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Sony PXW Z90V (PXW-Z90V, PXW_Z90V, PXW/Z90V) Compact 4K Camcorder
Realise your biggest creative ambitions with the beautifully compact PXW-Z90 Capture broadcast quality 4K footage in XAVC QFHD at 100Mbps, with responsive Fast Hybrid AF that tracks fast-moving subjects with ease. Shoot, edit and view HDR content in HLG without the need for additional colour grading. Professional connections integrate seamlessly with your SDI production infrastructure.
The PXW-Z90 camcorder supports an instant HDR (High Dynamic Range) workflow, enabling users to produce breath-taking HDR content with minimum post-production to suit a range of content creation scenarios and applications.
The Fast Hybrid AF system ensures highly accurate focusing and tracking during shooting, delivered by 273 phase-detection AF points that cover approximately 84% of the shooting area, high-density placement of autofocus points and a newly developed AF algorithm. This reduces the burden of focusing, especially when accurate focusing is required for shooting 4K2 films. In movie recording mode, the appearance of phase-detection AF frames indicates the focused area and easily allows users to monitor a subject that is in focus. The new camcorder features a high-resolution OLED viewfinder (0.39-type OLED, 2,359k dots) and advanced touch screen operation, on the 3.5-type large LCD screen (1,555k dots), to allow users to quickly switch focus from one subject to another, while the AF Drive Speed, Tracking Depth Range and Subject Switching Sensitivity can all be configured as required for different subjects and content styles.
The PXW-Z90 supports 4K HDR recording with HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma), offering an instant HDR workflow. This enables users to reduce the post-production work and produce high-quality HDR content without grading, which usually requires a highly skilled technique and specialist knowledge.
The camcorder also has the following key technology features to support versatile shooting, including;
4K full-pixel readout without pixel binning, using an enhanced BIONZ X image processing engine
Super Slow Motion recording up to 960fps, which is industry leading among palm categories and Slow & Quick Motion Full HD recording up to 120fps
S-Log3/S-Gamut capabilities for users to create and work with images as they desire.
Less image distortion (rolling shutter phenomenon), in comparison to conventional models when shooting subjects in motion
Workflow efficiency benefits such as Proxy recording, relay recording and simultaneous backup recording are also delivered thanks to the new camcorders’ dual memory card slots and multi camera operation capabilities supported by TC (time code)/UB (user bit). The camcorder features REMOTE terminals, Multi-Interface Shoe, and HDMI Type A to ensure enhanced operability.
In addition to the above key features as series, the XDCAM PXW-Z90 features dual XLR audio input, a detachable handle, and access to Content Browser Mobile - a supporting smartphone application to enable Wi-Fi monitoring, Camcorder remote control and wireless timecode sync9 between multiple cameras.
The PXW-Z90 also includes several features to suit broadcast-specific requirements including XAVC format recording, which provides high-quality images at 4:2:2 10 bit (HD) and 4:2:0 8 bit (QFHD) in addition to conventional broadcasting MPEG2HD9 format recording, 3G SDI connectivity for compatibility with existing broadcasting equipment, and networking functions to support news reporting, such as compatibility with XDCAM air, the Sony cloud-based ENG subscription service.
Dimensions (W x H x D): 121.0mm×104.0mm×274.5mm (With the accessories (lens hood, large eyecup) ,excluding the grip belt and including the projecting parts)
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)
130.0 x 181.5 x 287.0 mm (With the accessories (lens hood, large eyecup, XLR handle unit) , excluding the grip belt and including the projecting parts)
5 1/8 x 7 1/4 x 11 3/8 inches (With the accessories (lens hood, large eyecup, XLR handle unit) , excluding the grip belt
Power Requirements: DC In: 8.4V, Battery: 7.4V
Power Consumption: Approx. 6.5 W(while recording with viewfinder and XAVC QFHD 2160/30p 60Mbps), Approx. 6.9 W (while recording with LCD and XAVC QFHD 2160/30p 60Mbps)
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C, 32°F to 104°F
Storage Temperature: -20°C to +60°C, -4°F to +140°F
Battery Operating Time: Approx. 140min. with NP-FV70A battery (while recording with LCD, XAVC QFHD 2160/30p, 60Mbps), Approx. 265 min. with NP-FV70A battery (while playing with LCD, XAVC QFHD 2160/30p, 60Mbps)
Recording
Recording Format (Video): XAVC QFHD : MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 4:2:0 Long profile, XAVC HD : MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 4:2:2 Long profile,XAVC Proxy : MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 4:2:0 Long profile
MPEG HD422 (CBKZ-SLMP required) : MPEG-2 422P@HL 4:2:2 Long profile, MPEG HD420 (CBKZ-SLMP required) : MPEG-2 MP@HL 4:2:0 Long profile, MPEG HD Proxy (CBKZ-SLMP required) : MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 4:2:0 Long profile, AVCHD : MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 AVCHD 2.0 format compatible
Recording Format (Audio): XAVC QFHD : Linear PCM 2ch, 24bit, 48kHz, XAVC HD : Linear PCM 2ch, 24bit, 48kHz, XAVC Proxy : AAC-LC 2ch、16bit、48kHz, MPEG HD422 (CBKZ-SLMP required) : Linear PCM 2ch, 24bit, 48kHz, MPEG HD420 (CBKZ-SLMP required) : Linear PCM 2ch, 16bit, 48kHz, MPEG HD Proxy (CBKZ-SLMP required) : AAC-LC 2ch、16bit、48kHz
AVCHD : Linear PCM 2ch, 16bit, 48kHz / Dolby Digital 2ch, 16bit, 48kHz
Recording/Playback Time: XAVC QFHD @LPCM 2ch 100 Mbps, Approx. 65 min with 64 GB memory card, XAVC QFHD @LPCM 2ch 60 Mbps, Approx. 100 min with 64 GB memory card
XAVC HD @LPCM 2ch 50 Mbps, Approx. 120 min with 64 GB memory card, XAVC HD @LPCM 2ch 35 Mbps, Approx. 170 min with 64 GB memory card, XAVC HD @LPCM 2ch 25 Mbps: Approx. 220 min with 64 GB memory card, MPEG HD422 (CBKZ-SLMP required) @LPCM 2ch 50 Mbps
Approx. 110 min with 64 GB memory card, MPEG HD420 (CBKZ-SLMP required) @LPCM 2ch HQ Mode, Approx. 170 min with 64 GB memory card, AVCHD @LPCM 2ch PS Mode
Approx. 305 min with 64 GB memory card, AVCHD @LPCM 2ch FX Mode, Approx. 360 min with 64 GB memory card,
Recording/Playback Time (cont.): AVCHD @LPCM 2ch FH Mode, Approx. 495 min with 64 GB memory card, AVCHD @LPCM 2ch HQ Mode, Approx. 880 min with 64 GB memory card
AVCHD @LPCM 2ch LP Mode, Approx. 1540 min with 64 GB memory card
Lens
Lens Mount: Fixed
Zoom Ratio: 12x (optical), servo
Focal Length: f=9.3 - 111.6mm, equivalent to f=29.0 - 348.0mm on 35 mm lens(16:9), equivalent to f=32.8 - 393.6mm on 35mm lens(3:2)
Iris: F2.8 - F4.5, auto/manual selectable
Focus : AF/MF selectable, 10 mm to ∞ (Wide), 1000 mm to ∞ (Tele)
Image Stabilizer: ON/OFF selectable, shift lens
Filter Diameter: M62 mm
Input/Output
Audio Input: XLR-type 3-pin (female) (x2), line/mic/mic +48 V selectable
Video Output: Integrated into Multi/Micro USB jack(×1), Composite 1.0Vp-p, 75Ω
Audio Output: Integrated into Multi/Micro USB jack
Minimum Illumination: Standard [60i] 3lux(1/60 Shutter Speed, gain 33dB), Standard [50i] 3lux(1/50 Shutter Speed, gain 33dB), LowLux [60i] 1.7lux(1/30 Shutter Speed, gain 33dB), LowLux [50i] 1.7lux(1/25 Shutter Speed, gain 33dB)
Shutter Speed: [60i]: 1/8 - 1/10,000, (1/6 - 1/10,000 when shooting with 24p), [50i]: 1/6 -1/10,000