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Sony PXW-Z150 4K XDCAM Camcorder

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  • Single 1" Exmor RS CMOS Sensor
  • UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) up to 30p
  • HD up to 120 fps
  • Sony G Lens with 12x Optical Zoom
  • 18/24x Clear Image Zoom/48x Digital Zoom
  • Discrete Manual Focus, Zoom, Iris Rings
  • XAVC, AVC/H.264, AVCHD 2.0, MPEG-4
  • Slow and Quick Motion Function
  • Two SD Memory Card Slots, Wi-Fi
  • 2 x 3-Pin XLR Audio Inputs

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Features

Breakthrough imaging performance

The PXW-Z150 is the worlds first professional camcorder to feature a 1.0-inch type stacked CMOS image sensor. This breakthrough in sensor integration delivers a 2x increase in read-out speed compared to a conventional 1.0 sensor for stunning 120fps slow motion in Full HD and spectacular 4K recording. Full pixel read-out helps realize the full potential of the big 1.0-inch type sensor - there's no need for pixel binning or line skipping which can result in moir effects.

The large 1.0-inch type sensor is also brighter, has higher resolution and offers more bokeh with a shallow depth of field, allowing you to create beautiful, cinematic images that will inspire you and delight your clients.

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Stunning 4K image capture

The PXW-Z150 offers a change in image capture in its class with 4K QFHD (3840x2160) using the advanced XAVC Long GOP 100Mbps codec for truly broadcast quality 4K performance.

To maximize the quality of your images, the PXW-Z150 has a stunning optical 12x zoom lens that offers high resolution and contrast across the entirety of the image. Sony's advanced Clear Image Zoom feature doubles magnification to 18x when shooting in 4K QFHD and 24x in HD, to fully exploit the imaging capabilities of the PXW-Z150's large 1.0-inch type stacked sensor.

Transforming expectations in functionality

The PXW-Z150 transforms expectations of whats possible with a handy camcorder so you can be confident using it for almost any application. This includes up to 120 frames per second (fps) High Frame Rate continuous recording in Full HD quality, delivering beautiful 5x slow motion. Stunning 4K picture performance is supported with 4K XAVC Long GOP at 100Mbps, while integration with established broadcast workflows is simplified with Full HD recording in XAVC Long GOP (4:2:2/10bit 50Mbps) and MPEG-2 HD (50Mbps/35Mbps). You can even use AVCHD to further expand workflow flexibility. However you want to shoot, the PXW-Z150 delivers.

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The perfect handy camcorder

The PXW-Z150 isn't simply a compact, lightweight design - it also integrates advanced features to reduce the need for bulky accessories that slow you down. A built-in four position ND filter means no need to carry a box of filters, MI Shoe eliminates cabling when fitting a microphone or even light. Advanced networking capabilities include built-in Wi-Fi for live streaming and FTP wireless connection*, greatly increasing your mobility, while the camcorder can also be easily controlled by a smartphone or tablet using Wi-Fi remote. Every last detail has been thought of - including power efficiency to deliver a remarkable 400 minutes** continuous recording time.

* QoS will be supported with a firmware update.
** Using optional NP-F970 battery while recording XAVC 1080/50i or 60i, 50 Mbps with LCD on.

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ThePXW-Z150 4K XDCAM CamcorderfromSonybrings high-quality performance, adaptability, and ease of use to a compact, handheld body that is the same size as the HXR-NX100. Suitable for corporate video, house of worship, and legal deposition recording. The camcorder features a single Exmor RS sensor with a UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) resolution, Sony G lens with 12x optical zoom range, and 18/24x Clear Image Zoom in 4K/HD. It can record 4K in XAVC Long at 4:2:0 8-bit, and HD in XAVC Long at 4:2:2 10-bit, as well as MPEG2HD at 4:2:2 or 4:2:0 in 8-bit only. The integrated zoom lens features individual lens control rings for focus, iris, and zoom, and produces smooth-rounded-out-of-focus highlights. The lens can be used in either full-auto mode with servo control, or as a completely manually operated lens.

The camcorder supports storing up to 6 picture profiles and allows you share profiles; the camera also supports Sony's Slow and Quick Motion for shooting HD video at variable frame rates, including 120 fps. Recording to a variety of formats, frame rates, and codecs, the camcorder supports 100 Mb/s XAVC Long GOP recording of 4K UHD video at up to 29.97p, HD up to 59.94p, MPEG HD up to 59.94p, and AVCHD 2.0 up to 59.94p. Your footage is recorded to media via two SD memory card slots. You can choose to record simultaneously to both cards or use the relay mode which switches recording automatically to the second memory card when the first one is full. It features built-in Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity. The PXW-Z150 features two 3-pin XLR audio inputs that support line, mic, and mic + 48V (phantom power) for using external microphones; you can also use the PXW-Z150's built-in microphone to record audio when shooting. The camcorder also includes Night Shot capability for shooting in extremely dim lighting conditions as well as date/time stamp, and timecode functionality.

1" Exmor RS CMOS Sensor
The PXW-Z150 incorporates a 1.0"-type Exmor RS CMOS sensor with approximately 14.2 million effective pixels. The R designation signifies that this is a backside illuminated sensor, and the S designation refers to the buffer design, and that it is able to read the information off the sensor much faster than a non-S designated sensor.
Depth of Field
The 1.0"-type offers more shallow depth of field than 1/2.88"-type or smaller sensors.
Sony G Lens with 12x Optical Zoom, 24x Clear Image Zoom
The PXW-Z150 is supplied with a fixed 12x optical zoom wide-angle Sony G lens, equivalent to a 29 to 348mm 35mm lens. The 12x optical zoom can be extended via Sony's Clear Image Zoom technology to deliver an apparent 18x zoom range in 4K. In HD the 12x optical zoom can be doubled to 24x with Clear Image Zoom, and the Digital Extender function can double this range again, up to 48x zoom.
Frame Rate Flexibility
The camera records UHD 4K video (3840 x 2160p) at 29.97, 25, and 23.98 fps, in XAVC Long GOP in a choice of 100 Mb/s or 60 Mb/s. You can also select to record HD video instead of 4K, which allows you to not only record at standard frame rates up to 59.94p, but also engage Sony's S&Q Motion, for recording HD video at 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 30, and 60 fps.
Multiple Codec Choice
You can select to record in XAVC Long GOP (4K/1080p), MPEG HD at 4:2:2 or 4:2:0, or AVCHD 2.0 at a variety of data rates.
Lens Control
Three lens rings enable smooth, natural adjustment of focus, zoom, and iris control. The rings are not mechanically linked to the lens movement, but there is a mechanical feel to the rings. However, they are endlessly rotating, which protects your lens elements from pinning, and the faster you rotate the lens ring the more reactive the result. The lens can also be used in full-auto mode or completely manual for maximum creative control.
Built-In ND Filters
The PXW-Z150 is equipped with a ND Filter function, allowing you to choose four conventional mechanical ND filter positions (Clear, 1/4ND, 1/16ND and 1/64ND) for better exposure and depth of field control.
Media Slots
The PXW-Z150 is equipped with two memory card slots, one of which is for SDHC/SDXC cards only, while the other slot is compatible with SDHC/SDXC and Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark 2)/Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo cards.

Two media slots can be used to record in either "SIMUL" or "RELAY" mode. "RELAY" mode automatically switches recording from the first to the second memory card when the first is full, while "SIMUL" mode permits simultaneous recording to two memory cards. You can choose to record the same file to the second slot, creating an instant copy, or record a lower quality proxy for post.
Multi-Interface Shoe
The Multi-Interface Shoe expands your options to use accessories without cables, such as the optional HVL-LBPC Video Light or the UWP-D wireless microphone series.
Picture Profiles
You can fine-tune the look of movies before shooting by adjusting up to 99 parameters such as gamma, knee, black level, color model, color level, color phase, and more. Adjusted parameters can be saved along with other settings as a profile, and up to six profiles can be stored for later recall.

You can copy the settings from one PXW-Z150 to another PXW-Z150 so that user can shoot with multiple cameras in the same settings. The picture profiles only work with the same model of camera.
Wi-Fi/NFC
Using the camcorder's built-in Wi-Fi capability you can FTP files directly from the camcorder or live stream over Wi-Fi without having to add any additional accessories. You can also use the camcorder's Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity to remotely pair it to your iOS or Android mobile devices running the Content Browser Mobile app, giving you remote control over focus, zoom, iris, white balance, REC start/stop, and more

Item Includes

Sony PXW-Z150 4K XDCAM Camcorder
  • Lens Hood
  • Large Eyecup
  • Shoe Cap
  • Accessory Shoe Kit (1x Accessory Shoe, 1x Accessory Shoe Plate, 4x Screws)
  • USB Cable
  • AC-L100 AC Adapter
  • AC Cable
  • NP-F770 L-Series Info-Lithium Battery Pack (7.2v, 4400mAh)
  • Battery Charger
  • Infrared Remote Commander (RMT-845)
  • CR2025 Lithium Battery (Pre-Installed in IR Remote Commander)
  • Limited 1-Year Warranty

Item Includes

Camera
Sensor1.0"-type / 13.2 mm x 8.8 mm back-illuminated Exmor RS CMOS sensor
Pixel CountTotal: 20 MP (approximately)
Effective: 14.2 MP (approximately)
Built-In ND FiltersClear, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64
Minimum Illumination1.7 lux (Low Lux mode)
Shutter Speed60i: 1/8 - 1/10,000
50i: 1/6 -1/10,000
24p: 1/6 - 1/10,000
Slow & Quick Motion FunctionXAVC Long - HD Only
60i: 1,2,4,8,15,30,60 fps
50i: 1,2,3,6,12,25,50 fps

MPEG HD
60i: 1,2,4,8,15,30 fps
50i: 1,2,3,6,12,25 fps

AVCHD
60i: 1,2,4,8,15,30,60 fps
50i: 1,2,3,6,12,25,50 fps
Super Slow MotionXAVC - HD Only
60i: 120 fps
50i: 100 fps
White BalancePreset
Indoor: 3200K
Outdoor: 5600K7 steps
Color temperature set range: 2300-15000K
Onepush
A, B, Auto selectable
Gain-3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33 dB, AGC
Gamma CurveSelectable
Lens
Zoom RatioOptical: 12x (optical)
Clear Image Zoom: 18x (4K) / 24x (HD)
Digital Zoom: 48X (HD)
Focal Length9.3 to 111.6mm
35mm Equivalent Focal Length29 to 348mm (16:9)
Irisf/2.8 to f/4.5, auto/manual selectable
FocusAF/MF selectable
Image StabilizerON/OFF selectable, shift lens
Filter Diameter62 mm
Recording
Video Format3840 x 2160
XAVC Long/MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 8-bit at 100/60 Mb/s

1920 x 1080
XAVC Long/MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 at 50/35/25Mb/s
MPEG HD 4:2:2 8-bit at 50Mb/s
MPEG HD 4:2:0 8-bit at 35Mb/s
AVCHD MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 AVCHD 2.0 28/24/17Mb/s

1440 x 1080
MPEG HD 4:2:0 at 35Mb/s

1280 x 720
XAVC Long/MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 at 50/35/25 Mb/s
MPEG HD 4:2:2 8-bit at 50 Mb/s
MPEG HD 4:2:0 8-bit at 35 Mb/s
AVCHD MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 AVCHD 2.0 at 24/17/9 Mb/s
Color SamplingXAVC Long
4K: 4:2:0 8-bit
HD: 4:2:2 10-bit

MPEG2HD
HD: 4:2:2 8-bit
HD: 4:2:0 8-bit
Audio FormatXAVC Long: Linear PCM 2ch, 24-bit, 48 kHz
MPEG HD 4:2:2: Linear PCM 2ch, 24-bit, 48 kHz
MPEG 4:2:0: Linear PCM 2ch, 16-bit, 48 kHz AVCHD: Linear PCM 2ch, 16-bit, 48 kHz / Dolby Digital 2ch, 16-bit, 48 kHz
Recording Frame Rate3840 x 2160p
XAVC Long/MPEG-4 AVC/H.264: 29.97/25/23.98

1920 x 1080p
XAVC Long/MPEG-4 AVC/H.264: 59.94/50/29.97/25/23.98
MPEG HD 4:2:2: 29.97/25/23.98
MPEG HD 4:2:0: 29.97/25/23.98
AVCHD MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 AVCHD 2.0: 59.94/50/29.97/25/23.98

1920 x 1080i
XAVC Long/MPEG-4 AVC/H.264: 59.94/50

1440 x 1080i
MPEG HD 4:2:0: 59.94/50

720 x 1280p
XAVC Long/MPEG-4 AVC/H.264: 59.94/50
MPEG HD 4:2:2: 59.94/50
MPEG HD 4:2:0: 59.94/50
AVCHD MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 AVCHD 2.0: 59.94/50
Recording/Playback Time64GB
3840 x 2160
XAVC Long/MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 at 100 Mb/s: Approx. 65 min
XAVC Long/MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 at 60 Mb/s: Approx. 100 min

1920 x 1080
XAVC Long/MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 at 50Mb/s: Approx. 120 min
XAVC Long/MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 at 35Mb/s: Approx. 170 min
XAVC Long/MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 at 25Mb/s: Approx. 220 min

MPEG HD 4:2:2 at 50Mb/s: Approx. 170 min

MPEG HD 4:2:0 at 35Mb/s: Approx. 170 min

AVCHD MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 AVCHD 2.0 at 28Mb/s: Approx 290 min
AVCHD MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 AVCHD 2.0 at 24 Mb/s: Approx 340 min
AVCHD MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 AVCHD 2.0 at 17 Mb/s: Approx 450 min

720 x 1280p
AVCHD MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 AVCHD 2.0 at 9 Mb/s: Approx 750 min
Monitoring
Viewfinder0.39"-type / 1.0 cm (approx. 1.44 M dots)
LCD Monitor3.5" / 8.8 cm (approx. 1.56 M dots)
Input/Output
SDI Out1 x BNC (3G-SDI)
HDMI Output1 x Type A
Composite Out1 x RCA
Audio Input2 x XLR (3-pin), line/mic/mic +48 V selectable
Accessory Shoe1 x Multi Interface Shoe
Audio OutputRCA
USBMulti/Micro jack
Headphone Output1 x 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
Speaker OutputMonaural
DC InputDC jack
Remote1 x 2.5 mm stereo mini jack
Wi-Fi
Supported FormatsIEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Frequency Band2.4 GHz
SecurityWEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
NFCNFC Forum Type 3 Tag compliant
General
Media Type1 x SD/SDHC/SDXC & Memory Stick Duo
1 x SD/SDHC/SDXC
Built-In MicrophoneOmni-directional stereo electret condenser microphone
Power RequirementsBattery pack: 7.2 VDC
AC Adapter: 8.4 VDC
Power ConsumptionApprox. 6.3 W (while recording with viewfinder and XAVC HD 1080/60i 50 Mb/s)
Approx. 6.6 W (while recording with LCD and XAVC HD 1080/60i 50 Mb/s)
Operating Temperature32 to 104F / 0 to 40C
Storage Temperature-4 to 140F / -20 to 60C
Dimensions (W x H x D)Approx.: 6.7 x 7.4 x 14.6" / 171.3 x 187.8 x 371.3 mm (with the accessories, excluding the grip belt and including the projecting parts)
Weight4.2 lb / 1.9 kg (body only)
5.1 lb / 2.30 kg (with Lens Hood, EVF Eyecup, and NP-F970 Battery)
Packaging Info
Package Weight9.1 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)17.9 x 10.4 x 9.5"