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Sony PDWF355 XDCAM HD Camera

The PDWF355 is a highly versatile and cost-effective HD camcorder that is equipped with three 1/2-inch-type HD CCDs, and offers HD recording in 1080/59.94i, 50i, 29.97P, 25P, and 23.98P modes as well as DVCAM-format recording. A rich variety of features are incorporated into this camcorder such as interval recording, slow-shutter, and selectable gamma curve. It provides a Slow & Quick Motion function, which is also commonly known as over-cranking and under-cranking.

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PRODUCT FEATURES
· HD-native 16:9/4:3 Switchable CCDs
· Real-time SD output
· Advanced Optical Features
· HD 1080 Recording at Selectable Frame & Bit Rates
· DVCAM Recording and Up/Down conversion
· High-quality Audio Recording
· File-based Disc Recording
· Advanced Scene Selection Functionality
· Advanced Proxy Recording
· High Level of Reliability
· Comprehensive interfaces
· Interval recording for time-lapse capture
· Freeze mix
· Remote Commander supplied
· Assignable buttons enable operators to assign frequently used functions
· Interval recording (automatic and manual) intermittently records signals at pre-determined intervals, ideal for recording over long periods
· Memory Stick function for storage of camcorder set-up files
· Metadata recording: UMID, Extended UMID, Essence Marks
· Auto Tracing White Balance for automatic adjustments in camera colour temperature according to lighting changes
· Quick and Slow Motion
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
General  
Mass Approx. 3.9 kg
Power requirements DC 12 V +5.0 V/-1.0 V
Power consumption Approx. 34 W (while recording, with viewfinder, colour LCD ON, manual lense)
Operating temperature -5 to 40 degrees
Storage temperature -20 to +60 degrees
Humidity 10 to 90% (relative humidity)
Continuous operating Approx. 150 min. w/BP-GL95 battery
Recording format  
Video DVCAM (25 Mb/s)
MPEG HD (MPEG-2 MP@HL)
HQ mode (VBR,maximum bit rate : 35 Mb/s)
SP mode (CBR 25 Mb/s)
LP mode (VBR,maximum bit rate : 18 Mb/s)
Proxy Video MPEG-4
Audio MPEG HD: 4 ch or 2 ch, 16 bits/48 kHz
DVCAM: 4 ch, 16 bits/48 kHz
Proxy Audio A-law (4 ch/2 ch, 8 bit, 8 kHz)
Recording/Playback time (approx)  
DVCAM PFD50DLA(50 GB), 185 minutes
MPEG HD: HQ,35 Mb/s VBR 145 minutes(4-ch audio), 150 minutes(2-ch audio)
MPEG HD: SP,25 Mb/s VBR 190 minutes(4-ch audio), 200 minutes(2-ch audio)
MPEG HD: LP,35 Mb/s 248 minutes(4-ch audio), 265 minutes(2-ch audio)
Signal inputs  
Genlock video BNC x1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm
Audio input XLR-3pin (Female) x2, line / mic / mic +48 V selectable
Mic input XLR-5-pin (Female, stereo) x1
Signal outputs  
SDI output BNC x1* HD-SDI: SMPTE 292M (w/embedded audio), SD-SDI: SMPTE 259M (w/embedded audio)
Component (HD/SD analog) video output -
Composite video output BNC x1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm
Earphone Mini-jack x1 (stereo)
Audio output (CH-1/CH-2) XLR-5-pin (Male, stereo) x1
Other inputs/outputs  
Timecode input BNC x1, 0.5 to 18 Vp-p, 10 ohm
Timecode output BNC x1, 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm
Lens 12-pin or 14-pin type hot-shoe
Remote 8-pin
Light 2-pin, DC 12 V,max. 50 W
DC input XLR-4-pin (Male) x1
DC output 4-pin (for wireless microphone receiver), DC 12 V (MAX 0.2 A)
i.LINK IEEE 1394, 6-pin x1, AV/C (DV stream output) or File Access Mode
Audio performance  
Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5 dB/-1.0 dB
Dynamic range More than 85 dB
Distortion Less than 0.08% (at 1 kHz, reference level)
Crosstalk Less than -70 dB (at 1 kHz, reference level)
Wow & flutter Below measurable limit
Headroom 20/18/16/12 dB (selectable)
Camera section  
Pickup device 3-chip 1/2-inch type HD Power HAD CCD
Effective picture elements Approx. 1.56 Mega Pixels (1,440 x 1,080)
Optical system F1.4 prism
Built-in optical filters 1: Clear, 2: 1/4ND, 3: 1/16ND, 4: 1/64ND
Shutter speed  
59.94i 1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500 ,1/1000, 1/2000, ECS, SLS
29.97p 1/40, 1/60, 1/120, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, ECS, SLS
23.98p 1/32, 1/48, 1/96, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, ECS
50i 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, ECS, SLS
25p 1/33, 1/50, 1/100, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, ECS, SLS
Slow Shutter (SLS) 1 to 8, 16, 32, and 64 frame accumulation
Slow & Quick Motion  
23.98p/29.97p (*MPEG HD mode only) Selectable from 4 to 60 frame/sec as recording frame rate
25p (*MPEG HD mode only) Selectable from 4 to 50 frame/sec as recording frame rate
Camera section (continued)  
Lens mount SONY 1/2-inch type bayonet mount
Sensitivity (2000 lx, 89.9% reflectance) F9 (typical)
Minimum illumination Approx. 0.004 lx (F1.4 lens, +48 dB turbo gain, with 64 frame accumulation)
Gain selection -3, 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, 48 dB
Smear level -120 dB (typical)
S/N ratio 54 dB (typical, HD output)
Modulation depth at 21 MHz 45% (typical)
Geometric distortion Below measurable level (w/o lens)
Viewfinder  
CRT 2.0-inch type monochrome
Indicators REC (x2), TALLY, BATT, SHUTTER, GAIN UP
Built-in LCD monitor  
Type 3.5-inch type colour LCD monitor
DXF-20W Viewfinder (x1)