mode: Single shooting, Continuous shooting
• Speed: Continuous Mode: 2.5 fps max
• Recording Modes: Continuous, JPEG Extra fine L: 109 frames, JPEG Fine L: 200 frames
• JPEG Standard L: 200 frames, Raw: 67 frames, Raw & JPG: 42 frames
• Playback: Delete

General

• Clock Battery: MS621T, button-type, manganese-silicon battery
• Power Consumption: With Viewfinder: 19 W (including lens)
• Regulations and Safety Standards: UL60950-1, cUL No.60950-1, IEC60950-1, VCCI (Class A), FCC Part15B (Class A), IC ICES-003 (Class A), Emission: EN55032 (Class A), EN61326-1 (Class A), Immunity: EN55024, EN61326-1, Emission: AS/NZS CISPR32(EN55032) (Class A), MSIP EMC KN32 (Class A), KN35, EAC (EMC-TR) CISPR32 (Class A), CISPR24
• Operating Temperature: 32 to 113°F / 0 to 45°C
• Material: Body Material: Magnesium alloy, rigid plastic exterior
• Dimensions: Excluding Protrusions: 4.1 x 3.3 x 1.9" / 10.4 x 8.4 x 4.8 cm, approximately
• Weight: Body Without Lens: 13.9 oz / 395 g

In the box

• 1 x Body cap
• 1 x Tripod adapter
• 4 x Tripod adapter fixing screw
• 1 x Safety Regulations
• 1 x Operating Instructions - Download site Information
• 1 x Warranty booklet